60 Second Chiropractic Can Fix What?

The chiropractic adjustment restores the proper motion of the spinal bones, which reduces nerve irritation. Chiropractors work on the other joints to restore normal movement. But did you know that chiropractic can also help with problems in specific areas of the body? Let’s take a look!

Jaw – Excessive stress, teeth grinding, and spinal problems can cause TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders. Skilled chiropractic care can directly rebalance the muscles of the jaw.

Shoulder – Many shoulder problems originate in the area where the nerves branch out from the spinal cord and exit the neck. Shoulder pain or pain radiating down the arm is often accompanied by weakness, numbness, or tingling in the wrist or hands. Treating arm joints and muscles directly as well as improving nerve flow provides relief.

Elbow – Classic tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a repetitive strain injury that often affects the dominant arm. It is seen among carpenters, mechanics, office workers, cashiers, and anyone who performs repeated hammering, grasping, and twisting motions. Therapy to the area and realigning the bones of the arm can resolve this issue.

Wrist – Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is usually due to compression of the nerve as it passes through the band of ligaments in the wrist. Very often we see that a bone in the wrist is out of alignment, putting pressure on this nerve. A wrist adjustment fixes this right up!  In many cases, the underlying cause is one or more joints of the neck, shoulder, elbow, or wrist. Identifying the involved joint(s) and beginning a program of chiropractic care can often help avoid surgery.

Hip and Pelvis – The hip and pelvis are the foundation of the spine. Misalignments here can cause back pain, hip pain, and leg pain. Chiropractic adjustment to the hips can produce excellent results.

Foot and Ankle – The most common foot and ankle problem we see is “pronation” – the arches of the feet are weak, and the arch flattens.  This rotates the ankle, knee, and pelvis, and leads to many problems. We use orthotics to realign the foot.

More and more people are choosing chiropractic care first — before medicine and surgery. Chiropractic is safe, and natural, and works with your body to create optimum health. Give us a call and make an appointment. You will be glad you did!

Dr. Thorburn is a Registered Nurse and a Doctor of Chiropractic. She also has advanced training in nutrition. Take advantage of her 46 years of experience!