Athletic Injuries
Athletic injuries are a wide spectrum of injuries which can happen to any area of the body depending on the sport. Some of the most common athletic injuries chiropractors see are shoulder injuries in the athlete who has to use their upper extremity in competition. Baseball players, swimmers, football players all are at risk to experience shoulder injuries due to the repetitive nature… » READ MORE
Joint Pain
Any joint in our body is able to cause pain. Although the joints in the neck and low back are the most common causes of pain, the joints in the hand, foot or any in between can become painful. Joints are between bones and allow them to move in a certain pattern. As a joint starts to move improperly its structures can no longer withstand a normal level of strain. » READ MORE
Carpal TunnelCarpal tunnel is the irritation of the median nerve which travels through the forearm to the hand. Patients often complain of tingling or weakness in the hand. The nerve is formed from spinal nerves which start in the neck and eventually unite to form the median nerve. Many health care specialists only focus on the wrist which ignores the many areas… » READ MORE
Sciatica
Sciatica is the term used for the irritation of the sciatic nerve which starts in our spine and travels down our legs. Pain is often felt along the course of this nerve with a numbness or tingling sensation. Irritation of the nerve can be due to the various structures it has to pass through to reach its destination. Chiropractors help to eliminate the irritation through adjusting and soft tissue… » READ MORE
HeadachesHeadaches can be one of the most debilitating conditions experienced. They not only prevent us from doing our job and daily activities, but also prevent us from enjoying life in general. There are many causes of headaches due to the numerous pain sensitive structures located in the head and neck. Although there are many types of headaches, the most common are migraines… » READ MORE
Back PainBack pain is an unfortunate consequence to the rigors of our daily lives, or can be the result of a single traumatic event. Our postures and activities set us up to experience back pain. Sitting or standing too long, improper bending and lifting, car accidents; are just a few of the things which cause us to have back pain. Anything that compromises the pain sensitive tissues… » READ MORE
Neck PainNeck pain has become an epidemic in today’s society. Increasing stress levels and faulty posture from sitting in front of the computer and television cause the muscles and joints of the neck to become tight and painful. » READ MORE
Plantar FasciitisPlantar fasciitis is inflammation of the thick connective tissue of the bottom of the foot. This tissue is called the plantar fascia and it connects the heel to the toes to help support the arch of the foot. This tissue can become overworked and eventually painful. » READ MORE
