Chiropractic can help with a wide variety of health conditions, particularly those involving the spine. Dr. Bonnie’s ability to adjust your spine makes it possible to correct many issues with the back and neck. Chiropractic also offers the advantage of being drug-free and non-invasive, so the side effects are minimal and mostly consist of muscle soreness.

Disorders of the Spine that Chiropractic Can Help With

1. Degenerative Disc Disease

Most often, degenerative disc disease is a condition that strikes people as they get older. The discs that sit between each vertebra are supposed to be relatively soft to provide cushion and flexibility to the spine. Unfortunately, years of repetitive use and various injuries can cause the discs to wear down. When they wear down it can lead to pressure on nerves and bone-on-bone contact.

2. Herniated Disc

Sometimes a disc can rupture, allowing the interior matter to protrude from the outer shell and press against nerves in the spine causing a great deal of pain. The most common areas of the body to have a herniated disc are the lower back and the neck.

3. Sciatica

The sciatic nerve travels from the lower back and down the legs. The nerve can become irritated if there are issues with the lower back, such as degenerative disc disease, herniated disc, or misalignment. Pressure on the nerve can cause symptoms like shooting pains, numbness, tingling, dull aching, and other significant discomforts.

4. Whiplash

Whiplash is most common in rear-end car accidents, where a car hits you from behind and causes your head to whip forward and backward. The force generated by the whipping motion can cause significant damage to your neck and midback areas. Stiffness and pain are common symptoms. Whiplash should be treated as soon as possible following an accident.

5. Myofascial Pain

The fascia is the sheath-like material that surrounds your muscles. Adhesions can occur in the fascia due to overuse or injury. Sometimes the painful points can feel like hard knots under the skin. Myofascial pain often causes discomfort in other areas of the body that you would not assume are related to the problem area.

6. Back Sprains and Strains

There are many ways that the back can become sprained or strained. A sprain involves the ligaments that are attached to your bones, while a strain involves your muscles and/or tendons. Either condition can cause significant pain and a loss of mobility.

How Chiropractic Can Help

Your chiropractor will offer you different options for healing your spinal condition. These may include:

Spinal Adjustments

Many times, the problems with your spine can be improved by realigning the vertebrae. Injuries and spinal conditions are often associated with misalignments, where the vertebrae are not sitting on top of one another as they should be. A chiropractic adjustment gently returns your vertebrae to alignment.

Massage Therapy

Massage is a great complementary therapy to chiropractic adjustments. It can help to relax muscles, eliminate adhesions and improve mobility. It can also help your spinal adjustments to stay in place as you go about your day-to-day life.

Get Help with Your Spinal Disorder

If you are struggling with a spinal disorder like those mentioned above, we would love the opportunity to help. Our chiropractic team understands how to administer safe, effective treatments that are non-invasive and work together to improve healing outcomes.