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Jodie L. Schultz

Chiropractor

Dr. Jodie Schultz is a Chiropractor practicing in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Schultz specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system, while improving each patients functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include sciatica, neck pain, and arthritis pain, among many others. Dr. Schultz seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
Jodie L. Schultz
  • Gurnee, Illinois
  • Palmer College of Chiropractic; University of Kentucky
  • Accepting new patients

Can I visit a chiropractor to get my sinuses drained?

Chiropractic care can help the sinus to drain, however, chiropractors do not perform invasive procedures that can actually go into the sinus to drain them, they can only help promote READ MORE
Chiropractic care can help the sinus to drain, however, chiropractors do not perform invasive procedures that can actually go into the sinus to drain them, they can only help promote the body's ability to do this.

Are there exercises to manage gout pain?

Typically not for gout. This is a systemic condition usually related to uric acid buildup. You would fair better to remove that from your diet.

Is slipping of a rib common with age?

This is not common with age, however given she had a fall, it could happen. She could seek chiropractic care once any break or fracture was ruled out. Your chiropractor could rule READ MORE
This is not common with age, however given she had a fall, it could happen. She could seek chiropractic care once any break or fracture was ruled out. Your chiropractor could rule that out as well by X-ray.

Why do I have pins and needles in my legs?

This could be related to a problem in your back or in your circulation among other things. I'd recommend you seek an examination from a chiropractor or doctor to determine the READ MORE
This could be related to a problem in your back or in your circulation among other things. I'd recommend you seek an examination from a chiropractor or doctor to determine the cause of it.

I am suffering from neck and shoulder pain since I was a child. What should I do?

You should seek a chiropractor to figure out the cause of your problems.

Is a chiropractor helpful in treating kids?

Yes, a chiropractor can assess your son to determine what is causing his problem and provide recommendations to correct it.

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Can a chiropractor relieve muscle pain?

Yes, depending on the cause of it, chiropractics can be very helpful with muscle pain and injuries.

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Is scoliosis preventable?

There are exercises that can be done to strengthen the back, but also you can have your child screened so that if there are any changes, they can be corrected before they become READ MORE
There are exercises that can be done to strengthen the back, but also you can have your child screened so that if there are any changes, they can be corrected before they become problematic.

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Do chiropractors typically take x-rays?

Yes, this is common practice in a lot of practitioners' offices. While we can gather a lot of information from our examinations, we can see the wear and tear on the X-rays and READ MORE
Yes, this is common practice in a lot of practitioners' offices. While we can gather a lot of information from our examinations, we can see the wear and tear on the X-rays and X-rays assist in this.

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Back exercises after adjustments?

It would be best to speak to the practitioner who adjusted you, so that they can recommend the best exercises particularly for your condition. In Health, Dr. Jodie Schultz READ MORE
It would be best to speak to the practitioner who adjusted you, so that they can recommend the best exercises particularly for your condition.

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Experiencing numbness and pain after elbow fracture treatment. Why is this happening?

Without knowing what you actually had surgery for or what was done, I can only speculate that it's possible a nerve is being affected by either scar tissue or was damaged in the READ MORE
Without knowing what you actually had surgery for or what was done, I can only speculate that it's possible a nerve is being affected by either scar tissue or was damaged in the fracture or surgery and is leading to numbness.

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My left shoulder is broader than the right. Is this a growth problem?

It could be an anatomical anomaly for you or it could be that the muscles are bigger on one side than the other. This is common when we use one side of our body more than the other. READ MORE
It could be an anatomical anomaly for you or it could be that the muscles are bigger on one side than the other. This is common when we use one side of our body more than the other. With an assessment we could evaluate if this needed to be corrected or was your normal physiology.

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My father is suffering from severe back pain. Can it be treated with manual adjustment of the spine?

Spinal adjusting has been known to help a lot of people with lower back pain ranging from infants to people in their 90s. It's definitely an option to consider. His doctor should READ MORE
Spinal adjusting has been known to help a lot of people with lower back pain ranging from infants to people in their 90s. It's definitely an option to consider. His doctor should wake him through the procedure to eliminate his fears of adjusting.

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Very tight neck

Yes it can! It can help take pressure off the nerves that are causing the tightness.

My back hurts when I sit down. Why?

Unfortunately, there are many different things that could contribute to your back pain. The only way for us to determine what is causing it would be to go through an examination. READ MORE
Unfortunately, there are many different things that could contribute to your back pain. The only way for us to determine what is causing it would be to go through an examination. Once that is done, we can figure out the best course of action to help your back pain go away. Please call the office at 847-599-9900 to schedule a consultation and exam so we can help you start healing!!


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