Low Back Pain Chiropractor in Hillsdale, MI

Stop Guessing. Find the Source.

Low back pain is not a diagnosis — it is a signal. The structure generating that signal is what needs to be found and addressed.

Low Back Pain That Keeps Coming Back Means Something Was Missed

The Pain Returns After Every Round of Rest

Rest reduces symptoms temporarily. It does not change the mechanics driving them. If the underlying pattern has not been identified and addressed, the pain returns — same location, same triggers, same cycle.

You Are Lifting Less and Living More Carefully

When low back pain starts shaping your decisions — skipping deadlifts, modifying every workout, avoiding certain seats — it is not just a physical problem anymore. That behavioral pattern compounds and becomes harder to reverse the longer it runs.

You Have Received Treatment, Not Answers

Most people dealing with persistent low back pain have been told to stretch, rest, or ice. Fewer have received a clinical explanation of which structure is failing and what mechanical change will address it. Without that, the cycle continues.

Common Challenges We Solve

Who Comes to Us With Low Back Pain

These are the patterns we see most often — athletes and active adults whose low back keeps interrupting training, or people who have been dealing with it for months without a clear explanation of what is driving it.

Low back pain or stiffness that returns after training or long periods of sitting

Pain that started with a specific lift, movement, or incident and has not fully resolved

Aching or sharp pain in the lower back that worsens with loading or rotation

Low back pain radiating into the glute, hip, or leg

Recurring flare-ups that respond to rest but keep coming back

Low back issues interfering with lifting, running, or CrossFit

Stiffness that limits range of motion in the morning or after sitting

No clear explanation for what structure is actually generating the pain

How It Works

From Pain and Injury to Full Performance

Get a Clear Diagnosis and Prognosis

We identify what's causing your pain or limitation, explain it clearly, and give you a specific timeline. No guessing — just a real plan.

Follow Your Customized Plan of Care

One-on-one sessions with Dr. Netley, plus between-session programming designed to keep you progressing between visits.

Build Your Toolkit and Stay Active for Life

Leave with the skills and strategies to manage your body independently — so a future flare-up doesn't send you back to square one.

What Patients Are Saying About Build Beyond Health

Hear from active adults who came in dealing with low back pain and left with answers — and a plan that held up.

Chris is incredibly knowledgeable and creative in designing rehab plans. Do yourself a favor and schedule an appointment.
Lindsey K
I recently saw Chris Netley for a strained calf muscle, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the care I received. He was knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely invested in helping me recover. He took the time to explain what was going on with my muscle, provided a clear treatment plan, and gave me practical exercises to help with a full recovery. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of physical therapy or injury recovery support!
Sara Good
Very knowledgable and easy to work with.
Zane Mabry
Areas We Serve

Sports Chiropractic Across South-Central Michigan

We help active adults across South-Central Michigan get back to the activities they love — with telehealth available for patients throughout the entire state of Michigan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about chiropractic care for low back pain at Build Beyond Health.

What is actually causing my low back pain?

Low back pain originates from a specific structure — a lumbar disc, a facet joint, the sacroiliac joint, or surrounding musculature. Without identifying which one is driving your symptoms, treatment is guesswork. Our assessment isolates the source so care can be targeted accordingly.

How is a sports chiropractor different for low back pain?

Sports chiropractic brings a higher level of clinical credentialing to musculoskeletal assessment — including the ability to evaluate movement patterns, loading mechanics, and how your training is contributing to or protecting against the problem. The goal is not just relief; it is durable resolution that holds up under the demands you place on your body.

Can I keep training while receiving care for low back pain?

In most cases, yes. Staying active through care — at appropriate intensity — is preferred over complete rest. We build your plan around what you can do now and progress it as your back responds. You are given guidance on how to train through the process safely, not told to stop.

How long does it take to get results?

After your initial evaluation, you receive a clear prognosis with a realistic timeline — not an open-ended process. The duration depends on how long the pattern has been present and what is driving it. Most people dealing with mechanical low back pain notice meaningful improvement within the first few visits when the source is correctly identified.

Do you accept insurance?

Build Beyond Health is a cash-based practice. We accept payment in full or installments, and HSA/FSA cards are welcome. Superbills are available upon request for patients pursuing out-of-network reimbursement. Reimbursement is determined by your insurance plan and is not guaranteed by our clinic.

Still have questions?

Questions about chiropractic care for low back pain? We are happy to help you figure out if this is the right fit.

Done Living Around the Pain? Let's Build a Plan.

Book a free discovery call. We will review what you are dealing with, explain what is driving it, and map out a plan to address it at the source.