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Back & Neck Problems - Upper Extremity Problems In The Shoulder, Elbow or Wrist - Lower Extremity Problems In The Hip, Knee or Ankle, As Well As Sports Injuries & Performance Enhancement

General

People of all ages and from all walks of life may benefit from chiropractic treatment, from babies and children, throughout adulthood and during pregnancy.

Chiropractors treat problems with the joints, bones and muscles, the effects they have on the nervous system and the consequences this has for the patient. Treatment consists of a wide range of techniques designed to improve the function of the joints and muscles as well as relieving pain and spasm.

Below is a brief review of some of the conditions that chiropractors commonly treat.

Back & Neck Pain

Almost everyone gets back pain at some time. A survey found that at any one time 33% of the population is suffering with back pain and up to 80% of the adult population will suffer significant back pain at some time in their life. Repeating activities such as bending, lifting or twisting, as well as poor posture or injury may lead to back pain.

Your neck supports the weight and movement of your head and with the amount of driving, computer work and other daily activities that most of us do, it is not surprising that a little chiropractic care may be needed to keep our necks functioning correctly.

Neck pain, like problems in the back, can be caused by poor posture, repetitive daily activities or direct injury.  Losing the proper function of the joints of your spine, may interfere with the normal working of the nerves that run through it. This causes irritation to these nerves, which in turn can lead to pain, felt where the nerves end.

Chiropractors, where appropriate, can offer treatment, advice on reducing the risk of future injury and help with any rehabilitation that may be necessary.

Headaches

Headaches are common and almost everyone suffers from the odd one now and again. However, if you have been suffering with more than you can cope, chiropractic care may help by treating some of the many causes of headaches.

Migraines are severe headaches, usually accompanied by other symptoms such as flashing lights, nausea or sensitivity to bright lights. Problems affecting the bones in your neck may cause headaches and be a contributory factor in the development of migraines.

Chiropractic may help to relieve tightness in your neck muscles due to stress and tension in your neck, shoulders and back. Treatment may also be effective in the relief of headaches that are the result of an injury or repetitive strain to your neck.

Other Joint Problems

Other joint problems, caused by repeated trauma, that chiropractors treat include:-
pain in the shoulder, hip, arm, leg, elbow, wrist. hand, knee, ankle and foot

Sports

See our dedicated Sports Chiropracticpage.