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Acute Traumatic Injuries: These injuries usually involve a single blow from an application of force such as a car accident. Strain and sprain are perfect examples of this type of injury. The resulting acute pain requires immediate attention, including first aid treatment with rest, ice, compression and elevation, or R.I.C.E. It is best to consult a professional such as a chiropractic doctor to ensure proper recovery from this type of injury.
Aches and Pains: The pain and reduced function associated with aches in pains throughout the body are often the result of spinal imbalance and overuse. These seemingly everyday issues should not be ignored as they are a sign that your body is in a dysfunctional state. Chiropractic is a proven method of eliminating the cause of aches and pains that many people needlessly suffer from on a daily basis.
Acid Reflux: This condition is often incorrectly thought of as an overproduction of stomach acid disease, but actually it is the result of a malfunctioning muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter which is a flap that separates the base of the esophagus from the top of the stomach. If the muscle fails to close completely acid from the stomach is able to enter the esophagus and cause irritation and pain. There are many natural solutions to help manage acid reflux other than the frequently prescribed and potentially harmful acid inhibitor medications.
Acute Pain: This refers to any specific, sharp pain that is of rapid onset or pain that results from a specific traumatic incident such as an injury. Acute pain is very isolated, comes on quickly, but often has a limited duration. It is important to be evaluated to prevent future health problems.
ADHD: This condition is also known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. ADHD is a common condition that affects children and adolescents. Children with ADHD generally have problems paying attention or concentrating. They have difficulty following directions and are easily bored or frustrated with tasks. They also tend to move constantly and are impulsive, not stopping to think before they act. Chiropractic care may have a positive effect on ADHD symptomatology. While chiropractors do not "treat" ADHD specifically, the effects of chiropractic care on children diagnosed with learning disorders and hyperactivity have been described positively in a growing body of scholarly publications.
Allergies: Chiropractic doctors seek to help boost your entire immune system though spinal manipulation, which may help improve health ailments such as those associated with allergies. Chiropractic care is not a direct form of treatment for allergies. However, regular adjustments can potentially decrease your chance of allergy-related illnesses such as sinus infections and reduce symptom flare ups. Chiropractic care is also designed to allow your body to heal itself from diseases.
Ankylosing Spondylitis: This is a form of chronic inflammation of the spine and the sacroiliac joints. It is also a systemic disease, meaning it can affect and spread to other tissues throughout the body. This condition leads to loss of mobility of the spine as it causes calcification of the spinal ligaments, resulting in a loss of movement. Imagine your feet being stuck in hardened cement. Chiropractic treatment works to maintain as much mobility as possible during the progression of this disease process.
Anxiety: According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety is the most common mental health illness, affecting more than 19 million Americans ages 18-54. These patients make three to five times more visits to doctors' offices and emergency rooms. The drug therapies commonly used in treatment for mental health disorders have recently come under closer scrutiny because of their poor rate of effectiveness and potentially deadly side effects, including increased suicidal tendencies in young people. Despite this, most consumers are not given information on non-drug options and remain unaware of the benefits and cost savings that complementary and alternative care such as chiropractic treatment may offer.
Arthritis: This refers to a group of more than one hundred rheumatic diseases and other conditions that can cause pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints. Any part of your body can become inflamed or painful from arthritis. It essentially is a gradual breakdown, or deterioration, of the joint spaces in your musculoskeletal system. Chiropractic treatment is an excellent method to restore mobility and balance which can slow this degenerative process down.
Asthma: This is a chronic or long term lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. It causes recurring periods of wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing. The coughing often occurs at night or early in the morning. Asthma affects people of all ages, but it most often starts during childhood. Chiropractic is a health care option that can be effective in treating the symptoms associated with asthma.
Atrophy: This is the partial or complete wasting away of a part of the body. When muscles atrophy a decrease in mass occurs which then leads to muscle weakness, since the ability to exert force is directly related to a muscles mass. This condition is usually caused by inactivity and nervous system dysfunction.
Auto Accident Injuries: Significant damage to ligaments, discs, and joints can occur with whiplash, even if the swings of extension and flexion are not excessive. More commonly the neck is forced to the extreme ends of normal range or beyond. Because the trauma is usually sudden, occupants of the car are not prepared for the impact and are relaxed, which allows more forces to be exerted on the discs, ligaments and joints. Chiropractic helps to restore muscular strength, flexibility, and normal function by correcting vertebral subluxations and other alignment issues of the spine that have developed as the result of an automobile accident.
Aches and Pains: The pain and reduced function associated with aches in pains throughout the body are often the result of spinal imbalance and overuse. These seemingly everyday issues should not be ignored as they are a sign that your body is in a dysfunctional state. Chiropractic is a proven method of eliminating the cause of aches and pains that many people needlessly suffer from on a daily basis.
Acid Reflux: This condition is often incorrectly thought of as an overproduction of stomach acid disease, but actually it is the result of a malfunctioning muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter which is a flap that separates the base of the esophagus from the top of the stomach. If the muscle fails to close completely acid from the stomach is able to enter the esophagus and cause irritation and pain. There are many natural solutions to help manage acid reflux other than the frequently prescribed and potentially harmful acid inhibitor medications.
Acute Pain: This refers to any specific, sharp pain that is of rapid onset or pain that results from a specific traumatic incident such as an injury. Acute pain is very isolated, comes on quickly, but often has a limited duration. It is important to be evaluated to prevent future health problems.
ADHD: This condition is also known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. ADHD is a common condition that affects children and adolescents. Children with ADHD generally have problems paying attention or concentrating. They have difficulty following directions and are easily bored or frustrated with tasks. They also tend to move constantly and are impulsive, not stopping to think before they act. Chiropractic care may have a positive effect on ADHD symptomatology. While chiropractors do not "treat" ADHD specifically, the effects of chiropractic care on children diagnosed with learning disorders and hyperactivity have been described positively in a growing body of scholarly publications.
Allergies: Chiropractic doctors seek to help boost your entire immune system though spinal manipulation, which may help improve health ailments such as those associated with allergies. Chiropractic care is not a direct form of treatment for allergies. However, regular adjustments can potentially decrease your chance of allergy-related illnesses such as sinus infections and reduce symptom flare ups. Chiropractic care is also designed to allow your body to heal itself from diseases.
Ankylosing Spondylitis: This is a form of chronic inflammation of the spine and the sacroiliac joints. It is also a systemic disease, meaning it can affect and spread to other tissues throughout the body. This condition leads to loss of mobility of the spine as it causes calcification of the spinal ligaments, resulting in a loss of movement. Imagine your feet being stuck in hardened cement. Chiropractic treatment works to maintain as much mobility as possible during the progression of this disease process.
Anxiety: According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety is the most common mental health illness, affecting more than 19 million Americans ages 18-54. These patients make three to five times more visits to doctors' offices and emergency rooms. The drug therapies commonly used in treatment for mental health disorders have recently come under closer scrutiny because of their poor rate of effectiveness and potentially deadly side effects, including increased suicidal tendencies in young people. Despite this, most consumers are not given information on non-drug options and remain unaware of the benefits and cost savings that complementary and alternative care such as chiropractic treatment may offer.
Arthritis: This refers to a group of more than one hundred rheumatic diseases and other conditions that can cause pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints. Any part of your body can become inflamed or painful from arthritis. It essentially is a gradual breakdown, or deterioration, of the joint spaces in your musculoskeletal system. Chiropractic treatment is an excellent method to restore mobility and balance which can slow this degenerative process down.
Asthma: This is a chronic or long term lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. It causes recurring periods of wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing. The coughing often occurs at night or early in the morning. Asthma affects people of all ages, but it most often starts during childhood. Chiropractic is a health care option that can be effective in treating the symptoms associated with asthma.
Atrophy: This is the partial or complete wasting away of a part of the body. When muscles atrophy a decrease in mass occurs which then leads to muscle weakness, since the ability to exert force is directly related to a muscles mass. This condition is usually caused by inactivity and nervous system dysfunction.
Auto Accident Injuries: Significant damage to ligaments, discs, and joints can occur with whiplash, even if the swings of extension and flexion are not excessive. More commonly the neck is forced to the extreme ends of normal range or beyond. Because the trauma is usually sudden, occupants of the car are not prepared for the impact and are relaxed, which allows more forces to be exerted on the discs, ligaments and joints. Chiropractic helps to restore muscular strength, flexibility, and normal function by correcting vertebral subluxations and other alignment issues of the spine that have developed as the result of an automobile accident.
Back Pain: This type of pain is often associated with improper movement or alignment of the spine. Chiropractic treatment improves the mobility, balance and function of the spine. It is a highly effective method of reducing and even eliminating back pain. Millions of chiropractic patients around the world choose chiropractic as their first choice in treating back pain to regain their quality of life.
Back Surgery: More and more people are finding that back and neck surgery is not what it is cracked up to be. Sorry for the pun, but it is true. It just doesn't work that way; surgery doesn't always cure the problem and symptoms often return months or years later. To make it worse, once you have had one the possibility of a second surgery will now always exist. Chiropractic's all natural approach may prevent or prolong the need for not only the first surgical correction, but may even reduce the risk for the need of a second invasive operation simply by restoring normal spinal mobility. Chiropractic doctors have helped, improved and restored a high quality of life for many people that needlessly suffer from failed back surgery.
Bedwetting: Many studies confirm that chiropractic can be effective in significantly reducing, or even ending, bed-wetting. Of course it is important to rule out other causes such as urinary tract infection, sleep apnea, and diabetes as the cause of bedwetting. Chiropractic adjustments to the lumbar spine and pelvis have been linked specifically in many case studies as the areas in need of attention.
Bell's Palsy: This is a type of paralysis of the face. Many of us have seen people with this problem. When someone with this problem smiles only half of their mouth moves. They can also lose the sense of taste and have eye and ear problems. There is no standard treatment for Bell's Palsy nor, any research that shows that one type of care is better than another. Chiropractors use adjustments to correct spinal subluxations that are thought to contribute to this condition.
Bone Spurring: A bone spur, also known as an osteophyte, is a bony growth formed on normal bone. Most people think of something sharp when they think of a "spur," but a bone spur is irregular shaped bone. A bone spur forms as the body tries to repair and protect itself by building extra bone. It generally forms in response to pressure, rubbing, or stress that continues over a long period of time. Chiropractic treatment restores normal mobility and function to the spine which can slow this bone spurring process down.
Breech Presentation: The Webster chiropractic technique is a specific chiropractic adjustment for pregnant mothers designed to relieve the causes of intrauterine constraint. Releasing stress on the pregnant woman's pelvis causes a relaxation of the uterus and surrounding ligaments. The relaxed uterus makes it easier for babies to get into the best possible position for birth. It can also provide a breech baby the opportunity and room to turn naturally.
Bulging Disc: A common condition related to the spine, usually the lumbar, which occurs when a disc displaces beyond its normal space. The annulus portion of the lumbar disc weakens causing the nucleus to press against it resulting in the annulus pinching or pressing against a nerve resulting in pain. Chiropractic treatment can reduce the pressure from the disc by restoring proper movement and spacing to the spinal column.
Bunions: Chiropractic care for bunions uses conservative, non-invasive treatments to improve the feet's structural fitness and reduce bunion-associated discomfort. Although the degree of bunion deformity often remains unchanged following chiropractic manipulation of the great toe, the improvements in flexibility make the patient feel more comfortable.
Bursitis: Bursitis is the term used to describe inflammation or irritation of a bursa. Bursitis can result from a direct hit or from repetitive joint movements. A bursa is a customized fluid sac that provides cushioning for movement and pressure. People can also get bursitis when the body has to change its balance or movement to adapt to differences; for example, if a person has one leg that's longer than the other. Chiropractic treatment is highly effective in working to restore balance to the body thereby reducing the pressure placed on the bursa sacs.
Back Surgery: More and more people are finding that back and neck surgery is not what it is cracked up to be. Sorry for the pun, but it is true. It just doesn't work that way; surgery doesn't always cure the problem and symptoms often return months or years later. To make it worse, once you have had one the possibility of a second surgery will now always exist. Chiropractic's all natural approach may prevent or prolong the need for not only the first surgical correction, but may even reduce the risk for the need of a second invasive operation simply by restoring normal spinal mobility. Chiropractic doctors have helped, improved and restored a high quality of life for many people that needlessly suffer from failed back surgery.
Bedwetting: Many studies confirm that chiropractic can be effective in significantly reducing, or even ending, bed-wetting. Of course it is important to rule out other causes such as urinary tract infection, sleep apnea, and diabetes as the cause of bedwetting. Chiropractic adjustments to the lumbar spine and pelvis have been linked specifically in many case studies as the areas in need of attention.
Bell's Palsy: This is a type of paralysis of the face. Many of us have seen people with this problem. When someone with this problem smiles only half of their mouth moves. They can also lose the sense of taste and have eye and ear problems. There is no standard treatment for Bell's Palsy nor, any research that shows that one type of care is better than another. Chiropractors use adjustments to correct spinal subluxations that are thought to contribute to this condition.
Bone Spurring: A bone spur, also known as an osteophyte, is a bony growth formed on normal bone. Most people think of something sharp when they think of a "spur," but a bone spur is irregular shaped bone. A bone spur forms as the body tries to repair and protect itself by building extra bone. It generally forms in response to pressure, rubbing, or stress that continues over a long period of time. Chiropractic treatment restores normal mobility and function to the spine which can slow this bone spurring process down.
Breech Presentation: The Webster chiropractic technique is a specific chiropractic adjustment for pregnant mothers designed to relieve the causes of intrauterine constraint. Releasing stress on the pregnant woman's pelvis causes a relaxation of the uterus and surrounding ligaments. The relaxed uterus makes it easier for babies to get into the best possible position for birth. It can also provide a breech baby the opportunity and room to turn naturally.
Bulging Disc: A common condition related to the spine, usually the lumbar, which occurs when a disc displaces beyond its normal space. The annulus portion of the lumbar disc weakens causing the nucleus to press against it resulting in the annulus pinching or pressing against a nerve resulting in pain. Chiropractic treatment can reduce the pressure from the disc by restoring proper movement and spacing to the spinal column.
Bunions: Chiropractic care for bunions uses conservative, non-invasive treatments to improve the feet's structural fitness and reduce bunion-associated discomfort. Although the degree of bunion deformity often remains unchanged following chiropractic manipulation of the great toe, the improvements in flexibility make the patient feel more comfortable.
Bursitis: Bursitis is the term used to describe inflammation or irritation of a bursa. Bursitis can result from a direct hit or from repetitive joint movements. A bursa is a customized fluid sac that provides cushioning for movement and pressure. People can also get bursitis when the body has to change its balance or movement to adapt to differences; for example, if a person has one leg that's longer than the other. Chiropractic treatment is highly effective in working to restore balance to the body thereby reducing the pressure placed on the bursa sacs.
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A progressive and sometimes painful joint disorder caused by a compression of the median nerve of your wrist. Symptoms include swelling, numbness, tingling and weakness of the hand. It is usually caused by repetitive flexion and extension motions of the wrist. Left unattended it can progress to pain, decreased grip strength and temperature insensitivity. Chiropractic is an effective treatment option for those that suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome.
Chest Pain: In many cases chest pain may be the result of subluxation present in the thoracic spine. In these cases chiropractic adjustments restore balance, mobility and function to this spinal region which decreases the pressure in the chest.
Chronic Fatigue: This is a condition characterized by constant fatigue that tends to worsen with mental and physical exertion and does not improve with rest. Treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome can be frustrating and slow. Treatment is geared towards homeostasis, improving balance physically, nutritionally, and mentally. Chiropractic adjustments and rehabilitation procedures offer a safe and effective means of an initial course of treatment for patients suffering from chronic fatigue induced health disorders.
Chronic Pain: Unlike acute pain, chronic pain has lasted for more than three months and can have significant psychological and emotional affects that limit a person's ability to fully function. Chronic pain may ease up, but returns on a regular basis. Chiropractic is an excellent treatment option for this condition. By restoring balance and function to the spine the pain associated with this condition can be reduced.
Coccydynia: This is commonly referred to as tailbone pain. It is often caused by imbalance of the sacrum and pelvis. Chiropractic treatment restores proper alignment and movement to this region.
Colic: Due to the significant spinal trauma that occurs during birth, many parents wisely have their newborns evaluated by a chiropractor right away to ensure their spinal health. Many conditions newborns suffer from have been helped with chiropractic treatment such as colic, breastfeeding issues, sleep disorders, symptoms of lowered immunity to poor development and many more. Chiropractors have been stressing for years the importance of having newborns checked for vertebral subluxations of the spinal column. Evaluating and adjusting the spine of an infant is painless and easy. All babies deserve chiropractic and a comfortable, healthy and happy life.
Compressive Lesion: Abnormal spinal bone movement or positioning that places direct pressure on one or more spinal nerves resulting in decreased nerve transmission and function. Chiropractic treatment is effective at relieving this condition.
Compressed Nerve: This occurs when too much pressure is applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues such as bones, cartilage, muscles or tendons. This generally causes altered neural function and pain. Chiropractic adjustments are a proven method of reducing and eliminating the pain associated with a pinched nerve.
Congenital Conditions: Term used to describe conditions or anomalies that are present at birth. Chiropractic is an effective method of maintaining proper movement of the spinal column that may be compromised as a result of congenital anomalies.
Chest Pain: In many cases chest pain may be the result of subluxation present in the thoracic spine. In these cases chiropractic adjustments restore balance, mobility and function to this spinal region which decreases the pressure in the chest.
Chronic Fatigue: This is a condition characterized by constant fatigue that tends to worsen with mental and physical exertion and does not improve with rest. Treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome can be frustrating and slow. Treatment is geared towards homeostasis, improving balance physically, nutritionally, and mentally. Chiropractic adjustments and rehabilitation procedures offer a safe and effective means of an initial course of treatment for patients suffering from chronic fatigue induced health disorders.
Chronic Pain: Unlike acute pain, chronic pain has lasted for more than three months and can have significant psychological and emotional affects that limit a person's ability to fully function. Chronic pain may ease up, but returns on a regular basis. Chiropractic is an excellent treatment option for this condition. By restoring balance and function to the spine the pain associated with this condition can be reduced.
Coccydynia: This is commonly referred to as tailbone pain. It is often caused by imbalance of the sacrum and pelvis. Chiropractic treatment restores proper alignment and movement to this region.
Colic: Due to the significant spinal trauma that occurs during birth, many parents wisely have their newborns evaluated by a chiropractor right away to ensure their spinal health. Many conditions newborns suffer from have been helped with chiropractic treatment such as colic, breastfeeding issues, sleep disorders, symptoms of lowered immunity to poor development and many more. Chiropractors have been stressing for years the importance of having newborns checked for vertebral subluxations of the spinal column. Evaluating and adjusting the spine of an infant is painless and easy. All babies deserve chiropractic and a comfortable, healthy and happy life.
Compressive Lesion: Abnormal spinal bone movement or positioning that places direct pressure on one or more spinal nerves resulting in decreased nerve transmission and function. Chiropractic treatment is effective at relieving this condition.
Compressed Nerve: This occurs when too much pressure is applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues such as bones, cartilage, muscles or tendons. This generally causes altered neural function and pain. Chiropractic adjustments are a proven method of reducing and eliminating the pain associated with a pinched nerve.
Congenital Conditions: Term used to describe conditions or anomalies that are present at birth. Chiropractic is an effective method of maintaining proper movement of the spinal column that may be compromised as a result of congenital anomalies.
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Degenerative Arthritis: The wearing away of cartilage that protects and cushions joints including those in the spine and extremities. Chiropractic treatment is geared toward slowing this degenerative process.
Depression: This is commonly associated with back pain. By eliminating back pain the body is more able to cope with everyday stress. Chiropractic treatment is a highly effective method of reducing back pain.
Diabetes Mellitus: A disease that occurs when the body is not able to use blood glucose. Blood sugar levels are controlled by insulin, a hormone in the body that helps move glucose from the blood to muscles and other tissues. Diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not make enough insulin or the body does not respond to the insulin that the body makes. This condition is often associated with peripheral neuropathy.
Digestive Problems: Spinal misalignment can lead to neurological compromise and altered digestive function. By locating and restoring balance and mobility to these spinal bones proper function may return.
Disability: The partial or total loss of physical or mental capacity to perform abilities or duties. Chiropractic can offer pain relief solutions to people who suffer from pain associated with disabilities.
Disc Degeneration: A general term applied to degeneration of spinal discs which serve as cushions between the spinal vertebrae. The inner core of the vertebral disc becomes brittle and dry leading to a narrowing of the disc space. Your entire spinal column loses its balance, flexibility, stability, mobility and strength. Your nerves, body chemistry and internal organs can also be affected. Chiropractic works to slow this process down and restore balance, mobility and function to the spinal column.
Disc Herniation: A spinal disc herniation is a condition affecting the spine due to trauma, lifting injuries, or idiopathic, in which a tear in the outer, fibrous ring of an intervertebral disc allows the soft, central nucleus pulposus to bulge out. This bulging out often places pressure on the spinal nerves and leads to pain and dysfunction. By restoring proper alignment chiropractic can be very effective in relieving pressure on the discs.
Discitis: The term discitis simply indicates there is an inflammatory reaction involving the intervertebral disc. It almost always is due to an infection, either bacterial or fungal. The infection frequently involves the adjacent vertebral bodies. It is important to restore proper alignment to the spine after this condition resolves by consulting a chiropractic physician.
Depression: This is commonly associated with back pain. By eliminating back pain the body is more able to cope with everyday stress. Chiropractic treatment is a highly effective method of reducing back pain.
Diabetes Mellitus: A disease that occurs when the body is not able to use blood glucose. Blood sugar levels are controlled by insulin, a hormone in the body that helps move glucose from the blood to muscles and other tissues. Diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not make enough insulin or the body does not respond to the insulin that the body makes. This condition is often associated with peripheral neuropathy.
Digestive Problems: Spinal misalignment can lead to neurological compromise and altered digestive function. By locating and restoring balance and mobility to these spinal bones proper function may return.
Disability: The partial or total loss of physical or mental capacity to perform abilities or duties. Chiropractic can offer pain relief solutions to people who suffer from pain associated with disabilities.
Disc Degeneration: A general term applied to degeneration of spinal discs which serve as cushions between the spinal vertebrae. The inner core of the vertebral disc becomes brittle and dry leading to a narrowing of the disc space. Your entire spinal column loses its balance, flexibility, stability, mobility and strength. Your nerves, body chemistry and internal organs can also be affected. Chiropractic works to slow this process down and restore balance, mobility and function to the spinal column.
Disc Herniation: A spinal disc herniation is a condition affecting the spine due to trauma, lifting injuries, or idiopathic, in which a tear in the outer, fibrous ring of an intervertebral disc allows the soft, central nucleus pulposus to bulge out. This bulging out often places pressure on the spinal nerves and leads to pain and dysfunction. By restoring proper alignment chiropractic can be very effective in relieving pressure on the discs.
Discitis: The term discitis simply indicates there is an inflammatory reaction involving the intervertebral disc. It almost always is due to an infection, either bacterial or fungal. The infection frequently involves the adjacent vertebral bodies. It is important to restore proper alignment to the spine after this condition resolves by consulting a chiropractic physician.
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Ear Infections: Many chiropractors believe that there is a strong link between the birthing process and recurrent ear infection, also known as otitis media. During the birthing process the cervical or neck vertebrae can become misaligned, disrupting nerve function, which can affect the eustachian tube. This may lead to fluid buildup in the middle ear and cause otitis media. The purpose of a chiropractic adjustment is to help to restore the normal functioning of the nervous system so the body can heal itself without the use of drugs or surgery.
Elbow Pain: This affliction stems from an irritation or inflammation of the tendons of one or more forearm muscles at their attachment to the bony protuberance close to the elbow joint, referred to as the lateral epicondyle. Elbow pain rarely resolves of its own and requires proper health management. A qualified professional such as a chiropractor can determine the exact cause of the problem and initiate the proper care and treatment.
Elbow Pain: This affliction stems from an irritation or inflammation of the tendons of one or more forearm muscles at their attachment to the bony protuberance close to the elbow joint, referred to as the lateral epicondyle. Elbow pain rarely resolves of its own and requires proper health management. A qualified professional such as a chiropractor can determine the exact cause of the problem and initiate the proper care and treatment.
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Facet Joint Syndrome: This creates constant pain resulting from degeneration, wear and tear, and abnormal pressure exerted on inflamed facet joints. Chiropractic care is a natural method of restoring normal joint function which reduces the pain levels associated with this syndrome.
Facilitative Lesion: When a nerve becomes rubbed, scraped, compressed or stretched due to spinal malfunction it often becomes irritated and is referred to as a facilitative lesion. Chiropractic treatment removes the pressure on the spinal nerves allowing them to heal.
Fertility Issues: In many cases, fertility issues may be associated with improper nervous system function, poor nutrition, high stress and poor lifestyle habits. Chiropractors are nervous system specialists and reducing interference in the nervous system is the primary goal. Chiropractic care can be used in conjunction with traditional approaches to fertility issues and can greatly enhance the chances of successful medical procedures such as IVF.
Fibromyalgia: This is sometimes referred to as fibromyalgia syndrome, formerly known as fibrositis, and is abbreviated FMS. While fibromyalgia is one of the most common diseases affecting the muscles, its origin is currently unknown. The condition seems to be rooted in the nervous system which results in the patient being hypersensitive to external stimuli. Simple adjustments to the neck and back align the carriage of the entire body, allowing many FMS sufferers to feel substantial reduction in overall pain. Chiropractic care is a natural and caring approach to treating the complications related with FMS.
Foot Pain: Foot pain often starts after a inadequately managed ankle sprain. When you turn your ankle, it's not only ligaments that are sprained. Chiropractic doctors can mobilize the metatarsals and perform deep stretching and soft tissue therapy of the muscles between and under the metatarsals. They may also recommend custom fit orthotics to help prevent the issue from returning.
Frozen Shoulder: The term is commonly used to describe any persistent shoulder pain and restricted movement. When joints become fixated and irritated in the neck, pressure may occur on the surrounding nerve fibers. These nerves supply information to the muscles of the shoulder and if these nerves become inflamed, the muscles go into spasm and weaken, and subsequently movement will be affected. Chiropractic treatment can help this painful condition.
Facilitative Lesion: When a nerve becomes rubbed, scraped, compressed or stretched due to spinal malfunction it often becomes irritated and is referred to as a facilitative lesion. Chiropractic treatment removes the pressure on the spinal nerves allowing them to heal.
Fertility Issues: In many cases, fertility issues may be associated with improper nervous system function, poor nutrition, high stress and poor lifestyle habits. Chiropractors are nervous system specialists and reducing interference in the nervous system is the primary goal. Chiropractic care can be used in conjunction with traditional approaches to fertility issues and can greatly enhance the chances of successful medical procedures such as IVF.
Fibromyalgia: This is sometimes referred to as fibromyalgia syndrome, formerly known as fibrositis, and is abbreviated FMS. While fibromyalgia is one of the most common diseases affecting the muscles, its origin is currently unknown. The condition seems to be rooted in the nervous system which results in the patient being hypersensitive to external stimuli. Simple adjustments to the neck and back align the carriage of the entire body, allowing many FMS sufferers to feel substantial reduction in overall pain. Chiropractic care is a natural and caring approach to treating the complications related with FMS.
Foot Pain: Foot pain often starts after a inadequately managed ankle sprain. When you turn your ankle, it's not only ligaments that are sprained. Chiropractic doctors can mobilize the metatarsals and perform deep stretching and soft tissue therapy of the muscles between and under the metatarsals. They may also recommend custom fit orthotics to help prevent the issue from returning.
Frozen Shoulder: The term is commonly used to describe any persistent shoulder pain and restricted movement. When joints become fixated and irritated in the neck, pressure may occur on the surrounding nerve fibers. These nerves supply information to the muscles of the shoulder and if these nerves become inflamed, the muscles go into spasm and weaken, and subsequently movement will be affected. Chiropractic treatment can help this painful condition.
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Geriatric Conditions: Chiropractic care is extremely important for the senior population. During this stage of life, there are significant changes that occur in the spine as you increase in age. Chiropractic method of joint mobility can help relieve the physical effects of stresses that have accumulated over the years. Most senior patients delight in chiropractic because of the energy, flexibility and pain relief they get with each adjustment. Chiropractic procedures take into consideration the nature of the aging spine and the many abnormalities present to provide a strategically effective, safe and noninvasive treatment plan.
Golfer's Elbow: A type of acute tendonitis and associated elbow pain that originates near the inside part of the elbow's bony protrusion. Tendonitis of the elbow is the most common overuse injury of the elbow. Elbow injuries can be secondary to an injury elsewhere in the body. The elbow injury may be caused by the body compensating for an injury to the neck, shoulder or wrist.
Golfer's Elbow: A type of acute tendonitis and associated elbow pain that originates near the inside part of the elbow's bony protrusion. Tendonitis of the elbow is the most common overuse injury of the elbow. Elbow injuries can be secondary to an injury elsewhere in the body. The elbow injury may be caused by the body compensating for an injury to the neck, shoulder or wrist.
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Hand Pain: Wrist and hand pain can seriously interfere with a person's daily life. Common household tasks such as brushing teeth or opening a can of soda may become an excruciating ordeal. Some typical causes of wrist and hand pain are arthritis, tendonitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Chiropractic adjustments performed on the hand and wrist can provide relief of this condition.
Headaches: Fortunately, there are a number of proven natural strategies that can help with headaches. Some of the most important and effective non pharmaceutical options for dealing with headaches are chiropractic, massage therapy, acupuncture, exercise, and ergonomics. Most headaches are caused by muscle spasm and tension. Misaligned spinal bones contribute to the increase in muscle tension. Chiropractic adjustments remove this muscle tension and pressure allowing for headache relief.
Heel Pain: Heel pain is commonly associated with misalignments of the ankle and foot. Chiropractic adjustments performed on the ankle and foot can offer relief to many that suffer from heel pain.
Herniated Disc: Herniations occur when the outer band of the disc breaks or cracks and the gel-like substance from the inside of the disc leaks out, placing pressure on the spinal canal or nerve roots. In addition, the nucleus releases a chemical that can cause irritation to the surrounding nerves causing inflammation and pain. Most disc herniations occur as a result of sudden stress, such as from an accident. Sometimes they occur gradually, over weeks or even months. Chiropractic treatment can reduce the pressure from the disc by restoring proper movement and spacing to the spinal column.
Hiatal Hernia: This is a situation that occurs at the opening of the diaphragm where the esophagus meets the stomach. "Hiatal" means "opening." If the muscles that surround this opening in the diaphragm don't remain tight and in the right position they can let the upper part of the stomach push up through the diaphragm. There is an adjustment that is specific to successfully correcting the hiatal hernia. The adjustment involves gently manipulating the affected area of the stomach downward out of the esophageal hiatus.
High Blood Pressure: This condition is also known as hypertension. This is a serious condition that can lead to coronary heart disease (also called coronary artery disease), heart failure, stroke and other health problems. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood. If this pressure rises and stays high over time, it can damage the body in many ways. Chiropractic adjustments to the first cervical vertebra have been shown to reduce the blood pressure in certain patients.
Hip Pain: There are many reasons for having pain over the hip; one of the most common reasons is referred pain from the back. Chiropractic care, supported by ice pack applications, light stretching and avoidance of known aggravating activities will typically eliminate the pain.
Headaches: Fortunately, there are a number of proven natural strategies that can help with headaches. Some of the most important and effective non pharmaceutical options for dealing with headaches are chiropractic, massage therapy, acupuncture, exercise, and ergonomics. Most headaches are caused by muscle spasm and tension. Misaligned spinal bones contribute to the increase in muscle tension. Chiropractic adjustments remove this muscle tension and pressure allowing for headache relief.
Heel Pain: Heel pain is commonly associated with misalignments of the ankle and foot. Chiropractic adjustments performed on the ankle and foot can offer relief to many that suffer from heel pain.
Herniated Disc: Herniations occur when the outer band of the disc breaks or cracks and the gel-like substance from the inside of the disc leaks out, placing pressure on the spinal canal or nerve roots. In addition, the nucleus releases a chemical that can cause irritation to the surrounding nerves causing inflammation and pain. Most disc herniations occur as a result of sudden stress, such as from an accident. Sometimes they occur gradually, over weeks or even months. Chiropractic treatment can reduce the pressure from the disc by restoring proper movement and spacing to the spinal column.
Hiatal Hernia: This is a situation that occurs at the opening of the diaphragm where the esophagus meets the stomach. "Hiatal" means "opening." If the muscles that surround this opening in the diaphragm don't remain tight and in the right position they can let the upper part of the stomach push up through the diaphragm. There is an adjustment that is specific to successfully correcting the hiatal hernia. The adjustment involves gently manipulating the affected area of the stomach downward out of the esophageal hiatus.
High Blood Pressure: This condition is also known as hypertension. This is a serious condition that can lead to coronary heart disease (also called coronary artery disease), heart failure, stroke and other health problems. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood. If this pressure rises and stays high over time, it can damage the body in many ways. Chiropractic adjustments to the first cervical vertebra have been shown to reduce the blood pressure in certain patients.
Hip Pain: There are many reasons for having pain over the hip; one of the most common reasons is referred pain from the back. Chiropractic care, supported by ice pack applications, light stretching and avoidance of known aggravating activities will typically eliminate the pain.
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Infantile Colic: Due to the significant spinal trauma that occurs during birth, many parents wisely have their newborns evaluated by a chiropractor right away to ensure their spinal health. Many conditions newborns suffer from have been helped with chiropractic treatment such as colic, breastfeeding issues, sleep disorders, symptoms of lowered immunity to poor development and many more. Chiropractors have been stressing for years the importance of having newborns checked for vertebral subluxations of the spinal column. Evaluating and adjusting the spine of an infant is painless and easy. All babies deserve chiropractic and a comfortable, healthy and happy life.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): This is a disorder that leads to abdominal pain, cramping, changes in bowel movements and other symptoms. IBS can occur at any age, but it often begins in the teen years or early adulthood. It is twice as common in women as in men. Spinal misalignment can lead to neurological compromise and altered digestive function. By locating and restoring balance and mobility to these spinal bones proper function may return.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): This is a disorder that leads to abdominal pain, cramping, changes in bowel movements and other symptoms. IBS can occur at any age, but it often begins in the teen years or early adulthood. It is twice as common in women as in men. Spinal misalignment can lead to neurological compromise and altered digestive function. By locating and restoring balance and mobility to these spinal bones proper function may return.
Joint Dysfunction: As we become older, the cartilage in our joints begins to wear thin. For many, this is the source of their joint pain. Any joint in your body can be affected; neck, knees, shoulder, back, feet, ankles, arms and other joints all are susceptible to acquiring these troubles. Joint pain can severely detract from your quality of life, make it more difficult to get around and generally make it harder to function on a daily basis. Chiropractic has proven to be a fantastic, all natural and effective treatment for joint pain, which can aid you in gaining a better quality of life.
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Knee Pain: Chiropractic treatment is very effective for many of the problems that cause knee pain and although a condition such as osteoarthritis is not curable, the symptoms can be reduced and the progression of the problem can be helped. Chiropractic treatment works to reduce knee joint swelling, normalize knee joint function and rehabilitate the knee to prevent reoccurrence.
Kyphoscoliosis: This condition is made up of two components, kyphosis and scoliosis. Both of these are conditions of the back and they are related to the abnormal curving of the spine in the human body. The condition of kyphoscoliosis is the abnormal curvature of the spine, both sideways and towards the upper back. The causes of kyphoscoliosis are generally genetically linked or can even be caused due to poor muscle control and muscle weakness. Patients that have this condition find tremendous relief from chiropractic adjustments.
Kyphoscoliosis: This condition is made up of two components, kyphosis and scoliosis. Both of these are conditions of the back and they are related to the abnormal curving of the spine in the human body. The condition of kyphoscoliosis is the abnormal curvature of the spine, both sideways and towards the upper back. The causes of kyphoscoliosis are generally genetically linked or can even be caused due to poor muscle control and muscle weakness. Patients that have this condition find tremendous relief from chiropractic adjustments.
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Leg Pain: Chiropractic treatment for leg pain and numbness will reduce pressure on sensitive nerves that connect your spine to your legs, improving flexibility and functionality while providing immediate and long-term pain relief. When you receive chiropractic care for leg pain, the origin of the pain is determined. Then the chiropractor will develop a holistic treatment plan that will prevent the leg pain from reoccurring. The greatest benefit of easing leg pain with chiropractic care is that it is completely natural.
Low Back Pain: Most of the time low back pain is triggered by some combination of overuse, muscle strain, and injury to the muscles, ligaments, and discs that support the spine. Many experts believe that over time muscle strain can lead to an overall imbalance in the spinal structure. Properly assessing the exact biomechanical causes of your particular form of low back pain allows for a faster, more effective and usually permanent relief from low back pain. Chiropractic treatment for low back pain includes chiropractic adjustments, various therapies, stretching and specific exercises.
Low Back Pain: Most of the time low back pain is triggered by some combination of overuse, muscle strain, and injury to the muscles, ligaments, and discs that support the spine. Many experts believe that over time muscle strain can lead to an overall imbalance in the spinal structure. Properly assessing the exact biomechanical causes of your particular form of low back pain allows for a faster, more effective and usually permanent relief from low back pain. Chiropractic treatment for low back pain includes chiropractic adjustments, various therapies, stretching and specific exercises.
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Mid Back Pain: This is pain in the area below the neck and above the low back. The middle back is called the thoracic region of the spine. Muscle strains are the most common cause of pain in the middle back. Other causes of mid back pain include poor posture, emotional stress, improper lifting, slips, falls, standing for long periods, sleeping funny, and overexertion. If the thoracic spine is directly injured, it can cause misalignment of the bones and create impingement of the spinal nerves which can lead to pain and dysfunction. Back pain of this kind can be addressed all naturally using chiropractic treatment.
Migraines: Many migraine sufferers find themselves turning to complementary or "alternative" treatments out of frustration when they are having limited success with prescription drugs and other approved medical treatments. Chiropractic methods employ a holistic approach to headache pain relief through spinal manipulation. Many individuals who suffer from migraines have found relief with chiropractic treatment. Are you tired of migraine headaches ruining your day? With conventional over-the-counter medications proving less than effective, and often accompanied by dangerous side effects, it is time to fight the pain from another angle and schedule an appointment with a doctor of chiropractic.
Mood Swings: This condition can cause a normal, reasonable person to become irritable and difficult to be around. While this can be a problem for others, it pales in comparison to the instability the person suffering from this problem feels. There are many suspected causes of mood swings, including medications, diet, genetics, chronic stress, and unbalanced body functions or structures. Some may find success in changing their diet or medications, while others are left still looking for a solution. Chiropractic care combined with exercise is an effective method of eliminating mood swings. What we feel physically can drive what we feel emotionally. Therefore, correcting the imbalances of the body through regular adjustments and physical activity can help with the emotional imbalance causing mood swings. Physical pain can be a large factor in someone who has a foul mood, removing that pain can play a large part in improving it.
Multiple Sclerosis: This is a varied and complex neurologic disease that has no cure. Chiropractic care can offer relief and a better quality of life for those that suffer from this debilitating disease. Chiropractors all over the world have helped many people suffering from multiple sclerosis, including the famous advocate for multiple sclerosis, Montel Williams. Chiropractic works to restore normal balance and mobility which can decrease the pain and fatigue associated with MS.
Muscle Spasms: This condition is the result of involuntary muscle contractions that cause your muscles to shorten and not release. When you are experiencing a muscle spasm you will feel tightness or cramping sensations. Muscle spasms can occur all over you body but are most common in your neck, back, legs, and arms. Many people find relief from muscle spasms with good, consistent chiropractic care. Chiropractic doctors are highly trained professionals that use drug free alternative methods to treat patients with muscle spasms. Their treatments help to reduce fluid, reduce scar tissue and provide relief for muscle spasms.
Muscle Sprain: This condition involves the ligaments which are short structures that hold one bone to another bone. If you remove all your muscles, you'll see that underneath it all, they're basically the rubber bands that hold your bones together. Ligaments receive a very slow blood supply, so even when they're injured, swelling can take days and in rare cases even weeks to occur. This accounts for people who sprain their neck in a whiplash car accident and don't feel much pain, but then a few days later wake up unable to move their neck or back. Even after the pain goes away, these fibers will remain weak if untreated, leaving you prone to re-injury. A chiropractic doctor is qualified to help treat this condition and help guide you through the process of carefully selecting exercises that will increase strength and prevent re-injury.
Muscle Strain: This condition occurs in the muscles and tendons which are the structures that contract and allow bodily movement to occur. Although many muscle strains are caused by sudden traumatic injuries, muscles can also be strained slowly from overuse in sports, holding a position or posture for too long, or from prolonged fine motor activity such as when using a computer mouse or typing. Even though the pain may go away relatively quickly in a strain injury, it is unwise to not be treated for this problem. A chiropractor is an excellent treatment option for muscle strain injuries.
Myofascial Pain: This condition usually occurs as a result of muscle injury and is commonly referred to as a trigger point. A trigger point is a small area within a muscle that can remain for many years and progress to chronic pain and stiffness. A trigger point is not simply an area of scar tissue from an injury. It is an area of increased sensitivity in the muscle that can often cause pain at a distant area of the body. This referred pain is commonly treated by chiropractic doctors with great success. By applying pressure to the trigger point in a precise manner, using the finger or thumb, the chiropractor can effectively release the pressure and pain associated with trigger points.
Migraines: Many migraine sufferers find themselves turning to complementary or "alternative" treatments out of frustration when they are having limited success with prescription drugs and other approved medical treatments. Chiropractic methods employ a holistic approach to headache pain relief through spinal manipulation. Many individuals who suffer from migraines have found relief with chiropractic treatment. Are you tired of migraine headaches ruining your day? With conventional over-the-counter medications proving less than effective, and often accompanied by dangerous side effects, it is time to fight the pain from another angle and schedule an appointment with a doctor of chiropractic.
Mood Swings: This condition can cause a normal, reasonable person to become irritable and difficult to be around. While this can be a problem for others, it pales in comparison to the instability the person suffering from this problem feels. There are many suspected causes of mood swings, including medications, diet, genetics, chronic stress, and unbalanced body functions or structures. Some may find success in changing their diet or medications, while others are left still looking for a solution. Chiropractic care combined with exercise is an effective method of eliminating mood swings. What we feel physically can drive what we feel emotionally. Therefore, correcting the imbalances of the body through regular adjustments and physical activity can help with the emotional imbalance causing mood swings. Physical pain can be a large factor in someone who has a foul mood, removing that pain can play a large part in improving it.
Multiple Sclerosis: This is a varied and complex neurologic disease that has no cure. Chiropractic care can offer relief and a better quality of life for those that suffer from this debilitating disease. Chiropractors all over the world have helped many people suffering from multiple sclerosis, including the famous advocate for multiple sclerosis, Montel Williams. Chiropractic works to restore normal balance and mobility which can decrease the pain and fatigue associated with MS.
Muscle Spasms: This condition is the result of involuntary muscle contractions that cause your muscles to shorten and not release. When you are experiencing a muscle spasm you will feel tightness or cramping sensations. Muscle spasms can occur all over you body but are most common in your neck, back, legs, and arms. Many people find relief from muscle spasms with good, consistent chiropractic care. Chiropractic doctors are highly trained professionals that use drug free alternative methods to treat patients with muscle spasms. Their treatments help to reduce fluid, reduce scar tissue and provide relief for muscle spasms.
Muscle Sprain: This condition involves the ligaments which are short structures that hold one bone to another bone. If you remove all your muscles, you'll see that underneath it all, they're basically the rubber bands that hold your bones together. Ligaments receive a very slow blood supply, so even when they're injured, swelling can take days and in rare cases even weeks to occur. This accounts for people who sprain their neck in a whiplash car accident and don't feel much pain, but then a few days later wake up unable to move their neck or back. Even after the pain goes away, these fibers will remain weak if untreated, leaving you prone to re-injury. A chiropractic doctor is qualified to help treat this condition and help guide you through the process of carefully selecting exercises that will increase strength and prevent re-injury.
Muscle Strain: This condition occurs in the muscles and tendons which are the structures that contract and allow bodily movement to occur. Although many muscle strains are caused by sudden traumatic injuries, muscles can also be strained slowly from overuse in sports, holding a position or posture for too long, or from prolonged fine motor activity such as when using a computer mouse or typing. Even though the pain may go away relatively quickly in a strain injury, it is unwise to not be treated for this problem. A chiropractor is an excellent treatment option for muscle strain injuries.
Myofascial Pain: This condition usually occurs as a result of muscle injury and is commonly referred to as a trigger point. A trigger point is a small area within a muscle that can remain for many years and progress to chronic pain and stiffness. A trigger point is not simply an area of scar tissue from an injury. It is an area of increased sensitivity in the muscle that can often cause pain at a distant area of the body. This referred pain is commonly treated by chiropractic doctors with great success. By applying pressure to the trigger point in a precise manner, using the finger or thumb, the chiropractor can effectively release the pressure and pain associated with trigger points.
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Neck Pain: Because it is less protected than the rest of the spine, the neck can be vulnerable to injury and disorders that produce pain and restrict motion. If you suffer neck pain, the most common symptoms are stiffness, headaches, or acute pain that may extend to your shoulders, upper back, or arms. You might also have trouble in moving or turning your head and neck. In addition, there could possibly be numbness, tingling or weakness in your arm. Chiropractic doctors provide safe and effective solutions to neck pain. Unlike prescription drugs, most chiropractic procedures address the cause of neck problems, not simply the symptoms. Best of all, chiropractic care is safe, natural, and noninvasive... no side effects allowed!
Numbness: This is when you experience any type of tingling sensations, often referred to as pins and needles, throughout any part of the body. It may be directly linked with your spinal nerves. The sensations of feeling as though your arm or foot has 'fallen asleep; is medically referred to as paresthesia. This condition is commonly caused by spinal nerves that are being compressed or irritated. It is important that people who experience numbness or tingling in arms, legs, or other areas of the body have the cause of the symptoms diagnosed as soon as possible to prevent the condition from becoming permanent. A chiropractor will work to restore normal positioning and motion of the spine through adjustments, thereby relieving the pressure from the spinal nerve being irritated.
Numbness: This is when you experience any type of tingling sensations, often referred to as pins and needles, throughout any part of the body. It may be directly linked with your spinal nerves. The sensations of feeling as though your arm or foot has 'fallen asleep; is medically referred to as paresthesia. This condition is commonly caused by spinal nerves that are being compressed or irritated. It is important that people who experience numbness or tingling in arms, legs, or other areas of the body have the cause of the symptoms diagnosed as soon as possible to prevent the condition from becoming permanent. A chiropractor will work to restore normal positioning and motion of the spine through adjustments, thereby relieving the pressure from the spinal nerve being irritated.
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Osteoarthritis: This is a degenerative condition that limits the range of motion in your hands, hips, spine and/or knees. While the direct cause of osteoarthritis is unknown, it affects millions of people around the world. With osteoarthritis you will not only experience limited range of motion, but muscle weakness, swelling in the joints and constant pain as well. Chiropractic doctors emphasize prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders within the musculoskeletal system. Chiropractic treatment has shown to be effective solution in reducing osteoarthritis pain.
Osteoporosis: This is the most common type of bone disease. Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time. Osteoporosis occurs when the body fails to form enough new bone, when too much old bone is reabsorbed by the body, or both. This loss of bone density can result in bone brittleness. While there is no cure for osteoporosis, a doctor of chiropractic can definitely develop a safe and personalized healthcare plan. Chiropractors are familiar with the risk factors of osteoporosis and use various forms of modified techniques to meet the needs of osteoporosis patients. Keep in mind there are many ways to adjust the spine and the method employed by your chiropractor will always be based upon your age, size and condition.
Overuse Injuries: An overuse injury is an accumulation of many tiny injuries of muscle, bone or ligament tissue which causes pain and loss of function. Overuse injuries are more common than acute injuries and yet are more subtle and difficult to diagnose. They occur gradually over time and therefore usually do not begin to appear until several weeks into a training program. Symptoms may include pain, muscle spasms, and stiffness. Chiropractic is an excellent treatment option for managing and treating overuse injuries.
Osteoporosis: This is the most common type of bone disease. Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time. Osteoporosis occurs when the body fails to form enough new bone, when too much old bone is reabsorbed by the body, or both. This loss of bone density can result in bone brittleness. While there is no cure for osteoporosis, a doctor of chiropractic can definitely develop a safe and personalized healthcare plan. Chiropractors are familiar with the risk factors of osteoporosis and use various forms of modified techniques to meet the needs of osteoporosis patients. Keep in mind there are many ways to adjust the spine and the method employed by your chiropractor will always be based upon your age, size and condition.
Overuse Injuries: An overuse injury is an accumulation of many tiny injuries of muscle, bone or ligament tissue which causes pain and loss of function. Overuse injuries are more common than acute injuries and yet are more subtle and difficult to diagnose. They occur gradually over time and therefore usually do not begin to appear until several weeks into a training program. Symptoms may include pain, muscle spasms, and stiffness. Chiropractic is an excellent treatment option for managing and treating overuse injuries.
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Parkinson's Disease: This is a degenerative disorder of the brain, resulting from the destruction of cells that produce dopamine. Typical symptoms include rigid muscles, tremor, bradykinesia or slow movement, gait disturbance, and postural instability. Chiropractic is not a treatment for this condition, but can help combat the imbalances and muscle weakness that is often associated with the condition.
Pediatric Conditions: Maintaining a healthy functional spine is just as, if not more, important than maintaining proper dental hygiene from childhood throughout adulthood. Though growing in popularity, the utilization of chiropractic care for children, from birth to seventeen years of age, is not often enough considered by parents, despite the fact that the health and well being of hundreds of thousands of infants, children and adolescents have been improved through chiropractic care. Many pediatric conditions respond favorable to chiropractic treatment.
Peripheral Neuropathies: This condition is a malfunction of the motor, sensory and autonomic nerves that connect the spinal cord to muscles, skin and internal organs. It most commonly affects the hands and feet, causing weakness, numbness, tingling and pain. Chiropractic treatment is not a cure for this condition, but can often reduce the pain levels and other symptoms associated with the problem.
Pinched Nerve: The term pinched nerve is a non-scientific term often used by the healthcare professional community as a catch-all phrase for injuries caused by compression, constriction, or stretching of a particular nerve or nerve bundle. A pinched nerve occurs when too much pressure is applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues such as bones, cartilage, muscles or tendons. Chiropractic treatments are designed to reduce this pressure being applied to the affected nerves by restoring joints to a normal position and motion. In most cases removing abnormal spinal movement and stress effectively relieves this nerve pressure so the nerve can resume functioning at its normal capacity. If you're tired of being confined to a life of pain, and you have already been diagnosed with a pinched nerve in the back or neck, you should consider chiropractic as a treatment option.
Piriformis Syndrome: If the piriformis muscle goes into spasm it can cause neurological symptoms such as pain, numbness, pins and needles, tingling and weakness due to compression of the nerve. This is known as piriformis syndrome. Chiropractic treatment is aimed at restoring the function of the pelvic and spinal joints, which is often the cause of piriformis syndrome. Fortunately, for the majority, chiropractic treatment is very effective.
PMS: This is an abbreviation for premenstrual syndrome. PMS is characterized by mood swings, swollen abdomen, headaches, back pain, food cravings, fatigue, irritability or depression in the days before a woman's monthly period. The severity of these symptoms can range from mild to incapacitating and may last from a couple of days to two weeks. Although chiropractic care cannot fix the way your body responds to the hormonal changes that precede menstruation, several studies have shown that it can help decrease many of the symptoms of PMS without the potential side effects of prescription drugs. Since the nerves that exit the lower back are responsible for regulating all of the tissues in the lower abdomen, any pressure or irritation that can be alleviated through chiropractic care can be helpful.
Posture Related Issues: The quality of your posture can make a big difference in your life. Good posture can make you look and feel younger, stronger and more confident. It can also help improve your breathing, advance your sports performance, decrease your risk of injury, improve your balance and increase your mobility. Chiropractors are experts at analyzing posture and spinal problems. A Chiropractic doctor will locate the problems that are at the root of poor posture by analyzing spinal curvatures, movement and alignment. Chiropractic adjustments will restore balance, mobility and function to the body.
Pregnancy: Chiropractic care can halt the endless pain cycle experienced during pregnancy and also be quite helpful in reducing soreness in the hip and pelvic region, relieving pressure on the sciatic nerve and restoring normal function and mobility to the entire spine. A chiropractic doctor will take special precautions with you during your pregnancy by making modifications to the specialized tables providing relief in the pressure normally associated with lying down. The adjusting techniques used by chiropractors also vary with each treatment and are catered to the changes you are currently experiencing with your pregnancy. Chiropractic can be a useful pain management protocol in each phase of pregnancy, so pamper yourself and your baby with regular chiropractic prenatal spinal checkups.
Pediatric Conditions: Maintaining a healthy functional spine is just as, if not more, important than maintaining proper dental hygiene from childhood throughout adulthood. Though growing in popularity, the utilization of chiropractic care for children, from birth to seventeen years of age, is not often enough considered by parents, despite the fact that the health and well being of hundreds of thousands of infants, children and adolescents have been improved through chiropractic care. Many pediatric conditions respond favorable to chiropractic treatment.
Peripheral Neuropathies: This condition is a malfunction of the motor, sensory and autonomic nerves that connect the spinal cord to muscles, skin and internal organs. It most commonly affects the hands and feet, causing weakness, numbness, tingling and pain. Chiropractic treatment is not a cure for this condition, but can often reduce the pain levels and other symptoms associated with the problem.
Pinched Nerve: The term pinched nerve is a non-scientific term often used by the healthcare professional community as a catch-all phrase for injuries caused by compression, constriction, or stretching of a particular nerve or nerve bundle. A pinched nerve occurs when too much pressure is applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues such as bones, cartilage, muscles or tendons. Chiropractic treatments are designed to reduce this pressure being applied to the affected nerves by restoring joints to a normal position and motion. In most cases removing abnormal spinal movement and stress effectively relieves this nerve pressure so the nerve can resume functioning at its normal capacity. If you're tired of being confined to a life of pain, and you have already been diagnosed with a pinched nerve in the back or neck, you should consider chiropractic as a treatment option.
Piriformis Syndrome: If the piriformis muscle goes into spasm it can cause neurological symptoms such as pain, numbness, pins and needles, tingling and weakness due to compression of the nerve. This is known as piriformis syndrome. Chiropractic treatment is aimed at restoring the function of the pelvic and spinal joints, which is often the cause of piriformis syndrome. Fortunately, for the majority, chiropractic treatment is very effective.
PMS: This is an abbreviation for premenstrual syndrome. PMS is characterized by mood swings, swollen abdomen, headaches, back pain, food cravings, fatigue, irritability or depression in the days before a woman's monthly period. The severity of these symptoms can range from mild to incapacitating and may last from a couple of days to two weeks. Although chiropractic care cannot fix the way your body responds to the hormonal changes that precede menstruation, several studies have shown that it can help decrease many of the symptoms of PMS without the potential side effects of prescription drugs. Since the nerves that exit the lower back are responsible for regulating all of the tissues in the lower abdomen, any pressure or irritation that can be alleviated through chiropractic care can be helpful.
Posture Related Issues: The quality of your posture can make a big difference in your life. Good posture can make you look and feel younger, stronger and more confident. It can also help improve your breathing, advance your sports performance, decrease your risk of injury, improve your balance and increase your mobility. Chiropractors are experts at analyzing posture and spinal problems. A Chiropractic doctor will locate the problems that are at the root of poor posture by analyzing spinal curvatures, movement and alignment. Chiropractic adjustments will restore balance, mobility and function to the body.
Pregnancy: Chiropractic care can halt the endless pain cycle experienced during pregnancy and also be quite helpful in reducing soreness in the hip and pelvic region, relieving pressure on the sciatic nerve and restoring normal function and mobility to the entire spine. A chiropractic doctor will take special precautions with you during your pregnancy by making modifications to the specialized tables providing relief in the pressure normally associated with lying down. The adjusting techniques used by chiropractors also vary with each treatment and are catered to the changes you are currently experiencing with your pregnancy. Chiropractic can be a useful pain management protocol in each phase of pregnancy, so pamper yourself and your baby with regular chiropractic prenatal spinal checkups.
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Repetitive Strains: This is a typical overuse condition. An overuse injury is an accumulation of many tiny injuries of muscle, bone or ligament tissue which causes pain and loss of function. Overuse injuries are more common than acute injuries and yet are more subtle and difficult to diagnose. They occur gradually over time and therefore usually do not begin to appear until several weeks into a training program. Symptoms may include pain, muscle spasms, and stiffness. Chiropractic is an excellent treatment option for managing and treating overuse injuries.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: This is a long-term disease that leads to inflammation of the joints and surrounding tissues. It is an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. Its cause is unknown and can occur at any age. Women get this form of arthritis more often than men. Chiropractic adjustments promote mobility which can help relieve the pressure and pain associated with this condition.
Rotator Cuff Problems: The symptoms associated with shoulder problems can include numbness, tingling and sharp, shooting pain into the arm or hand. The rotator cuff is a set of four muscles that provide the primary support structure for the entire shoulder. Even minor dysfunction associated with these muscles can create significant pain and disability including shoulder pain, arm weakness, and decreased athletic performance. Proper function of the shoulder requires a delicate balance between mobility and stability. Healthy joint mechanics are critical to allowing mobility and the proper combination of muscle flexibility and strength provide the necessary stability. Chiropractic treatment of this condition restores the joint to normal motion and position. It also alleviates strain on surrounding muscles that are overworked in their efforts to compensate for joint dysfunction.
Ruptured Disc: This is another term for herniated disc. Disc herniations occur when the outer band of the disc breaks or cracks and the gel-like substance from the inside of the disc leaks out, placing pressure on the spinal canal or nerve roots. In addition, the nucleus releases a chemical that can cause irritation to the surrounding nerves causing inflammation and pain. Most disc herniations occur as a result of sudden stress, such as from an accident. Sometimes they occur gradually, over weeks or even months. Chiropractic treatment can reduce the pressure from the disc by restoring proper movement and spacing to the spinal column.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: This is a long-term disease that leads to inflammation of the joints and surrounding tissues. It is an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. Its cause is unknown and can occur at any age. Women get this form of arthritis more often than men. Chiropractic adjustments promote mobility which can help relieve the pressure and pain associated with this condition.
Rotator Cuff Problems: The symptoms associated with shoulder problems can include numbness, tingling and sharp, shooting pain into the arm or hand. The rotator cuff is a set of four muscles that provide the primary support structure for the entire shoulder. Even minor dysfunction associated with these muscles can create significant pain and disability including shoulder pain, arm weakness, and decreased athletic performance. Proper function of the shoulder requires a delicate balance between mobility and stability. Healthy joint mechanics are critical to allowing mobility and the proper combination of muscle flexibility and strength provide the necessary stability. Chiropractic treatment of this condition restores the joint to normal motion and position. It also alleviates strain on surrounding muscles that are overworked in their efforts to compensate for joint dysfunction.
Ruptured Disc: This is another term for herniated disc. Disc herniations occur when the outer band of the disc breaks or cracks and the gel-like substance from the inside of the disc leaks out, placing pressure on the spinal canal or nerve roots. In addition, the nucleus releases a chemical that can cause irritation to the surrounding nerves causing inflammation and pain. Most disc herniations occur as a result of sudden stress, such as from an accident. Sometimes they occur gradually, over weeks or even months. Chiropractic treatment can reduce the pressure from the disc by restoring proper movement and spacing to the spinal column.
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Sciatica: This is a particular type of lower back pain, or leg and back pain, which comes from injury or pressure on your sciatic nerve. Sciatica's presence is usually caused by general wear and tear that takes place in your lower back over time, but sometimes can occur with a sudden trauma to the associated vertebral discs. The only way to reverse this condition is to physically rebuild and improve the mobility of that support structure. At the core of chiropractic care are spinal adjustments. The adjustment can unlock restricted movement of the spine and help restore misaligned vertebral bodies to their proper place in the spinal column. The spinal adjustment may help reduce nerve irritability responsible for causing inflammation, muscle spasm, pain, and other symptoms related to sciatica.
Scoliosis: This is a deformity of the spine which causes a sideways S or C-shaped curvature to develop over time. Most incidents of scoliosis are considered idiopathic, or from an unknown cause. Girls, especially those in the prepubescent growth stage, are much more likely to contract scoliosis than boys. The combined use of chiropractic spinal adjustments along with various postural therapies can provide significant reduction in the painful symptoms associated with scoliosis.
Shin Splints: This is a common problem seen in runners and individuals that stand on their feet for long periods of time like grocery clerks, hair stylists and ironically enough, chiropractors. This condition is most often characterized by pain over the tibia bone or "shin" and tends to increase with standing, walking or running. Chiropractic treatment for shin splints focuses on returning proper biomechanics to the foot, ankle and knee. The goal of chiropractic treatment is to reduce the strain on the muscle and joint structures allowing them to strengthen and heal.
Short Leg Syndrome: This condition is also referred to as leg length discrepancy. Obviously with this problem one leg is shorter than the other. Short leg syndrome manifests varied symptoms including discomfort on the knees and hip, swelling of the nerves on the lumbar region, sciatic nerve irritation, ankle and foot pain, and poor balance when standing, jogging or walking. Short leg syndrome is one of many musculoskeletal defects that chiropractic doctors successfully treat.
Shoulder Pain: The symptoms associated with shoulder problems can include numbness, tingling and sharp, shooting pain into the arm or hand. The rotator cuff is a set of four muscles that provide the primary support structure for the entire shoulder. Even minor dysfunction associated with these muscles can create significant pain and disability including shoulder pain, arm weakness, and decreased athletic performance. Proper function of the shoulder requires a delicate balance between mobility and stability. Healthy joint mechanics are critical to allowing mobility and the proper combination of muscle flexibility and strength provide the necessary stability. Chiropractic treatment of this condition restores the joint to normal motion and position. It also alleviates strain on surrounding muscles that are overworked in their efforts to compensate for joint dysfunction.
Sinusitis: This is an inflammatory condition of the mucous membrane that lines the sinus cavities, located around the nose. Chiropractic treatment provides a natural relief solution for many people that suffer with sinusitis. Chiropractic treatments target the bones and mucous membrane that surround the air-filled sinus cavities, as well as the joints and muscles of other parts of the body. Patients of chiropractic have reported improvements in breathing, postnasal drainage, ability to sleep, sense of smell as a result of treatment for this condition. Perhaps the biggest benefit chiropractic offers the sinusitis sufferer is a reduction in headaches.
Sleep Disorders: Moodiness, irritability, poor concentration, impaired memory, and difficulty in relationships can all be traced back to inadequate amounts of sleep. Insomnia is one of the most common sleep-related problems. Many of the root causes of poor sleep lie in problems of the spine and can be corrected through chiropractic treatment. Chiropractic adjustments have proven extraordinarily effective in treating sleep disorders. Chiropractic treatment is a good alternative if you generally do not feel rested and you do not want to rely on prescription drugs. Getting a good night's sleep might be the simplest way to make the biggest difference in your life.
Slipped Disc: This is the common name for a bulging spinal disc. This condition usually affects the lumbar spine when a disc extends beyond its normal space. The annulus portion of the lumbar disc weakens causing the nucleus to press against it resulting in the annulus pinching or pressing against a nerve resulting in pain. Chiropractic treatment can reduce the pressure from the disc by restoring proper movement and spacing to the spinal column.
Spondylosis: This is also called osteoarthritis which is a degenerative condition that limits the range of motion in your hands, hips, spine and/or knees. While the direct cause of osteoarthritis is unknown, it affects millions of people around the world. With osteoarthritis you will not only experience limited range of motion, but muscle weakness, swelling in the joints and constant pain as well. Chiropractic doctors emphasize prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders within the musculoskeletal system. Chiropractic treatment has shown to be effective solution in reducing osteoarthritis pain.
Sports Injuries: Many athletes indicate chiropractic treatment enhances their ability to perform and enables them to quickly recover from injuries when they occur. Chiropractic adjustments reduce the effects of vertebral subluxation making sure the athlete is functionally strong, mobile and balanced. Any person playing any position on any surface in the game of life can have their performance and reaction times enhanced by receiving chiropractic adjustments. The adjustments reduce the effects of subluxation providing them the opportunity to gain that needed winner's edge.
Sprain: This condition involves the ligaments which are short structures that hold one bone to another bone. If you remove all your muscles, you'll see that underneath it all, they are basically the rubber bands that hold your bones together. Ligaments receive a very slow blood supply, so even when they're injured, swelling can take days and in rare cases even weeks to occur. This accounts for people who sprain their neck in a whiplash car accident and don't feel much pain, but then a few days later wake up unable to move their neck or back. Even after the pain goes away, these fibers will remain weak if untreated, leaving you prone to re-injury. A chiropractic doctor is qualified to treat this condition and help guide you through the process of carefully selecting exercises that will increase strength and prevent re-injury.
Strains: This condition occurs in the muscles and tendons which are the structures that contract and allow bodily movement to occur. Although many muscle strains are caused by sudden traumatic injuries, muscles can also be strained slowly from overuse in sports, holding a position or posture for too long, or from prolonged fine motor activity such as when using a computer mouse or typing. Even though the pain may go away relatively quickly in a strain injury it is unwise to not be treated for your injury. A chiropractor is an excellent treatment option for muscle strain injuries.
Stress Related Issues: Stress may be simply defined as an imbalance of bodily systems due to excessive stimulus. This irritating stimulus can be physical, chemical or mental. This leads to an increase in the rate of wear and tear in the body. Chiropractic works to not only reduce the effects of stress, but to restore and enhance bodily mobility and balance. The combination of stress reduction techniques and chiropractic care allows the body and mind to do what they innately know best: to heal and rejuvenate for vital living.
Scoliosis: This is a deformity of the spine which causes a sideways S or C-shaped curvature to develop over time. Most incidents of scoliosis are considered idiopathic, or from an unknown cause. Girls, especially those in the prepubescent growth stage, are much more likely to contract scoliosis than boys. The combined use of chiropractic spinal adjustments along with various postural therapies can provide significant reduction in the painful symptoms associated with scoliosis.
Shin Splints: This is a common problem seen in runners and individuals that stand on their feet for long periods of time like grocery clerks, hair stylists and ironically enough, chiropractors. This condition is most often characterized by pain over the tibia bone or "shin" and tends to increase with standing, walking or running. Chiropractic treatment for shin splints focuses on returning proper biomechanics to the foot, ankle and knee. The goal of chiropractic treatment is to reduce the strain on the muscle and joint structures allowing them to strengthen and heal.
Short Leg Syndrome: This condition is also referred to as leg length discrepancy. Obviously with this problem one leg is shorter than the other. Short leg syndrome manifests varied symptoms including discomfort on the knees and hip, swelling of the nerves on the lumbar region, sciatic nerve irritation, ankle and foot pain, and poor balance when standing, jogging or walking. Short leg syndrome is one of many musculoskeletal defects that chiropractic doctors successfully treat.
Shoulder Pain: The symptoms associated with shoulder problems can include numbness, tingling and sharp, shooting pain into the arm or hand. The rotator cuff is a set of four muscles that provide the primary support structure for the entire shoulder. Even minor dysfunction associated with these muscles can create significant pain and disability including shoulder pain, arm weakness, and decreased athletic performance. Proper function of the shoulder requires a delicate balance between mobility and stability. Healthy joint mechanics are critical to allowing mobility and the proper combination of muscle flexibility and strength provide the necessary stability. Chiropractic treatment of this condition restores the joint to normal motion and position. It also alleviates strain on surrounding muscles that are overworked in their efforts to compensate for joint dysfunction.
Sinusitis: This is an inflammatory condition of the mucous membrane that lines the sinus cavities, located around the nose. Chiropractic treatment provides a natural relief solution for many people that suffer with sinusitis. Chiropractic treatments target the bones and mucous membrane that surround the air-filled sinus cavities, as well as the joints and muscles of other parts of the body. Patients of chiropractic have reported improvements in breathing, postnasal drainage, ability to sleep, sense of smell as a result of treatment for this condition. Perhaps the biggest benefit chiropractic offers the sinusitis sufferer is a reduction in headaches.
Sleep Disorders: Moodiness, irritability, poor concentration, impaired memory, and difficulty in relationships can all be traced back to inadequate amounts of sleep. Insomnia is one of the most common sleep-related problems. Many of the root causes of poor sleep lie in problems of the spine and can be corrected through chiropractic treatment. Chiropractic adjustments have proven extraordinarily effective in treating sleep disorders. Chiropractic treatment is a good alternative if you generally do not feel rested and you do not want to rely on prescription drugs. Getting a good night's sleep might be the simplest way to make the biggest difference in your life.
Slipped Disc: This is the common name for a bulging spinal disc. This condition usually affects the lumbar spine when a disc extends beyond its normal space. The annulus portion of the lumbar disc weakens causing the nucleus to press against it resulting in the annulus pinching or pressing against a nerve resulting in pain. Chiropractic treatment can reduce the pressure from the disc by restoring proper movement and spacing to the spinal column.
Spondylosis: This is also called osteoarthritis which is a degenerative condition that limits the range of motion in your hands, hips, spine and/or knees. While the direct cause of osteoarthritis is unknown, it affects millions of people around the world. With osteoarthritis you will not only experience limited range of motion, but muscle weakness, swelling in the joints and constant pain as well. Chiropractic doctors emphasize prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders within the musculoskeletal system. Chiropractic treatment has shown to be effective solution in reducing osteoarthritis pain.
Sports Injuries: Many athletes indicate chiropractic treatment enhances their ability to perform and enables them to quickly recover from injuries when they occur. Chiropractic adjustments reduce the effects of vertebral subluxation making sure the athlete is functionally strong, mobile and balanced. Any person playing any position on any surface in the game of life can have their performance and reaction times enhanced by receiving chiropractic adjustments. The adjustments reduce the effects of subluxation providing them the opportunity to gain that needed winner's edge.
Sprain: This condition involves the ligaments which are short structures that hold one bone to another bone. If you remove all your muscles, you'll see that underneath it all, they are basically the rubber bands that hold your bones together. Ligaments receive a very slow blood supply, so even when they're injured, swelling can take days and in rare cases even weeks to occur. This accounts for people who sprain their neck in a whiplash car accident and don't feel much pain, but then a few days later wake up unable to move their neck or back. Even after the pain goes away, these fibers will remain weak if untreated, leaving you prone to re-injury. A chiropractic doctor is qualified to treat this condition and help guide you through the process of carefully selecting exercises that will increase strength and prevent re-injury.
Strains: This condition occurs in the muscles and tendons which are the structures that contract and allow bodily movement to occur. Although many muscle strains are caused by sudden traumatic injuries, muscles can also be strained slowly from overuse in sports, holding a position or posture for too long, or from prolonged fine motor activity such as when using a computer mouse or typing. Even though the pain may go away relatively quickly in a strain injury it is unwise to not be treated for your injury. A chiropractor is an excellent treatment option for muscle strain injuries.
Stress Related Issues: Stress may be simply defined as an imbalance of bodily systems due to excessive stimulus. This irritating stimulus can be physical, chemical or mental. This leads to an increase in the rate of wear and tear in the body. Chiropractic works to not only reduce the effects of stress, but to restore and enhance bodily mobility and balance. The combination of stress reduction techniques and chiropractic care allows the body and mind to do what they innately know best: to heal and rejuvenate for vital living.
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Tendonitis: The soreness, aching sensation and chronic discomfort of tendonitis around muscles are caused when a tendon connecting a muscle to a bone is overused, injured or used improperly. Acute tendinitis may become chronic if it is not treated. With good chiropractic treatment, tendonitis can heal and the person can prevent reinjuring the affected area. Spinal adjustments can increase the motion in affected joints. When mobility is restored, pain and inflammation can be reduced.
Tennis Elbow: This affliction stems from an irritation or inflammation of the tendons of one or more forearm muscles at one of their attachments to the bony protuberances close to the elbow joint, referred to as the medial and lateral epicondyle. Unlike golfers elbow which is strictly a flexing injury and involves only the lateral epicondyle, tennis elbow can be caused by extension injuries and involve dysfunction of both the medial and lateral epicondyle. Elbow pain rarely resolves of its own and requires proper health management. A qualified professional such as a chiropractor can determine the exact cause of the problem and initiate the proper care and treatment.
TMJ: This condition is referred to as temporomandibular pain. TMJ is accompanied by noises such as clicking, grinding, or crunching when you open and close your mouth. This sound is the result of the jaw joint not moving properly. Chiropractic doctors are trained in performing adjustments that will promote and restore normal TMJ movement. Chiropractic is an excellent resource you can use if you are experiencing TMJ related pain.
Trigger Points: This is a small area within a muscle that can remain for many years and may lead to chronic pain and stiffness. A trigger point is not simply an area of scar tissue from an injury. It is an area of increased sensitivity in the muscle that can often cause pain at a distant area of the body. This referred pain is commonly treated by chiropractic doctors with great success. By applying pressure to the trigger point in a precise manner, using the finger or thumb, the chiropractor can effectively release the pressure and pain associated with trigger points.
Tennis Elbow: This affliction stems from an irritation or inflammation of the tendons of one or more forearm muscles at one of their attachments to the bony protuberances close to the elbow joint, referred to as the medial and lateral epicondyle. Unlike golfers elbow which is strictly a flexing injury and involves only the lateral epicondyle, tennis elbow can be caused by extension injuries and involve dysfunction of both the medial and lateral epicondyle. Elbow pain rarely resolves of its own and requires proper health management. A qualified professional such as a chiropractor can determine the exact cause of the problem and initiate the proper care and treatment.
TMJ: This condition is referred to as temporomandibular pain. TMJ is accompanied by noises such as clicking, grinding, or crunching when you open and close your mouth. This sound is the result of the jaw joint not moving properly. Chiropractic doctors are trained in performing adjustments that will promote and restore normal TMJ movement. Chiropractic is an excellent resource you can use if you are experiencing TMJ related pain.
Trigger Points: This is a small area within a muscle that can remain for many years and may lead to chronic pain and stiffness. A trigger point is not simply an area of scar tissue from an injury. It is an area of increased sensitivity in the muscle that can often cause pain at a distant area of the body. This referred pain is commonly treated by chiropractic doctors with great success. By applying pressure to the trigger point in a precise manner, using the finger or thumb, the chiropractor can effectively release the pressure and pain associated with trigger points.
Ulcerative Colitis: This condition is referred to as Crohn's Disease and has no known cause or cure. Many in the scientific community believe it is an immune system disorder. The effects of Crohn's Disease include intestinal inflammation and can adversely affect all parts of your digestive system. This inflammation is often painful and results in frequent evacuation movements. Chiropractic treatment improves immune system performance and may help relieve the symptoms associated with this condition. Spinal adjustments help correct this immune deficiency, and in turn, can help alleviate the symptoms of Crohn's Disease.
Upper Back Pain: This is pain in the area below the neck and above the low back. The upper back is called the thoracic or middle back region of the spine. Muscle strains are the most common cause of pain in the middle back. Other causes of mid back pain include poor posture, emotional stress, improper lifting, slips, falls, standing for long periods, sleeping funny, and overexertion. If the thoracic spine is directly injured, it can cause misalignment of the bones and create impingement of the spinal nerves which can lead to pain and dysfunction. Back pain of this kind can be addressed all naturally using chiropractic treatment.
Upper Back Pain: This is pain in the area below the neck and above the low back. The upper back is called the thoracic or middle back region of the spine. Muscle strains are the most common cause of pain in the middle back. Other causes of mid back pain include poor posture, emotional stress, improper lifting, slips, falls, standing for long periods, sleeping funny, and overexertion. If the thoracic spine is directly injured, it can cause misalignment of the bones and create impingement of the spinal nerves which can lead to pain and dysfunction. Back pain of this kind can be addressed all naturally using chiropractic treatment.
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Vertigo: This is a sense of dizziness or spinning, sometimes associated with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and sweating. Vertigo is a common symptom presenting in chiropractic patients, especially after head and neck trauma. The condition is treated by certain repositioning maneuvers. The chiropractic doctor will move you into specific positions using gravity to move the calcium carbonate crystals away into an area of the inner ear where they will cause no further symptoms.
Visual Disturbances: Chiropractic is not directly a treatment for any specific visual problems or conditions. That being said, the correction of vertebral subluxations has been shown to provide visual benefits. An understanding of how the nervous system and vision are connected reveals the mechanism that may be causing this to happen. The blood supply to the optic nerve is provided by the vertebral artery. The vertebral artery travels along the cervical spine. Adjustments have shown to promote this functional relationship.
Visual Disturbances: Chiropractic is not directly a treatment for any specific visual problems or conditions. That being said, the correction of vertebral subluxations has been shown to provide visual benefits. An understanding of how the nervous system and vision are connected reveals the mechanism that may be causing this to happen. The blood supply to the optic nerve is provided by the vertebral artery. The vertebral artery travels along the cervical spine. Adjustments have shown to promote this functional relationship.
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Weight Issues: Evaluating your individual needs is the first step to long term weight loss success. Chiropractic doctors help patients evaluate their nutritional needs along with their current lifestyle. Chiropractors can offer a variety of weight loss strategies including spinal manipulation, massage, and nutritional advice. Chiropractic treatment makes you move and feel better allowing you to burn more calories pain free.
Whiplash: Significant damage to ligaments, discs, and joints can occur with whiplash, even if the swings of extension and flexion are not excessive. More commonly the neck is forced to the extreme ends of normal range or beyond. Because the trauma is usually sudden, occupants of the car are not prepared for the impact and are relaxed, which allows more forces to be exerted on the discs, ligaments and joints. Chiropractic helps to restore muscular strength, flexibility, and normal function by correcting vertebral subluxations and other alignment issues of the spine that have developed as the result of an automobile accident.
Whiplash: Significant damage to ligaments, discs, and joints can occur with whiplash, even if the swings of extension and flexion are not excessive. More commonly the neck is forced to the extreme ends of normal range or beyond. Because the trauma is usually sudden, occupants of the car are not prepared for the impact and are relaxed, which allows more forces to be exerted on the discs, ligaments and joints. Chiropractic helps to restore muscular strength, flexibility, and normal function by correcting vertebral subluxations and other alignment issues of the spine that have developed as the result of an automobile accident.
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