Is the discovery call free?

Yes. The discovery call is completely free, takes about 15-20 minutes, and there is no pressure to book further care. It is how we make sure we are a good fit before you commit to anything.

Do I need a referral to see a chiropractor at RXN Performance?

No. You can come straight to us — no doctor referral or PT note needed.

Does RXN Performance take insurance?

We are an out-of-network practice, which lets us spend the full hour with you instead of rushing between rooms. We can provide a superbill you can submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement.

How is RXN Performance different from a regular chiropractor?

Traditional chiropractic often focuses on quick adjustments and short visits. RXN is built for active people who want lasting results — we combine chiropractic with movement assessment, soft-tissue work, and rehab so you do not end up back here every two weeks.

How long until I feel better?

It depends on what is going on, but most patients feel meaningful improvement within 2-4 visits. We will give you an honest timeline on the discovery visit, not a sales pitch.

Where is RXN Performance located?

We are inside Switch Fitness at 4812 Bryan St in Uptown Dallas. Parking is available and the front desk will direct you when you arrive.

What should I bring to my first visit?

Comfortable clothes you can move in (gym clothes are perfect). If you have recent imaging (X-ray, MRI), bring it. Otherwise, just yourself.

When to See a Chiropractor for Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons adults seek any kind of healthcare. Most cases resolve on their own, some need targeted treatment, and a few need urgent medical evaluation. Knowing which category yours falls into helps you make the right call. Here is the framework we use at RXN Performance in Uptown Dallas.

The four categories of lower back pain

Roughly speaking, lower back pain breaks into four categories: self-resolving, persistent mechanical pain, pain with concerning features, and emergent. The right action depends on which one you have.

Category 1: Self-resolving (most common)

You tweaked your back doing yard work or sitting wrong on a long flight, and now it is stiff and sore. There is no nerve pain into the leg, no numbness, no weakness. It feels like a muscle issue more than a structural one.

What to do: Stay moving (do not lie in bed all day), use heat or ice based on what feels better, avoid the specific movement that aggravates it, and give it a few days to a week. If it is significantly better in 5-7 days, you probably do not need to see anyone. Just be more thoughtful about your form next time.

Category 2: Persistent mechanical pain (worth seeing someone)

Pain that has lasted more than two weeks without clear improvement, recurring pain that keeps coming back, or pain that is limiting what you want to do in your training, work, or daily life. This is the category most of our patients fall into.

What to do: See a chiropractor, physical therapist, or sports medicine provider for an assessment. The goal is to identify what is actually driving the pain — weak core, tight hips, poor lifting mechanics, prior injury that healed wrong — and address the cause, not just chase the symptom. At RXN, this is what most of our discovery calls and discovery visits are for.

Category 3: Concerning features (book sooner, possibly imaging)

Pain that radiates below the knee, numbness or tingling in the leg or foot, weakness in the leg or foot, pain that wakes you up at night, pain following a fall or significant trauma, fever with back pain, or unexplained weight loss with back pain. These features increase the chance there is something more specific going on that needs evaluation.

What to do: Book in soon — chiropractor, physical therapist, or sports medicine provider, depending on what is closest. A good provider will assess for red flags and either treat conservatively or refer you for imaging if appropriate.

Category 4: Emergent (go to the ER)

Loss of bladder or bowel control, saddle anesthesia (numbness in the area that would touch a saddle), progressive weakness in both legs, or severe pain following major trauma. These are rare but require immediate evaluation.

What to do: Go to the emergency room or call your physician immediately. This is not the time for self-care.

What a chiropractor will actually do for lower back pain

A first visit at a clinic like RXN includes a thorough history, movement assessment, orthopedic testing, and neurological screening when relevant. From there, treatment typically combines:

Manual therapy — adjustments, soft-tissue work, joint mobilization to address restricted areas
Rehabilitation exercises — specific work for the muscles and movement patterns driving your pain
Education — understanding what aggravates and what helps, what to do in the gym and at work
Honest expectations — a realistic timeline, not a sales pitch

How long does treatment take?

Most patients feel meaningful improvement within 2-4 visits. Full return to training, lifting, or whatever you love usually takes 6-8 weeks of consistent work — longer if the issue has been around for years.

The honest bottom line

If your back pain has lasted more than two weeks, is limiting what you want to do, or keeps coming back, an assessment is worth it — not necessarily because you need ongoing treatment, but because it is worth knowing what is actually driving the issue. A 15-minute discovery call costs nothing and gives you a clearer picture of whether further care is the right move.

Dealing with back pain right now?

Book a free 15-minute discovery call with Dr. Ryan. We will talk through what is going on and whether we are the right fit to help.

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Written by Dr. Ryan Giniel, D.C., founder of RXN Performance in Uptown Dallas. More about Dr. Ryan →