Conditions Treated
Arthritis
Arthritis is a condition that can be both painful and debilitating. It occurs when the cartilage that lines the joint surfaces wears out. Chiropractic care for the treatment of arthritis addresses the practical issue of getting the body to move more freely. Once the body is aligned to move with fewer restrictions, the need for pain relieving medications lessens or disappears altogether. Chiropractic as a regular treatment can also help prevent the damaging effects of arthritis. Chiropractic care is crucial in treating this disease.
Treatments:
- Perform a spinal manipulation (adjustment) to improve spinal function and to alleviate irritation of the central nervous system.
- Perform 1 or more chiropractic therapies.
- Provide nutritional advice as well as exercise and stretching information.
Back Pain
Falls, car accidents, sports injuries, heavy lifting or repetitive work are common causes of back pain. Often the vertebrae (spinal bones) are also involved with back pain. Because the vertebrae protect the nerves that travel through the spinal column, even a small change in their position can significantly affect sensitive nerve tissue. A problem with a disc (fibrous cushion between each vertebra) can also cause pain through the buttock and legs as well as numbness and tingling in the legs. The good news is you have options to treat this pain.
Options:
- Medicate with pain killers and muscle relaxants, which just numbs the body.
- Physical Therapy, which can stress the malfunctioning joints.
- Chiropractic, which will go straight to the source of the problem and correct it. By correcting the source and not just treating the symptoms your body can heal naturally.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Operating a computer for long periods of time, performing a job on an assembly line, using hand tools and any continuous repetitive motion can cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The bones in the wrist (called carpals) form a tunnel and the median nerve runs from the forearm to the hand through this tunnel. Painful symptoms can occur when the nerves that run through that tunnel are compressed. Symptoms could include pain and numbness in the index, middle fingers, and thumb, tingling in the hand(s), weakness, and pain shooting up the arm.
Treatments:
- Manipulation of the wrist, arm and upper spine. You may be surprised to learn that the cause of your carpal tunnel may be a misalignment of one or more of the joints in your neck, shoulder, elbow or wrist.
- Ultrasound Therapy emits focused sound waves that penetrate deep into the body tissue to relax muscles, alleviate pain and reduce inflammation.
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder involving widespread pain and sensitivity in the entire musculoskeletal system. In addition to pain, many will also report fatigue, mood changes, TMJ, irritable bowel and some autoimmune diseases. Fibromyalgia is considered to be an issue with one’s nervous system. Chiropractors are trained as neuromusculoskeletal specialist and with treatment are able to provide a positive effect on this disorder.
Treatments:
- Perform a spinal manipulation (adjustment) to improve spinal function and to alleviate irritation of the central nervous system.
- Perform 1 or more chiropractic therapies.
- Provide nutritional advice as well as exercise and stretching information.
Headaches/Migraines
Nine out of 10 Americans suffer from headaches. Triggers may include foods, noise, light, stress, insomnia, excessive exercise, blood sugar changes, etc. A majority of primary headaches are associated with muscle tension in the neck which affects nerves, muscles and even the blood supply to your head causing your head to ache.
Treatments:
- Perform a spinal manipulation (adjustment) to improve spinal function and to alleviate the stress on your system.
- Perform 1 or more chiropractic therapies.
- Provide nutritional advice as well as exercise and stretching information.
Kids
Many people wonder if it is healthy for children to receive chiropractic care and the short answer is yes! It’s healthy for EVERYONE. Children, like adults can benefit greatly from an optimally functioning nervous system.
For kids, chiropractic care is necessary for proper development of a child’s spine. With all of the falls and mishaps that children often experience, the odds are quite high that minor injuries are occurring that don’t necessarily cause significant pain at the time of the injury. However, these minor injuries, if left untreated can accumulate over the years until such time that more significant health issues evolve. It is important that your child receive routine dental visits to obtain optimal oral health right? It is important to remember that, just like your teeth, your spine experiences normal wear and tear and can benefit from routine spinal checks to obtain overall health.
Treatments:
- Perform a spinal manipulation (adjustment) to improve spinal function and to alleviate irritation of the central nervous system.
- Perform 1 or more chiropractic therapies.
- Provide nutritional advice as well as exercise and stretching information.
Neck Pain
If you have neck pain something is wrong. The health of your neck is very important, and when you feel pain in your neck it is a warning. Your body functions under the control of your central nervous system which starts in your brain and turns into the spinal cord running through the 7 bones in your neck into your spine. From there, the nerves branch out into your body between the bones in your neck and spine to control every system and organ in your body. Your neck is the gateway between your brain and the rest of your body. So, when your neck is out of alignment, it will affect the rest of your body. Some causes of neck pain are accidents, sports, work, sleeping wrong, arthritis, etc. Physical, emotional, or chemical stress can affect how often you have neck pain. For many of us the neck and shoulders are the “weakest link in the chain” and so stress shows up here. If neck pain goes untreated chronic muscle spasms set in which can be a cause of headaches.
Treatments:
- Perform a spinal manipulation (adjustment) to improve spinal function and to alleviate irritation of the central nervous system.
- Perform 1 or more chiropractic therapies.
- Provide nutritional advice as well as exercise and stretching information.
Pregnancy
Currently, the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) recommends women receive chiropractic care throughout pregnancy to establish pelvic balance and optimize the room a baby has for development throughout pregnancy. With a balanced pelvis, babies have a greater chance of moving into the correct position for birth. Receiving regular chiropractic care while pregnant is a great way to relieve the added stress on your spine that comes along with weight gain and posture changes. It can prevent sciatica, the inflammation of the sciatic nerve that runs from your lower back down through your legs and to your feet. Receiving regular treatments can also help control nausea, prevent a potential C-section, and has been shown to reduce the amount of time some women spend in labor.
Treatments:
- Perform a spinal manipulation (adjustment) to improve spinal function and to alleviate irritation of the central nervous system.
- Perform 1 or more chiropractic therapies.
- Provide nutritional advice as well as exercise and stretching information.
Sciatica
Sciatica is severe pain caused by compression, irritation, or inflammation of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the largest and longest nerve in the body and originates in the low back and runs down the back of each leg. Causes of sciatica can be related to disc problems, accidents, arthritis, pregnancy, etc. Those with sciatica can suffer from a wide range of symptoms. The pain may run down the back into the buttock and upper leg, and may travel down the leg into the foot and toes. Pain typically worsens with periods of sitting and standing.
Treatments:
- Perform a spinal manipulation (adjustment) to improve spinal function and to alleviate irritation of the central nervous system.
- Perform 1 or more chiropractic therapies.
- Provide nutritional advice as well as exercise and stretching information.
Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. While scoliosis can be caused by conditions such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, the cause of most scoliosis is unknown. Causes of scoliosis are congenital (genetic), habitual (behavioral routines), idiopathic (unknown).
Treatments:
- Perform a spinal manipulation (adjustment) to improve spinal function and to alleviate irritation of the central nervous system.
- Perform 1 or more chiropractic therapies.
- Provide nutritional advice as well as exercise and stretching information.
Sports Injuries
Sports injuries can occur to a number of different structures in the body or often a combination of tissues including muscles, ligaments and bone. Common types of sports injuries include: Bursitis, Tendonitis, Strains, Fractures and Sprains. Often we shrug off pain and keep playing, but any injuries to your joints should not go untreated. Uncorrected joint problems can lead to many other problems as well as take the enjoyment out of your favorite sport. Many top athletes credit chiropractic treatment with helping them stay at the top of their game.
Treatments:
- Perform a spinal manipulation (adjustment) to improve spinal function and to alleviate irritation of the central nervous system.
- Perform 1 or more chiropractic therapies.
- Provide nutritional advice as well as exercise and stretching information.
Stress
Stress is your body’s way of responding to any kind of demand. It can be caused by both good and bad experiences. When people feel stressed by something going on around them, their bodies react by releasing chemicals into the blood. These chemicals give people more energy and strength, which can be a good thing if their stress is caused by physical danger. But this can also be a bad thing, if their stress is in response to something emotional and there is no outlet for this extra energy and strength. The most common symptoms of stress are feeling tight muscles, pain, irritable, angry, overwhelmed, anxious, fatigued and depressed. When under stress, many different areas of the body are affected. Chiropractic care is essential for a healthy function of the nervous system, which contains the brain and spinal cord. Chiropractic adjustments activate the parasympathetic system, which calms the “fight or flight” reaction triggered in the sympathetic system.
Treatments:
- Perform a spinal manipulation (adjustment) to improve spinal function and to alleviate irritation of the central nervous system.
- Perform 1 or more chiropractic therapies.
- Provide nutritional advice as well as exercise and stretching information.
Whiplash
Whiplash is when the head is suddenly jerked back and forth beyond its normal limits, the muscles and ligaments supporting the head and spine can be stretched or torn. The discs between the spinal bones can bulge, tear or rupture. Vertebrae can be forced out of their normal position, reducing range of motion. Whiplash can be caused by a collision that occurs during a sporting event, slip and fall or automobile accident. The resulting instability of the spine and soft tissue can contribute to headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, pain in the shoulders, arms and hands, reduced ability to turn and bend, neck and low back pain. Symptoms may not appear for weeks or even months later.
Treatments:
- Cervical Traction Unit
- Perform a spinal manipulation (adjustment) to improve spinal function and to alleviate irritation of the central nervous system.
- Perform 1 or more chiropractic therapies.
- Provide nutritional advice as well as exercise and stretching information.
Work Related Injuries
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 3.4 out of every 100 workers were injured on the job in 2014 – nearly one-third of whom missed at least one day of work due to the injury. While some injuries occur as a result of serious accidents, many are due to less serious causes. Chiropractic should be your first line of care for most musculoskeletal workplace injuries, as the rehabilitative process is non-invasive and more affordable than many traditional treatment options. Furthermore, chiropractic care is covered by your employer’s workman’s compensation insurance. Seeing a chiropractor for a work-related injury can help you recover faster than if you did nothing at all. While medications can relieve pain, they do nothing to address the underlying injury responsible for your symptoms. Chiropractic helps to correct the misaligned joints responsible for nerve irritation and inflammation, which aids in a faster recovery and a quicker return to work.
Treatments:
- Perform a spinal manipulation (adjustment) to improve spinal function and to alleviate irritation of the central nervous system.
- Perform 1 or more chiropractic therapies.
- Provide nutritional advice as well as exercise and stretching information.
