>Accidents & Whiplash
>Children
>Computer Back Syndrome
>Foot Pain & Orthotics
>Injured on the Job
>Low Back Pain & Sciatica
>Fibromyalgia
>Neck Pain & Headaches
>Pregnancy
>Shoulder, Arm, and Hand Problems
>Sports Injuries
>Wellness




Accidents & Whiplash



The violent whipping of the head back and forth beyond the normal range of motion of the neck from trauma is known as "whiplash". When this happens, muscles, ligaments and other soft tissues that support the spine can be torn or over-stretched. Sometimes the spongy disc material between the vertebrae can bulge or rupture. All this can force vertebrae out of their normal alignment. Left untreated or incorrectly treated, these injuries can result in early degenerative arthritis. Chiropractic has helped millions of people who have been involved in accidents by correcting this type of subluxation. Always make sure you you get your spine checked if you have been involved in any kind of trauma.

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Children

Natural child birth can place an enormous amount of strain on your child's spine. The daily jumping and bouncing around can also cause spinal subluxation. It is becoming increasingly more common as a child's other bodily systems are examined that the spine is checked for vertebral subluxation. Many of the adult spinal problems begin in childhood.

It is important for a child's spine to develop correctly early on in life to avoid spinal related problems later. Many parents report that their children seem healthier and have quicker recovery from childhood illnesses with appropriate chiropractic care. Get your child's spine examined today!

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Computer Back Syndrome

Sitting hunched over a computer all day? Research has shown that uneven postural alignment places undue stress on the muscles, ligaments and joints of the spine. This poor posture is seen especially in people who work at computers all day. Sitting with the shoulders rounded forward and the head tilted towards the computer display may result in musculoskeletal pain and spinal misalignments (subluxation)

Chiropractic is essential to develop a new more natural upright posture to prevent this subluxation from occuring.

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What causes foot problems?

Your feet are extremely complex structures composed of bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons, nerves, blood vessels, and skin. They may develop certain disorders (some of which originate in other parts of the body). They are also subject to injuries and other problems caused by normal wear and tear over years of supporting the weight of your body and making it possible for you to stand, walk, run, and jump.

The most obvious symptoms of foot trouble are pain and dysfunction (limping, favouring one foot or the other, inability to put weight on the heel and/or the toes). Foot pain can be due to ill-fitting, inappropriate footwear that cramps your feet; injuries that keep you from walking well--or at all; sprains which stretch or tear ligaments (which connect bones); and stress fractures of bones in the foot, which can result from accidents or overuse while engaging in sports or exercise.

Just as foot disorders may originate elsewhere in the body, problems experienced in the feet can cause difficulties in other parts of the body.

How can foot problems endanger other parts of your body?

Foot pain and dysfunction caused by illness or injury can force you to modify your gait (the way you walk) and create significant stresses on the joints of your legs, hips, and lower spine. Your feet are the foundation for your entire body.

When they suffer from pain, misalignments, malformations, and malfunctions, your whole body is placed in jeopardy. Even without pain, foot dysfunction can cause your whole body to overcompensate, which can lead to back pain and even headache, not to mention the emotional stress of discomfort and limitations on movement that can spread from the feet upward.


Who suffers from foot problems?

No one is safe from foot problems. But older or overweight individuals, diabetics, and serious athletes and dancers who place great demands on their feet are more prone to foot disorders than others are.

If you are troubled by chronic or recurrent foot pain and/or dysfunction, you would be wise to consult a chiropractor, who has experience relieving such pain and preventing it from causing even more painful and disabling joint, muscle, connective tissue, and nerve problems in other areas of your body.

What can chiropractic do?

A chiropractor can help you overcome foot and ankle problems that can cause additional problems in other structures: your legs, hips, lower back. Your chiropractor will employ a number of diagnostic tests, including examining your gait and foot function, and take a thorough history to assess the nature of your foot problem.

He will palpate & move your feet and ankles to measure any limitations in range of motion, to identify what is causing your pain, and determine the best course of treatment or if referral to a specialist is called for.

Chiropractic adjustments of your feet--and elsewhere in your body, as required--can restore function and relieve pain. As a result, other body structures can be relieved of or protected from painful disorders stemming from or causing your foot problems.

In addition, your chiropractor may recommend shoe inserts (orthotics) to help solve some of your foot problems and can provide nutritional and lifestyle counselling that could help reduce biological and psychological stresses on your body as a whole, improving your overall well-being, including your foot health.


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Injured on the Job

One of the most common work place injuries is to the back. In a 1993 Canadian study, researchers concluded that chiropractic care is more effective than traditional forms of medical treatment.

The importance of maintaining proper spinal mobility and spinal strength can help prevent work place injuries.
Injured at work? Call your chiropractor.

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Lowback Pain & Sciatica

Low back pain is one of the most common types of subluxation North Americans face today. Faulty bending techniques, poor posture, and obesity all put enormous amounts of pressure on the vertebrae and discs of the lumbar spine. A bulging disc can put pressure on a nearby nerve root causing the symptoms of numbness, tingling or pain running down one or both of the legs.

Chiropractic treatment restores vertebrae to their more normal motion and position, improving function and reducing the patient's subluxation and symptoms. In 1991, according to the CBS "Morning Show", there were 80,000 unnecessary back operations. Don't be a statistic, call your chiropractor today!

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Fibromyalgia

Trigger points can form in the muscle tissue making your muscles sore and immobile possibly resulting in scar tissue formation. Chronic stress, lack of sleep, depression, microtrauma, and poor diet can lead to a painful condition known as Fibromyalgia or Chronic Pain Syndrome. This condition most commonly affects women and can become completely debilitating. While many factors contribute to this problem, it is often the result of years of uncorrected spinal subluxations. Correction of the misalignments in the spine, counselling, improved diet, rest and regular exercise are all important aspects of the healing process.

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Neck Pain & Headaches

Your head, which can weigh as much as a bowling ball, sits upon seven delicate cervical vertebrae that make up your neck. When any of those vertebrae lose their normal position and motion, sensitive nerve and blood vessels can become irritated. A stiff neck and headache can result.

Many people find relief through regular chiropractic adjustments and go on to achieve greater levels of health.

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Pregnancy

Congratulations! Pregnancy can be one of the most fascinating and joyful experiences a woman can have. However, with pregnancy comes hormonal changes, ligament laxity, weight gain and shifting of all weight-bearing structures including the spine.

Chiropractic can benefit a woman by helping her adjust to the changes more easily by balancing the spine, pelvis, and other related soft tissue structures, and of course removing any vertebral subluxations that result. Chiropractic is a must for an easier pregnancy.

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Shoulder, Arm, and Hand Problems

The cause of many instances of shoulder or arm pain is obvious. You do something to injure the arm or shoulder and immediately feel pain. Or you begin feeling the pain a day or so later. You may have broken a bone or dislocated your shoulder. Perhaps you strained tendons or ligaments by carrying too much weight for too long, by lifting something that was too heavy, overreaching or overexerting your arm--as when playing sports when you're out of shape--or by keeping your arm in an awkward position, or even by sleeping on the shoulder.

The resulting pain may range from an annoying ache to acute pain that makes it hard for you to use the injured arm. Fortunately, the majority of such injuries are seldom critical. But there are other, less-obvious causes of shoulder or arm pain. Each is distinguished by where it is felt, whether it comes on suddenly or over time, when it is at its worst, if the pain extends to other joints in your body, and if other symptoms--such as swelling, numbness, tingling, fever, fatigue, and insomnia--accompany the pain.

The causes of shoulder and arm pain include tendonitis, bursitis, arthritis, and gout. Such pain may also result from a reaction to medications such as penicillin, anti-anxiety drugs, and oral contraceptives. Whiplash injuries, common in auto accidents, can also cause shoulder and arm pain. Shoulder and arm pain may be referred from some other region of the body, as when someone suffering a heart attack feels pain in the left shoulder and down the left arm.

The pain may also be referred from nerves associated with the joints in the upper spine or "trigger points" in the back, which are particularly responsive to chiropractic spinal adjustments designed to treat such problems.


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What can chiropractic do?

Your chiropractor will examine you and conduct diagnostic tests to determine exactly what is causing your shoulder or arm pain. Because the causes and the seriousness of different conditions are so varied, it is important to pinpoint the cause and begin the most appropriate treatment. He or she will discover if your problem is mild and transitory or serious and likely to trouble you for a long time.

A broken bone cannot be treated in the same manner as bursitis or tendonitis. Arthritis and gout call for different care than pain originating in nerves supplying the shoulder and arm. Your chiropractor will decide which treatment will be best for you and if referral to a specialist will be necessary.

Chiropractic can be successfully employed to deal with so-called frozen shoulder, a severe inflammation technically known as adhesive capsulitis. Chiropractors are accustomed to relieving painful trigger points between the spine and shoulder.

Many chiropractors, especially those with additional training in sports medicine, are experienced in the care and rehabilitation of professional and amateur athletes who have injured their shoulders or arms. And all chiropractors can help you modify your habits and lifestyle to protect yourself from arm and shoulder injuries and ailments.

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Sports Injuries

Chiropractic has helped bring many famous athletes back from the injured roster. In fact many professional athletes use chiropractic not only for injury treatment, but also for performance enhancement.

Chiropractic care helps restore the normal function to the vertebral joints that are not functioning properly, it can also help relieve pain and inflammation.

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Wellness

A major focus of our practice is wellness care. We pride ourselves on educating our patients in knowing the long term benefits of chiropractic care. They are knowledgeable about how their bodies work and function. Periodic routine chiropractic care can help maintain your body in an optimum state.

Vertebral subluxations can often exist without pain and continue undetected for years. These subluxations can interfere with your body's expression of health for years.

A continuing regular schedule of chiropractic adjustments can reduce the effects of vertebral subluxations and increase the body's potential for health. Proper spinal alignment and nervous system expression is a must.

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