Dr. Elizabeth Ann Whooley, D.C.

While it is not necessary for you to rest after your adjustment, you might want to. Some people feel energized after an adjustment while others feel very relaxed and sleepy.

The age of the patient with scoliosis is very important to their likelihood of a positive response. The younger scoliosis is diagnosed and treated, the better. Usually, the curve measurements can decrease with chiropractic care but don't count on it being completely straight afterward, especially with large curve angles.

Basically, you want to support your spine. If on your back, support the curve under your neck rather than letting your pillow push your head forward. Place something under your knees so they are bent. If you are a side sleeper, don't curl up into a ball. Match the top leg with the bottom leg, keep your top arm along your ribs, and raise your chin. Your neck should be in a straight line with the rest of your spine.

Chiropractors are trained to diagnose and treat vertebral disc disorders. There are many ways you can be treated with a disc injury. Be sure to share your entire health history and bring a copy of any MRI reports and/or disk images if you already had an MRI.

There could be several reasons for this to happen. After your exam, your chiropractor determined that you were a candidate for adjustments. In many cases, people will feel soreness after an adjustment, especially if this is the first one ever or the first one in a long time. I compare adjustments to having braces put on or when the braces are tightened throughout the time you have them. A change is being made to your body and sometimes there will be new or additional soreness. As long as it is nothing too extreme, it is usually considered "within normal limits". The headaches should stop after a few treatments. If they don't, I would change the adjusting technique and see how you respond to that.

I personally don't reduce dislocated shoulders. I think you could benefit from chiropractic care after your shoulder is more stable.

Yes! Chiropractors can adjust ankles. In fact, it's something that I do frequently. The way I see it is if your ankles and feet are out of alignment, every step you take is with altered/abnormal biomechanics.

It would depend on what is causing your heel pain. If you have a heel spur, that is not something that we can get rid of for you. An x-ray will show if there is a spur present. If the pain is from soft tissue or a misalignment in your foot/ankle/heel, then chiropractic can help.

Good morning. I am not sure exactly what you mean so I will talk about a few things. If you mean MUA (manipulation under anesthesia), I don't do that so I can't speak about it. If you want to know how I treat a frozen shoulder, that's easier. If it is a more advanced case, I would recommend PT and chiropractic. If it is new or a milder case, I would adjust you with a focus on your shoulder, upper back, and neck. I would put your shoulder through passive range of motion stretches to your tolerance. This is a condition that requires participation from you, meaning you need to do exercises at home in addition to what is done for you in the office. I hope this helps and if you want more information, please reach out again. I would love the opportunity to help you. I apologize for the delayed response - I had company in town this weekend from New England.

Yes, I think you would benefit from chiropractic care. You would have a thorough history review and exam to make sure you are a chiropractic candidate. Sciatica is one of the most common problems we treat.