Common Symptoms/ Conditions Chiropractors TreatCommon Symptoms Low Back Pain There are many different conditions that can result in low back pain, including: sprained ligaments, strained muscles, ruptured disks, trigger points and inflamed joints. Neck Pain Most people do not realize how much they move their neck during the day until they are unable to do so. Shoulder Pain We always using our shoulders to lift andextend our arms, to carry, wave and perform numerous other motions and tasks. Hip Pain The hip joint can withstand repeated motion and plenty of wear and tear. This ball-and-socket joint fits together in a way that allows for fluid movement. Knee Pain The knee joint’s main function is to bend, straighten, and bear the weight of the body, along with the ankles and hips. Elbow Pain There are three bones involved in the elbow joint: the radius (forearm), ulna (lower arm) and humerus (upper arm). Wrist Pain We use our hands and wrists for everything we do. Therefore, wrist pain has a drastic effect on your ability to do even the simplest of daily tasks. Tailbone Pain Tailbone pain happens when there is an injury in the coccyx. This pain is also called coccyx pain. Ankle Pain The ankle joint combined with four main bones: the tibia (distal end), talus, calcaneus, and fibula (distal end). Foot Pain The human foot is a complex structure containing 26 bones, 33 joints and more than a hundred muscles, tendons and ligaments. Headache Headaches affect just about everyone at some point and they can present themselves in many different ways. Limb Numbness Numbness is a lack of sensation in the fingers, hands, arms, legs, or feet. Limb Numbness is a common symptom associated with different conditions. Chiropractors Treat Common Conditions Slipped Disc You may have heard the term “slipped disc” used to describe a low back injury. Discs do not actually “slip”. Sciatica The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body. It runs from your pelvis, through your hip area and buttocks and down each leg. Facet Joint Syndrome Facet joint syndrome is a condition in which the facet joints – the joints behind and between the vertebrae responsible for the spine’s stability and flexibility – become inflamed and swollen. Sacroiliitis Sacroiliac dysfunction is a common cause of back pain, and may be associated with pirformis syndrome. Piriformis Syndrome The piriformis is a muscle located in the buttocks. You’ve probably never heard about it before, but that doesn’t make it any less important to your physiology. Spinal Stenosis Spinal stenosis means spinal narrowing. It invariably occurs due to longstanding wear and tear in the affected part of the spine and can happen either in the neck or the lower back. Foraminal Stenosis Foraminal stenosis is a condition in which one or more of the vertebral foramen narrows, impinging on or “pinching” the spinal nerve roots. Spondylosis Spondylosis is the medical term used to describe the appearance of degenerative changes in the spine. These degenerative changes are most commonly age-related and, therefore, their frequency increases with age. Spondylolisthesis Spondylolisthesis occurs when one vertebra slips forward in relation to adjacent vertebrae. The condition can be a source of back pain, leg pain and other symptoms. Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a bone disease that’s characterized by the loss of bone density. In other words, certain bones have decreased strength in comparison to other bones. Arthritis Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints, which can cause pain, discomfort and stiffness throughout joints and the body. Pinched Nerve The term “pinched nerve” is somewhat of a catch-all phrase that is commonly used to describe the pain associated with a variety of conditions from subluxations, to tunnel syndromes to the referred pain from trigger points. Muscle Spasm Muscle spasms feel like tightness in the muscles and may be accompanied by pain and it is result from inflammation that occurs when a muscle is over-stretched or torn. TMJ Syndrome Temporomandibular Joint disorder or TMJ is a mechanical dysfunction of one or both of the joints of the jaw. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when median nerve, a nerve that controls sensations to the palm side of the thumb and first three fingers is compressed. Tendonitis Tendons are strong and flexible fibrous bands that connect muscle to bone. When any muscle in the body contracts to move a bone, a tendon is responsible for transmitting to the bone the force of that contraction. Scoliosis Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine that causes stiffness and pain. It is called an idiopathic disease because the cause of it is unknown. Sprain/Strains Sprains and strains are usually minor injuries that often result from work related injuries, sports, exercise, or other physical activity. Fibromyalgia The word fibromyalgia comes from the Latin term for fibrous tissue (fibro) and the Greek ones for muscle (myo) and pain (algia). Premenstrual Syndrome Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is characterized by mood swings, swollen abdomen, headaches, back pain, food cravings, fatigue, irritability or depression in the days before a woman’s monthly period. Kyphosis Kyphosis is a spinal disorder in which an excessive outward curve of the spine results in an abnormal rounding of the upper back. Trigger Finger Trigger Finger is also known as stenosing tenosynovitis. Your hand is a very complex body part with numerous pulley systems throughout out the finger. Flat Foot When a foot is severely “pronated,” it means its arches have fallen and the foot is flat.
