Dr. James A. Munse, D.C.

The chiropractor will perform a physical exam and may take X-rays depending upon the extent of your injuries and past medical history. The chiropractor may also initiate treatment via a chiropractic adjustment and/or physiotherapies. But not all chiropractors will initiate treatment on the first visit - it depends upon their practice philosophy and your specific situation.

Yes, poor posture and/or improper ergonomics are common causes of low back pain. Even if they don't "cause" low back pain, they often contribute to it. Since it hurts to sit up straight, this could be a "facet joint" issue and/or possible disc irritation. I would recommend visiting a chiropractor for an appointment.

Hello there. There are a variety of potential causes - this type of hip pain could be due to a muscle strain at the hip, a tear in the labrum of the hip (hip cartilage), the beginnings of osteoarthritis (OA) in the hip, and/or muscle imbalances and misalignments in the pelvic region (which create a tilted pelvis and an abnormal gait pattern).

Yes, indeed. There are many documented cases of tinnitus improving with chiropractic care.
Good luck!

Yes, indeed. Spinal manipulation can help sciatica because manipulation can improve the alignment and mobility of the pelvis, hips, and lower back. When these structures are not in balance, the sciatic nerve can be irritated due to muscle imbalances and tightening.

After an examination and possible diagnostic imaging - chiropractic treatment of whiplash usually includes chiropractic adjustments to the neck and upper back, physiotherapies to the injured areas to decrease inflammation and boost circulation, and eventually exercises are prescribed to increase strength and stability.

Treatment for scoliosis depends upon the severity. Once X-rays are taken (and the degree of curvature established), the health practitioner would have a general idea of the prognosis. Typically, treatment involves chiropractic care and sometimes involves the use of a back brace (depending upon the severity, etc).

Chiropractic manipulation and osteopathic manipulation are similar - but different. Both can be beneficial if applied appropriately. Chiropractic manipulation is typically applied to a specific vertebrae whereas osteopathic manipulation is usually more general. Therefore, chiropractic and osteopathic manipulative techniques differ. But also (and to make this more confusing) - manipulative techniques often differ depending upon the practitioner.

Chiropractic care can improve the mobility in the upper back and neck - and this combined with postural correction (via exercises and daily ergonomic modifications) can improve the curvature in the upper back (decrease the hunched-back appearance).

Dr. Munse

Yes - because the hip is a large weight-bearing joint. Increased weight places additional pressure on the cartilage within the hip socket.

Your son should pursue conservative treatment first (via chiropractic) - and then consider surgery if he does not improve.

Dr. Munse

Aerobic activity can be very helpful for low back stiffness and pain. However, you should consult a doctor to determine your specific diagnosis. The Doc can then provide you with a more reasonable answer to your question. They should also give you some guidance regarding which activity is best for you.

Hey there,

Yes ma'am, chiropractic care aims to "correct" and "relieve" your husband's low back pain by identifying the underlying cause of his symptoms and subsequently creating a treatment plan to correct, stabilize, and strengthen the involved area. Chiropractic care is a conservative treatment approach, and we chiropractors do not prescribe medication.

Thanks,

Dr. Munse

Hey there,

I'm sorry to hear about the pain in your neck! Does your pain travel into your arms? Is there any numbness, tingling, or weakness associated with your neck or arms? If your pain is purely in the neck region (or upper back), then you may have what we call a "facet syndrome," which is jamming of the facet joints on the posterior (back) aspect of your cervical
spine. This will produce sharp pain that worsens upon certain movements - and the range of motion in your neck is likely altered. There are likely muscle spasms present as well. If this scenario is indeed what's happening, then chiropractic adjustments to restore proper alignment and mobility in the cervical spine should help. Please let me know if you have any further questions.

Thanks,

Dr. Munse