Back Pain
Since back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, it is vital to know how to prevent the cause of back pain. By maintaining a healthy diet and weight, remaining active and avoiding prolonged inactivity or bed rest are all important ways to avoid back pain. Before doing exercises or any physical activity, it is recommended to warm up and/or stretch.
Headaches/ Migraines
Nine out of ten Americans say that they suffer from headaches. Some of these people experience headaches frequently. Some experience constant headaches that are very painful. These can even make a person nauseous. Ninety-five percent of headaches are tension, migraine, or cluster headaches. These types of headaches are not caused from a disease, but from something in your body that is not sitting correctly.
Neck Pain
The neck, also called the cervical spine, begins at the base of the skull and contains seven small vertebrae. The cervical spine supports the full weight of your head which is on average about 12 pounds. While the cervical spine can move your head in nearly every direction, this flexibility makes the neck very susceptible to pain and injury.
Sciatica
Sciatica is characterized by pain in the lower back that radiates down one or both legs. The pain is described as dull, achy, sharp, like “pins and needles” or similar to electric shocks. Other symptoms associated with sciatica include burning, numbness and tingling sensations. Sciatic nerve pain varies in intensity from mild to severe, and frequency may range from occasional to constant. The onset is generally gradual and not necessarily associated with a previous event. Sciatica is also known as radiating or referred pain, neuropathy, or neuralgia.
Scoliosis
When detected early, scoliosis can be managed and treated to prevent the problem from getting worse. With scoliosis, the spine has abnormal curvatures to the side or even twists. Most cases of scoliosis appear for unknown reasons as scoliosis tends to develop before puberty in adolescence, in children who previously had no spine issues.
Many cases of scoliosis do not require surgery or extensive treatment, but if the curvature becomes more severe, medical intervention may be needed. Scoliosis appears equally in boys and girls, but typically girls are more likely to develop significant curvature that warrants treatment.
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is a very common condition and affects almost half of the U.S. Most patients feel some sort of pain, limited range of motion, an inability to engage in activities of daily living (ADL) or something more serious as a permanent disability.
Vertigo
Vertigo is the feeling that you are moving when you’re not. This sensation can be triggered by movements such as turning your head too quickly or looking down from a great distance, but it is ultimately caused by problems in the inner ear, brain, or brainstem. There are two different forms of vertigo with each stemming from various medical issues: peripheral vertigo and central vertigo.
Peripheral vertigo results in a problem with your inner ear and thus your balance, while central vertigo occurs when your brain or brainstem are suffering from a disease originating from your central nervous system (CNS). Peripheral vertigo is typically more severe, and central vertigo is more gradual in its onset. Regardless of the type of dizziness you are experiencing, more than likely, your quality of life is suffering because of it.
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis in Sebastopol CA occurs when the space between the bones in the spine begin to narrow reducing the space for the central or the exiting spinal nerves. It mostly happens in the neck and the lower back.
Common Symptoms of Spinal Stenosis in Sebastopol CA
Depending on the location and how much narrowing happens over time, common symptoms include pain, tingling, numbness and weakness. In most of the cases, the cause of spinal stenosis may be due to aging but it could also be found in younger people due to injury or from birth. Physical examination and imaging tests (X-rays, MRI or CT) are methods used by healthcare providers to determine the next steps. Your medical doctor may recommend chiropractic, physical therapy, medication and finally surgery.
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Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that can cause symptoms such as widespread pain and tenderness, fatigue, digestive problems, bladder problems, brain fog, anxiety and sleep issues. Contact our Sebastopol CA chiropractic clinic today to learn more.
While there is no cure for fibromyalgia, chiropractic care is effective at alleviating the widespread pain of fibromyalgia, and improve mobility. While more research needs to be done chiropractors know that chiropractic helps their patients with fibromyalgia. Other things that help, low level laser (photobiomodulation), massage, myofascial release, exercise, and a low inflammatory diet.
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