You may be wondering if your condition or symptoms are complicated enough to require a neurology expert? Our diagnosis and treatment fits every complexity, from the most simple strains/sprains to complex cervical spinal conditions and headaches that have failed other treatments. Our extensive post-doctoral neurology training is interwoven into the deep fabric of our treatments, often unbeknownst to our patients. Many of the conditions or symptoms we are successful with are:
Pain on one side or both sides of the neck
Pain that radiates down into the shoulder or shoulder blade
Pain at the base of the skull
Pain at the base of the neck where it meets your shoulders
Shoulder pain
Pain, numbness or tingling that radiates down one arm or both arms
Neck pain after a car accident (motor vehicle accident)
Neck pain that feels connected with headaches
Pain that starts in the upper neck and wraps around one side of the scalp, ending behind one eye
Neck pain that is related to TMJ (jaw) pain
Arthritis in the neck
Cervical (neck) disc herniation or bulge
Cervical (neck) radiculopathy or neuritis
Arm or hand tingling, numbness or pain
Cervicogenic dizziness
Occipital Neuralgia
Tension headache
Neck related migraines
First rib dysfunction and pain
Upper back and neck tension
Upward, shallow breathing that causes excessive tensioning on neck and upper back muscles
*If we didn't list your condition or symptom, it may be something that we treat, but please contact us to see if it's something we work with.
As Chiropractic Neurologists, we are leading experts in neck pain and spinal conditions. Not only are we extensively trained in neurology, orthopedics, physical therapy and rehabilitation, but we incorporate functional restoration, reintegrating all aspects of your dysfunction. Whether your injury is due to muscle, joint, nerve, brain, or likely a combination, our extensive, post-doctoral neurology education allows us to diagnose the true source of your neck pain. Our greater understanding of how your muscles, joints, nerves, and brain interact to form normal function enables us to locate the roots of dysfunction and design a specific treatment plan to eliminate your symptoms for good.
Our chiropractic neurologists are experts in all parts of your problem, incorporating a deep understanding of the spine, muscles, nerves and brain. We address not only the physical components of joints and muscles, but also the interconnections of our nerves and brain that create that majestic, integrated system that is you, allowing us to restore function to the most complex disorders and symptoms by reconnecting healthy communication and function. By utilizing the most effective, scientifically proven treatments we're able to enhance joint mobility, restore nerve signaling, reduce muscle tension, and create accurate brain mapping that is essential for normal, symptom-free function.
Our approach is different, we do more than just adjust your neck and spine, we incorporate aspects of stretching, strengthening, electrical muscle stimulation, active muscle release, percussor muscle therapy, disc decompression, graston therapy, neurological rehabilitation and taping to reintegrate function and health at every level of dysfunction, restoring optimal health.
We treat many difficult and complex conditions and symptoms related to neck pain and headaches, often many that have failed treatments by other doctors. Our chiropractic neurology approach can often locate what's missing as we look in depth at all systems and their interactions through the nervous system. Once we have located the problem(s), we then create a specific treatment plan to address and restore function to all of the involved structures and connections, creating complete restoration for the individual as symptoms abate.
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