A thorough examination including orthopedic testing and X-ray or MRI studies, if necessary, will help to determine your exact diagnosis and individualized treatment plan. In the acute stage of recovery, chiropractic treatment can provide relief by reducing the level of pain and swelling using manipulation and physiotherapy (electric stimulation and/or ultrasound). You will be given instructions for proper bracing, compression and elevation to do at home. Therapeutic exercises will also be given in order to rehabilitate the muscles, ligaments, and ankle joint. This will strengthen the area and prevent re-injury.

Muscle tears often are described as burning, prickling or tingling pain. More severe disc damage may cause sharp pain with certain movements which are relieved by holding your hand over your head. So if you suspect you have a whiplash injury, and/or have been involved in an automobile accident, or if you are having neck pain for some other reason our office is ready to help you with all of the paperwork, including helping you to get a claim number established and billing the insurance carrier. We'll help guide you through the red tape, so that you can focus on receiving the care you need and deserve.

A thorough examination including orthopedic and neurologic testing and X-ray or MRI studies, if necessary, will help to determine your exact diagnosis and individualized treatment plan. The key to successful treatment is removing the inflammation surrounding the median nerve and correcting the underlying biomechanical causes including poor posture, poor ergonomic environment at work, and improper technique while exercising. Spinal manipulation, soft tissue manipulation, physiotherapy, therapeutic exercise, and modifications of the home, work, and health club routines are very effective in resolving the condition and its related symptoms. However, if after examination the doctor concludes that your case cannot be helped with conservative care, a prompt referral will be made.

Patients with this diagnosis may report muscle weakness, hypersensitivity, orthostatic intolerance, digestive disturbances, depression, immune system weakness, and cardiac and respiratory problems. Whether you choose to use chiropractic care exclusively, or in conjunction with conventional medicine, the doctor will work with you to create an individualized treatment plan in order to solve your particular set of problems. Treatments include spinal manipulation, physiotherapy and lifestyle evaluation.

The nerves of the neck travel down the shoulder and extend into the arm, hand, and fingers. This why so many neck problems cause symptoms into the arm and hand. The nerves of the low back join to form the sciatic nerve, which travels down the leg into the foot.

This is why a "pinched nerve" of the low back with symptoms radiating down the leg is often called "sciatica". Discs can be injured by an acute trauma, or can be injured slowly over time by poor posture, lifting incorrectly, and loss of normal spinal function (joint restrictions, misalignments, subluxations). Whatever the cause, disc injuries usually respond very well to chiropractic care. Before treatment begins, a thorough examination including orthopedic and neurological testing and X-ray or MRI studies, if necessary, will help to determine your exact diagnosis and individualized treatment plan. Spinal manipulation is effective in restoring normal position and function to the joints, as well as to the surrounding muscles and nerves.

This usually leads to a decrease in pain and faster recovery. Part of your treatment may also include some of the following: electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, moist heat therapy and therapeutic exercises. If you are experiencing the symptoms of disc injury or "pinched nerve", we recommend that you schedule an appointment as quickly as possible.

Manipulation (adjustment) of the spinal joints is very effective in restoring normal function to the joints, as well as to the surrounding muscles and nerves. This usually leads to a decrease in pain and faster recovery. Part of your treatment may also include some combination of the following: electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, hot/cold therapy, myofascial release and therapeutic exercises in order to get the best results. If you are experiencing the symptoms of "pinched nerve" described above, we recommend that you schedule an appointment as quickly as possible. In the event that your condition requires a second opinion, an appropriate referral would be made promptly.

Females are nine times more likely to require treatment than males as they tend to have larger, more progressive curves.When the spine suffers this kind of twisted curvature, a great deal of stress and abnormal function occurs in the body. The ability of the nervous system to coordinate and control all structures and organs of the body is affected. Worst of all, even the slightest scoliosis tends to progress with time.

 Leaving any scoliosis untreated always results in early degeneration of the spinal joints and progressively declining health. Many people have found that chiropractic is very successful in stopping the increase of spinal curvature which is seen as scoliosis progresses. Chiropractic care in some cases helps reduce the abnormal curvature and return the spine to be as straight as possible.Once the scoliotic curve is reduced, then specific spinal adjustments and exercises help support the strength of the spine. If you or anyone you know has scoliosis we recommend you contact our office for an appointment.