Chiropractors are experts in the care of bones, muscles and nerves in the body. If these are not functioning at 100% then some of the conditions below can occur.

If you any of these conditions, please call our office at 610-964-0608 to schedule your appointment for the thorough exam to determine if Chiropractic can help you.

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Neck Pain

Neck pain caused by misaligned or out of place vertebrae of the lower back can place pressure on the nerve endings that line the surface of joints and course through the space between the joints, causing pain, lack of flexibility and function

SYMPTOMS:

  • A decrease in range of motion
  • A grinding sound when you turn your head
  • Pain or pulling sensation in the neck

Mid Back Pain

Mid back pain caused by misaligned or out of place vertebrae of the lower back can place pressure on the nerve endings that line the surface of joints and course through the space between the joints, causing pain, lack of flexibility and function.

SYMPTOMS:

  • Muscle tightness or spasms
  • Trigger Points
  • Decreased range of motion
  • Pains from the back radiating to the chest

Lower Back Pain
Misaligned or out of place vertebrae of the lower back can place pressure on the nerve endings that line the surface of joints and course through the space between the joints, causing pain, lack of flexibility and function.

SYMPTOMS:

  • Pain in the lower back
  • Radiating pain to the buttocks and legs
  • Numbness in the buttocks and legs

Headaches

Some people think headaches are normal because they are so common. Headaches are a sign that something is wrong. The most common reason for a headache is when the spinal bones in the neck malfunction.

SYMPTOMS:

  • Tension type head pain
  • Rigidity around the head
  • Agonizing head pain
  • Neck tenderness

Sciatic

This type of pain is caused when the sciatic nerve is pinched or irritated. Pain can radiate from the lower back all the way to the toes on the irritated side. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body.

SYMPTOMS:

  • Leg pain
  • Pain on one side of buttocks or leg
  • Numbness or prickling sensation down leg
  • Lower back pain and buttocks

Carpal Tunnel

The carpal tunnel is composed of a band of ligaments, tendons, blood vessels and the median nerve in the hand. If there is pressure on this nerve it can create many problems.

SYMPYOMS:

  • Pain
  • Weakness
  • Loss of strength
  • numbness

Disc Problems

Discs are the shock absorbers between each pair of vertebrae. Discs can bulge or herniated which can cause extreme discomfort.

SYMPTOMS:

  • Reduced motion
  • Pain
  • Loss of strength
  • Numbness
  • Weakness

Sports Injuries

Problems can begin in the spine and then affect other joints that make the body compensate for them. Many sports injuries involve the spine. Properly aligned athletes perform better with less energy expended.

Extremities

Joints of the body can lose their normal position and motion creating loss of function, pain and swelling.

If you don’t want to live with pain or sleeplessness any longer, call 610-964-0608 today and schedule your appointment.