Disc Injury

For many decades, most back pain was believed to be caused by “slipped” or “torn” discs. We now know this not to be true. Disc problems constitute only a small portion of the causes of back pain and rarely require surgery for pain relief. Talk to your doctor of chiropractic about disc problems.

Arthritis

The aging process makes people vulnerable to a variety of musculoskeletal conditions that can be treated either entirely or partially through chiropractic care. Muscle strength tends to decreases as people age. A lifetime of use can make our joints and spines stiff, osteoporosis can weaken bones leading to falls, and serious fractures and the aging nervous system reduces sensation and slows reaction times.

Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a problem of the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand. CTS occurs when the median nerve gets compressed in the carpal tunnel—a narrow tunnel at the wrist—made up of bones and soft tissues, such as nerves, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels. The compression may result in pain, weakness, and/or numbness in the hand and wrist, which radiates up into the forearm. CTS is the most common of the “entrapment neuropathies”—compression or trauma of the body’s nerves in the hands or feet. 

Shoulder Pain

Your chiropractor looks at your overall health, focusing not only on your shoulder, but also on your lifestyle, such as diet and amount of daily exercise. This integrated approach helps determine the best treatment for your shoulder pain. To help identify the cause of your problem, you and your chiropractor will discuss your symptoms and previous injuries, your family health history, and your lifestyle, including recreational and work related physical activities.

Hip Pain

Leg and Hip pain are most commonly caused by subluxation of the spine. This can irritate the nerves causing pain and muscle spasms. Your hips and legs support the entire body and give you strength, stability, flexibility, and mobility. For this reason there is a high amount of stress put on these body parts. Hip pain can sometimes be confused with back ache because of where the spine connects with the pelvis.

Aching Joints

The aging process makes people vulnerable to a variety of musculoskeletal conditions that can be treated either entirely or partially through chiropractic care. Muscle strength tends to decreases as people age. A lifetime of use can make our joints and spines stiff, osteoporosis can weaken bones leading to falls, and serious fractures and the aging nervous system reduces sensation and slows reaction times.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complicated disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that may worsen with physical or mental activity, but doesn't improve with rest. Although there are many theories about what causes this condition — ranging from viral infections to psychological stress — in most cases the cause is still unknown. 

Stress

Although occasional stress can be of benefit, too much stress is taxing on the body. Excessive levels of steroidal hormones can hinder growth, delay wound healing, and increase risk of infection. Chronic stressors—or their constant anticipation—can make us believe that we must always be on guard, leading to anxiety. Feelings of hopelessness or avoiding solving our problems can spark depression.

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic condition in your lungs that has two main components. When you have asthma, two things happen inside your lungs --- constriction, the tightening of the muscles surrounding the airways, and inflammation, the swelling and irritation of the airways. Constriction and inflammation cause narrowing of the airways, which may result in symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath. Furthermore, there is increasing evidence that, if left untreated, asthma can cause long-term loss of lung function. When you have asthma and are exposed to a trigger, the airways leading to the lungs become more inflamed or swollen than usual, making it harder for you to breathe. The airways also get smaller due to a tightening of the muscles surrounding the airways, and they get "stuffed up" due to a build-up of mucus.

High Blood Pressure

Too often we keep pushing through our daily routines, hoping that our stressful lives will change at some point, but not examining the causes of this stress.  For many, stressful lives lead to heart disease, high blood pressure, and obesity. Chronic stress can often lead to depression and anxiety—but, instead of examining the root of the problem, people immediately turn to medication to dull the often overwhelming pain, sadness, or nervousness. 

Indigestion

In my 25 years of experience of treating patients, those who came in for such complaints as acid reflux, indigestion and the like, the vast majority of them responded extremely well with chiropractic care.

Many times patients come to their chiropractor for lower back, upper back and neck problems and are pleasantly surprised when their acid indigestion improves.

Obesity

Obesity is a disease that affects 34 percent of adults age 20 and over in the United States, which amounts to more than 72 million people. About 33.3 percent of American men and about 35.3 percent of American women are obese.

Chiropractic During Pregnancy 

During pregnancy, there are several physiological and endocrinological changes that occur in preparation for creating the environment for the developing baby.  These changes can cause a misaligned spine or joints.

ADHD

In the past decade, prescriptions for Ritalin, a stimulant medication commonly used for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), increased five-fold, with 90 percent of all prescriptions worldwide consumed in the United States. As many parents grow leery of the traditional medical approach to ADHD, doctors of chiropractic are offering promising results with non-drug treatments that focus on postural muscles, nutrition and lifestyle changes that affect brain activity.