Back and Spine Pain | Sciatica | Chiropactor

WHAT WE TREAT

MUSCULOSKELETAL SPECIALISTS

Chiropractic is the third largest branch of healthcare in the world, after medicine and dentistry. Chiropractors treat musculoskeletal conditions like back and neck pain, pinched nerves, headaches and migraines, shoulder, knee, hip and other joint dysfunction.

LOW BACK PAIN

Misalignment or dysfunction in the low back (lumbar spine), sacro-iliac joints and hip

joints can cause pain, stiffness, difficulty with movement, discomfort when sitting and sleeping as well as referred symptoms to the leg and foot - numbness, pain, tingling, etc. The most common cause of back pain is facet syndrome - read more.

NECK PROBLEMS

Misalignment or dysfunction in the neck can cause pain, stiffness, headaches and migraines as well as referred symptoms to the arm and hand. Shoulder pain, frozen shoulder, bursitis and other arm, elbow, wrist and hand syndromes often stem from a neck problem. Read more.

HEADACHES AND MIGRAINES

A very common cause of headaches at the back of the head, is vertebral misalignment and muscle tension in the lower neck. Frontal headaches and migraines are usually caused by misalignment or dysfunction in the upper neck and base of the skull. Read more.

PINCHED NERVES

Misalignment or dysfunction in the spinal joints and discs can cause pain, numbness, tingling and other symptoms that refer to the arms, legs and head. A pinched nerve can be incredibly painful and often does not respond well to medication. The answer is to correct the misalignment so the inflammation can go away. Read more.

COLIC AND REFLUX IN BABY

Trapped gas and wind can be a big problem for around 15% of babies. We use unique burping and deep abdominal massage techniques to release gas and wind. We also check general alignment and mobility of the spine... position in the womb, birth trauma or cesarean delivery can contribute to dysfunction and account for colic like symptoms like restlessness and general discomfort.

JOINT PROBLEMS

All joints can strain, sprain, misalign, become inflamed from overuse or become aggravated from a problem somewhere else (eg the spine). The first step is to establish what is wrong and whether it is best treated by a chiro, physio or surgeon.

CORE PHILOSOPHY

Chiropractors have long understand that a well aligned spine has profound health effects. Research has shown in study after study that if the spine is in good health, then so are the nerves. Every cell in our body is innervated by nerves and disturbance (pinching or irritating) these nerves leads to a myriad of potential symptoms as shown in the chart below. For this reason, Chiropractors recommend period adjustments of the spine to maintain good nerve health as well as good mobility.

CONDITIONS TREATED:

LUMBAR SPINE:

Low back pain and stiffness
Misalignment of a vertebra
Facet syndrome
Sacro-iliac pain
Sciatica and 'slipped disc'
Pinched nerves
Disc degeneration

THORACIC SPINE:

Mid back pain
Shoulder pain and frozen shoulder
Postural faults
Scoliosis
Rib misalignment and chest pain
Tight chest

CERVICAL SPINE:

Neck pain and stiffness
Misalignment of a vertebra
Shoulder, arm and hand pain
Pinched nerves
Headaches and migraines
Cervicogenic headaches
Whiplash and loss of curvature

SPORTS INJURIES:

Mechanical joint dysfunction
Tennis elbow
Hip and knee pain
Rotator cuff injuries of shoulder
Joint tendonitis
Recurring spinal pain with sport

BABIES:

Colic
Reflux
Spinal evaluation post delivery
Post-cesarean alignment
Help with respiratory issues - chest and sinuses
Repeated ear infections