Conditions We Treat

Back sprains and strains caused when ligaments—the tough bands of tissue holding bones together—become overstretched or torn. Strains involve a muscle and/or a tendon. Lifting too much weight, strenuous sports, bending or twisting improperly during regular activities can cause pain that is aching, burning, stabbing, tingling, sharp, or dull.

Brachial plexus syndrome occurs when the network of nerves that send signals from the spine to shoulders, arms and hands are stretched, compressed, ripped apart or torn from the spinal cord. Known as stingers or burners in contact sports, such as football. Babies sometimes sustain brachial plexus injuries during birth.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is numbness, tingling, or weakness in the hand, caused by pressure on the median nerve, which runs the length of the arm, goes through a passage in the wrist called the carpal tunnel, and ends in the hand.

Cervicogenic headaches are often felt at the back of the head, temples and/or behind the eyes. Referred pain, cervicogenic headaches can be mistaken for migraines or cluster headaches.

Coccydynia is pain that develops in the spine’s tailbone. Falls and bike riding can cause coccydynia, which gets worse when sitting.

Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is associated with aging. Intervertebral discs, the pillow-like cushions between the vertebrae, can degenerate or break down due to years of strain, overuse, or misuse. Discs can lose flexibility, elasticity, and shock absorption, becoming thinner as they dehydrate.

Herniated disc usually occurs in the neck or low back and can cause pain when the outer ring (annulus) or interior matter (nucleus pulposus) presses on a nearby nerve root.

Myofascial pain is a chronic pain disorder where pressure on sensitive points in the muscles—called trigger points—can cause deep, aching pain in seemingly unrelated parts of the body, known as referred pain. Myofascial pain can be experienced like a “knot” in the muscle after repeated use.

Piriformis syndrome may occur when the narrow muscle located in the buttocks compresses or irritates the sciatic nerve and may include pain and/or tingling, numbness that travels down the buttock(s) and into one or both legs.

Plantar fasciitis, stabbing heal pain caused by inflammation of the thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of the foot and connects the heel bone to the toes.

Plantar fasciitis is more common in runners. In addition, people who are overweight and those who wear shoes with inadequate support have an increased risk of plantar fasciitis.

Pregnancy can cause pelvic changes, protruding abdomens and increased back curves and other misalignments that can cause restriction and intrauterine constraints, reducing room for the developing baby.

Rotator cuff syndrome occurs when tendons that surround the shoulder joint are injured through repeated activities or traumatic sports injuries.


Sciatica may occur when the nerve is compressed or becomes irritated causing pain that can be sharp or shooting as it travels below the knee of one leg.

Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty.

Short leg or leg length discrepancy can be caused by different types of structural postural problems like birth defects, resulting in pelvic tilt.

Spondylosis or spinal osteoarthritis, often associated with aging, may affect the spine’s facet joints or other bones.

TMJ or temporomandibular joint disorders occur when connecting point between the jaw and the skull becomes painful and swollen.

Vertrebal Subluxations, the main cause of back and neck pain, the root cause of dis-ease and nerve dysfunction and poor health in general.

Whiplash is a hyperflexion/hyperextension injury commonly occurring when a motor vehicle is rear-ended. The neck and head are “whipped” suddenly and quickly forward (hyperflexion) and backward (hyperextension), which may lead to severe neck sprain and/or strain.