Chiropractic Care

Neck and Back Pain

Neck and back pain can be influenced by many aspects of life. One

of the most common causes is poor posture. On top of this, postural problems can be exacerbated by watching TV, working on a computer, falling asleep in a chair or even reading a book. Stress can also be an influencing factor, as the demands of everyday life can cause exhaustion and make it difficult to keep proper posture. 

Vertebral misalignments (AKA subluxations) causing pain in the neck or back can result from poor posture, trauma or degeneration. If not corrected, these subluxations may lead to tight spasms of muscles, decreased range of motion and arthritic degenerative changes in the future. Regular chiropractic adjustments can help to support your spine in a healthy, balanced way.

Headaches

Headaches are a common problem experienced by millions of Americans every year. So common, they have spurred a rise in the amount of medication made available to the public. While these medications may mask the symptoms of headache problems, they can be addictive and have adverse effects on internal organs such as the kidneys, liver, spleen and stomach.

Headaches can often times be caused by tension in the back and neck area. A chiropractor may be able to find the source of this tension and help reduce the frequency and severity of which you get headaches.

The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body. It runs

from your pelvis, through your hip area and buttocks and down the leg. The sciatic nerve branches into smaller nerves as it travels down the leg providing feeling to your thighs, calves and feet as well as controlling many of the muscles in your lower legs. The term sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of this nerve.

Sciatica is usually a sign that you have an underlying problem putting pressure on a nerve in your lower back. A common cause of this nerve compression is a bulging or herniated disc or spinal stenosis. Sciatica may be accompanied by numbness, tingling and muscle weakness in the affected leg. This pain may vary widely, from a mild ache to a sharp, burning sensation or excruciating discomfort. Sometimes it may feel like a jolt or electric shock. The majority of the time, sciatic pain can be relieved through a combination of stretches, massage and chiropractic care.

How can chiropractic care help whiplash? This sort of issue is

common in motor vehicle accidents because of the change of forces acting upon the body during the moment of impact. When the vehicle comes in contact with another object, your head can be moved into a momentary state of hyperflexion and/or hyperextension causing your head to be forcibly dragged into a position outside of the normal physiological range of motion.

An abnormal curvature of the cervical spine (neck) may be the result of this sort of injury which can lead to arthritis and degenerative changes in the future.

Chiropractic is effective in caring for both the immediate and lingering effects of a whiplash type injury. Headaches can arise from this mechanism of injury as well. Promoting healing and maintaining an improved condition is the goal after any injury and our office is here to help you!

Many work injuries are caused by overuse and repetitive stress

injuries in addition to acute trauma. Over time, activities done with poor posture can lead to chronic pain which can result in reduced productivity, lost time from work, disability and inability to perform job tasks. If you have suffered a work related injury, we are here to help!