Do you take mandatory x-rays? My x-ray shows that I have degenerative disc disease and arthritic changes.

Doctors of Chiropractic effectively treat headaches, neck problems and certain arthritic conditions. Joint problems of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle and foot also respond well to conservative chiropractic manipulative therapy. Chiropractors specialize in neuro-musculoskeleton (nerve-muscle-bone) and motion conditions. See similar questions...

Although doctors of chiropractic (DCs) care for more than just back pain, many patients visit DCs looking for relief from back & neck pain. Thirty-one million Americans have low back pain at any given time (1). One half of all working Americans admit to having back symptoms each year (2). One third of all Americans over age 18 had a back problem in the past five years severe enough for them to seek professional help (3). See similar questions...

Chiropractors are accustomed adjusting the shoulder and surrounding joints, as well as relieving painful trigger points between the spine and shoulder. Chiropractic can be successfully employed to deal with so-called "frozen shoulder," a severe inflammation, technically known as adhesive capsulitis. The causes of shoulder and arm pain include tendonitis, bursitis, arthritis, and gout. See similar questions...

Chiropractors successfully treat subluxation (a complex of functional and/or structural changes in joints, which can interfere with nerve transmission, disturb other organ systems and undermine general health). Spinal subluxations may have symptoms localized in some part of the back or may radiate down to the buttocks, thighs and legs. Chiropractors also treat tension that can show up as backaches and/or headaches or pains elsewhere in the body. See similar questions...

To start out with having excellent posture is very helpful especially when sitting. Using a good supportive chair at work is very helpful. Of course, whenever you do any bending and lifting even of small items it is very helpful to maintain your lower back in a good position and bend with your legs. Stretching is very important on a daily basis to prevent minor injuries that occur with certain twisting movements. See similar questions...

Yes! We see many severe cases and depending on the cause, chiropractic care can offer relief even when pain medications do not. It depends on the case, but most of the time it is best to try something safe like chiropractic care before resorting to surgery. It is amazing how many patients scheduled for surgery find relief with chiropractic care. See similar questions...

There's nothing mysterious about chiropractic. It's a natural method of health care that focuses on correcting the causes of physical problems, rather than just treating the symptoms. Chiropractic is based on a simple but powerful premise. With a normally functioning spine and healthy nerve system, your body is better able to heal itself. That's because your spine is the lifeline of your nervous system. It controls feeling, movement, and all function through your body. See similar questions...

Chiropractic has helped millions of people worldwide suffering from all types of problems and not just back and neck ailments. Chiropractic works with the spinal column and it's intimate relationship with the nervous system - the major controller of all bodily functions. By optimizing spinal column structure and biomechanics, irritation and stress are removed and health can once again be achieved. See similar questions...

Living with pain in the buttock and leg is not an option. These 10 tips to getting rid of leg pain forever are invaluable to anyone who is or knows someone suffering from the debilitating condition known as sciatica. The human body (Microcosm) is said to be a small sample of the cosmos (Macrocosm). The entire body of a big tree is hidden in a tiny seed. In a small sperm lies the cast of the entire human body. See similar questions...

Doctors of chiropractic have the training and skills to relieve your neck pain, overcome stiffness, and restore the mobility and range of motion of any frozen neck vertebrae. They are devoted to helping you get back to your normal pursuits and start feeling like yourself again. Perhaps their most important contribution is their ability to bring their specialized diagnostic skills, techniques, and equipment to bear in assessing what is causing your neck problems. See similar questions...

Sciatic is pain in the back that runs down the back of the leg. It is caused from irritation of the sciatic nerve itself or from pinching of the spinal nerves which form the sciatic nerve. Chiropractic care is a logical conservative approach to this condition. Reducing the irritation of the nerve by realigning the vertebrae reducing the joint, muscle and nerve tension helps many sciatic patients. Surgery is recommended when necessary, but can usually be prevented. See similar questions...

Expectant mothers often feel pain in their lower back, so they believe their lower back is not functioning properly. During pregnancy, however, the upper back experiences the stress of the abdomen's heavier load, placing excessive force on the lower back. Gentle chiropractic care creates a balance and equilibrium between the upper and lower back to reduce stress and eliminate lower back pain. Many women choose to receive chiropractic treatment until the time of delivery. ” See similar questions...

Yes. Chiropractors are required to study obstetrics and they are trained to understand mechanical and physical aspects of what may be causing you pain or discomfort during pregnancy. Chiropractic adjustments help provide freedom from nerve irritation which could be vitally important in insuring your child's healthy, normal development. Adjustments also help to insure your pelvic bones are in proper alignment, which may result in an easier delivery with less chance of injury to you or your child. See similar questions...

Sciatica is an abnormal and painful condition of the sciatic nerve. Symptoms include pain, numbness and muscle weakness in the affected areas. The pain usually radiates into the buttocks, descends the back of the leg and sometimes into the foot. Chiropractic is the method of choice for correcting the cause of sciatica. If you have symptoms similar to this, you may have sciatica and should be evaluated in our office. The only thing you have to lose is your pain. See similar questions...

Pregnancy places additional weight and stress on women's bodies. Chiropractic treatment can help relieve pregnancy-related low back, leg and shoulder blade pain. It may also reduce incidences of headache and nausea. Ask your chiropractor how much experience he or she has in treating pregnant women. See similar questions...