Patient Education

When a nerve is pinched, you may feel pain, tingling, numbness or muscle weakness. Chiropractors aim to identify the source of the problem in order to provide treatment that can relieve pressure on nerves.

Chiropractic is an effective treatment for sciatica—pain due to a pinched sciatic nerve. Up to 40% of people suffer from this condition at some point, but chiropractic care can alleviate the pain and make you less prone to sciatica in the future.

Neck pain is second only to lower back pain as the reason for seeking chiropractic care. Unfortunately, the incredible flexibility of the neck that allows us to move our head freely also makes the neck more susceptible to injury.

Neuropathy refers to symptoms caused by damage to nerves that branch out from the brain and spinal cord. Chiropractic care takes a natural approach to treating neuropathy and can often help reduce symptoms and increase function.

Over 80% percent of adults over the age of 40 show evidence of osteoarthritis, or degenerative changes to the spine, on X-rays. Osteoarthritis of the spine can't be reversed, but chiropractic care can slow down its progression.

Keeping the spine in proper alignment during pregnancy helps reduce pain and gets the body into an optimal state for delivery. Chiropractic care can help maintain wellness both during pregnancy and after.

Joint pain can keep you from enjoying many activities, but chiropractic treatment can provide relief and help you stay active. It may even slow the progression of joint damage.

Research shows that chiropractic care is effective in treating mid and upper back pain as well as improving range of motion and posture. So before you consider more invasive treatments, find out what chiropractic can do for you.

Posture problems such as swayback, hunchback, flatback syndrome and forward head posture can result in pain, loss of function and injury. Chiropractors treat conditions caused by poor posture and help you maintain better posture and a healthier spine over the long term.