What We Treat - Chiropractic Health Conditions

These are some of the conditions that we can treat with chiropractic -

Auto Accidents

What is whiplash?

Whiplash is most commonly associated with rear-end car collisions in which the heads of those in the front car are suddenly snapped back and forth by the impact. It is more accurately called cervical acceleration/deceleration (CAD) trauma or syndrome, which describes the rapid movements that can injure the vertebrae of the neck and the muscles and ligaments that support them.

Low Back Pain

Low back pain is extremely common. Almost every person will have at least one episode of low back pain at some time in his or her life. The pain can vary from severe and long term to mild - any of these situations can be made much more bearable and even resolved with a trip to one of our offices.

Mid Back Pain

Who suffers from back pain?

Virtually all human beings are subject to back problems. The fact that humans walk upright, on two legs, puts great pressure on the spine and muscles that support it. Over time, back pain is all but inevitable. Normal wear and tear, accidents, disease, and such bad "back habits" as unnecessary strain from overexertion at play or work (especially lifting, pushing, pulling, and reaching for things improperly), and poor standing and sitting posture result in both immediate and long-term back problems.

Neck Pain

Almost everyone experiences some sort of neck pain or stiffness at one time or another. Because you are human and walk upright, your head is "balanced" atop your spinal column. If the muscles that support your head are not kept strong and in good condition, the upper part of your spinal column is vulnerable to strains and injuries.

Shoulder Pain

What causes shoulder and arm pain?

The cause of many instances of shoulder or arm pain is obvious. You do something to injure the arm or shoulder and immediately feel pain. Or you begin feeling the pain a day or so later. You may have broken a bone or dislocated your shoulder.

Headaches

Who suffers from headaches?

Many millions of adults, worldwide, get headaches regularly. Headaches are among the most common physical complaints prompting people to treat themselves or get professional assistance. One estimate holds that some 50 million people in the U.S. get severe, long-lasting, recurring headaches. Most headaches are not signs of serious underlying conditions, but they can be very distracting, debilitating and account for significant amounts of time lost from work.

Arthritis

New Research Shows Wide Usage and Satisfaction

A study recently published in the Annals of Internal Medicine1 has found that 63% of people who visited a rheumatologist for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia conditions also sought some form of "complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)."

Knee Pain

Chondromalacia patella is a condition routinely seen in the chiropractic office. While it is more common in females, it can affect either gender, especially younger adults. The patient will complain of knee stiffness and pain, especially with prolonged sitting or excessive use.

Tingling

Nerve Irritation

Numbness and tingling are symptoms generally associated with nerve damage or irritation. There are two major causes of nerve irritation, each requiring a different method of treatment, so a correct diagnosis of the cause of your symptoms is critical. The most common type of injury to a nerve is an impingement or “pinching” of the nerve. Nerve impingement often occurs at the spine and can be caused by being sandwiched between two spinal bones, pressed upon by a bulging disc or encroached upon by bony overgrowth.

Poor Flexibility

Period of adjustment: modern chiropractic improves flexibility and performance and reduces injuries - Fitness Options

HANDS-ON BENEFITS

Foolishly ignoring the advice of my trainer, I tried to do a one-rep maximum on my own ... and bench-pressed myself into an orbit of pain.

The tension in the back of my neck and shoulders produced stress headaches that felt like ice picks being driven into my skull. The burning sensation between my shoulder blades made sleep near impossible.

Good old Dr. Johnson, my general practitioner since I was 3, offered this advice: "Take some aspirin." I threw a 17-year-old copy of Highlights at him and stumbled to the office of a nearby chiropractor. After my first visit, my headaches disappeared. Following my second adjustment, the stiffness in my neck and shoulders was history. By my third trip, I was hooked.