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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition marked by a tingling or numbness sensation in the area of the wrist and hand. It is found in people who perform repetitive daily tasks with the fingers or hands, such as computer operators, cashiers or assembly line workers. The problem is sparked along the median nerve which runs from the fingertips, up the arm, through the shoulder and neck, and all the way to the spinal cord. Because the spinal cord and upper back area has this connection to the hand and wrist area, a chiropractor may be able to alleviate the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Have a question? Get an answer from our doctor now!
Migranes
For migraines caused by subluxation, chiropractors recommend gently stretching the neck—rolling and sudden movements should be avoided. To prevent subluxations, pay attention to your posture. For example, if you sit for long periods in front of a computer, move your body around frequently. Also, sleep on your side or back, and use a firm pillow that supports your neck.
Allergies & Asthma
Asthma is a condition involving hypersensitivity of the immune system and of the airways (the tubes through which air passes between the nose and mouth to the lungs). During an asthma attack, the airways become obstructed due to muscle contraction, inflammation, and excess mucus production, resulting in wheezing and/or coughing symptoms.
Upper Cervical Care & Sciatica
When the upper cervical spine is misaligned, it puts pressure on the nerve channel that travels all the way down the back and to the sciatic nerve. Upper Cervical Doctors examine the spine to look for this misalignment and correct it. This allows the messages from the brain to get out clearly to the sciatic nerve and the whole body so it can heal to 100%. We do this at Wellness Chiropractic with a gentle adjustment that involves no twisting, cracking, or popping. Many people have noticed a dramatic decrease in sciatic pain and some have even been able to prevent surgery because of receiving Upper Cervical Care.
Chiropractic Care for Back Pain
There are numerous chiropractic care treatment options that can help relieve your back pain.
Chiropractic care can help address back pain caused by numerous conditions, including the following:
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back sprain injuries
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facet joint sprain
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lumbar intervertebral disc injuries that don't require surgery
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sacroiliac sprain
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spinal stenosis
Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a disorder that is generally associated with a lateral, or side-to-side, curvature of the spine. The disorder shouldn’t be confused with poor posture, even though it often gives the appearance that the individual is leaning to one side. Scoliosis is a troublesome deformity that is defined by both lateral curvature and rotation of the vertebra often causing a symptomatic “rib hump” in the mid or thoracic spine. This is created by the vertebrae in the area of the major curve rotating toward the concavity and pushing their fastened ribs posterior hence producing the characteristic rib hump seen in thoracic scoliosis. The pulmonary and cardiac functions can be obstructed if the thoracic curve and rib rotation exceeds 70 degrees.
TMJ (Jaw Pain)
TMJ (Tempro-Mandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome) is a condition created by the combination of misalignment (chiropractic subluxation) of the jaw and / or the neck.
The patient with such TMJ condition (also referred to as TMD or Jaw Pain) usually experiences different symptoms such as: grinding of the teeth, jaw joint pain, headaches, ringing in the ears, vertigo, neck / upper back / shoulder pain, balance or vision problems.
Pregnancy & Chiropractic Care
During pregnancy your body produces hormones to relax your ligaments; without these, your baby's head would never be able to fit through your pelvis. But those hormones, combined with your gorgeously swollen belly, can leave you loose-limbed, sway- backed, and unusually clumsy, due to a rapidly lowering center of gravity (Look out below!). All of this can do quite a number on your spine.
