What causes spine curvature disorders? There are a number of health problems that may cause the spine to curve more than normal or be misaligned. The following conditions can cause lordosis: Achondroplasia. A disorder in which bones do not grow normally, resulting in the short stature associated...
Chiropractor Baton Rougetreatment for sciatica aims to treat the cause rather than hide the symptoms. Poor posture and a misaligned spine can be contributing causes of sciatica, and thereforespinal realignmentcan be an effective treatment. It’sa non-invasive procedure that reverts all the joints in...
alignment, separated by intervertebral discs, and in order for the spine to function optimally, the vertebrae need to stay in place so the spine’s natural alignment and curves can be maintained; however, there are a number of causes for the spine becoming misaligned and developing an unnatural...
Spondylolisthesis consists of the slipping of one vertebra over another either forwards (anterolisthesis) or backwards (retrolisthesis) which in any case determines that a vertebra is misaligned with the rest, causing pain and nerve compression. If the decision is taken to operate to correct this co...
Your spine is the foundation of your body’s health, housing the nervous system that controls and coordinates every function. When the spine is misaligned, it can disrupt nerve signals, leading to pain, discomfort, and other health challenges. At Chery chiropractic Center, we focus on identifying...
The intent of this chapter is to introduce the concept of chiropractic as a specialized care that utilizes the belief that a vertebra, when misaligned, can cause nerve interference leading to disease or dysfunction. It delineates the subjective symptoms that are caused by subluxations of the ...
including carpal tunnel syndrome, neck pain, ankle/foot pain, and shoulder painare a few of the common conditions that Dr. Nelson regularly treats. When the spine and other joints become misaligned it can commonly cause pain, swelling and weakness, sometimes compounded by nerve irritation leading...
Closed reduction is performed by cranial fixation with controlled distraction to re-align the spine, decompressing the spinal cord, and preventing continued injury. Pre-reduction MRI can evaluate for disc herniation that may require operative treatment. If a misaligned spine is not able to be ...
If the teeth or jaw are not properly aligned, it can put extra stress on the TMJ. A misaligned bite, or malocclusion, causes the jaw to work harder when chewing or speaking. Over time, this extra strain can lead to pain and dysfunction in the joint. Orthodontic treatment, such as braces...
Paget’s disease of bone,which causes excessive bone growth, can affect the spine and result in stenosis. Injuriessuch as herniated disks can also lead to spinal stenosis. Car accidents or other traumatic injuries may leave vertebrae misaligned, leaving less space for nerves. ...