Conditions Treated

Neck Pain

Symptoms of neck pain often include muscle stiffness, soreness on either or both sides, tingling sensations, constant pulling or even burning pain.

The cure for neck pain can only truly be found after the underlying cause of the pain has been discovered. Often patients with neck pain have suffered a loss of the normal curve of the neck.

Headaches

On the average, 9 out of 10 Americans suffer from some type of headache. The differences in headaches may vary anywhere between mild annoyances to crippling pain and may even include nausea.

95% of headaches are tension, migraine or cluster headaches. These types of headaches, known as 'primary headaches' are not caused by disease and can often be treated by Chiropractic services.

Whiplash

Whiplash usually occurs due to damage of the spinal cord, in the areas around the neck and through the middle of the spine. This occurs when the head is moved in one direction, then snaps violently in the opposite direction, such as the movement of the head during a rear-end collision of a vehicle.

Symptoms of whiplash may include headaches, pain in the shoulders, back and/or neck, and tingling in the arms and legs. While these symptoms may be noticed immediately after whiplash occurs, they may not be noticed for several days following the event.

Sciatica

Sciatica generally occurs when there is swelling or inflammation around the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body, running from the lower back down to the back of the leg.

Sciatica often causes pain in the lower back, hips, buttocks, legs and may even cause pain in the feet and toes.

Scoliosis

Often starting in childhood, scoliosis is a sideways curving or twisting of the spine that affects about 1 out of 10 people. This condition is often noticed by uneven shoulder heights, uneven hip heights or incorrect posture.

While the effects of scoliosis may not seem to be an issue to the child, if untreated, they can progressively worsen causing disfigurement, back pain and even difficulty in breathing.

Disc Problems or 'Slipped Discs'

Cartilage discs are located between each vertebra of the spine, providing flexibility and also serving as protective buffers. Trauma or injury to the back can cause damage to these discs. The term 'slipped disc' is inaccurate because these discs do not actually slip out of place.

There are several different conditions that fall under this category:

• Disc Tear: This occurs when a small tear or crack appears on the outer cartilage, allowing the internal fluid to leak out. Disc tears are the most common type of disc injury.
• Bulging Disc: Bulging discs occur when the soft, center portion of the disc is pushed to one side, yet is still contained within the tough cartilage exterior of the disc. This causes pressure on the disc and can lead to severe pain.
• Herniated Disc: This is similar to an extreme case of a bulging disc. A herniated disc occurs when the center portion of the disc is pushed through a tear in the cartilage and beyond the normal confines of the disc.
• Prolapsed Disc: This condition occurs when a piece of disc material becomes unattached and is free to move about.
• Desiccated Disc: A desiccated disc is a disc that has lost its fluid. The disc becomes worn down into a semi-hard mass.

Sports Related

While playing sports and performing other athletic activities are good for ones over all health, they can also place excess stress on the nervous system. Injuries and inflammations can reduce proper muscular motions and reduce performance.

The best sports related medicine is PREVENTION. Maintaining normal spinal and nervous system functions speeds the healing process and helps maintain peak performance during sporting activities.