About Chiro

Our Goal is to get you back to doing the things you love, without pain 

                            -Chiropractic Care    -Nutritional Recommendations     - Therapeutic Exercise  

Neck/Back Pain

Pain along the spinal column in your neck or back is usually caused by restricted vertebrae in your neck and back. These restrictions can compromise joint movement and result in both back and neck pain.  Left untreated, these restricted joints can result in muscle spasms and stiffness as your body compensates for the lack of efficient joint movement . Chiropractic adjustments help add movement in restricted joints to ensure your body is functioning at its peak efficiency.  It is a direct treatment for the cause of the pain, not a temporary relief like pain medication, and when combined with therapeutic exercise, long term pain relief is achievable . If you are experiencing back or neck pain visit us today.

Headaches

Headaches are very prominent in our society and have been estimated to effect more than half of our population at one time or another. Many people believe that headaches are caused by loud noise, being tired, or being stressed. While these are all factors that can lead to headaches, the direct cause is often tightness in the neck and shoulders. The tightness can cause joint restrictions in your neck , resulting in pain. Approximately 75% of all headaches originate from dysfunction of the neck. With a typical cervicogenic (neck origin) headache, a person usually feels pain starting at the base of the skull which radiates into the temples, eyeballs, and forehead. Massage of the neck and shoulder muscles can release tension, and a chiropractic adjustment can ensure your neck is moving properly without any restrictions. 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 (nerve running down the back of your leg) becomes irritated. Bulging discs, spinal restrictions, 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. Your chiropractor can help you do this. 

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. 

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 combats Arthritis symptoms by restoring 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.

Disc Problems

ntervertebral 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. Before opting to surgery, conservative care, such as Chiropractic, is recommended to decrease pain levels, giving your body time to heal on it's own . In many cases, you can experience relief from these conditions through chiropractic. By addressing spinal restrictions and strengthening the surrounding muscles, pressure can be relieved on the irritated  nerves and on the discs themselves. This will reduce and hopefully eliminate your pain and discomfort and allow you to live a normal lifestyle.


"Pinched Nerve"  

When a nerve is squeezed or compressed it is called a "pinched nerve". This can be caused by spinal restrictions, 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 restoring joint function and addressing the cause of the pain

Whiplash

Whiplash is a common injury for people involved in car collisions. 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 restricted spinal joints, herniated, bulging or ruptured discs, stretched ligaments or nerve damage due to the rapid hyperextension from the violent movement.

Chiropractic can help with both types of injuries. Adjustments can be performed specifically for those who have been in car accidents and suffered from whiplash. Gentle and specific Chiropractic adjusting, paired with soft tissue massage and stretching can be used to help relieve the pain and discomfort from soft tissue injuries. If you have been in a car accident, schedule an appointment with us before relying on pain medications and surgery.


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Alluvium Chiropractic and Family Wellness Center

Monday:

9:00 am-1:00 pm

3:00 pm-6:00 pm

Tuesday:

2:00 pm-7:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-1:00 pm

3:00 pm-6:00 pm

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Closed

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3:00 pm-6:00 pm

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8:00 am-12:00 pm

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