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Dr. Michael Coon, DC

Chiropractor

Dr. Michael Coon is a Chiropractor practicing in Charleston, SC. Dr. Coon 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. Coon seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
44 years Experience
Dr. Michael Coon, DC
  • Charleston, SC
  • Medical University of South Carolina
  • Accepting new patients

Can your neck being out of place cause dizziness?

Dizziness is a typical complaint that chiropractors see on a daily basis... Bones and the neck region can put pressure against the nerves directly or secondary to swelling in the READ MORE
Dizziness is a typical complaint that chiropractors see on a daily basis... Bones and the neck region can put pressure against the nerves directly or secondary to swelling in the joints if we can remove that pressure on the nerve the dizziness can be corrected.

What is the fastest way to heal a calf muscle?

The quickest way is to restore normal motion to the muscle initially you want to let it relax following the rice principle rest it Isaac compression bandage elevate it... Then READ MORE
The quickest way is to restore normal motion to the muscle initially you want to let it relax following the rice principle rest it Isaac compression bandage elevate it... Then as tolerated you start to stretch the Calf muscle you can put your foot against the kickboard of the wall and lean forward and you will feel a stretch in the calf... Now you can slowly start to add moist heat to the region that increases blood flow that brings all the oxygen and nutrients to the area to heal up The injured muscle.

How do you feel after chiropractic adjustment?

80% of the time people feel a great amount of relief increased their range of motion and overall a general satisfaction that is general satisfaction that improved health. 10% of READ MORE
80% of the time people feel a great amount of relief increased their range of motion and overall a general satisfaction that is general satisfaction that improved health. 10% of the time that people are a little sore because those joints have not been moved in years. And 10% of the time people do not feel much of a change but we have freed up the restricted joint and their overall health will improve.

What causes back misalignment?

We consider injury to the back as the main cause. You may have sustained to fall in your younger years. You may have lifted something too heavy that causes a muscle strain that READ MORE
We consider injury to the back as the main cause. You may have sustained to fall in your younger years. You may have lifted something too heavy that causes a muscle strain that caused the joints to lock up and you don't realize it. I have been involved in a minor car accident that caused some Restricted movement.

Can getting your neck adjusted help with headaches?

Absolutely a Chiropractic adjustment can help with headaches. Nerves come out of the holes and the bones in your neck and they intervened in the next shoulder which is a head region... READ MORE
Absolutely a Chiropractic adjustment can help with headaches. Nerves come out of the holes and the bones in your neck and they intervened in the next shoulder which is a head region... Removing pressure on the nerves will alleviate pain.

What does it feel like when frozen shoulder unfreezes?

Frozen shoulder is really a misnomer it does not feel like it is cold... A rusted shoulder would probably more descriptive. As you gradually increase range of motion and strength READ MORE
Frozen shoulder is really a misnomer it does not feel like it is cold... A rusted shoulder would probably more descriptive. As you gradually increase range of motion and strength your pain will gradually decrease it takes approximately 10 months to 12 months to address a frozen shoulder.

How do you know if you need a neck adjustment?

You will have restricted range of motion in that joint and limited unlimited function. You cannot tell on your own you would need a skill and qualified doctor of Chiropractic to READ MORE
You will have restricted range of motion in that joint and limited unlimited function. You cannot tell on your own you would need a skill and qualified doctor of Chiropractic to evaluate the joint for you it is worth investing a testing a consultation with a chiropractor near you.

What type of mattress is best for side sleepers with back pain?

Generally speaking, we recommend a firmer mattress for young people and as we age and joints become painful and easily irritated we recommend moving to a softer mattress or a mattress READ MORE
Generally speaking, we recommend a firmer mattress for young people and as we age and joints become painful and easily irritated we recommend moving to a softer mattress or a mattress with a lot of ticking on top.

Are you born with scoliosis or do you develop it?

When we look at scoliosis we see attends to run in families. We generally believe it develops in the womb and this is referred to as congenital scoliosis... You can develop curvature READ MORE
When we look at scoliosis we see attends to run in families. We generally believe it develops in the womb and this is referred to as congenital scoliosis... You can develop curvature of your spine later in life but there is a good chance that this is muscle skeletal type issue as opposed to any type of genetic deformity.