Conditions We Treat.
Conditions We Treat:
(click on underlined conditions for more information)
•Neck Pain
•Mid Back Pain
•Herniated Discs
•Bulging Discs
•Numbness or Tingling
•Dizziness
•Work/Job Injuries
•Sports Injuries
•Many More
If you are uncertain as to whether Chiropractic can help you, call us today to set up a consultation to discuss your specific condition.
Low Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common complaints treated by Chiropractors. First we determine the cause of the problem. This usually involves a thorough examination with complete history, physical, and neurological examination with possible imaging studies needed to make a precise diagnosis.
Once a cause is established, a variety of therapies may be implemented. For back pain that is a result of misalignment of the spine, herniated or bulged disc, or muscular dysfunction, Chiropractic adjustments, Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression, and specific exercises are often prescribed depending on the severity of each case.
If you are experiencing back pain, stiffness, numbness, shooting pain, or any low back discomfort, consult Dr. Briggs for an evaluation.
Sciatica And Leg Pain
Who would think that one nerve could cause such severe pain? Pressure on the sciatic nerve can force even the most resilient person to seek treatment.
Sciatica gets its name from the longest and largest nerve in the body, the sciatic nerve, which is as thick as your pinkie. The sciatic nerve is composed of smaller nerves that join together in the pelvis, after they exit the lower spine. The sciatic nerve then travels down the entire length of each leg, dividing again into smaller nerves as it reaches the knees and the lower legs. Sciatica is defined as pain anywhere along the course of the sciatic nerve. This could be from the lower back down to the hips or buttocks, all the way down into our legs, feet and toes.
We will examine the low back to determine if the pain relates to the spine and/or its surrounding muscles. In-depth history and exam can determine what is the cause of your discomfort and how best to treat it.
Headaches
Headaches can be agonizingly painful and may severely limit the normal activities in your daily life. Fortunately, many types of headaches can be relieved or eliminated with chiropractic care.
To determine the kind of headache you have, it’s a good idea to keep track of the location of the headache, the time of day or month it occurs, how often it appears, if something in particular seems to ‘trigger’ it, and what seems to make it feel better or worse.
Most headache sufferers can be treated through spinal adjustments and the avoidance of certain trigger foods. We will examine the cervical spine to determine if the pain relates to the spine and/or its surrounding muscles. This examination will determine if you are a chiropractic candidate.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition of nerve irritation that is directly linked to repetitive stress injuries. Secretaries, office desk workers, manual laborers, athletes all use their wrists and hands and all are susceptible to carpal tunnel syndrome. In the past the only treatment for this painful and irritating condition was surgery. Chiropractic physicians treat carpal tunnel syndrome with great success by means of a conservative approach without the use of drugs or surgery.
Auto Accidents/Whiplash
Whiplash results when the head is dramatically thrust forward and backward. Car accidents and falls can cause whiplash injuries.
Symptoms of whiplash include headaches; visual disturbance; stiffness of the neck; restriction of movement; and shoulder, neck, back, or arm pain. These symptoms may or may not be felt immediately. It is estimated that most whiplash injuries are not felt for several hours, days, and in some cases even months or years following the accident.
Even if you are not in pain following a whiplash incident, it is important to receive prompt attention to your injury, as the structural balance of your neck and spine is important to your health. We can assist in your recovery by correctly adjusting your neck and/or spine so it has the chance to heal properly.
Pinched Nerve
The term “pinched nerve” is commonly used to describe the pain associated with a variety of conditions.
Most of the time, what is called a pinched nerve is actually an irritated, or inflamed nerve where the nerve itself is not actually pinched. Nerves become irritated and inflamed when the bones, joints or muscles of the spine are not in their proper position, or are not moving properly. This condition is called a “subluxation”, the treatment of which is the specialty of the doctor of chiropractic.
There are instances when nerves do become ‘pinched’, such as in carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica and thoracic outlet syndrome. In each of these cases, injury, spasm or inflammation of the surrounding muscles and connective tissue causes the nerve to become compressed, resulting in pain. Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression and Chiropractic adjustments combined with exercises and stretching can remove or reduce compression of the vertebrae and help the muscles relax, which can minimize inflammation and reduce or eliminate the associated pain.
Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a descriptive term, not a disease. All spines have curves. Some curvature is normal. However, abnormal side-to-side (lateral) curves in the spinal column, are not normal, and are referred to as scoliosis.
Scoliosis is usually a hereditary condition that usually develops during middle to late childhood. Symptoms may include uneven shoulders, obvious leaning to one side, uneven waist, prominent shoulder blades, and elevated hips. Scoliosis cannot be corrected with better posture.
Adult scoliosis may represent the progression of an undiagnosed and untreated condition that began in childhood, in which a slight curve may have progressed to a more severe curvature. Scoliosis can also be caused by degenerative changes of the spine or osteoporosis.
Chiropractic is the number one treatment for most types of scoliosis. While medical doctors take a watch and wait approach, hoping the scoliosis will not progress to the point where surgery is necessary, chiropractic takes a proactive approach. By optimizing spinal and nervous system function, chiropractic care can help decrease the pain and often stop the progression of or lessen the severity of scoliosis.
NORTHWEST CHIROPRACTIC CENTER
5728 Frantz Road Dublin, Ohio 43016
Phone: 614.792.3444
Fax: 614.792.2544
Goal: Helping you find health and balance in life.
