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Common Conditions Treated by Chiropractors

HIP BURSITIS

Hip bursitis is an annoying pain on the side of the thigh. It is caused by an inflamed fluid filled cushion (bursa) which lies underneath the hip muscle. Characteristically, symptoms include pain when lying on your side. The pain is most prominent at the hip and may radiate down the side of the leg. Bursitis is caused by altered pelvic and hip biomechanics with tight muscles. Once irritated, the bursa will become inflamed and cause quite a bit of hip pain. Specific adjusting along with physical therapy will heal the area quickly without long-term consequence. This responds extremely well to chiropractic care.

LOW BACK PAIN

80% of Americans have episodes of back pain in their life. The old treatment was to take medicine and rest for 2 weeks. Today's standard of care involves immediate treatment with manipulation, physical therapy and exercises. At Wolfe Chiropractic Center, treatment and prognosis are based on the type of tissue involved and the mechanism of pain. Most cases including disc, muscle spasm, or simple joint fixation respond to care well. A conservative approach is the key to healing and preventing on-going back pain.

NECK PAIN

Everybody has been afflicted with neck pain. Pain is a distress signal. Something is wrong. Many times neck pain is caused when spinal bones in your neck are not moving properly causing the muscles to tighten. This will affect the nerves, ligaments and blood supply to the head and shoulder region. At Wolfe Chiropractic Center, the physicians focus on treating the underlying source of neck pain and headaches. Re-aligning the vertebrae in the neck and shoulder area help restore proper functioning of the vertebra, removing muscle spasm. Massage and exercises help prevent re-occurrence of the problem.

PATELLOFEMORAL SYNDROME (GRINDING KNEECAPS)

Patellofemoral Syndrome afflicts many people, especially women. The condition is characterized by knee pain around the knee cap, and "creaking" of the knees. Many times it is caused by improper tracking of the knee cap and the knee itself. As the tracking slips off course, the cartilage behind the knee degenerates and knee pain occurs. There are specific exercises that can help this condition. At Wolfe Chiropractic Center, we utilize specific physical therapy along with manipulation to provide relief of pain.

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