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Reclaim Your Mobility. Solve Your Low Back
Pain..

Most back pain is mechanical, not surgical. We use advanced spinal decompression and electromagnetic healing to solve the root cause of your pain without drugs or operations.

Authored & Medically Reviewed By: Dr. Ben Rabara, MD, FPARM
PARM Board-Certified Physiatrist & PMA Member
Last Updated: APRIL 6, 2026
Clinical Indicators

Symptom
Archetypes

Identify the specific mechanical presentations that warrant specialist intervention.

01 Dull, aching pain in the lower back (Lumbar region)
02 Pain that worsens after prolonged sitting or standing
03 Stiffness and difficulty moving or standing straight
04 Muscle spasms in the lower back area
05 Pain that radiates occasionally into the buttocks
06 Relief when changing positions or laying down

Evidence
Science.

Low back pain is rarely caused by a single event; it is usually the result of cumulative mechanical stress on the lumbar spine. This stress can lead to 'Micro-instability' where the small joints (facets) and discs of your spine are no longer perfectly aligned, causing inflammation and protective muscle guarding.

At Tera Care, we classify low back pain not just as 'pain', but as a biomechanical failure. Dr. Rabara utilizes precise clinical mapping to determine if your pain is 'Discogenic' (coming from the disc), 'Facet-mediated' (coming from the joints), or 'Myofascial' (coming from the muscles). Only by identifying the exact generator can we apply the correct non-surgical solution.

Physiatry Scientific Deep-Dive

Deep Clinical Insights

For our medical colleagues and highly analytical patients, we provide these transparent technical details on the pathophysiology and interventional protocols.

The Kinetic Chain: Why Your Feet Might Cause Your Back Pain

The human body operates as a kinetic chain. If you have flat feet (overpronation) or poor ankle mobility, your knees and hips must rotate internally to compensate. This rotation forces the pelvis into an 'Anterior Tilt', which sharply increases the shear force on your L4-L5 and L5-S1 lumbar discs.

Dr. Rabara's assessment looks beyond just the spine. By evaluating your gait and foot mechanics, we can determine if custom orthotics or specific hip mobility exercises are the 'missing link' in solving your chronic back pain.

Understanding 'Centralization' vs. 'Peripheralization'

In spinal rehabilitation, we look for a phenomenon called 'Centralization'. This is when pain moves from your legs or buttocks back toward the center of your spine. This is a highly positive clinical sign that your treatment (like decompression) is working.

Conversely, if pain is moving further down your leg ('Peripheralization'), it indicates increasing nerve pressure. Our goal is to 'Centralize' your pain and then resolve it entirely.

Information Hub

Clinical
Curiosity

Addressing your scientific concerns regarding recovery and protocols.

Do I need an MRI for my back pain?

Not necessarily. Many findings on as MRI (like minor disc bulges) are actually normal signs of aging and may not be the cause of your pain. Dr. Rabara prioritizes a clinical functional exam and may use MSK ultrasound to see how your tissues move in real-time before recommending expensive imaging.

How long until I see relief?

For acute mechanical back pain, many patients experience significant relief within 3 to 5 sessions of targeted therapy like SIS or Decompression. Chronic cases may require a structured 6-to-12 week protocol to ensure the muscles are strong enough to prevent recurrence.

Is bed rest good for my back?

No. Modern medical evidence shows that prolonged bed rest (more than 48 hours) actually slows recovery by allowing muscles to weaken and joints to stiffen. Controlled, physician-guided movement is the fastest path to healing.

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Patient Success Story

"I had chronic lower back pain for 5 years after a lifting injury. I tried everything from massage to generic PT, but nothing worked until Dr. Rabara used the spinal decompression protocol. After 6 sessions, the pressure in my spine finally vanished. I'm back to gardening without pain."
- Maria S., Vigan City

Recovered from Mechanical Lower Back Pain