Chiropractic

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First and foremost, this is a Chiropractic practice. Our primary goal as chiropractors has been the same for over 30 years; we diagnose spinal, pelvic and peripheral joint dysfunction, determine its impact on the patient (both mechanically and neurologically), make a diagnosis, and treat the cause of the problem directly.

Communication is the most valuable commodity within this clinic. Our goal is to treat fully informed patients. We pride ourselves on NOT treating symptoms but instead in locating the cause of your complaint. In other words, we treat the source of the complaint not the resulting symptom (pain). Results are long-lasting when using this approach.

The clinic is evidence-informed and our clinical results are always exciting for both patient and practitioner as evidenced in our 30+ year tenure in this profession.

For detailed information, click on a marked area to see how chiropractic can help you achieve your health goals.

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)

The jaw is a very complex and pain-sensitive joint. Often, a click or pop is the first sign of trouble. Eventually, there is pain or fullness in the ear followed by the jaw locking in a closed position. At our chiropractic office we use a variety of interventions for treating this issue including: laser therapy, electrotherapy, intra-oral (in-the-mouth) muscle therapy and chiropractic adjustments if required. In some rare cases, the source of the problem is in the upper neck. We have 30 years in chiropractic experience and know the difference.

Neck

The neck (cervical spine) is one of the most common areas that a chiropractor treats. It is a common source of migraine headaches, facial pain, dizziness and other neurological issues. It is also the most controversial area to treat with chiropractic. There have been a lot of misconceptions and hearsay regarding the safety of manipulating this area. However the latest research indicates that the risks of stroke or other neurological event is 1:1,000,000. To further reduce risk, a thorough examination, sometimes involving ultrasound or x-rays, is performed to rule out any unknown factors. In addition, we do NOT use rotational neck adjustments but instead prefer a non-rotational procedure which provides excellent results. In any case, we do NOT perform any manipulation (in any part of the body) if it is inappropriate for your condition.

Shoulder

The shoulder is a relatively unstable joint making it susceptible to strains and sprains. More serious issues include “frozen shoulder” which is near-total loss of shoulder movement. This requires assertive measures and many months of intensive therapy. This may include: laser therapy, electrotherapy, mobilizations and lastly, chiropractic manipulation. Our experience has shown us that, in rare cases, the source of the shoulder problem is in the upper neck. Apparently, nerve irritation from under the skull can stop messages from reaching the shoulder causing severe stiffness and pain.

Elbow

The most common issues are tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow. These issues are simple to treat with a variety of modalities including laser therapy and manipulation. What most people don’t recognize is that many of these cases are not elbow issues but are instead neck problems in disguise. Specifically, neck disc degeneration can be the culprit. If this is the case, local elbow therapy will fail and neck treatments will often succeed in a short time.

Wrist/Hand

The wrist is a complex grouping of small bones called carpals. These pebble-like bones work with each other to allow free movement of the wrist. When this goes wrong, the carpals jam and lock preventing movement and causing nerve irritation and pain. Often this is diagnosed as “carpal Tunnel” syndrome and surgery is prescribed. Luckily it is often misdiagnosed. Tingling and pain in the wrist and hand can come from a number of other areas (like the elbow or neck) which can make the diagnosis of carpal tunnel difficult. Often, simple carpal manipulation can unlock the carpals, reduce nerve irritation and hand symptoms. Finding the CAUSE is always the best route to take.

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