Chiropractic Conditions
Allergies
Chiropractic care can aid in reducing the severity and the frequency of your allergies. Chiropractic care does not work like an anti-histamine in only providing short-term relief from allergies. Instead, chiropractic care allows your body to function more efficiently in order to fight against allergies.
Allergies are a reaction by your immune system to an allergen (substances that normally have no effect on people) resulting in sneezing, coughing, congestion, hives, rashes, and in severe cases, seizure and anaphylactic shock. These symptoms are caused by the histamines your immune system creates in an attempt to protect your body against the allergen.
When your spine is out of alignment, it can interfere with how the nervous system in your body functions. Research has shown that the nervous system has an effect on the functionality of your immune system. When your nervous system is stressed and not functioning properly, the immune system cannot work at an optimal level. Chiropractors work with the nervous system by aligning the spine to relieve any stress on the nerves in order to optimize health and wellness . This allows the immune system to work at a higher level, which allows the body to fight off infections while recognizing allergens. When your immune system recognizes these allergens, it will not overreact to them, or respond as severely to them.
If you suffer from allergies, chiropractic care can help you find relief. Schedule an appointment today.
Disc Problems
Intervertebral discs are located between the vertebrae in the spine. The outside of a disc is made from cartilage, and in the center is a jelly-like solution. These discs allow movement of the spine, create space between the vertebrae, and act as shock absorbers. The gelatinous middle allows the disc to compress and expand based on impact and movement. Trauma to the spine can cause the discs to be herniated, bulge, become displaced (slipped disc), or even rupture. Trauma or direct injury to the spine is not the only cause of disc issues. With age, the discs can begin to weaken and dehydrate. These conditions can put pressure on the nerves around the spine and cause pain.
If you suffer from one of these injuries you should see a chiropractor. Surgery can be risky, expensive, and requires recovery time. In many cases, you can experience relief from these conditions through chiropractic care. Maintaining proper alignment of the spine with chiropractic treatments, the pressure can be alleviated from the nerves and on the discs themselves. This will greatly reduce and potentially eliminate your pain and discomfort, allowing you to live a normal lifestyle.
Whiplash
Whiplash is a common injury for people involved in car collisions. When a car is struck from behind or collides with another object, it causes the neck to snap back and forth violently. This causes the muscles and ligaments to overextend, leading to strains and/or tears. This is referred to as soft tissue damage, and can cause stiffness and soreness. Whiplash can also cause structural damage such as misaligned vertebrae, herniated, bulging or ruptured discs, or nerve damage due to the overextension from the violent movement.
Chiropractic care can help with both soft tissue and structural types of injuries. Adjustments and alignments can be performed specifically for those who have been in car accidents and suffered from whiplash. The pressure on the discs and nerves is released when the spine is returned to its proper alignment. Chiropractic massage can be used to help relieve the pain and discomfort from soft tissue injuries. If you have been in a car accident, schedule an appointment with us before relying on pain medications and surgery.
Osteoarthritis
Arthritis is a condition that is caused by the wearing down of the cartilage between joints. Some of the most prominent joints affected include the knees, hips, back, neck, and hands/wrist. Arthritis can be painful and can cause the affected areas to function in a reduced capacity. Arthritis in one joint can cause arthritis or other problems in a different joint. For example, if you have arthritis in your left knee, you may be overcompensating for this by putting more pressure on your right side, leading to right hip problems.
Pain killers can provide temporary relief from pain and discomfort, but it is not a long-term solution. Chiropractic care can alleviate the pain by reducing the pressure placed on the nervous system through a proper alignment. It can also restore proper joint movement, ensuring there are proper movement patterns that will reduce the risk of causing injury to other parts of your body. As chiropractors, we are not strictly concerned with the affected area, but rather the body as a whole. We aim to restore and maintain proper movement and functionality to increase your overall well-being.
Joint Dysfunction
Joint dysfunction occurs when joints become stiff, restricting full joint movement. Dysfunction can be caused by injuries, poor posture, overuse/underuse of a joint, muscle imbalances, and some additional factors as well. Like arthritis, joint dysfunction can cause pain in the joint and the surrounding muscles, leading to problems in other parts of the body due to overcompensation.
One of the most common forms of joint dysfunction is sacroiliac joint dysfunction, which occurs where the base of the spine meets the pelvis. It causes low back pain and prohibits movement. This condition is often misdiagnosed because the symptoms are similar to sciatica or a herniated disc.
Our chiropractor can properly diagnose this condition and provide relief using specific adjustments for the affected joint that returns proper mobility and relieve pain. If you have joint pain, visit us for relief.
Chiropractic care can aid in reducing the severity and the frequency of your allergies. Chiropractic care does not work like an anti-histamine in only providing short-term relief from allergies. Instead, chiropractic care allows your body to function more efficiently in order to fight against allergies.
Allergies are a reaction by your immune system to an allergen (substances that normally have no effect on people) resulting in sneezing, coughing, congestion, hives, rashes, and in severe cases, seizure and anaphylactic shock. These symptoms are caused by the histamines your immune system creates in an attempt to protect your body against the allergen.
When your spine is out of alignment, it can interfere with how the nervous system in your body functions. Research has shown that the nervous system has an effect on the functionality of your immune system. When your nervous system is stressed and not functioning properly, the immune system cannot work at an optimal level. Chiropractors work with the nervous system by aligning the spine to relieve any stress on the nerves in order to optimize health and wellness . This allows the immune system to work at a higher level, which allows the body to fight off infections while recognizing allergens. When your immune system recognizes these allergens, it will not overreact to them, or respond as severely to them.
If you suffer from allergies, chiropractic care can help you find relief. Schedule an appointment today.
Disc Problems
Intervertebral discs are located between the vertebrae in the spine. The outside of a disc is made from cartilage, and in the center is a jelly-like solution. These discs allow movement of the spine, create space between the vertebrae, and act as shock absorbers. The gelatinous middle allows the disc to compress and expand based on impact and movement. Trauma to the spine can cause the discs to be herniated, bulge, become displaced (slipped disc), or even rupture. Trauma or direct injury to the spine is not the only cause of disc issues. With age, the discs can begin to weaken and dehydrate. These conditions can put pressure on the nerves around the spine and cause pain.
If you suffer from one of these injuries you should see a chiropractor. Surgery can be risky, expensive, and requires recovery time. In many cases, you can experience relief from these conditions through chiropractic care. Maintaining proper alignment of the spine with chiropractic treatments, the pressure can be alleviated from the nerves and on the discs themselves. This will greatly reduce and potentially eliminate your pain and discomfort, allowing you to live a normal lifestyle.
Whiplash
Whiplash is a common injury for people involved in car collisions. When a car is struck from behind or collides with another object, it causes the neck to snap back and forth violently. This causes the muscles and ligaments to overextend, leading to strains and/or tears. This is referred to as soft tissue damage, and can cause stiffness and soreness. Whiplash can also cause structural damage such as misaligned vertebrae, herniated, bulging or ruptured discs, or nerve damage due to the overextension from the violent movement.
Chiropractic care can help with both soft tissue and structural types of injuries. Adjustments and alignments can be performed specifically for those who have been in car accidents and suffered from whiplash. The pressure on the discs and nerves is released when the spine is returned to its proper alignment. Chiropractic massage can be used to help relieve the pain and discomfort from soft tissue injuries. If you have been in a car accident, schedule an appointment with us before relying on pain medications and surgery.
Osteoarthritis
Arthritis is a condition that is caused by the wearing down of the cartilage between joints. Some of the most prominent joints affected include the knees, hips, back, neck, and hands/wrist. Arthritis can be painful and can cause the affected areas to function in a reduced capacity. Arthritis in one joint can cause arthritis or other problems in a different joint. For example, if you have arthritis in your left knee, you may be overcompensating for this by putting more pressure on your right side, leading to right hip problems.
Pain killers can provide temporary relief from pain and discomfort, but it is not a long-term solution. Chiropractic care can alleviate the pain by reducing the pressure placed on the nervous system through a proper alignment. It can also restore proper joint movement, ensuring there are proper movement patterns that will reduce the risk of causing injury to other parts of your body. As chiropractors, we are not strictly concerned with the affected area, but rather the body as a whole. We aim to restore and maintain proper movement and functionality to increase your overall well-being.
Joint Dysfunction
Joint dysfunction occurs when joints become stiff, restricting full joint movement. Dysfunction can be caused by injuries, poor posture, overuse/underuse of a joint, muscle imbalances, and some additional factors as well. Like arthritis, joint dysfunction can cause pain in the joint and the surrounding muscles, leading to problems in other parts of the body due to overcompensation.
One of the most common forms of joint dysfunction is sacroiliac joint dysfunction, which occurs where the base of the spine meets the pelvis. It causes low back pain and prohibits movement. This condition is often misdiagnosed because the symptoms are similar to sciatica or a herniated disc.
Our chiropractor can properly diagnose this condition and provide relief using specific adjustments for the affected joint that returns proper mobility and relieve pain. If you have joint pain, visit us for relief.
Neck/Back Pain
Pain along the spinal column in your neck or back is usually caused by subluxations, or misalignments of your vertebrae. A small misalignment can cause pain by placing pressure on nerves. Left untreated, these subluxations can cause muscle spasms and increasing pain. Chiropractic adjustments properly align your spine so that the pressure on joints and nerves is released. Chiropractic care directly treats the cause of the pain, not simply providing a temporary relief like pain relievers or massage. If you are experiencing back or neck pain visit us today.
Headaches
Many people believe that headaches are caused by loud noises, lack of sleep, or stress. While these are all factors that can lead to headaches, the direct cause is tightness in the neck and shoulder muscles. The tightness can cause misalignments in the vertebrae of your neck, resulting in pain. 80% of all headaches originate from the neck. With a typical cervicogenic (neck origin) headache, a person usually feels pain starting at the base of the skull which travels into the temples, eyeballs, and forehead. Massage of the neck and shoulder muscles can release tension, and a chiropractic adjustment can realign the vertebrae in your neck. Chiropractic can help eliminate the cause of your headaches rather than offering a temporary relief from the symptoms.
Sciatica
Sciatica is a condition that results when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated. Bulging discs, spinal subluxations, and muscle spasms can all cause increased pressure on the sciatic nerve. As a result, you may experience pain, numbness, and weakness in the lower back and leg. To properly treat sciatica, the cause of the condition needs to be diagnosed before treatment. Our chiropractor can help you do this.
Pinched Nerve
A "pinched nerve" is when a nerve is squeezed or compressed. This can be caused by spinal misalignments, bulging or herniated discs, or other factors. The increased pressure on the nerve causes inflammation, pain, and muscle spasms. The pressure on the nerve must be relieved in order to alleviate the pain. A proper chiropractic examination can reveal the cause of the pain, and a chiropractic adjustment can relieve the pain by properly aligning the spine and addressing the cause of the pain.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This condition is most commonly associated with people who are constantly using a computer. Typing is a motion that, when performed repetitively and with poor posture, can cause carpal tunnel syndrome. Symptoms include pain, numbness, weakness, or a burning sensation. The nerves in the fingertips travel through the wrist, up the arm, and into the neck. The spine is the center of the nervous system, and the pain in your hands and wrists can be relieved by our chiropractor with concentrated spinal and joint adjustments.
Maintenance Care
We have discussed many conditions that can be relieved through chiropractic care. The best way to treat these conditions is to prevent them before they begin. Regular chiropractic visits can help prevent physical problems and injuries from occurring. Other potential benefits of regular chiropractic visits include increased flexibility and mobility, higher level of energy, improved posture, more effective immune system, better circulation, and an overall better feeling of well-being.
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a condition with no specific known cause, and it could be brought on by many different factors. The main symptom of fibromyalgia include chronic pain throughout the body, mostly located in joints. The pain could be achy, sharp, radiating, burning, or shooting and it may range from mild to severe. Fibromyalgia has also been known to bring on other conditions like poor sleeping, headaches, depression, and anxiety.
While there is no known cure for fibromyalgia, chiropractic treatments can help to uncover what may be causing the pain and also provide relief of those symptoms. The cause of fibromyalgia could be physical, mental, or emotional, so a full examination will be performed. Adjustments and chiropractic massage can be used to relieve pain from the affected areas. The added benefits of chiropractic treatments are increased energy levels, better circulation, and a stronger immune system, which help to fight the effects of fibromyalgia. If you are experiencing symptoms of fibromyalgia give us a call to schedule a consultation so we can establish a plan to start you on your road to recovery.
Pain along the spinal column in your neck or back is usually caused by subluxations, or misalignments of your vertebrae. A small misalignment can cause pain by placing pressure on nerves. Left untreated, these subluxations can cause muscle spasms and increasing pain. Chiropractic adjustments properly align your spine so that the pressure on joints and nerves is released. Chiropractic care directly treats the cause of the pain, not simply providing a temporary relief like pain relievers or massage. If you are experiencing back or neck pain visit us today.
Headaches
Many people believe that headaches are caused by loud noises, lack of sleep, or stress. While these are all factors that can lead to headaches, the direct cause is tightness in the neck and shoulder muscles. The tightness can cause misalignments in the vertebrae of your neck, resulting in pain. 80% of all headaches originate from the neck. With a typical cervicogenic (neck origin) headache, a person usually feels pain starting at the base of the skull which travels into the temples, eyeballs, and forehead. Massage of the neck and shoulder muscles can release tension, and a chiropractic adjustment can realign the vertebrae in your neck. Chiropractic can help eliminate the cause of your headaches rather than offering a temporary relief from the symptoms.
Sciatica
Sciatica is a condition that results when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated. Bulging discs, spinal subluxations, and muscle spasms can all cause increased pressure on the sciatic nerve. As a result, you may experience pain, numbness, and weakness in the lower back and leg. To properly treat sciatica, the cause of the condition needs to be diagnosed before treatment. Our chiropractor can help you do this.
Pinched Nerve
A "pinched nerve" is when a nerve is squeezed or compressed. This can be caused by spinal misalignments, bulging or herniated discs, or other factors. The increased pressure on the nerve causes inflammation, pain, and muscle spasms. The pressure on the nerve must be relieved in order to alleviate the pain. A proper chiropractic examination can reveal the cause of the pain, and a chiropractic adjustment can relieve the pain by properly aligning the spine and addressing the cause of the pain.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This condition is most commonly associated with people who are constantly using a computer. Typing is a motion that, when performed repetitively and with poor posture, can cause carpal tunnel syndrome. Symptoms include pain, numbness, weakness, or a burning sensation. The nerves in the fingertips travel through the wrist, up the arm, and into the neck. The spine is the center of the nervous system, and the pain in your hands and wrists can be relieved by our chiropractor with concentrated spinal and joint adjustments.
Maintenance Care
We have discussed many conditions that can be relieved through chiropractic care. The best way to treat these conditions is to prevent them before they begin. Regular chiropractic visits can help prevent physical problems and injuries from occurring. Other potential benefits of regular chiropractic visits include increased flexibility and mobility, higher level of energy, improved posture, more effective immune system, better circulation, and an overall better feeling of well-being.
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a condition with no specific known cause, and it could be brought on by many different factors. The main symptom of fibromyalgia include chronic pain throughout the body, mostly located in joints. The pain could be achy, sharp, radiating, burning, or shooting and it may range from mild to severe. Fibromyalgia has also been known to bring on other conditions like poor sleeping, headaches, depression, and anxiety.
While there is no known cure for fibromyalgia, chiropractic treatments can help to uncover what may be causing the pain and also provide relief of those symptoms. The cause of fibromyalgia could be physical, mental, or emotional, so a full examination will be performed. Adjustments and chiropractic massage can be used to relieve pain from the affected areas. The added benefits of chiropractic treatments are increased energy levels, better circulation, and a stronger immune system, which help to fight the effects of fibromyalgia. If you are experiencing symptoms of fibromyalgia give us a call to schedule a consultation so we can establish a plan to start you on your road to recovery.