Conditions Treated at Valhalla Chiropractic Clinic in Mesa

There are many people that suffer from arthritis, especially as we age. There are also many forms of arthritis, but most of them have some of the same symptoms.

• Joint inflammation
• Stiffness
• Swelling
• Tenderness

Chiropractic should serve as your first line of defense to help manage and treat for arthritis. It will help to relieve pressure inside the joints and reduce inflammation. By doing this we can also help increase range of motion and improve the function of the nervouse system.

An auto accident should be taken seriously regardless of the severity of accident. Even though it may appear as a minor fender bender accident, it can still lead to long term chronic changes if left untreated.

• Whiplash
• Sprain/Strains
• Postural changes
• Loss of range of motion
• Stiffness
• Inflammation

Chiropractic has been show to be very beneficial in treating most auto related injuries. We utilize our adjustment skills, soft tissue techniques, and rehab exercises to decrease inflammation, decompress the joints, improve function, and stabilize the spine.

A disc bulge or herniation can occur at any level of the spine, although it is more commonly seen in the low back and neck. The discs in the spine are what separate each vertebrae. The outer portion of the disc is a fibrous cartilage with many layers. The inside is a jellylike substance. When a disc injury takes place, whether it is due to a traumatic event or wear and tear over time, it usually results in damage to the cartilage layers. The damage to the cartilage layers then leads to the jellylike substance creating a bulge or even a herniation in the disc.

• Mild to severe pain
• Radiating pain into buttock or leg
• Sharp shooting pain
• Numbness/tingling
• Inflammation
• Swelling
• Tenderness

Chiropractic is a great tool in treating a disc bulge or herniation. To treat this kind of condition we use adjustments, soft tissue techniques, and lumbar core stabilization exercises to help decrease inflammation, reduce pain, restore normal motion and stabilize the spine.

Many people suffer from headaches or migraines. This could be due to a head injury, neck injury, whiplash, dehydration, tension, stress, or even from medication. There are also many different types of headaches and migraines. The most common similarity between them is they have tension in the muscles in the head and neck.

• Band-like pain
• Pain behind one eye
• Pain in the back of the head
• Pain in the neck and head
• Sensitivity to light or sound

Adjusting and soft tissue work can help improve function to the nervous system and help relax tight and spastic muscles. They also help to decrease inflammation and improve range of motion.

Many people suffer from jaw pain or abnormalities with the jaw. This is typically due to temporomandibular joint disorder. The nerves in the neck can also affect the surrounding area as well.

• Popping/clicking in the jaw
• Tenderness
• Achiness
• Stiffness
• Difficulty chewing

Chiropractic has been shown to be an effective method in treating jaw pain through adjustments, stretching, soft tissue work, and rehab exercises. These techniques help to improve mobility, decrease inflammation, and improve tracking of the jaw.

The lower leg joints can have pain for a number of various reasons. Injuries in this area can be from traumatic events or just simple wear and tear over time. Since the muscles of the legs are controlled by the nerves in the low back, this can also be a cause of the leg pain.

• Decreased range of motion
• Stiffness
• Swelling
• Tenderness
• Weakness
• Instability

Whether it’s from years of wear and tear or a traumatic event, chiropractic can help. We utilize our adjustment skills, soft tissue techniques, and rehab exercises to help reduce swelling, stiffness, and inflammation. We also work to strengthen the surround musculature to help stabilize the joint and prevent future injury.

Neck pain can be associated with a number of different causes. These can range from a whiplash type injury to waking up with a kink in the neck. We commonly see those working at a computer all day coming into the office to find relief. 

• Decreased range of motion
• Radiating pain
• Postural changes
• Tenderness
• Achiness
• Stiffness

Whether it’s from years of wear and tear or a traumatic event, chiropractic can help. We utilize our adjustment skills, soft tissue techniques, and rehab exercises to help reduce swelling, stiffness, and inflammation. We also work to strengthen the surround musculature to help stabilize the joint, improve posture, and prevent future injury

A pinched nerve or a nerve entrapment is any type of compression on a nerve. This can occur at a number of different points in the body. Some of the common areas are the neck, low back, shoulder, elbow, wrist and many more.

• Numbness/Tingling
• Burning sensation
• Sharp shooting pain
• Weakness

Whether it’s from years of wear and tear or a traumatic event, chiropractic can help. We utilize our adjustment skills, soft tissue techniques, and rehab exercises to help reduce swelling, stiffness, and inflammation. We also work to strengthen the surround musclulature to help stabilize the joint and prevent future injury.

The shoulder and elbow joints are some of the more common joints we treat outside of the spine. In the shoulder we tend to see issues with the labrum, rotator cuff, nerve entrapment, posture abnormalities, and instability. The nerves in the neck also feed the muscles of the arms and can contribute to symptoms in the upper extremities.

• Painful popping/clicking
• Decreased range of motion
• Sharp pain
• Weakness
• Numbness/Tingling

At Valhalla Chiropractic, we will perform a thorough assessment to determine if chiropractic can help you. We utilize our adjusting skills, soft tissue techniques and rehab exercises to help decrease inflammation, decompress the joint, increase range of motion, stabilize the joint, and increase strength in the surrounding musculature.

Many people suffer from upper back and rib pain. We see more and more people affected by this due to the increase in computer use, increase in phone use, and poor ergonomic work stations.

• Pain with deep breathing
• Scoliosis
• Postural changes
• Numbness/Tingling
• Stiffness
• Inflammation

We work to improve posture, mobility, and function, as well as decrease inflammation though adjustments, rehab exercises, and postural corrections.