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Dr. Melissa Ann Kopp, DC

Chiropractor

Dr. Melissa Kopp is a Chiropractor practicing in Bullhead City, AZ. Dr. Kopp 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. Kopp seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
Dr. Melissa Ann Kopp, DC
  • Bullhead City, AZ
  • Accepting new patients

Degnerative Disk Disease & Fibromyalgia??

Sorry to hear that! Go to a chiropractor, it will help most likely a lot! Pain down arms and legs is not a good sign. This is radicular pain. Chiro adjustments can help with herniation, READ MORE
Sorry to hear that! Go to a chiropractor, it will help most likely a lot! Pain down arms and legs is not a good sign. This is radicular pain. Chiro adjustments can help with herniation, ask about decompression too and will probably get rid of radicular pain. Use ice on neck and low back 20 min on and one hour off until you see Chiropractor. Do not put heat on pain, heat will attract more inflammation and make it worse, just feels better but the ice will put out your fires!!! Good luck.

What is the best exercise for frozen shoulder?

Anything just move it!! It will hurt but the more you break up adhesions the best and faster you will heal. It's a hard one but can be done! Your chiropractor should be able to READ MORE
Anything just move it!! It will hurt but the more you break up adhesions the best and faster you will heal. It's a hard one but can be done! Your chiropractor should be able to show you how to stretch. Lots of ice after lots of stretching will help reduce inflammation and pain!

How do you realign your hips yourself?

Self adjusting is very dangerous. Go to your chiropractor and from there will learn some good stretches too!

How do you loosen the sacroiliac joint?

Ice and stretching and go to your chiropractor!!!!! Muscles have memory and may need to stretch to change!

Does a chiropractic adjustment help you mentally as well?

Well, long term pain can cause depression and adjustments will help with function of all things in your body. You may be surprised how well you will feel mentally also!

How do you relieve upper back pain between shoulder blades?

Ice 20 min on and one hour off, repeat! Go to your chiropractor. Reduce stress and watch your posture!!!

Do you need a reason to go to a chiropractor?

Even if no apparent reason or pain it is good to go on a maintenance program lie once a month or so. Chiropractic is about the nervous system and relieving pressure off the nerves. READ MORE
Even if no apparent reason or pain it is good to go on a maintenance program lie once a month or so. Chiropractic is about the nervous system and relieving pressure off the nerves. It's about function of the body so yes go and get check ups!!!! The nerves supply function to everything in your body! All things!!!

What is the fastest way to relieve neck pain?

Hi, ice 20 min on and one hour off, repeat and go to your chiropractor. The nerves in your neck supply function not only to your head and everything in it but also arms wrists READ MORE
Hi, ice 20 min on and one hour off, repeat and go to your chiropractor. The nerves in your neck supply function not only to your head and everything in it but also arms wrists hands fingers and heart beat and breathing! Take care of your neck!

Is it too late to fix my posture?

Hi, it is never too late! I changed my reverse vertical curve by changing my posture. Make changes in your daily life, raise your computer, put in blocks. That's one thing I did READ MORE
Hi, it is never too late! I changed my reverse vertical curve by changing my posture. Make changes in your daily life, raise your computer, put in blocks. That's one thing I did especially if your at a computer all day. Raise your arms if texting. Put your arms in pillows in your lap if reading. Sit up straight. Do yoga! Get adjusted! Keep head up and back a little, ears above shoulders or at least close to that. Talk to your chiropractor I'm sure they will have ideas for you! Good luck! You will feel better too and prevent back problems!

How do you fix a stiff lower back?

Hi! Anything stiff needs movement, stretching and be regular with it. Start a yoga class or swim or walk. The more you move the better you will feel! And get adjusted!!!! Ice helps READ MORE
Hi! Anything stiff needs movement, stretching and be regular with it. Start a yoga class or swim or walk. The more you move the better you will feel! And get adjusted!!!! Ice helps too if pain is present. 20 min on and hour off, repeat. Good luck!

Can you pop your sacroiliac joint?

Please don't do this yourself. Go to your chiropractor! Self adjusting is very dangerous!!!! Ice for pain!

What happens if scoliosis is left untreated in adults?

You can still go to a chiropractor! We can't make is straight but getting adjusted will help with pain and function of your body. Stretches will help too! It also depends on the READ MORE
You can still go to a chiropractor! We can't make is straight but getting adjusted will help with pain and function of your body. Stretches will help too! It also depends on the severity and curves etc. stay healthy!

Is it safe to have a back massage while pregnant?

Yes! And get to a chiropractor. There's a lot going on and want to keep your body functioning at its best! I've seen many pregnant women for chiro care and massages!!

I have a compression facture in my back it's t 11 t 12

Hi, yes and have fun!!! Just be careful, watch your posture. You could also get some KT Tape and apply to back for a little support without a bulky brace, just for protection. READ MORE
Hi, yes and have fun!!! Just be careful, watch your posture. You could also get some KT Tape and apply to back for a little support without a bulky brace, just for protection. If you get the tape, go to YOUTUBE and ask how to apply the tape, its good stuff!!

Are backbends good for your spine?

Regular practice of backbends is beneficial in getting rid of persistent back or neck pain Backbends helps bring your spine back to natural bending position Relieves from stress READ MORE
Regular practice of backbends is beneficial in getting rid of persistent back or neck pain
Backbends helps bring your spine back to natural bending position
Relieves from stress and anxiety
Improvement from shallow breathing
One of the benefits of doing backbends is that it helps stretch your abdominal muscles and internal organs
Gain courage, strength and trust
Gain new perspectives to life
Learn that limits are self-made
Compress and flush kidneys
Backbends are beneficial in relieving insomnia and restlessness.

Does massages help for scoliosis pain?

Hi, massages help for sure but you really need to see a chiropractor also to open up the nervous system so your body will function properly. remember the nervous system supplies READ MORE
Hi, massages help for sure but you really need to see a chiropractor also to open up the nervous system so your body will function properly. remember the nervous system supplies function to muscles too. Good luck.

How often should a pregnant woman go to the chiropractor?

Hopefully if you're not in a lot of pain then go every 2-4 weeks to keep your nervous system working well to make your baby, so many benefits with chiropractic and pregnancy, good READ MORE
Hopefully if you're not in a lot of pain then go every 2-4 weeks to keep your nervous system working well to make your baby, so many benefits with chiropractic and pregnancy, good luck.

Why is my lower back pain worse in the morning?

Most likely arthritis, ice and stretch and get adjusted will help with arthritis pain. Also, reduce fried foods and sugar!!!

Can you go to the chiropractor in your first trimester?

YES, all throughout your pregnancy!!! Lots of benefits with chiropractic while pregnant.

Can chiropractic adjustments cause miscarriage?

Nope but may help prevent a miscarriage, many benefits to getting adjusted while pregnant, good luck.