Your Health Concerns

Chiropractic has been proven to be highly effective for back pain whether it occurs in your upper back, mid back or lower back. Proper spinal alignment is essential for the health of your spinal discs. Disc degeneration may lead to irritation of spinal nerves and contribute to endometriosis, bladder and kidney infections, urinary incontinence, menstrual cramps, and constipation. It is not uncommon to have one of these conditions if you are experiencing back pain. Chiropractic has helped many people with back pain to avoid various types of back (spinal) surgery.

The nerves in your neck pass through small openings between your vertebrae. These nerves can become irritated if your vertebrae are even slightly out of position causing neck pain. Left uncorrected this can cause pain in the shoulder, elbow, arm, and hands. Common symptoms also include neck tension, inability to turn head easily, fatigue, radiating pain, numbness, tingling, and increased sensitivity.

Muscle spasms and trigger points affect many people. Subluxations can alter the enzymes and other chemicals necessary for skeletal muscle health. When the nerves cannot function properly it can be detrimental to the tissues and organs which they innervate. Chiropractic adjustments remove severe stress from the spine and structural system allowing your body to work better.

In healthy posture, the head is perfectly balanced over the shoulders and all four curves of the spine. With every inch of increased forward head posture, the weight that your spine must support increases by 10lbs, increasing the tension in your spinal cord. Due to an increase in sedentary lifestyles and tech devices, poor posture is increasingly abundant. Chiropractic adjustments help restore proper spinal movement and help your muscles to retain better posture.

Scoliosis can affect both children and adults. With children it is important to have a chiropractic spinal exam to determine the degree of the curve(s) and discuss proactive steps to help stop progression and improve postural appearance. For adults experiencing pain due to scoliosis, chiropractic care can offer significant pain relief and improved motion. In many cases, the Schroth Method is an effective exercise program to integrate in your daily life.

There are many studies that show the benefits of chiropractic care for those suffering from migraines and frequent headaches. Research findings have shown structural distortions in the neck region. Chiropractic adjustments received by those in one study resulted in a 90% reduction in migraine episodes and medication use dropped 94%. Other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and light and sound sensitivity were also reduced.

Your sciatic nerve is the longest and largest nerve in your body. It begins in your low back as five smaller nerves joining together and extends to
your pelvis, thigh, knee, calf, ankle, foot and toes. If this nerve is not able to function properly due to a subluxation, it can cause pain in your low back and pain down the back of your legs and thighs, down to your ankle, foot and toes. Things like walking, bending, turning, sitting or standing up can be difficult or impossible. Many people experience dramatic relief with chiropractic care and have found that chiropractic was superior to traction and pain injections, often saving them from spinal surgery.