Whiplash
Whiplash is a common injury for people involved in car accidents. When a car is struck from behind or collides with another object, it causes the neck to snap back and forth violently. This causes the muscles and ligaments to overextend, leading to strains and/or tears. This is referred to as soft tissue damage, and can cause stiffness and soreness. Whiplash can also cause structural damage such as misaligned vertebrae, pinched nerves, herniated, bulging or ruptured discs, or muscle/ligament damage due to the overextension from the violent movement.

Chiropractic can help with Whiplash types of injuries. We offer a wide range of treatment options including gentle Spinal Adjustments , Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy, Spinal Decompression, Dry Needling . All treatment is performed specifically for those who have been in car accidents and suffered from whiplash. The pressure on the discs and nerves is released when the spine is returned to its proper alignment. Chiropractic massage can be used to help relieve the pain and discomfort from soft tissue injuries. We also have a wide range of Doctors and Attorneys we can refer you to if the need arises. If you have been in a car accident and have sustained a Whiplash injury, call our office immediately at 719-471-4174 before your pain and symptoms progressively worsen.

Neck/Back Pain

Pain along the spinal column in your neck or back is usually caused by injuries causing subluxations, or misalignments of your vertebrae. A small misalignment can cause pain by causing pressure on nerves. Left untreated, these subluxations can cause muscle spasms and increasing pain. Chiropractic adjustments and Therapies properly align your spine so that pressure on joints and nerves is released. It is a direct treatment for the cause of the pain, not just a temporary relief. If you are experiencing back or neck pain form an accident visit us today.

Headaches
Headaches are caused by many factors including accidents, injuries, postural stresses, being over tired, or being stressed out. All of these factors that can lead to headaches, but the direct cause is tightness in the neck and shoulders. The tightness can cause misalignments in the vertebrae of your neck, resulting in headache pain. 80% of all headaches originate from the neck and are related to some type of present or past injury. With a typical cervicogenic (neck origin) headache, a person usually feels pain starting at the base of the skull which radiates into the back of the head, temples, eyeballs, and forehead. Massage of the neck and shoulder muscles can release tension, and a Chiropractic adjustment can realign the vertebrae in your neck thereby providing you relief. Chiropractic can help eliminate the cause of your headaches rather than offering a temporary relief from the symptoms.

Sciatica
Sciatica is a condition that results when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated or pinched in the lower back. Bulging discs, spinal subluxations, and muscle spasms can all cause increased pressure on the sciatic nerve. When this happens it causes pain, numbness, and weakness in the lower back and leg. To properly treat sciatica the cause of the condition needs to be diagnosed and properly treated and your Chiropractor can help you do decide what are the best conservative and surgical treatment options for Sciatica. Spinal Decompression along with Chiropractic care are 86% successful in treating Sciatica symptoms. However if all else fails, we work with some of the best spine surgeons in Colorado should you need to be referred.

Pinched Nerve
An Auto Accidents can cause a nerve to be squeezed or compressed and when that happens it is called a "pinched nerve". This can be caused by spinal misalignments, muscle spasm, bulging or herniated discs, or other factors. The increased pressure on the nerve causes inflammation, pain, and sometimes muscle spasms. The pressure on the nerve must be relieved in order to alleviate the pain. An examination can reveal the cause of the pain, and an adjustment can relieve the pain by properly aligning the spine and addressing the cause of the pain.

Disc Problems

Intervertebral discs are positioned between the vertebrae in the spine. The outside of a disc is made from cartilage, and in the center is a jelly like solution. These discs serve many purposes, including allowing movement of the spine, creating space between the vertebrae, and acting as shock absorbers. The gelatinous middle allows the disc to compress and expand based on impact and movement. Trauma to the spine can cause the discs to herniated, bulge, become displaced (slipped disc), or even rupture. Trauma or direct injury to the area is not the only cause, however. As we get older, the discs can begin to weaken and dehydrate. These conditions can put pressure on the nerves around the spine and cause pain.

If you suffer from one of these injuries you should see a Chiropractor . In many cases, you can experience relief from these conditions through Chiropractic. By properly aligning the spine, pressure can be relieved on nerves and on the discs themselves. This will reduce and hopefully eliminate your pain and discomfort and allow you to live a normal lifestyle. Sometimes surgery is necessary to help with disc problems but surgery is risky, expensive, and requires long recovery time. We do work with the best spine surgeons in Colorado should you need to be referred.

Osteoarthritis
Arthritis is a condition that is caused by the wearing down of the cartilage between joints. Some of the major joints that are affected are the knees, hips, back, neck, and hands/wrist. Arthritis can be painful and can cause the affected areas to not function properly. Arthritis in one area can cause arthritis or other problems in a different joint. For instance, if you have arthritis in your left knee, you may compensate for this by putting more pressure on your right side, leading to right hip problems.

Pain killers can cause temporary relief from pain and discomfort, but it is not a long term solution. Chiropractic can alleviate pain by releasing pressure on the nervous system with proper alignment. It can also restore proper joint movement, helping to ensure that you use proper motion so that you do not cause injury to other parts of your body. We are not concerned strictly with the affected area, but rather the body as a whole. We aim to restore and maintain proper movement and functionality to increase your overall well being.

Joint Dysfunction
Joint dysfunction occurs when joints become stiff and full movement is restricted. It can be caused by an injury, poor posture, overuse/underuse of a joint, muscle imbalance, as well as other factors. Like arthritis, joint dysfunction can cause pain in the joint and the surrounding muscles, and can also cause problems in other parts of the body due to overcompensation.

One common form of joint dysfunction is sacroiliac joint dysfunction, which occurs where the base of the spine meets the pelvis. It causes low back pain and prohibits movement. This condition is often misdiagnosed because the symptoms are similar to sciatica or a herniated disc.

Your chiropractor can properly diagnose this condition and provide relief. Using specific adjustments for the affected joint can return proper mobility and relieve pain. If you have joint pain, visit us for relief.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This condition is most commonly associated with people who are constantly using a computer. Typing is a motion that, when performed repetitively and with poor posture, can cause carpal tunnel syndrome. Symptoms include pain, numbness, weakness, or a burning sensation. The nerves in the fingertips travel through the wrist, up the arm, and into the neck. The spine is the center of the nervous system, and the pain in your hands and wrists can be relieved by your chiropractor with concentrated spinal and joint adjustments.

Maintenance Care
We have discussed many conditions that can be relieved through Chiropractic. The best way to treat these conditions is to prevent them before they even start. Once we are able to get your condition resolved periodic Chiropractic checkups can help to prevent your spine and muscle problems from re-occurring. Other potential benefits of regular Chiropractic visits are increased flexibility and mobility, higher level of energy, improved posture, more effective immune system, better circulation, and an overall better health and feeling of well-being.

Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a condition that we still do not know much about. There is no specific known cause, and it could be brought on by many different factors. The main symptom of fibromyalgia is chronic pain throughout the body, mainly located in joints. The pain may be achy, sharp, radiating, burning, or shooting and it may be mild or severe. Fibromyalgia has also been known to bring on other conditions like trouble sleeping, headaches, depression, and anxiety.

While there is no known cure for fibromyalgia, chiropractic treatment can help to uncover what may be causing the pain and also provide relief for the pain. The cause of fibromyalgia could be physical, mental, or emotional, so a full examination will be performed. Adjustments and chiropractic massage can be used to relieve pain from the affected areas. The added effects of chiropractic treatment such as increased energy levels, better circulation, and a stronger immune system can also help to fight the effects of fibromyalgia. If you are experiencing symptoms of fibromyalgia give us a call to schedule a consultation at 719-471-4174 so we can establish a plan to start you on your road to recovery.

(1)Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15965403?dopt=A...