Chiropractors specialize in treating a wide range of musculoskeletal issues, focusing on healing from the inside through natural techniques. Below, you’ll find some of the most common issues Dr. Colton Gervais and Dr. Jennifer Walder address at reNu Medical & Injury Center in Newark, DE.
Back Pain
Back pain is, by far, one of the most common conditions treated through chiropractic care. However, the root cause behind back pain can vary widely. Usually, it’s due to issues such as:
- Muscle strains
- Sprains
- Spinal misalignment
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Nerve compression
Sometimes, these injuries occur from auto, sports, or work accidents. However, most people develop back issues over time due to sitting for long periods, poor posture, and heavy or repetitive lifting.
Being pregnant or overweight and working on your feet for long periods may also play a role, as well as conditions like arthritis and degenerative disc disease. Adjustments, acupuncture, trigger point therapy, and other soft tissue techniques are effective in addressing these various issues.
Neck Pain
Like back pain, the cause of neck pain can vary. Whiplash is one of the most common causes. It occurs during forceful impact, such as a car collision, when the head is whipped back and forth. It causes tiny tears in the neck’s tissues, which lead to inflammation, stiffness, headaches, and more.
Poor posture or leaning over a device are also common causes. Repetitive lifting and chronic stress may also be involved. These habits and factors can lead to:
- Cervical misalignment
- Nerve compression
- Sprains and strains
- Disc problems and more
Generally, neck pain is addressed through the same techniques as back pain. However, chiropractors like Dr. Gervais and Dr. Walder at reNu Medical & Injury Center in Newark, DE will determine the best combination of techniques to provide relief and optimal healing.
Joint Pain
Age, daily life, and accidents can take a toll on the joints of the body, leading to issues like:
- Golfer’s or tennis elbow
- Jaw pain
- Knee pain
- Hip pain
- Ankle pain
- Frozen shoulder
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Wrist pain and more
Arthritis, fibromyalgia, and other chronic conditions can lead to joint pain as well. Adjustments, manipulation, soft tissue therapy, therapeutic exercises, acupuncture, and other natural techniques can help relieve pain and inflammation, restore range of motion, and stimulate healing in the joints.
Learn more about the many symptoms and conditions Dr. Gervais and Dr. Walder treat by calling (302) 368-0124 to schedule an appointment in Newark, DE today. Our chiropractors at reNu Medical & Injury Center are proud to welcome residents from New Castle, DE as well Elkton, Maryland, and Chester, PA.