Back Pain Treatment in Longmont, CO
Personalized, evidence-based care that helps you calm back pain, move easier, and get back to your normal.
What’s Causing Your Back Pain?
Back pain is incredibly common. In the U.S., about 39% of adults reported back pain in the past 3 months.
Sometimes it’s a simple strain or irritated joint. Other times it’s disc-related, nerve-related (like sciatica), or tied to how your spine, hips, and muscles are working together day-to-day.
At Left Hand Chiropractic Center, we focus on two things:
- What’s driving your pain, and
- What will actually help you change it, not just “manage it.”
Important note: If you have severe or worsening weakness, loss of bowel/bladder control, fever, unexplained weight loss, recent serious infection, or a history of cancer, you should seek urgent medical evaluation.
Relief That Makes Sense for Real Life
Back pain has a way of shrinking your world. One bad flare-up and suddenly you’re negotiating with your own body over basic stuff like sitting, sleeping, working, driving, or picking something up without bracing for impact. If you’ve been dealing with it for a while, it can also mess with your confidence. You start moving “carefully” all the time, and that cautious movement often becomes part of the problem.
If you’re in Longmont, or coming in from Firestone, Frederick, Niwot, Gunbarrel, Hygiene, Lyons, Mead, or Boulder, our goal is to give you a plan that feels clear, calm, and actually doable. We take your symptoms seriously, we explain what we’re seeing, and we focus on helping you feel better quickly so you can get back to the things you love, without turning your life into a never-ending treatment schedule.
Left Hand Chiropractic
When it makes sense, we combine chiropractic care with supportive therapies like soft tissue work and home guidance. If your case calls for imaging or another provider, we will tell you plainly and help guide next steps. The standard here is simple: you should feel important, welcome, and well cared for from the moment you walk in.
What Our Patients Are Saying
Clear steps. No mystery. No chaos.
From the moment you walk in, you’ll feel welcomed, supported, and confident in your care and understanding of the process.
Arrive and Get Settled
You’ll walk into a bright, energetic space, get greeted by our front desk team, and we’ll offer sparkling water and a quality snack while you get comfortable.
Prepare for Your Assessment
At your appointment time, your doctor will meet you in the lobby, introduce themselves and walk you back to an adjusting room. We start by explaining exactly what to expect during your appointment. The first 10 minutes of the conversation are simply to confirm you qualify for our care and that we’re the right clinic for what you need. If we’re not, we’ll give you the contact information for exactly who you need to see.
Assessment and Exam
You’ll share what’s bringing you in, and we’ll ask thorough questions to get closer to a clear direction. If we’re confident we can help, we’ll move into an exam right there in the same room, and you stay fully dressed.
Next Steps, Clearly Explained
Based on what we find, we may provide an adjustment that day if it’s safe and appropriate, or refer you out for X-rays if needed. Either way, you’ll leave understanding what’s going on and what we recommend.
Schedule and Support
Your doctor will walk you back to the front, say goodbye, and our team will help schedule your next visit so you know exactly what happens next.
What Outcomes Can Look Like:
- Less pain and tension
- Better movement and confidence
- Fewer flare-ups over time
- A clear home plan (movement, rehab, lifestyle support)
How We Treat Back Pain
Meet The Team
Dr. Christine Illman, DC | Chiropractor & Co-Owner
Dr. Christine is known for her focused, supportive care for pregnancy, postpartum, and pediatric chiropractic, with advanced training that helps moms and kids feel more comfortable and more confident in their bodies. She is Webster Technique certified and has completed additional pediatric and prenatal training through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). Dr. Christine also specializes in working with neck pain, headaches, and migraines, and brings a calm, capable energy to every visit
Dr. Drew Illman, DC | Chiropractor & Co-Owner
Dr. Drew blends traditional chiropractic with a whole-body approach that supports both performance and long-term health. He works closely with athletes of all levels, including professional cyclists and world champions, and he is widely known for his expertise in Endonasal Balloon Therapy, supported by ongoing learning and collaboration with global practitioners. He also integrates functional medicine thinking when appropriate, aiming to understand root causes and support stronger systems, not just short-term symptom relief.
Dr. Pat Larabee, DC | Chiropractor
Dr. Patrick Larabee brings over 30 years of experience in chiropractic care and more than two decades as a Professor of Anatomy & Physiology. His career has been deeply rooted in health, fitness, and human performance—first as an athlete and coach, and later as a trusted mentor to patient athletes of all ages and levels. Dr. Larabee has played a key role in helping patients and athletes build strong foundations for pain free movement and life. His approach blends deep anatomical & physiological knowledge with real-world chiropractic & athletic experience. A USA Cycling Level 1 Coach and two-time Masters National Track Cycling Champion, Dr. Larabee has competed across a wide range of sports including volleyball, track and field, powerlifting, bodybuilding, and cycling. He continues to compete at the national and world level in track cycling, bringing current, high-performance insight to every patient & athlete he works with.
Ann | Patient Care Coordinator
Ann keeps the clinic running smoothly and helps make sure patients feel taken care of from start to finish. You’ll see her supporting the flow of care and helping ensure visits feel organized, welcoming, and efficient.
Amy | Practice Success Manager
Amy is often the first friendly face you'll meet. She greets patients and helps them feel comfortable as soon as you step through our door. Amy supports scheduling, answering phones and taking care of patients (with a side of humor)!
Doza | Director of Pawsitive Vibes
Meet our mini Goldendoodle, Doza. Hypoallergenic and endlessly friendly, Doza helps patients feel at ease with her calm presence, happy greetings, and impeccable listening skills.
Common Questions We Hear Every Week
Transparency builds trust — we’re here to help you understand your care before, during, and after treatment.