Austin Chiropractor Helps You Take Care Of Yourself
The more you understand your body and how it functions, the better equipped you'll be at taking care of yourself to achieve optimal health. As a concerned Austin chiropractor, I believe in educating you about your condition to decrease your need for future care. This Patient Education section will provide you with valuable, practical wellness information which you can incorporate into your lifestyle. We urge you to contact our practice at any time to make an appointment if you need chiropractic care.
Our Services
Austin Chiropractor Craig Richardson: Professional Care for Auto Accidents, Back Injuries, Sports Medicine and Spinal Decompression
From sports injuries and
arthritis of the joints to back pain or scoliosis, West End Chiropractic is equipped to handle all you expect from a professional, experienced Austin chiropractor...
Austin Chiropractor Corner: Adjustments
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Chiropractic adjustments are performed to treat a wide variety of conditions, including (but not limited to):
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Arthritis * Bursitis * Carpal tunnel syndrome and other repetitive strain disorders * Chronic muscle pain and stiffness * Headaches * Most musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries * Nerve disorders * Pain and stiffness in the back, chest, abdomen, neck, hips and shoulders, as well as extremities, such as arms, legs, and feet * Sciatica pain * Scoliosis * Tendonitis * Whiplash and other traumatic injuries
Adjustments can be performed while sitting, standing, or lying down...
Benefits of Chiropractic Care
...Moreover, scores of patients with chronic headaches, sinus problems, high blood pressure, ear infections, leg pain,
arthritis, and many other illnesses have reported significant relief after chiropractic therapy...
Your First Visit
...Such clues include whether you have or have had:
Bone disorders, such as osteoporosis
Circulatory problems (poor circulation could be a sign that you have a subluxation, for example)
Dizziness or blurred vision
Heart conditions such as hypertension or high blood pressure
Infections, especially those affecting your spine
Injuries, such as bone fractures, muscle sprains, or disc injuries
Joint disorders such as
arthritis
Sleep apnea
Be prepared to answer such questions as:
Did the onset of your pain immediately follow an injury...
Back Pain
...In more serious cases, the pain may be caused by a degenerative condition, such as
arthritis, disc disease, or disc herniation...
Leg Pain
...Other causes include spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, and
arthritis...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
...Diabetes,
arthritis, pregnancy, and obesity also have been linked with carpal tunnel...
Joint Disorders - Spine
...In some cases, facet joint syndrome can contribute to joint inflammation, muscle spasms, and later osteo
arthritis...