See Items we Treat
This is an abbreviated list of the conditions we treat in our office
Common Injuries- Rolling your ankle is a serious injury to
your body and can cause a myriad of other issues. This is
due to "stretching" a ligament, which is like a plastic sac and
cannot be stretched to function properly, and allows the only
ankle bone, the talus, to drop. This drop, usually millimeters,
causes a chain reaction. You are literally walking around on a
flat tire. If you drive around on a flat tire eventually the joints,
struts, bearings and shocks wear out faster then on a good tire.
The same is true in your body. If a joint is not examined and treated you have an adaptation, a limp or a change in gait, that allows you to ambulate even though an injury has occurred.
Non-muscular conditions Treated- See a list of conditions treated
Non-muscular injuries In addition to musculoskeletal problems, chiropractic treatments have also been shown to benefit many individuals suffering from "medical" ailments such as chronic ear infections in children, menstrual pain and irregularities in women, and arthritis in the elderly. Although chiropractic care is not a specific form of treatment for such conditions, research has shown that many "medical" conditions can be caused or aggravated by irritation to spinal nerve roots which share an intimate relationship with the spinal structures. By restoring proper nerve functioning by normalizing spinal structure and function, we believe some individuals suffering from these "medical" ailments can obtain partial and in some cases, full relief.
Sports Injuries
There are many sports with many injuries. Dr. Trites is a certified Chiropractic Sports Physician who treats thousands of athletic injuries each year from preschool athletes to professional and olympic caliber athletes. Each sport has unique injuries and specific postural response testing is needed to allow quick recovery and enhanced performance.
Head Aches, Types, and Causes
Cervicogenic
Muscle Tension
Post traumatic
Prescription induced
Migraines
Cluster
Types of care
Relief Care
Relief care is the first stage of care for most patients. The primary goal during this initial stage is to provide the individual with symptomatic relief. Treatments focus on those techniques and therapies which most quickly and effectively reduce pain and other discomforts. This will allow the majority of individuals to continue their activities of daily living. Patients are generally recommended to "take it easy" but are encouraged to stay mobile and functional so long as there is not a risk of further injury or tissue damage. Therapies that reduce inflammation and muscle spasm are also used during this stage when present.
Corrective Care
The second stage of care consists of correcting the problems which caused and contributed to the condition and healing and rehabilitating the injured tissues. Unless these events take place, a favorable outcome is unlikely and future recurrences of the problem are likely. It is extremely important that the patient comply with and follow the instructions given by the doctor during this stage of care. Tissues and structures that are not fully healed and rehabilitated are prone to future problems. Sticking to appointments, complying with home exercises and instructions and following all other recommendations will help insure this occurs. Patients should also be aware that once pain and discomfort have subsided, tissue healing and functional correction is many times still incomplete and will often require additional treatments.
Wellness Care
Once the spinal tissues are healed and spinal biomechanics have normalized the patient will be recommended to continue with periodic spinal checkups. For some this might mean once per year, for others this may mean once per month or more. Chiropractic spinal checkups provide similar benefits to the spine that dental checkups provide to the teeth. Namely, catching minor problems and disturbances before they have the opportunity to cause pain, discomfort and irreversible tissue changes. Just like with cavities and heart attacks, irreversible tissue damage has generally occurred before the symptoms of spinal pain and discomfort become apparent.
Elderly
Fractures
Diabetes
High blood pressure
Alzheimer's
Head and neck pain
Fluid recommendations
UV radiation
Heat
Fatigue
Exhaustion
Stroke
Pregnancy
Chemistry of
Chiropractic treatments
Studies
Low Back Pain during
Birthing Plan
Diet and nutrition
Exercises
Complications
Balls
Brachial Neuralgia
Breast Cancer
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Coccydynia
Ectopic Pregnancy
Headaches
Intercostal Neuralgia
Meralgia Paresthetica
Drugs
Eclampsia
During Birthing
Decreased power
Passage obstruction
Malposition
Forceps delivery
Cesearan
Chiropractic care for mom and baby
Baby’s nutritional requirements
Spinal development
Children of All Ages
Asthma
ADD
ADHD
Back Pain
HA
Heel pain
Colic
Knee pain
Otitis media
Scoliosis
Scheuermann’s
Spondylolisthesis
Health begins before birth
Children benefit from chiropractic care before they are born, by having a mother who recieves prenatal chiropractic checkups. A healthy diet, proper exercise, a stress-free environment, and a chiropractic lifestyle help prepare for a happy, healthy baby. This period of rapid development, hormonal changes, the laxity of connective ligaments, and shifting of weight-bearing structures, may cause many pregnant women to experience low back pain. Chiropractic care can be quite helpful. Besides helping to relieve the discomfort many expectant mothers experience, chiropractic care helps normalize nervous system function. This is an important component of overall good health. The benefits of chiropractic care may also be noticed during delivery. Many chiropractic patients report that their deliveries were faster and more comfortable than delivers previous to chiropractic care!
Your Doctor of Chiropractic will take special precautions with you during your pregnancy.
Modifications to the table or adjusting techniques are made during each stage of pregnancy. Pamper yourself and your baby with regular chiropractic checkups.
Women who give up smoking, eat healthy foods, and avoid alcohol during pregnancies are to be congratulated. Those receiving prenatal chiropractic checkups, demonstrate even more concern for their still developing babies. Modified approaches can make chiropractic adjustments for pregnant moms easy and comfotable.Continue your progress
Research suggests ligaments and muscles that support your spine take longer to heal than indicated by how you feel. Your body continues to heal these soft tissues after your symptoms are gone. Continuing with wellness chiropractic care encourages more complete healing. This helps assure a lasting recovery.
Prevent a relapse
Before obvious symptoms provided a warning, your body adapted to the soft tissue damage caused by improper spinal function. Without continued chiropractic care, muscles and connective tissue are predisposed to assume unhealthy patterns. Rehabilitative care continues to retrain and strengthen your spine to help avoid a relapse.
Avoid future problems
Long periods of sitting, financial worries, toxic environments, and many everyday activities can stress your spine. Even the slightest trauma can cause interference to your nervous system and compromise optimum health. Maintenance care can help keep you healthy and avoid small problems from becoming big ones
Save Money
Besides keeping you at your best, continuing your care can save money. Just as brushing and flossing your teeth can prevent expensive dental work, regular chiropractic check-ups help avoid the expense of having to correct preventable problems.
Feel Good
Continue your chiropractic care so you can enjoy life to the fullest. Your doctor will recommend a schedule of preventive care visits based on his or her clinical experience. Most patients who enjoy a chiropractic lifestyle report they have more energy and feel better.
Continue to Learn
Proper joint hygiene is new for most people. Ask questions. Get involved. Learn how to become an active partner in the recovery of your health. Make sure you fully understand the role of your spine and nervous system in the maintenance of good health - your most valuable possession.
