Chiropractic Management of Spine Related Disorders
- Acute/Mechanical Back & Neck Pain
Pain that has been present less than 4 to 6 weeks where the source of the pain may be in the spinal joints, discs, vertebrae or soft tissues. Read More
- Arthritis
Inflammation in and around the body’s joints which is the body’s natural reaction to disease or injury. Read More
- Back Pain During Pregnancy
Prenatal lower back pain usually occurs where the spine meets the pelvis at the sacroiliac joint and is commonly caused by hormonal changes, postural changes, muscle separation, stress, and weight gain. Read More
- Chronic Back Pain
The source of this type of pain is sometimes hard to decipher and is usually a persistent nagging pain that is commonly elicited after an accident, surgical procedure, muscle strain, sports injury, or can sometimes have no apparent cause. Once the reason(s) for the pain have been determined through a physical examination, treatment can focus on reducing your pain and teaching you self-efficacious strategies to overcome your pain which will improve your mood and function. Read More
- Degenerative Back & Neck Conditions
Degenerative changes in the spine are those that cause the loss of normal structure and/or function and is quite variable in its nature and severity. Considered a natural part of aging it is also elicited via repeated strains, sprains and improper ergonomics of the back and neck. Read More
- Herniated Disc
Occurs when pressure from the vertebrae above and below force some or all of the nucleus pulposus [disc’s gel-like center] through a weakened or torn part of the annulus [disc’s tough, fibrous outer layer] which then presses on the spinal nerve resulting in pain. Read More
Over 80% of the population will experience pain in their lower back at some point in their lives. The most common cause of this is a strain of the lumbar musculature, sprain of the lumbosacral ligaments, or a combination of the two. Read More
A condition that affects the muscle(s) and the casing that surrounds the muscle(s) [a.k.a - fascia]. Read More [Also Read: Chiropractic Treatment for Myofascial Pain Syndrome]
The most common cause is a sprain/strain of the soft tissues of the neck (muscle, tendon, ligament) but can also be induced by sudden force/trauma (whiplash), poor posture, and degenerative changes. Read More
- Primary Headache
These types of headaches are not a result of any other medical condition and include tension-type, migraine, and cluster headaches. Read More [Also See: Drug-free alternative to Headache Treatment]
- Radiculopathy/Sciatica
Cervical or Lumbar Radiculopathy, also known as a pinched nerve, can occur when a disc herniates and impinges on a spinal nerve or the spinal cord causing pain, numbness or muscle weakness. A radiculopathy may occur spontaneously or with trauma and most commonly affects people between age 30 and 50. Read More
