Chiropractic

Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common arthritic disease. Osteoarthritis occurs in the joints of the body when cartilage is damaged or lost and bones begin to undergo abnormal changes.

Though there are many types of headaches, a frequent and overlooked cause of headaches is the malfunction of spinal bones in the neck and upper back.

The birth process may be one of the most traumatic events of our lives. The resulting irritation to the nervous system can be the cause of many newborn health complaints.

Because it is a masterpiece of structural design, the human body can usually deal effectively with gravity and heel-strike shock if it is in good health and posturally stable. But, if you have slight postural imbalances and/or misalignments, those forces can gradually cause a variety of painful conditions which may affect not only your hips, but anything from your knees to the lower back.

Low back pain results in millions of dollars of lost work and untold suffering every day. Improper sitting or lifting, over-exertion, trauma, or inherited spinal abnormalities can be the cause.

While the intervertebral disc is a common culprit in spine-related health problems, its function is widely misunderstood.

Chiropractic adjustments can help stimulate a positive immune system response, helping your body fight against invading organisms.

Mid back pain is one of the most common complaints that patients report when they first visit the office of a chiropractor. The mid back area is highly reactive and compensates for the pelvis and lower back region or to the upper neck or cervical spine area.

Even with a large list of symptoms, the National Institute of Health agrees that there is no set standard used to diagnose this condition.

Pregnancy is an especially stressful time for a woman's body. Women who have low back pain during pregnancy have a very high risk of recurrent low back pain during subsequent pregnancies.

Whiplash is most commonly received while riding in a car that is struck from the front, back of side. It also occurs from sports injuries, slips and falls or unexpected, rapid motions of the neck.

Biomechanical disorders of the bony structures of the neck related to stress, strains and sprains of the surrounding soft tissues are the most common causes of stiffness, loss of mobility and neck pain.