PAIN MANAGEMENT
Whiplash injuries happen when your neck suddenly jerks backward, forward, or sideways. Whiplash is not a specific diagnosis. Instead, it describes the way an injury happens. It usually causes sprains and muscle strains in your neck. Whiplash often occurs after car accidents, sports injuries, or workplace accidents.
In today’s busy world, it is no surprise that neck pain has become such a common issue. Long hours spent driving, working at desks, or looking down at screens can really take a toll on your neck.
Neck pain often comes from strain or injury to the soft tissues, like muscles, ligaments, and nerves, or from the bones and joints in your spine. Disc injuries the neck are quite rare, but they are the most common reason for nerve entrapment, which can lead to pain, tingling, or weakness in the arms.
If you suffer from chronic headaches or migraines, chiropractic care may provide a natural and effective solution for your pain.
While occasional headaches may be manageable with over-the-counter medications, chronic or severe headaches can significantly impact daily life and well-being.
Headaches can stem from various causes, including stress, muscle tension, poor posture, dehydration, dietary factors, and spinal fixations.
Common types of headaches include tension headaches, migraines, cluster headaches, and cervicogenic headaches. Each type presents with distinct symptoms and triggers, but they all share one common characteristic: discomfort or pain in the head or neck region.
Chiropractic adjustments can help restore proper movement in the spinal joints, which can reduce tension and improve joint, nerve and muscle function in the neck and head.
Relieving muscle tension on the muscles in the neck and shoulders to help alleviate tension that may be contributing to your headaches and improving posture which can put strain on the neck and upper back, leading to tension headaches.
If you are experiencing the frustration of back pain, you are not alone. Research has shown it affects 80% of people at some point in their lifetime, and affects millions of people worldwide, impacting daily activities, work productivity, and overall quality of life.
Lower back pain can arise from various factors, including muscle strain, ligament sprains, herniated discs, spinal misalignments, poor posture, and underlying medical conditions.
It can manifest as dull, achy discomfort, sharp shooting pain, and stiffness.
There are various types of Tendonitis we see in the clinic, common ones include:
Achilles Tendonitis.
The Achilles Tendon is a thick, fibrous band of connective tissue, that connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. Achilles tendinitis is caused by inflammation of Achilles tendon causing pain, swelling and irritation.
Tennis elbow
This refers to pain felt on the outer part of the elbow and the upper forearm. This pain comes from inflammation of the common extensor tendon, which attaches to the lateral epicondyle (the bony point on the outside of the elbow).
Shoulder pain often affects mobility and therefore dramatically impacts day to day activities. Typical shoulder Pain symptoms include shoulder pain that keeps coming back, even if it usually goes away on its own. Trouble carrying things or using your arm normally, not being able to lift your arm or swelling around dour shoulder or arm.
Common causes of shoulder pain include Bursitis/ Rotator Cuff Tendinitis (Impingement syndrome), Rotator Cuff Tears, Frozen Shoulder, Calcific Tendinitis, Shoulder Instability/Dislocation, Ligament injury (Acromio-Clavicular Tear), and arthritis.
The knee is one of the body’s most complex and vital weight-bearing joints, essential for movement and balance. Its proper function depends on a combination of strength and stability. Knee pain is a common complaint, often resulting from wear and tear or osteoarthritis. Although osteoarthritis cannot be cured, chiropractic care and rehabilitation can help relieve symptoms and slow its progression.
Given the significant load the knee endures each day, it’s no surprise that it’s prone to injury, degeneration, and dysfunction. In some cases, knee pain may actually originate from nearby areas such as the hip or lower spine. Furthermore, misalignments or imbalances in other joints can place added stress on the knee over time, contributing to discomfort and reduced function.
If you are suffering from pain, numbness or a tingling sensation that radiates from your lower back and travels down one or both legs, then it’s likely you are suffering from sciatica.
The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body running from the buttocks right down to the toes. The nerve can experience pain whenever you have a trapped nerve, disc herniation, Piriformis syndrome, or trigger point referral.
Both are invaluable to our body and the many functions it performs. Since they are engaged in nearly every way we move, pain located in this area can have debilitating consequences.
Common terms relating to this area include hip replacement and rehabilitation care, degenerative hip disease, post operative hip pain, sacro-iliac pain and piriformis syndrome.
Arthritis is a complex condition with various types and causes, often leading to joint inflammation and affecting soft tissues in the body.
Symptoms of arthritis generally include joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced range of motion.
Chiropractic care can play a significant role in managing arthritis symptoms, especially in cases of osteoarthritis. Life with arthritis can be difficult, but by making a few simple adjustments it is possible to take control and live a full and active life.
