Back Pain
The back is a complicated structure. It is made up of bones, joints, ligaments, and muscles.
You can sprain ligaments, strain muscles, rupture or herniate discs, and irritate joints, all
of which can lead to back pain. While injuries and accidents are a major cause of back pain,
it can also originate or be complicated by arthritis, poor posture, obesity, and stress.
Chiropractic spinal manipulation (adjustment) is a safe and effective spine pain treatment. We utilize adjustments with adjunctive therapies such as electrical muscle stimulation, heat therapy, massage, and myofascial release in a treatment plan customized to the individual patient.
Neck Pain
Injuries and accidents are the most talked about causes of neck pain.
Other, lesser discussed causes include:
• Growing older: Osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease, and stenosis are
common conditions that directly affect the spine, leading to neck, shoulder, arm pain and
numbness.
• Daily Life: Poor posture, weak abdominal muscles, and obesity can cause the neck to
bend forward in compensation.
• Stress and emotional tension can cause muscles to tighten, contributing to chronic neck pain
with symptoms extending into the upper back and arms.
• The cause of your pain has to be established, after which a plan of treatment is designed for
each individual patient.
Whiplash
Whiplash is a term applied to injuries of the neck caused when the neck is suddenly and/or violently
jolted in one direction and then another, creating a whip-like movement. It is most commonly seen in
people involved in motor vehicle accidents, but it can also occur from falls, sports injuries, or work
injuries.
Symptoms commonly seen are pain and stiffness in the upper neck, just below the skull. Other symptoms include pain in the front and back of the neck, headaches (especially at the base of the skull). Turning the head often makes the pain and discomfort worse.
In addition, the pain and stiffness may extend down into the shoulders and arms, upper back, and even the upper chest.
The appropriate chiropractic treatment for each whiplash injury has to be specifically designed for the individual involved.
Some of the treatments we utilize to achieve pain relief and promote proper healing are:
• Manipulation (adjustment)
• Hot/Cold Therapy
• Electrical Muscle Stimulation
• Massage/Myofascial Release Techniques
• Rehabilitation Exercises
Headaches and Migranes
The majority of headaches are two types, tension headaches (also called cervicogenic headaches)
and migraine headaches.
Nine out of ten Americans suffer from headaches. Some are occasional, some frequent, some are dull and throbbing, and some cause debilitating pain and nausea.
Research shows that spinal manipulation (adjustments) are an effective treatment option for tension headaches and headaches that originate in the neck.
Several clinical trials also validate chiropractic care for migraine headaches. In one study of people with migraines performed at the University of Maryland Medical Center, 90% of those receiving chiropractic care reported a reduction of attacks and 49% reported a significant reduction of the intensity of each migraine.