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Chronic pain doesn’t appear out of nowhere—it builds over time. Dr. Schulman of Chiropractic Fitness explains how long-term stress, poor posture, and past injuries contribute to pain today—and why preventative care matters.
Chiropractic Fitness
8316 Pineville-Matthews Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226
704-543-7206
chiropracticfitness.com
Hey, welcome back to the Back to Fitness. I’m Dr. Schulman.
Let me ask you something—did your back pain really start last week? Or has it been building for months… maybe even years?
Here’s the truth: most of the pain people feel today didn’t start yesterday. It’s the result of small breakdowns in the body over time—whether from poor posture, repetitive motion, past injuries, or just the wear and tear of daily life.
Your body is incredibly adaptive. It finds ways to compensate when something isn’t working right—but that compensation comes at a cost. A tight hip leads to lower back strain. A weak core leads to overworked shoulders. And eventually, your body reaches its limit.
That’s why preventative care is so important—and why waiting for pain to show up often means you’re already behind.
When you come into our office, we look at the full picture. Not just where it hurts today, but how your body is moving, where the imbalances are, and what habits may be driving dysfunction.
Through regular chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue work, and functional movement assessments, we can catch small issues before they become big problems. We also give you strategies to strengthen, stabilize, and protect your body long-term.
Think of it like taking care of your car. You don’t wait for the engine to break down before getting an oil change. Your body deserves the same proactive care.
So whether you’re in pain or just want to stay ahead of it, we’re here to help. Call us or visit our website to set up your next appointment.
Take care, and talk soon.
I came in with a reversed cervical curve and Dr. Schulman was able to completely fix it. He uses different techniques than just the basic readjustments that most chiropractors do, so he actually fixes problems long term. Mary the receptionist is also so sweet and welcoming. Always brightens my day to see her!
I’m so glad I came here! 🙌 Everyone made me feel like they genuinely cared about my health and getting me better. I had never had X-rays done on my back before, and being able to actually see what was going on and understand that there were ways to improve it made me feel much more at ease. I really appreciate the doctor for explaining everything, giving me stretches to work on at home, and providing adjustments that have been helpful. I’m definitely coming back!
Great experience! Went in for a DOT exam and it was super fast the doctor and front desk were very nice.
I highly recommend Dr. Schulman! He is personable, knowledgeable, and professional. I went from having neck and back pain almost every day to having no pain at all. I also continued seeing him throughout my pregnancy, and he was always thoughtful about accommodating me and adjusting care as needed. Sheila and Mary at the front are so sweet and welcoming as well. I’m very appreciative of the care and kindness I’ve received here!
I came into Dr. Schulman's office with severe sciatica pain, heel pain on right, and such a tight neck that I couldn't sleep at night from throbbing aches and pains. Now that I've been seeing Dr. Schulman for 3 months now, I'm running with my dogs again, and getting back into the gym without any back or neck pain. Best decision I ever made for self care! Highly recommend!
I have endured an 18 year headache due to a car accident. I’ve visited multiple Chiropractors over the years with no change to my issue. I’m now seeing there is light at the end of this dark tunnel. The care that I am receiving is unmatched. I no longer have a constant headache. I recommend coming here for Chiropractic care if you desire to get better.
I found Dr. Schumann at the Taste of Charlotte a few weeks back, and it has completely turned everything around for the better. I have had chronic pain in my low back, hip, leg, and groin since November of 2025 (~7 months unresolved). I went to orthopedic doctors, physiologists, physical therapists and more in that time frame — no one was able to give me a concrete or definite source of my pain — if anything, I was thrown around a million different diagnoses and treatments. I’m a healthy, active 26 y/o and had no prior injury. Very quickly (when I say fast, I mean with scans evaluated during our FIRST consult) Dr. Schumann was able to identify that I’ve had a pinched nerve at my S1. I’ve been following his plan for the last two weeks and have already felt relief that I completely forgot exists. I can proudly say that I am no longer in chronic pain, while I experience minimal flares as we work to fully resolve the issue. I plan to continue treatment until my spine is realigned. Whether you’re in need of immediate relief, long term relief, or someone that will affirm you are not crazy and there is a source to your pain — Chiropractic Fitness is the place to go (and Dr. Schulman’s team is absolutely phenomenal and so helpful).
Excellent care. Knowledgeable chiropractor and patient care.