Chiropractic Back Book

Years of back abuse - such as poor posture, improper lifting, and lack of body conditioning - make the back prone to injury. The lower back is particularly vulnerable; its major weight-bearing joints can be pushed out of alignment with painful results. Other pain-sensitive structures can be stretched, torn, and distorted. Using spinal adjustments (a form of manipulation) and other techniques, your doctor of chiropractic can treat many of the common low back problems. Read about the causes and cures of back problems here.

Chiropractic Neck Book

From stiffness to aches - pains in the neck are all too common. No wonder - your neck is prone to injury from poor posture, years of abuse, wear and tear, even stress. Joints can be pushed out of alignment, and other structures can be stretched, distorted, or torn. Using unique hands-on treatments (spinal adjustments and soft tissue manipulation), your Doctor of Chiropractic can treat stiffness and instability, as well as joint, nerve, and other neck problems. Read how your Chiropractor can help the problems in your neck here.

Chiropractic Shoulder Book

When your shoulder is painful and stiff, you quickly realize how much you depend on this most flexible and mobile of joints for daily task. Your chiropractic physician can evaluate and treat your shoulder. You can help, too, with the program of home care and exercise to keep your shoulder moving safely. Your chiropractor can help determine which shoulder problem you have and help solve the problem. Read about it here.

Carpal Tunnel

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common and troublesome condition that interferes with the use of the hand. It is caused when too much pressure is put on a nerve that runs through your wrist. A variety of anatomical abnormalities may be responsible for this vise-like pressure. Once symptoms of pain and tingling appear, the condition frequently worsens and permanent nerve damage may occur. However, CTS is highly treatable if diagnosed early. Read about Carpal Tunnel here.

Whiplash

Whiplash is a powerful force. Like the sudden, sharp snap of a whip, it hurls your head backwards (hyperextension) and forward (hyper flexion), injuring your neck. Chiropractors are spine specialists uniquely trained to diagnose and treat whiplash, relieve its symptoms, and help prevent more serious injuries from developing. Read about it here.

Headaches

Headaches are a distress signal, your body telling you something's out of balance. Pain relievers may temporarily turn off the alarm switch, but usually don't put out the fire. Your chiropractor, however, can diagnose your type of headache - often tension or migraine - treat its underlying physical causes, and help you learn how to prevent headaches in the future. Read about it here.

Nerve Function

Many things can impair your nervous system and interfere with its function. Check this list to see the causes of nervous system dysfunction by several areas of the spine. A large version of the spine chart can be found here.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a preventable condition that all women need to be concerned about. It is the "weak bones" condition that many women develop after menopause. It is characterized by a thinning of the bones that leaves them fragile and overly susceptible to fractures. Fortunately, there are choices you can make throughout life to build and preserve your bone mass and prevent osteoporosis. Read about it here.

Back Exercises!

A number of back exercises can be done to strengthen and stretch the back. Click here for some great back exercises. Remember, if you feel any pain, stop the exercise immediately and inform your health care provider.

Neck Exercises!

A number of neck exercises can be found here for stretching and strengthening the neck and helping ease discomfort. If you feel any pain, stop the exercise immediately and inform your health care provider.