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Repetitive stress injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis can interfere with daily life. Chiropractors can treat these injuries and help prevent them.

Research shows that chiropractic offers safe and effective treatment for a wide range of conditions. Because chiropractic care is natural and drug-free, risk is extremely small—less than that of most medications.

When there is injury or inflammation of the rotator cuff—the muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder—it can cause pain and limited movement. Chiropractic care may be able to help ease the pain and prevent further degeneration of the shoulder joint.

Chiropractic is an effective treatment for sciatica—pain due to a pinched sciatic nerve. Up to 40% of people suffer from this condition at some point, but chiropractic care can alleviate the pain and make you less prone to sciatica in the future.

Scoliosis—an abnormal sideways curve of the spine—causes pain and fatigue for some people. While chiropractic care cannot cure an abnormally curved spine, it can keep you more mobile and reduce pain and fatigue.

Without quality sleep, our bodies can’t rest and repair, our energy can’t be replenished, and important hormones aren’t released. If you suffer from sleep problems, chiropractic care may be able to help.

Spinal decompression is a technique that utilizes traction to open space between vertebrae, pump the discs with nutrients, and help injured and herniated discs.

Spinal manipulation (adjustment) is the main form of treatment performed by chiropractors. There are many adjustment techniques, and all have the goal of relieving pressure on joints, reducing inflammation and improving nerve function.

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the passage through which the spinal cord or nerves run. When there are symptoms, they can range from mild to debilitating—but chiropractic care can help you feel better and stand straighter.

Over 8 million Americans per year suffer sports injuries. Chiropractic care can get you back in the game—and help prevent future injuries.

Sprains and strains are common injuries to the soft tissues in the body such as the ligaments, muscles and tendons. If you’re experiencing symptoms of a sprain or strain, we can help diagnose the condition and relieve symptoms.

There are three stages of chiropractic care, each accomplishing different goals. The stage of care you are in depends on your condition and how you are responding to treatment.

Many people feel the effects of stress physically, even if the root cause is mental or emotional. Chiropractors can help you identify sources of stress, create a plan to help reduce those stressors, and treat their physical symptoms.

Stretching and strengthening exercises can increase flexibility, create joint stability, improve posture or decrease pain, so they are often part of a chiropractic treatment plan.

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