Lower back pain. Just the phrase can bring agony to some people. The feeling can be a dull throb to bent-over excruciating agony. Although all areas of the body can experience pain, it seems that pain in the spine can be the most frustrating as far as any type of pain is concerned.Due to the various types, degrees, and sources of back pain, medical care is also varied. While treatment by a medical doctor is necessary at times, chiropractic care is also an option for many conditions.A chiropractor takes a holistic approach to treatment, practicing non-surgical and drug free care. Using this approach chiropractors treat conditions of the nervous system and musculoskeletal system affecting nerves, muscles, bones, and joints. Their use of hands-on therapies has been shown to be effective with lower back pain issues. When the pain is associated to a muscle or ligament sprain, chiropractic care is beneficial. Some issues that respond to chiropractic care are neck pain, flare-up of chronic back pain, and/or recent back pain of three months or less.Since back pain involves so many areas of the body, not all back pain should be treated only by a chiropractor. Some of the conditions that should be treated by a medical doctor are pain caused by cancer, viral infections, and issues where the back pain is associated with leg pain, tingling, or muscle weakness. Some other serious conditions that are best treated by a medical doctor are bone fractures or tumors, chronic arthritis and osteoporosis, and infections of bones or joints.If suffering from back pain, realize that there are many options for treatment. The first and most important aspect is to find out what is causing the pain. Once that is established, you can choose the best treatment program for you and your lifestyle. If you choose chiropractic care keep in mind this is a holistic approach to treatment. The program will consist of a non-surgical, drug free environment where hands-on manipulation is the primary focus. Also realize that if at any time your chiropractor believes you need to see a medical doctor, you will be referred to one.

Neck pain is real and can be severe. The cause of the pain can be numerous things and treatment varies. The problem comes in diagnosing the pain since neck pain can come from various sources. Neck pain is most commonly due to tight muscles, a pinched nerve, or vertebral subluxations (where a bone of the spine, also called a “vertebra,” moves out of alignment).The most common instances of neck pain do not require surgery or medication. However, if left untreated, these problems can become chronic, which may then leave drugs and surgeries as the only option. If you are looking for a non-surgical option to handle neck pain, research chiropractic care.Types of neck pain that are good candidates for chiropractic treatment are:

• Disc injuries where surgery is not necessary
• Injuries involving cervical sprains
• Whiplash
• Mis-aligned vertebrae
• Degenerative joint issues

Before any treatment or programs are designed, a physical exam will be completed. Along with this, your medical history will be documented. This will give our chiropractor the information needed to design a specialized treatment program for you.During the examination, not only your neck, but your entire spine will be examined. You may have neck pain, but it may be originating in another location. There could be lifestyle issues contributing to the pain including diet and stress. Other areas to be examined may be posture and range of motion. The curvature and alignment of your spine will be documented. There should also be testing of muscle strength and reflexes. All of this information helps the chiropractor diagnose the problem areas and develop a treatment program.Although neck pain can be caused from injuries due to falls and head knocks, there are other factors associated with neck pain. These include activities and jobs with repetitive motions, sitting for long periods, as well as aging and normal deterioration on the neck and spine area.

Nerve pain can be severe and debilitating. Pain can come from various sources and the intensity can vary. One nerve that can cause significant pain is the sciatic nerve. This is a large nerve that begins in the lower back and goes down the back of each leg. The pain associated with this nerve is call sciatica. The most effective treatment to relieve sciatica pain, which we use in our office, is the chiropractic spinal adjustment, ice or cold therapy, heat or ultrasound, muscle stimulation (TENS), cold-laser therapy.The pain associated with sciatica can extend from the lower back to the toes or anywhere in-between. And the pain can be from irritating to debilitating. Just as the area and severity of pain can vary so can the symptoms. These can range from continuous rear pain on one side to shooting pain making it difficult to stand. The leg and/or foot on one side can be affected causing weakness, numbness, or difficulty when moving or there could be a burning or tingling in the leg. All of these symptoms are coming from the lower lumbar and lumbosacral spine which has become irritated.Although sciatica is an irritation of the sciatic nerve there are various causes. Some are medical including lumbar spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis (one vertebra slips over another), spinal subluxation (a misaligned vertebra) and pregnancy. There are also some lifestyle causes including obesity, lack of exercise, high heel wearing, and a too soft mattress.Because sciatica can be caused by a variety of conditions, proper diagnosis is essential. Our chiropractors at Chiropractic Works regularly treat sciatica and are familiar with all of the causes and treatments. Chiropractic treatment is considered holistic, using no surgery or drugs, but merely providing treatment which aids the body in healing itself. It has been shown to be effective for neck pain, back pain, headaches and migraines, as well as a large number of other conditions. Because chiropractic treats the spine and nervous system, which supplies the entire body, its effects can be far-reaching.

“I have a headache.” This phrase is heard over and over and can mean many different things. Headache refers to pain in the head and often involves pain extending into the neck region. This can be anything from an intense, short pain from eating or drinking very cold food to more severe forms of migraines.Migraines are a neurological issue and can range in pain from moderate to severe. Interestingly, the typical migraine pain only affects one side of the head. This pulsating or throbbing type pain can last up to 72 hours and cause nausea and vomiting. Many people when suffering from migraines are sensitive to light, sound, and/or smell. Some sufferers will experience an aura prior to the onset of the migraine. Once the pain is over you could experience a feeling of fatigue or even fluctuations in mood and there could also be difficulty concentrating.Although the actual causes of migraines could be a combination of things, it is believed to be both environmental and genetic. Many migraine issues will run in families. Most migraine patients use some form of medication to relieve the pain associated with the headaches, there could be other options. Before beginning a regimen based on medication, chiropractic care may offer a drug-free option to pain relief.The chiropractic treatment will be focused on the spinal column. Vertebrae can become misaligned or the range of motion could decrease and both of these issues could be adjusted by a chiropractor. This misalignment, which can cause nerve pressure affecting the brain, may be one of the triggers for a migraine. Correction can be accomplished by gentle manipulation of the spine.In conjunction with this type of treatment to ease your migraines, there are things you can do between chiropractic visits. One of the main items within your control is to make sure you have proper posture. Doing this will keep your back straight and shoulders back giving muscles plenty of room. If you work at a desk or sit for long periods, move. In other words, while sitting move your body as much as possible, and take breaks to walk around. Remember, you are trying to relieve pressure on the spine before this pressure moves to your head and possibly cause migraines. You may also be given a home exercise routine that will help with body alignment as well as posture.

Are you tired of living in constant pain and discomfort? At Chiropractic Works, we have a non-surgical and effective solution to your chronic back pain, neck, and head pain. We use the NDS (No Disc Surgery) method to treat our patients. And our patients are discovering a new way of living without the extreme pain from spine issues.Spinal Decompression Therapy is a modern, non-surgical traction method that successfully treats lower back, neck, head, and radiating arm and leg pain. This form of motorized traction is very effective in reducing and alleviating the pain related to spinal disc herniation, degenerative disc disease, and facet joint syndromes.Spinal Decompression has helped our patients suffering with pain from a variety of health issues:

• Bulging discs
• Herniated discs
• Degenerative disc disease
• Disc problems
• Sciatica
• Pinched Nerves
• Spine issues
• Lower back pain
• Neck pain
• Migraines / Headaches
• Pain radiating from arms / legs

When you are living with chronic pain in your back, neck, arms or legs, it can be nearly impossible to live the life that you want. You often find that you are not able to do the things you used to do.

Human Cell Tissue Product (HCTP) involves using HCTPs to help your body to heal itself. Advanced Total Health Clinic provides patients with HCTPs to help stimulate the regenerating healing process. These HCTPs are made up of hyaluronic acid, growth factors, mesenchymal, and cytokines, which are all powerful factors that help regenerate your body’s tissues.Once you’re injected with the HCTPs, the growth factors can start triggering cell growth in the area injected. Over the following few weeks, cells may grow and divide, forming new tissues. This may heal damaged or injured areas you have, without going through a surgical procedure.Human Cell Tissue Product (HCTP) with amniotic allograft treatments is beneficial for healing many types of bone and soft tissue problems, including arthritis. The injections help heal your:

• Knees
• Shoulders
• Hips
• Elbows
• Ankles
• Wrists

You no longer have to live in pain or feel like your only treatment options are surgery or harmful medications. Whether your peripheral neuropathy is causing acute or chronic pain, there are proven, alternative care options available. At Advanced Total Health our individualized treatment approach to neuropathy begins and ends with natural pain management treatments that focus on restoring function in addition to managing pain.Peripheral neuropathy treatment at Advanced Total Health is an advanced, physics-based technology referred to as Electric Cell Signaling Treatment (ECST). This treatment system regenerates nerves damaged by peripheral neuropathy and restores their neural function. The medical device we use is called the RST-Sanexas neoGEN. It is the “original” and only electric cell-signaling device that was used in clinical research and is published in multiple medical journals proving its ability to regenerate nerves and reverse painful peripheral neuropathy. The ECST delivers energy to the affected area of your body at varying wavelengths based on your individual needs. It also uses amplitude modulated (AM) and frequency modulated (FM) signaling to restore and repair the nerve-damaged areas.You will find this treatment:

• Normalizes pH
• Improves hormone activity
• Supports cell-to-cell communication for a stronger immune system
• Repairs and regenerates cells for healing and pain reduction