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Can Chiropractic Care Treat Headaches and Migraines?

The central nervous system is a system of nerves that connects to the brain and the spinal cord, and it is the only nerves in the body that are protected by bones. In fact, all the nerves that make up the central nervous system are housed inside of the spine. When one of the vertebrae in the neck area are misaligned with the others, a person can feel a high amount of pressure and stress in neck and head, which can result in headaches and may lead to severe headaches known as migraines.

Chiropractic care can be an effective and non-invasive approach to preventing and relieving the stress and pressure that leads to headaches. A chiropractor at Desert Springs Chiropractic in Mesa can provide a chiropractic evaluation to determine if a chiropractic adjustment is the best solution to treat your headaches. Call us today at (480) 207-3344 to schedule an appointment for a consultation.

Why Do Headaches Occur After an Auto Accident?

Headaches may arise after an auto accident from a whiplash injury. Immediately after an auto accident, a person will experience shock and the body may not feel much pain right away. During an auto accident, a person's neck is "whipped" back and forth or side to side past its normal range of motion. This is what doctors call Whiplash. Whiplash is an injury that causes pain in the head, neck, and upper back. This injury can begin to produce symptoms almost immediately after the auto accident, but whiplash typically gets worse over time.

Chiropractic care can be an effective and non-invasive approach to preventing and relieving pain from whiplash. A chiropractor at Desert Springs Chiropractic in Mesa can provide a chiropractic evaluation to determine if a chiropractic adjustment is the best solution to treat your headaches from whiplash. Call us today at (480) 207-3344 to schedule an appointment for a consultation.

Can Chiropractic Care Treat Neck Pain?

Chiropractic care has been shown to be effective in treating acute neck pain and chronic neck pain. Acute neck pain is often described as a sharp pain in the neck that may occasionally prevent a person from completely turning their head. Chronic neck pain is constant pain that may have likely been caused by an injury. The neck is supported by muscles, ligaments, and tendons in the upper back and they can all form scar tissue after an injury, which may further complicate the healing process. Chiropractic adjustments are aimed at helping the joints function properly, decrease pain, reduce muscle tension, and increase functionality.

Chiropractic care can be an effective and non-invasive approach to preventing and relieving neck. A chiropractor at Desert Springs Chiropractic in Mesa can provide a chiropractic evaluation to determine if a chiropractic adjustment is the best solution to treat your neck pain. Call us today at (480) 207-3344 to schedule an appointment for a consultation.

Why Do I Feel Neck Pain After an Auto Accident?

Neck pain after an auto accident can occur for several reasons, but the most common reason for neck pain after an accident is because of whiplash. Whiplash occurs when a person's head is thrusted back and forth from the impact of the accident. This injury can cause a person to experience acute or chronic neck pain. Chiropractic care has been shown to be effective at helping both acute neck pain and chronic neck pain. Acute neck pain may be felt as a sharp pain in the neck, and you may not be able to turn your head. Chronic neck pain can worsen from poor posture and sedentary work, such as sitting at a desk and working on a computer for eight hours a day.

Chiropractic care can be an effective and non-invasive approach to preventing and relieving pain from whiplash. A chiropractor at Desert Springs Chiropractic in Mesa can provide a chiropractic evaluation to determine if a chiropractic adjustment is the best solution to treat your headaches from whiplash. Call us today at (480) 207-3344 to schedule an appointment for a consultation.

Can Chiropractic Care Treat Shoulder Pain?

Shoulder pain is usually accompanied by neck pain and shoulder pain as it radiates down each arm and causes limited motion. Chiropractic care focuses on the nerves and muscles that stem from the spine and are connected to the shoulders. In most cases, this is the source of pain whether it is caused by a sports injury or sleeping awkwardly. Instances, such as pinched nerves and sore muscles can restrict range of motion and result in poor biomechanics in various parts of the body. Chiropractic care can help shoulder pain by adjusting parts of the back and joints to allow the nerves to communicate freely with the shoulders.

Shoulder pain is usually accompanied by neck pain and shoulder pain as it radiates down each arm and causes limited motion. Chiropractic care focuses on the nerves and muscles that stem from the spine and are connected to the shoulders. In most cases, this is the source of pain whether it is caused by a sports injury or sleeping awkwardly. Instances, such as pinched nerves and sore muscles can restrict range of motion and result in poor biomechanics in various parts of the body. Chiropractic care can help shoulder pain by adjusting parts of the back and joints to allow the nerves to communicate freely with the shoulders.

Will Injury Symptoms Show Immediately After an Auto Accident?

Symptoms from an injury can be delayed after an auto accident because a person is experiencing "shock," which is adrenaline that is released into the body as an automatic response to injury or trauma. For instance, a person who suffers from whiplash may feel tense and stiff immediately after the auto accident, but pain may begin to affect them a few hours or a day after the injury. Whiplash causes the tissues in the neck and upper back to overstretch and become inflamed. Once the inflammation reduces, pain may become more apparent. Where some use medications, other resort to alternative measures, such as chiropractic care.

Chiropractic care can be an effective and non-invasive approach to preventing and relieving auto accident injury symptoms. A chiropractor at Desert Springs Chiropractic in Mesa can provide a chiropractic evaluation to determine if a chiropractic adjustment is the best solution to treat your auto accident injury symptoms. Call us today at (480) 207-3344 to schedule an appointment for a consultation.

Can Chiropractic Treat Carpal Tunnel?

Carpal Tunnel is a condition that affects the nerves in the wrist and causes a tremendous amount of pain and discomfort when using the hand. This condition occurs when the nerves in the wrist become irritated or blocked and cause pain, tingling, numbness or weakness in the fingers, hands, and wrist. 10 percent of people who suffer from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) are usually domestic workers, secretaries, computer users, musicians, and others who do repetitive tasks with their hands. A wrist problem may be the result of a misalignment in one or more joints in the neck, shoulder, elbow, or wrist.

Chiropractic care can be an effective and non-invasive approach to preventing and relieving carpal tunnel symptoms. A chiropractor at Desert Springs Chiropractic in Mesa can provide a chiropractic evaluation to determine if a chiropractic adjustment is the best solution to treat your carpal tunnel symptoms. Call us today at (480) 207-3344 to schedule an appointment for a consultation.

Can Chiropractic Care Treat Elbow Pain?

Elbow pain is usually caused by repetitive motions and overusing the muscles and tissues of the outside of the elbow, which causes tennis elbow, or the inside of the elbow, which causes golfer's elbow. Through repetitive strain, the muscles and tendons of the forearm become tight and irritated. As the body tries to heal, scar tissue forms, and that causes the tissues to become tighter, weaker, and more sensitive to pain. However, a chiropractor can make specific adjustments to the joints to help the body heal naturally.

Chiropractic care can be an effective and non-invasive approach to preventing and relieving elbow pain. A chiropractor at Desert Springs Chiropractic in Mesa can provide a chiropractic evaluation to determine if a chiropractic adjustment is the best solution to treat your elbow pain. Call us today at (480) 207-3344 to schedule an appointment for a consultation.

After My First Chiropractic Visit, Do I Have To Go Forever?

No, you do not have to go forever. However, many people have found that regular chiropractic adjustments have helped them live a happy and healthy life. Yes, a chiropractic adjustment can do that. An adjustment focuses on allowing the nerves in the body communicate freely with the rest of the body, and free communicating nerves translates to a properly functioning body.

Although pain is probably the most common reason for people to visit the Chiropractor, chiropractic treatment can help people improve body function and some medical conditions. People report having less pain, greater movement, better sleep, and an improved sense of well-being after receiving a chiropractic adjustment. Daily stress such as work, traffic, emotional stress, and lack of time for one's self can all cause a great deal of stress on a person both physically and emotionally.

Chiropractic care can be an effective and non-invasive approach to preventing and relieving pain. A chiropractor at Desert Springs Chiropractic in Mesa can provide a chiropractic evaluation to determine if a chiropractic adjustment is the best solution to treat your pain. Call us today at (480) 207-3344 to schedule an appointment for a consultation.

Can Chiropractic Care Treat Lower Back Pain?

Depending on your condition, yes, chiropractic care can treat lower back pain. Lower back pain can be caused for many different reasons, including: sports, work injuries, sleeping on a poor-quality mattress, or even household chores. Repeatedly lifting and carrying heavy objects are common causes of lower back pain. Also, sitting and standing for long periods of time can also cause back pain because of the lack of movement. However, the most common reasons for back pain are from injury or too much exercise. Chiropractors understand how the back, muscles, and spine interact with each other and how lower back pain can be caused by a combination of issues affecting these areas. That is why they take a specialized approached in treating all patients with lower back pain.

Chiropractic care can be an effective and non-invasive approach to preventing and relieving lower back pain. A chiropractor at Desert Springs Chiropractic in Mesa can provide a chiropractic evaluation to determine if a chiropractic adjustment is the best solution to treat your lower back pain. Call us today at (480) 207-3344 to schedule an appointment for a consultation.

Can an Auto Accident Cause Sciatica?

Yes, after we experience trauma from sudden force, the spinal column along with soft tissues such as tendons, ligaments, fascia and muscles can shift. This unexpected force can cause a vertebrae to bulge, resulting in sciatic nerve compression. If you experienced an auto accident, we cannot stress enough how important it is to see a chiropractor immediately. Even if you are not experiencing pain we can help restore spinal alignment to avoid any future flare ups.

Chiropractic care can be an effective and non-invasive approach to preventing and relieving sciatica. A chiropractor at Desert Springs Chiropractic in Mesa can provide a chiropractic evaluation to determine if a chiropractic adjustment is the best solution to treat your sciatica. Call us today at (480) 207-3344 to schedule an appointment for a consultation.

Can Chiropractic Care Treat Sciatica?

Depending on the amount of sciatic nerve damage that has occurred, chiropractic care may very likely be able to help relieve symptoms from sciatica. Sciatica is generally caused by nerve compression in the low back, which can be treated through chiropractic, depending on your condition. Sciatic nerve pain is produced when the bundle of nerves that makes up the sciatic nerve is impinged in an area of the body. Impingement can occur from inflammation, repetitive stress, poor ergonomics, or even trauma. This type of pain in the lower half of the body can cause sensor loss, reduction in bowel and bladder function, and even a significant loss in core and leg strength.

Chiropractic care can be an effective and non-invasive approach to preventing and relieving sciatica. A chiropractor at Desert Springs Chiropractic in Mesa can provide a chiropractic evaluation to determine if a chiropractic adjustment is the best solution to treat your sciatica. Call us today at (480) 207-3344 to schedule an appointment for a consultation.

Can Chiropractic Care Treat Dizziness and Vertigo?

A full examination to learn the cause of your dizziness and vertigo will be required to determine if chiropractic care can treat your condition. Vertigo and dizziness are conditions that cause a person to feel a sense of motion while they are stationary. The cause of this condition typically originates in the vestibular system, which is located in the middle of the ear, and it can also be cause by a traumatic brain injury. Symptoms include, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, excessive sweating, and trouble walking. Many times, vertigo and dizziness can be linked to upper-neck dysfunction, which can be treated by a chiropractor.

Chiropractic care can be an effective and non-invasive approach to relieving dizziness and vertigo. A chiropractor at Desert Springs Chiropractic in Mesa can provide a chiropractic evaluation to determine if a chiropractic adjustment is the best solution to treat your dizziness and vertigo. Call us today at (480) 207-3344 to schedule an appointment for a consultation.

Can Chiropractic Care Treat Hip Pain?

Hip pain can be caused by several different reasons. Chiropractic care can help some conditions that produce hip pain such as posture issues, biomechanical injuries, and ankle and knee strains. However, more severe hip conditions and injuries may require treatment from a specialist. With ankle or knee injuries, your gait may cause new demands in the body and a person may change the way they walk to compensate for the injury. Many times, hip pain can be related to lower back discomfort. A chiropractor can help by offering appropriate progressive rehabilitative exercises that include muscle stretching and strengthening.

Chiropractic care can be an effective and non-invasive approach to relieving hip pain. A chiropractor at Desert Springs Chiropractic in Mesa can provide a chiropractic evaluation to determine if a chiropractic adjustment is the best solution to treat your hip pain. Call us today at (480) 207-3344 to schedule an appointment for a consultation.

Should I Consult With My Primary Care Doctor Before I Visit a Chiropractor?

Consulting with your primary care doctor before a chiropractic visit is not necessary, but it depends on your condition. Still it is up to you. You do not need a referral from your doctor to make an appointment with a chiropractor. If you have been in an auto accident, a chiropractor may be able to take x-rays of your body to check for any other issues. In most cases, it is a good idea to visit your primary care doctor and a chiropractor after you've been involved in an auto accident.

If you have healthcare insurance, check with your company to see if your healthcare coverage includes chiropractic benefits. If not, we offer special individualized plans to make your care affordable. A chiropractor at Desert Springs Chiropractic in Mesa can provide a chiropractic evaluation to determine if a chiropractic adjustment is the best solution for you. Call us today at (480) 207-3344 to schedule an appointment for a consultation.

When Should I Visit a Chiropractor?

You should visit a chiropractor when you have a back injury, a neck injury, or have issues with your joints. Even if you don't have an injury, visiting a chiropractor can help your body stay healthy.

If you have healthcare insurance, check with your company to see if your healthcare coverage includes chiropractic benefits. If not, we offer special individualized plans to make your care affordable. A chiropractor at Desert Springs Chiropractic in Mesa can provide a chiropractic evaluation to determine if a chiropractic adjustment is the best solution for you. Call us today at (480) 207-3344 to schedule an appointment for a consultation.