Many things can cause lower back pain, from sports or car accident injuries. Whatever the cause is, lower back pain usually occurs when a vertebra or spinal segment is out of its normal position. Over time, the nervous system experiences stress, which causes many issues. Also, the muscles or ligaments in the lower back weaken, which causes the spine to lose stability, resulting in pain. Nerves reach all parts of the body through the spinal cord, which means back problems can cause pain or weakness in almost any part of the body.

At Advanced Health Chiropractic, our chiropractors are skilled in lower back pain and can pinpoint your problem and get you back to a healthy state. We address back pain with advanced techniques and use them to repair the function to your nervous system.

Chiropractic care is an effective treatment for both acute neck pain and chronic neck pain. Acute neck pain is a sharp pain that makes it hard to turn your head. Chronic neck pain can also arise from many things, including poor posture and sedentary work. This type of pain is a dull and achy discomfort, which is often accompanied by stiffness. In both situations, specific vertebrae in the neck and upper back are impacted, resulting in neck pain. The healing process can be further complicated when the muscles, ligaments, and tendons begin forming scar tissue.

Chiropractic adjustments can help keep the joints healthy and working correctly. Adjustments can also help reduce stiffness, reduce pain, reduce muscle tension, and increase function. With chiropractic care at Advanced Health Chiropractic, we make sure to help heal the problem, not just mask it like with medication.

When people experience shoulder pain, especially after a car accident, the pain tends to radiate down the arm and causes limitations in movement. Often shoulder pain can be accompanied by neck and back pain and causes the body to respond negatively, like poor posture or restricted range of motion. It is essential for the chiropractor to accurately diagnose the problem before any treatment can start, especially since shoulder issues can be complicated. These injuries are typically multifaceted and require one to look at the entire shoulder girdle, not just the shoulder joint itself.

If you are unsure of your diagnosis, seek the advice of a chiropractor at Advanced Health Chiropractic before trying any other treatments. Give us a call today!

Walking can change when you experience an injury, such as an ankle sprain or knee strain, and can produce hip pain. When injured, your walk shifts to counterbalance new body demands. Anything that causes an imbalance when you are in motion is most likely going to result in painful hip problems. Hip pain is also connected to discomfort in the lower back.

At Advanced Health Chiropractic, our chiropractors will help you in many of these areas. Along with your adjustments, as part of the chiropractic management of your hip problem, they can also offer suggestions for rehabilitative exercises, including muscle stretching and strengthening. When it comes down to it, hip pain will not disappear on its own and typically indicates that there is something that needs to be addressed. Get out of pain and back in balance by giving our Livermore office a call today!

Elbow pain occurs when the muscled and tendons are overused. The repetitive strain causes the muscles and tendons of the forearm to become tight and irritated. This pain comes from tiny tears in the muscles and tendons.

As the body tries to heal these tears, scar tissue forms, which can cause tissues to tighten, weaken, and become more pain-sensitive. Your chiropractor will make sure that you receive the correct diagnosis and it is not something more severe.

Vertigo is when you feel a sense of motion, but you are stationary. The condition generally starts in the vestibular system in the middle ear, though it can also be caused by dysfunction in the brain. Because of the severity of the symptoms that can ensue, such as nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, excessive sweating, and unsteady gait, a person's quality of life can be severely affected.

Vertigo and dizziness can be connected to upper neck dysfunction, and no drug or pill can correct vertigo. Get professional advice by seeking out the care of a chiropractor at Advanced Health Chiropractic in Livermore.

The carpal tunnel is in your wrist, and the nerves going through this structure can become irritated and cause issues like pain, tingling, numbness, and weakness in your fingers, hands, and wrist. Carpal tunnel syndrome is prevalent, affecting millions of people every year, especially domestic workers, secretaries, computer users, musicians, and others who do repetitive tasks with their hands. Your wrist problem could be the result of a misalignment of one or more joints in your neck, shoulder, elbow, or wrist.

Chiropractic techniques that work well with the spine can be applied to other joints of the body, which is good because almost every joint is susceptible to malfunctions that can impair function and range of motion. Trauma, micro-traumas, vibrations, and repetitive motions are often culprits. Carpal tunnel is the usual diagnosis for any wrist pain, tingling/numbness, or weakness. Therefore, it is crucial to get a proper chiropractic evaluation to decide the best course of action.

Pain is the reason people initially go to the chiropractor. Chiropractic adjustments can help you function and feel better. Those who have experienced these adjustments report having less pain, greater freedom of movement, better sleeping patterns, and an improved sense of well-being. Daily stress like work, commuting, emotional stress, and having no time for your needs can all be hard on the body. Many people go to the chiropractor to help maintain an optimal state of health. How often they go generally depends on lifestyle factors, like exercise, stress reduction, and nutrition.

At Advanced Health Chiropractic, we correct and stabilize your spinal condition and help you feel better faster. Once you finish your initial treatments, it is up to you to continue care or not.

Sciatica is nerve compression in the low back and often results in sensory loss, loss of bowel and bladder function, and loss of strength. Sciatica occurs when a vertebra or soft tissue is impinging on the sciatic nerve. The cause is repetitive stress, poor ergonomics, or even due to trauma. Chiropractic treatment helps patients recondition their body's potential to heal itself. Do not choose temporary relief by relying on medication. Fix the root of sciatica by coming into Advanced Health Chiropractic and finally addressing the underlying cause.

Most patients experience a popping or cracking sound during spinal manipulation, which is not dangerous and doesn't cause discomfort for patients. This sound happens because gas and fluids are making their way through your spine. Your body depends on fluids to lubricate the bones between each section of your spinal joints, so it's normal to have this fluid in your skeletal system.

You can benefit from getting your spine checked, whether you have pain or not. Do you see a dentist every six months? Why? To check for cavities, you can't feel! Why wait until your spine hurts? Get checked today.

In many cases, you do not need a referral to make an appointment to see a chiropractor. Chiropractors are often recommending their patients visit doctors who specialize in areas they do not have expertise. In the case of medical insurance, check to see if your health care coverage includes chiropractic benefits. Finances will not be an obstacle for you to get the care you need and require.

During the impact of an accident your neck is forcibly "whipped" back and forth and side to side past its normal range of motion. As a result whiplash injuries can affect the muscles and tissues in your back and neck. Stiffness, back pain and/or neck pain can ensue immediately or take days, weeks or even months to appear. It is crucial to treat whiplash immediately even if you are not yet experiencing neck or back pain.

Headaches and migraines are common symptoms that can occur as a result of whiplash injuries or any type of motor vehicle injury. Headaches may appear when specific vertebrae in your neck is restricted and out of position due to the impact of an accident. Sprained neck muscles can cause pain to radiate to your head. Any injuries or traumas to your head can cause headaches and migraines. If you are experiencing headaches after your car accident, then you should get treated as soon as possible so that your headache pain does not become permanent.

At Advanced Health Chiropractic we treat whiplash injuries to get you being functional and back to normal.

Whiplash injuries occur when there is a sudden forced movement of the head or neck in any direction which can cause a rebound in the opposite direction. Surrounding and supporting tissues of the neck and head will be affected. Consequently, the surrounding muscles begin to tighten, contract and fatigue quicker resulting in pain and stiffness. Car accidents are the most common cause of whiplash.

It is vital to get a proper evaluation to determine how to get you feeling better without the use of medication, which is designed to mask the pain, not treat the cause of the pain. At Advanced Health Chiropractic we help in recovery from automobile injuries and focus on correction of one’s ailments.

Yes, after we experience trauma from sudden force, the spinal column along with soft tissues such as tendons, ligaments, fascia and muscles can shift. This unexpected force can cause a vertebrae to bulge, resulting in sciatic nerve compression. If you experienced an auto accident, we cannot stress enough how important it is to see a chiropractor immediately. Even if you are not experiencing pain we can help restore spinal alignment to avoid any future flare ups.

It is important to get examined by the doctor first. The findings from your examination need to be documented immediately after your accident to determine the appropriate health care necessary for optimum recovery. After your Doctor's examination it would then be appropriate to consult an attorney for legal counsel.

Documented studies done by Charles Carroll, M.D., Paul McAtee, M.D. and Lee Riley, M.D. revealed that: "The amount of damage to the automobile bears little relation to the force applied to the cervical spine (neck) of the occupants."

In other words, the damage to the passengers is not necessarily directly related to the damage to the vehicle. Thus all auto accident injuries need to be immediately evaluated by a qualified chiropractor like the ones at Advanced Health Chiropractic.

We will immediately refer you for a MRI or any imaging studies necessary to evaluate the extent of your injuries. We also work exclusively with other local qualified medical doctors such as orthopedics & neurologists to provide any additional necessary care.

In most cases, your auto accident insurance will pay 100% for the cost of your chiropractic care. Our Office can assist you in obtaining this information. Using your medical coverage should not raise your premiums.

Do not sign or settle anything until you have consulted with an auto accident injury chiropractor. If you settle before your injury is fully resolved, you will risk having to pay out of pocket for your care.

DYou need a doctor who provides the necessary care and diagnosis of auto accident injuries. Usually hospitals will check vital signs, make sure there are no life-threatening conditions and release the patient with pain relief medication. They normally do not provide healthcare for the underlying injuries that can often lead to future pain. Thus after your hospital visit you need to make an immediate appointment with our chiropractors.

The care is comfortable and quite soothing. Our patients look forward to the care they receive during their office visits.

Yes. The care is safe and gentle. In fact, we have patients that range from newborn infants, children, to the elderly who receive effective relief.