Halsted Chiropractor

Dr. Knecht is a Halsted chiropractor who has been providing treatment of back pain in his chiropractic clinic for a number of years. In addition to healing and relieving back pain, as a trained chiropractic doctor he treats patients for neck problems, headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, hip and leg pain, as well as whiplash.

Neck Pain

Neck pain is far too common and can be quite painful. There are many causes of neck pain, and chiropractors use many different treatment techniques to get rid of the pain. Common causes include:

* Automobile accidents
* Athletic injuries
* Degenerative disorders such as arthritis
* Poor posture
* Stress

If you experience back or neck pain on a daily basis, you should see a chiropractic doctor. During your visit, the doctor will find the source of your pain and determine the best method of treatment for your symptoms.

The doctor will conduct a series of physical as well as neurological tests to attain a comprehensive understanding of your pain:

* Monitor your posture and study your range of motion
* Evaluate the shape and curvature of your spine
* See if you're having muscle spasms
* Measure your muscle strength, reflexes, and amount of nerve compression
* Check for any evidence of arthritis, fractures, bone spurs, and narrowed disc space

After the tests, the Dr. Knecht's course of action may be to perform precise adjustments to ease your pain. Pain can be lessened by simple adjustments that improve spine mobility, increase the movement of adjoining muscles, and restore your range of motion.

A proper neck adjustment will typically enable you to turn and tilt your head without experiencing the same high levels of neck pain. The doctor may also massage your neck and recommend exercises to reduce pain between treatments.

Headaches

Tension in the neck muscles is the primary cause of most headaches. Other common factors include:

* Migraine headaches: usually caused by movement of the blood vessels in your head
* Sinus headaches
* Headaches that are a result of poor vision

A chiropractor will practice many different techniques to help manage your pain.

Such as:

* Manipulate the spine and perform chiropractic adjustments to relieve whatever stress and nerve compression that is on your spine
* Give nutritional advice and improve your diet as well as exercise habits
* Enlighten you on how to attain good posture at work and at home
* Give you excellent techniques and exercises to prevent the onset of headaches and stay pain free.

You can help prevent headaches resulting from muscle tension in the neck by:

* Using good posture at all times
* Doing slow, natural neck movements in the midst of your daily duties
* Having your computer screen level with your eyes
* Avoiding bending your neck forward for long periods of time such as when reading

So When Should You Visit Your Halsted Chiropractor?