Chiropractic treatments have been designed to treat a wide range of ailments and conditions. They are meant to get the whole body working together, because when one part is affected, others are as well. The treatments are non-invasive – surgery-free – and often focus on the spine because when the spine is misaligned, the rest of the body has to work harder, causing pain and other side effects. Obviously there are many situations where the spine is fine but the body is still in pain, and we treat these instances, too. If you want an option to alleviating your pain and getting you back to the mobile, fun person you were, free of surgery and heavy pharmaceutical drugs, then give us a call. While chiropractic care cures nothing, it helps put the body back in proper alignment which in turn helps your systems function properly. We want to help you find the cause of your discomfort and help you feel better.
There are many areas that we treat at Nokomis Chiropractic. The body is a finely tuned machine – it needs regular maintenance and sometimes it will break down and require repairs. And this is where we come in. We handle a whole host of ailments and conditions, including:
- Back Pain
- Foot Pain
- Headaches and Migraines
- Hip Pain
- Knee Pain
- Neck Pain
- Wrist Pain
- Digestive Issues
- Sciatica
- Asthma and Allergies
- Fatigue and Trouble Sleeping
Pain can come from many different places and situations. At Nokomis Chiropractic, we often treat patients with pain related to:
- Auto Injuries
- Running Injuries
- Sports Injuries
- Work Injuries
Below are some of the things that we treat with regards to each of the general pain areas above. Once we help identify the cause of your discomfort, in addition to chiropractic care, we will also teach you some exercises you can do to help you improve e more quickly and maintain your health.
Back Pain
We see many patients every day who are complaining of back pain. The most common reasons for back pain include herniated discs, subluxations (partial dislocation of vertebrae), stress-related back pain, and general strains and sprains. There are similarities in the treatments of these various ailments but each treatment is targeted to the specific pain reason.
Neck Pain
Neck pain can ruin a person’s day. When it goes on for weeks and months, it can have a dramatic effect on one’s quality of life. We frequently see patients with neck pain due to whiplash, stress, poor posture, herniated discs and dislocated vertebrae, although whiplash is the most well-known neck pain issue. We can help to treat this pain and show you techniques that can help you avoid it in the future. Because the nerves send impulses to and from through the spine which runs from your waist to your head, herniated discs and misaligned vertebrae can affect the neck just like the back. If you suffering from neck pain, make an appointment and let’s get it straightened out! (By helping to restore your curve.)
Headaches
Over-the-counter pills only mask headache pain for so long. For a more permanent approach to headaches, consider chiropractic as an option. We see many patients who suffer from tension headaches and migraine headaches. In addition to relieving your pain, we will also give you headache prevention tips.
Auto Injuries
If you have been in a recent auto accident, we recommend you make an appointment and come in as soon as possible even if you don’t currently feel any pain. There are often unseen injuries to the body that won’t be felt until much later. Whiplash is a common injury that is sustained during car accidents. Many people feel it right away or the next morning but there are many other injuries including back, leg, and hip pain that may not be felt (or may seem minor) until much later. It’s in your best interest to have your body checked out as soon as possible.
Whiplash
Even though whiplash is a typical neck pain injury and most often received during and auto injury, we feel that it deserves its own page due to the unique nature of the injury. Whiplash is not only suffered during auto accidents, but anytime when the head is unexpectedly jolted in one direction, with no time for the muscles to brace themselves. In Minnesota a slip and fall on the ice will often result in whiplash. And whiplash is not just felt in the neck, but it can also be felt in the form of headaches, TMJ (jaw pain), back pain, and arm pain or numbness or a tingly sensation. When someone suffers whiplash, there is often pain that may seem unrelated but could actually be from the whiplash.
Running Injuries
Running injuries can be a number of different conditions of the feet, ankles, knees, hips, or back. We often see patients with pain related to plantar fasciitis, shin splints, Achilles tendonitis, runner’s knee, and Iliotibial Band Syndrome. If you’re having a hard time getting around these days, give us a call let’s get you active again. By looking at your Full Spine X-Rays, you can see if something structural like a pelvic twist or tilt is contributing to the discomfort and if custom fit orthotics would be helpful.
Sports Injuries
We see many athletes from all levels of sports ability and participation about their sports injuries. No matter what sport you play, if you have muscle or joint pain or have suffered a recent injury, we can help you get back up to speed. Join Jordan, Spieth, Jerry Rice and Aaron Rodgers and have chiropractic get you back to peek performing condition.
Arthritis Pain
Arthritis can make it very difficult to do many daily tasks. If you are sick of taking medications and don’t want to risk surgery, consider chiropractic care as an option. Many patients come to us after surgery has been recommended and after they see us, they are very glad they didn’t simply agree to surgery first. You may find a pain free way to put off surgery for years or forever. We hope this happens for you, too.
Pregnancy
Chiropractic for pregnancy can help things go more smoothly. Your body will be going through some amazing changes. Sudden additional weight can be hard on the body, and chiropractic can help relieve pregnancy related issues such as back pain, morning sickness, and sciatica. Chiropractic care is a great DRUG FREE way to keep you and baby healthy.
Don’t forget to have baby checked soon after they are born. The force of childbirth on top of the curled up position in the womb can leave baby with nerve impingement too.
Work Injuries
We treat many patients who have suffered injuries on the job. You may be suffering from an accident at work or the side effects of a repetitive motion you have been doing for months or years. When you come in, let the doctor know what you think the contributing factors are and they will help you find a solution.
We work with many insurance providers so that there is minimal cost and hassle for you. If you want to get back to being productive, make an appointment and we can help get you back to work.
Nokomis Chiropractic treats many patients for a variety of reasons. Give us a call and let’s start on getting you feeling better.