Headaches – Ormond Beach Chiropractor

November 20, 2022August 30, 2019 by PurelYdm

Headaches – Ormond Beach Chiropractor

A cause of headaches can be from spinal bones in the neck that are not supporting the head properly. They are simply not moving right. This can affect nerves, muscles, and even the blood supply to your head. Your Ormond Beach chiropractor will find these areas of compromise and correct them. The end result is often relief. Remember, headaches are common, but not normal.

There are an abundance of types and manners of headaches and all of them have varying degrees of unpleasantness and amount of time that they linger, making one miserable sometimes to the point of nausea. Very few headaches have serious medical causes behind them and the ones that do not can be remedied effectively with chiropractic care, and the results can last for years.

Causes of headaches include muscle inflammation, joint irritation, nerve compression, ingestion of nitrites, monosodium glutamate sensitivity, drug or chemical reactions, temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ), tightness in the neck muscles, low blood sugar, high blood pressure, stress, injury, or lack of rest. Most recurring headaches are tension or migraine headaches, or more rarely one may suffer from cluster headaches. Adjustments by your Ormond Beach chiropractor are especially beneficial for long term remedy for headaches.

Whiplash – Ormond Beach Chiropractor

November 20, 2022August 30, 2019 by PurelYdm

Whiplash – Ormond Beach Chiropractor

Whiplash is usually the result of a car accident: the neck is suddenly bent forward and backward causing injury and subsequent long term pain and loss of movement. In the worst case scenario, the joints and/or discs within the spine are also injured, as well as ligaments, muscles, and nerves. Many people experience neck pain immediately but it can also have its onset pain several days later. Other symptoms of whiplash that your Ormond Beach chiropractor may inquire about include headache, dizziness, sensation of pins and needles, or pain in the back and/or shoulder.

Chiropractic treatment for whiplash will begin with a full physical exam, including tests of the muscles and movement of joints. Your chiropractor will also determine whether X-rays or MRI are called for. Once the information has been analyzed, your chiropractor will then be in a position to create a program for chiropractic care and whiplash recovery. Or, your chiropractor may assess that serious whiplash injury has occurred and refer you for surgery.

Your Ormond Beach chiropractor may treat your whiplash with a combination of muscle relaxation and trigger point therapy. You may be treated with McKenzie exercises in office, then taught to do them yourself at home so that you may take an active role in your recovery. Our office is your partner in care for your body and health overall and we will assist you in every stage of your whiplash recovery. We will also suggest ergonomic, postural, and lifestyle modifications to speed your healing from whiplash.

Chiropractic Treatment of Scoliosis

November 20, 2022August 30, 2019 by PurelYdm

Chiropractic Treatment of Scoliosis

Do you suspect a case of scoliosis and need evaluation by a healthcare professional? As chiropractors we have expertise in treating scoliosis conditions. Ormond’s Family Chiropractic Center is available to help with this disorder, which is typically associated with a side-to-side curvature of the spine. Wondering what to look for to determine if it may be scoliosis? If the body is looked at from behind, a normal spine is straight without much curvature from one side to the other.

Although bracing is the most common form of treatment for scoliosis, many other therapies have been used successfully such as specialized exercise, electric stimulation of spinal muscles, nutritional programs, and chiropractic treatments. As with many disorders, the most effective results are usually sustained with a multi-faceted approach. Scoliosis has no simple resolution. Before seeking the standard brace therapy or surgery for more serious cases, have a consultation with your chiropractor to get on track.

Idiopathic (“no known cause”) scoliosis is the most prevalent form of this disorder with about 85 percent of cases falling under this category. It is observed in the mild or low curve magnitudes with equal prevalence in boys and girls, and often runs inmore likely to have the curvature of the spine increase in size and require treatment. It is important that adolescents are checked for scoliosis since this is the most common time for the disorder to appear. Fortunately, ninety percent of the time the scoliosis is mild and does not require active treatment. Contact your Ormond Beach chiropractors for more information.

Sciatica

October 20, 2021August 30, 2019 by PurelYdm

Sciatica

Sciatica can be a distracting pain that starts in the lower back and extends down into one or both legs. Sciatica is usually caused by misaligned spinal bones and bulging discs, thus unrelenting pain is the result. Your Ormond Beach chiropractors are uniquely skilled to evaluate and reduce the most common causes of sciatic nerve pain.

The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body and it goes from your pelvis, through your hip area and buttocks and down each leg. The term sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of this nerve and is a sure sign that there is a problem putting undue pressure on a lower back nerve. Bulging or herniated discs, Piriformis Syndrome (caused by a tight or spasmed piriformis muscle over the sciatic nerve), or sitting on a wallet can all be an underlying cause of Sciatica.

Sciatica pain may also be accompanied by numbness, tingling, or muscle weakness in the leg. There can be mild pain or very intense pain with Sciatica, or the sensation of a electric shock or jolt. Unfortunately sciatic nerve pain often starts minor and becomes much worse with time, especially when sitting, so consult with your Ormond Beach chiropractor as soon as possible. Chiropractic care and advice is often the key to relieving this common pain condition.

Neck Pain – Ormond Beach Chiropractor

November 20, 2022August 30, 2019 by PurelYdm

Neck Pain – Ormond Beach Chiropractor

Your neck is the most vulnerable part of your spine. It is made up of seven small interlocking spinal bones that support your ten to 12 pound head. Any alteration of joint positioning, change in structure or loss of motion can end up producing pain, irritation, and/or inflammation. Care by your Ormond Beach chiropractor can help restore your proper joint motion and structure with simple “adjustments” and help alleviate these conditions.

If you suffer from neck pain then you are not alone: it happens to nearly 75 percent of American adults at some point in their lives. Because the fragile neck supports the heavy head, it is no wonder so many of us do. We can also suffer from injuries to the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints of our necks. Neck pain can range from a simple annoyance to a major incapacitation.

Poor posture is a primary cause of minor neck pain. Doing daily activities while holding the head and neck at awkward positions is a sure fire way to bring on pain. If you improve these movements and your neck pain does not improve or continues to worse you may have a more serious underlying condition that can be treated by your Ormond Beach chiropractor. When the cause is determined, a treatment will be devised and in some cases the patient will be referred to a specialist.

Joint Pain – Arthritis – Ormond Beach Chiropractor

November 20, 2022August 30, 2019 by PurelYdm

Joint Pain – Arthritis – Ormond Beach Chiropractor

Arthritis is defined as a painful disease that can occur in any joint of the body but most frequently strikes the hips, knees, ankles, spine, and hands. Arthritis joint pain can be a chronic, long term illness. An estimated 50% of persons age 55 and older have osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is caused by repetitive strain on the joints, hereditary predispositions, or injury/trauma.

Symptoms of osteoarthritis that your Ormond Beach chiropractor checks for will include pain, stiffness, swelling, and popping sounds in the joints. Suggested treatment for relief of arthritis can be comprised of weight loss to reduce stress on joints, exercise to encourage cartilage formation and muscle strength, vitamin and mineral rich diet, and application of heat to minimize heat and stiffness.

Arthritis can be a vicious cycle of pain and loss of mobility that leads to worsening symptoms – chiropractic care breaks this cycle with various treatment modalities for joints and muscles. The goal of your Ormond Beach chiropractor is to increase movement and decrease joint pain by increasing the range of motion in an arthritic joint.

Chiropractic care has also been proven to help the majority of sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis, a less common but more debilitating form of arthritis with auto immune and inflammation issues at its core. If you are suffering from this painful condition, do not hesitate to consult with us – you may be surprised at how much relief you can get from the conservative care of a chiropractor.

Disc Herniation – Ormond Beach Chiropractor

November 20, 2022August 30, 2019 by PurelYdm

Disc Herniation – Ormond Beach Chiropractor

Discs are circles of cartilage that act as a cushion and shock absorber between the vertebrae of the spine. If you visualize the give and take of the discs between the sections of vertebra, you come to the conclusion that the spine simply could not function without their fluid movement.

Unfortunately, this part of the body can also be a source of injury and pain. Discs can bulge, herniate, or rupture and because they are an integral pare of the body’s mechanical system, these types of issues can become very detrimental to movement. Your Ormond Beach chiropractor will utilize an array of unique diagnostic procedures and establish a solid foundation for a program of care.

We will look carefully at your posture and perform an analysis using techniques such as motion and static palpation to determine exact areas of restrictions in spinal joint motion. We may also palpate muscles and perform muscle testing, as well as perform tests for pelvic balance and determine whether there is a “short leg” that could be leading to the disc herniation.

We will determine what type of disc injury may have occurred and that will ultimately determine the chiropractic approach to treatment or referral. A herniated disc is almost always the result of a small problem that then grew until it became symptomatic. In treating low back “slipped discs” that are not severe, the common thinking is that conservative care (non-surgical, drug-free) should be attempted before surgery.

Chiropractic care has a long history of successfully providing conservative care for disc conditions. Contact your Ormond Beach chiropractor to get on the road to recovery today.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

October 20, 2021August 30, 2019 by PurelYdm

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a common result of repetitive motions to abnormally functioning joints of the spine, arm, and wrist. When chiropractic techniques are applied, range of motion and normal function can be improved and painful inflammation reduced without drugs or surgery. Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by your Ormond Beach chiropractor has a very high success rate.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a very prevalent occupational health problem, affecting literally millions of people per year. Computer use is one of the main factors contributing to this rising tide of wrist, arm, and hand pain. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve just above the wrist. Perhaps an injury or sustained use from common activities like typing or gripping led to the disorder. Other symptoms include numbness, tingling, burning, weakening grip, and loss of arm strength.

Treating this ailment with chiropractic care is very effective. Treatment will range from adjustments to the affected wrists or sometimes treatment of the back or neck. Manipulations of the spine by your Ormond Beach chiropractor will often lead to relief of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome discomfort. Combined with physical therapy, stretching, and strengthening, this is a disorder that has a good chance to be eradicated.

Low Back Pain Relief by Your Ormond Beach Chiropractor

November 20, 2022August 30, 2019 by PurelYdm

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Low Back Pain Relief by Your Ormond Beach Chiropractor

Is lower back pain (lumbago) common?

Most of us have had lower back pain at some point in our lives. Statistics show that one in eighteen people suffers from back pain every day. One in six says they have had back pain within the last month. Our chances of experiencing this unpleasant form of pain is 70 percent in our lifetimes.

What creates low back pain?

Back pain can be caused by organic, mechanical, or neurological issues. Each individual cause has different treatments and each one requires its own degree of necessity to treat in a given amount of time from onset.

What are the organic causes of low back pain?

There are many, many types of organic back pain. Some require emergency treatment. Some examples of organic back pain sources are cardiovascular, digestive, or genitourinary problems; or urinary tract infection.

When should I seek emergency treatment at a hospital?

If you have low back pain and a throbbing, pulsating mass in the abdomen – it could be an aneurism. Kidney stones can cause low back pain that comes in waves – do not hesitate to go to the ER. Although gas and other digestive issues can cause low back pain, it is not unheard of for appendicitis to also cause it. A urinary tract infection is back pain accompanied by symptoms such as fever, painful urination, or bloody urine – get treated as soon as possible.

Other signs that you should not wait to see your Ormond Beach chiropractor but should go to a hospital: severe pain that is constant and unrelieved by position; fever and/or vomiting along with back pain; pain that wakes you up, and keeps you up, at night; or bowel or bladder problems, such as losing control of going to the bathroom.

What are the mechanical causes of low back pain?

Mechanically-caused back pain involves the joints, tendons, or muscles and typically changes when you move or shift position. Mechanical causes of low back pain usually need mechanical solutions provided by your chiropractor. Chiropractors are the only doctors that treat stuck joints (subluxations), which can lead to degenerative arthritis in some cases, if left untreated.

Muscular problems such as strains, spasms, tightness, and imbalances can be addressed by your chiropractor. An unexpected source of mechanical back pain is foot dysfunction – chiropractors are your best place for a comprehensive foot examination to see if this is your root cause of back pain, and then treat it accordingly. Herniated disks in the vertebrae can cause severe back pain and are a chiropractic emergency.

What are the neurological causes of low back pain?

Subluxations, tight muscles, spasms, spinal stenosis, and sciatica can all irritate nerves to the point of needing to consult with your Ormond Beach chiropractor.

How should low back pain be treated?

Modern medical doctors will treat the symptoms but not always the underlying cause, especially if it is mechanical or neurological. Pain doctors and physical therapists often relieve pain temporarily. Your Ormond Beach chiropractor believes in finding the cause of the pain and finding a long term solution.

What type of chiropractic care relieves low back pain?

Your Ormond Beach chiropractor will use a full spectrum of adjustments and stretching to treat your back pain. Much of what a chiropractor does is therapy and rehabilitation for acute or chronic back pain: helping their patients recover from injuries that may have been hurting them for years. Chiropractic care for back pain is safe and effective – and it lasts!

Pain and Injuries from Car Accidents

November 20, 2022August 30, 2019 by PurelYdm

Pain and Injuries from Car Accidents

Auto accidents can be a terrifying experience when serious, but even the most minor car accidents contain the prospect of bodily damage, sometimes undetected until well after the accident actually occurred. The damage to passengers is not always in direct correlation to the damage to the car. Car accident victims can experience obvious pain and symptoms such as muscle stiffness and/or spasm, neck pain, headache, numbness and/or tingling, back pain, sleeping difficulty, irritability, memory loss, fatigue, difficulty concentrating and more. Just because you have no physical complaints at all, the possibility of injury from an auto accident still remains. Contact your Ormond Beach chiropractor if you simply do not feel like yourself after your accident.

One danger to be aware of is the occurrence of post-traumatic osteoarthritis that can flare up months later. Osteoarthritis has the potential to cause the discs in your spine to degenerate or form scar tissue, leading to chronic stiffness and movement problems. Chiropractic care will investigate this with a detailed evaluation, X-rays, specific adjustments. If caught in the early stages, inflammation of the body can be reduced and scar tissue can has the potential be minimized.

Other known ailments of an injury from an auto accident can include whiplash; sprains/strains; seatbelt trauma; shoulder, neck, leg, arm, or lower back pain; dizziness, numbness, or vertigo; or headaches. If the unthinkable happens and you have been in an auto accident, seek a doctor such as your Ormond Beach chiropractor who is trained in the biomechanics of the human body. We treat these injuries almost every day and our eye is trained to know what to look for in terms of structural damage. Our evaluation of auto accident victims includes referrals to other health care providers if needed.