Children

Even so called "natural" birthing methods can still stress a developing spine. The resulting irritation to the nervous system can be the cause of many newborn health complaints. Colic, unexpected crying, poor appetite, breathing problems,and allergic reactions can often be traced to the nervous system dysfunction caused by a malfunctioning spine.

Contact sports or repeated one-sided activities can interfere with proper growth during rapid stages of spinal development.

Head support, followed by crawling, and a baby's first few steps should be followed by chiropractic check-ups. If neglected, the bumps and falls during this period of rapid growth may lead to serious spinal deformities later in life. This can set the stage for scoliosis, growing pains, and a weakened immune system response. Chiropractic adjustment techniques are modified to fit a child's size and weight. Parents often report that their children seem healthier than other children their age.

Massage Therapy
used in conjunction with spinal manipulation offers a simple method of unlocking the puzzle of chronic pain and greatly improves the quality of life. Patients who combine the two together notice faster relief of their symptoms. Two types of massage that are used in our office are Swedish and Neuromuscular therapy. Swedish massage is offered for relaxation and promotes wellness by teaching you to release stress. Letting go of stress is preventative medicine at its best. Neuromuscular therapy relieves most pains and symptoms by eliminating the underlying cause of the pain patterns. It has become one of todays most promising answers to the challenge of pain.

Sciatica
The sciatic nerves are the largest and longest nerves of the body, reaching about the size of your thumb in diameter and running down the back of each leg. When these nerves are irritated or affected by the inflammation of nearby soft tissues, doctors refer to this as sciatica. One of the most common causes of sciatic leg pain is a vertebra that has lost its normal position within the body. It can be accompanied by bulging or herniation of a soft disc which separates each spinal bone. This can irritate and put pressure on the sciatic nerve roots as they leave the spinal cord. The result can be intense pain shooting down either or both legs. In the past, treatment has involved pain medications, muscle relaxers, physical therapy, and even surgery. The chiropractic approach is to use carefully directed and controlled pressure to remove the interference from spinal structures. These adjustments can be quite effective in reducing nerve irritation and its associated pain.