Low Back Pain
It is estimated that 23% of the world's adult population suffers from low back pain. It is an extremely common complaint and we treat patients suffering from this condition daily.
Common Causes of Lower Back Pain:
Misalignment
Arthritis, Degenerative Disc Disease, Degenerative Joint Disease
Disc Bulge, Herniation
Sciatica
Stenosis
Facet Joint Irritation
SI (Sacroiliac) Joint Dysfunction
Strained / Sprained Muscle or Ligament in Lumbar Spine
We are able to treat all of these conditions through various techniques and therapies. An exam, consultation, and possibly an x-ray will be necessary to determine the exact cause of your lower back pain. To schedule an appointment please click the contact buttons below or call (423) 825 5252.
Neck Pain
It is estimated that 1 out 3 adults will suffer from neck pain at least once a year. It is becoming even more prevalent in recent years due to cell phone/laptop screen usage.
Common Causes of Neck Pain:
Misalignment
Arthritis, Degenerative Disc Disease, Degenerative Joint Disease
Disc Bulge, Herniation
Stenosis
Facet Joint Irritation
Whiplash Injuries
We are able to treat all of these conditions through various techniques and therapies. An exam, consultation, and possibly an x-ray will be necessary to determine the exact cause of your neck pain. To schedule an appointment please click the contact buttons below or call (423) 825 5252.
Middle and Upper Back Pain
Middle and/or upper back pain generally refers to pain within your thoracic spine. The thoracic portion of your spine refers to an area that runs from the base of your neck to the bottom of your rib cage. Though thoracic pain is not as common as lower back pain or neck pain, it is still an issue that affects tens of millions of Americans each year.
Common Causes of Thoracic Pain:
Misalignment
Arthritis, Degenerative Disc Disease, Degenerative Joint Disease
Disc Bulge, Herniation
Stenosis
Facet Joint Irritation
Strained/Sprained muscle or ligament in cervical spine
Whiplash Injuries
Fibromyalgia
Rib Issues
We are able to treat all of these conditions through various techniques and therapies. An exam, consultation, and possibly an x-ray will be necessary to determine the exact cause of your thoracic pain. To schedule an appointment please click the contact buttons below or call (423) 825 5252.
Bulging, Herniated Discs
A disc injury can be one of the most painful and frustrating injuries that can occur in the spine. Your spine is made up of many bones called vertebrae and each vertebra is separated by a disc. These discs act like spacers/shock absorbers between the bones. The disc itself can become damaged, swollen, or displaced which can put pressure on the adjacent nerve root. This will primarily cause shooting pain into your arm/hands in cervical (neck) disc bulges or shooting pain down your leg/feet in lumbar (low back) disc bulges.
A bulging disc means that the disc itself has become mis-shapen and is extending outward into the nerve root. A bulging disc sags like a car tire with an air leak.
A herniated disc means that the cover of the disc has a tear in it. When this occurs the jelly-like center of the disc drifts towards the outside of the structure and goes into the spinal canal/nerve root. Like a compressed water balloon.
A herniated disc is often more severe than a bulging disc, but both are treatable and manageable without surgery in most cases. Treatment will entail a combination of chiropractic adjustments and a variety of therapies. We utilize a decompression table in our office that yields amazing results.
An exam, consultation, and possibly an x-ray will be necessary to determine the exact treatment protocol for your disc injury. It is not uncommon for a disc bulge to be confused for sciatica and vice versa. To schedule an appointment please click the contact buttons below or call (423) 825 5252.
Sciatica
About 40% of people in the U.S. will experience sciatica at some point in their life. This condition refers to an entrapment of the sciatic nerve within the lower back or within the musculature of the buttocks. It leads to burning, tingling, or numbness within the back, buttocks, or leg.
Common Causes of Sciatica:
Tight musculature within buttocks entrapping nerve
Piriformis syndrome
Frequent sitting
Lower back or pelvic injuries
Misalignment
It is important to distinguish a true sciatica vs a sciatica-like condition. It is not uncommon for a sciatica to be confused for a disc bulge and vice versa. Many other conditions can mimic a sciatica. An exam, consultation, and possibly an x-ray will be necessary to determine the exact treatment protocol for your sciatica. To schedule an appointment please click the contact buttons below or call (423) 825 5252.
Headaches
There are many different types of headaches, but the most common types are migraine, tension, cluster, and sinus headaches. Each headache type has a different presentation and requires a different treatment protocol. Our office specializes in addressing and treating each headache type. Many headaches have an origin from a disturbance in the blood vessels, musculature, or nerves within the cervical spine (neck). Chiropractic can be extremely beneficial in relieving headache causes and symptoms.
Common causes of headaches:
Muscle tension within upper back or neck
Inflamed/irritated nerve roots in neck or head
Inflamed/irritated blood vessels in neck or head
Hormonal shifts
Stress
Infection
Dehydration
High blood pressure
Poor posture
Diet
Concussion
We are able to treat these conditions through various techniques and therapies. An exam, consultation, will be necessary to determine the likely cause of your headache. To schedule an appointment please click the contact buttons below or call (423) 825 5252.
Whiplash Injuries
A whiplash injury refers to a forceful, often high speed, back and forth motion of the neck. A whiplash injury can lead to neck stiffness, neck pain, sore muscles in neck, and difficulty turning or moving the neck. Headaches and dizziness can occur following whiplash injuries as well. The most common occurrence of this is a car accident, but a whiplash injury can occur from many other circumstances.
Causes of whiplash:
Car accident
Fall or Slip
Sports injuries
Any forceful back and forth motion of neck
We are able to treat whiplash through various chiropractic techniques and therapies. An exam, consultation, and possibly an x-ray will be necessary to determine the extent and severity of your whiplash. To schedule an appointment please click the contact buttons below or call (423) 825 5252.
Carpal Tunnel
Carpal tunnel affects approximately 3 to 6 percent of adults and occurs more frequently in women than men. It is also one of the most commonly misdiagnosed conditions of the hand. Carpal tunnel occurs when the median nerve is entrapped within the “carpal tunnel” which is at the base of your palm. The pain/numbness that occurs will follow the very specific pattern shown below
Several tests and exams are necessary to determine the exact cause of your hand pain/numbness. We have a variety of treatment protocols and options to help open back up the carpal tunnel and relieve the pain/numbness caused by a true carpal tunnel syndrome. If your condition is one that mimics carpal tunnel we have treatment protocols for those conditions as well.
Conditions that can mimic carpal tunnel syndrome:
Arthritis
Tendonitis
Median nerve entrapment at elbow
Cervical disc bulge/herniation
Thoracic outlet syndrome
First rib dysfunction
We are able to treat all of these conditions through various chiropractic techniques and therapies. An exam, consultation, and possibly an x-ray will be necessary to isolate cause and determine treatment protocol. To schedule an appointment please click the contact buttons below or call (423) 825 5252.