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Dr. Mike Zwiener
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Dr. Mike Zwiener is a chiropractor practicing in Festus, Missouri. Dr. Zwiener specializes in preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system, while improving each patient's functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include sciatica, neck pain and arthritis pain, among many others. Dr. Zwiener seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
Dr. Mike Zwiener
- Festus, Missouri
- Logan College of Chiropractic
- Accepting new patients
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Can you suggest a treatment for the pain in my calf muscles?
thank you for your question. There are multiple possible reasons for calf pain. Some are related to the spine and the other is dealing with the muscle itself. Stretching the muscle READ MORE
thank you for your question. There are multiple possible reasons for calf pain. Some are related to the spine and the other is dealing with the muscle itself. Stretching the muscle itself is typically a good start to addressing any calf pain. If after a couple of days of stretching, the pain does not change or gets worse, it is advised to consult a chiropractor to have it further evaluated.
My daughter sits with her back slanted. How can her posture be corrected?
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Posture is often involuntary and the lowest energy position that our bodies end up in. This is why, regardless how many times you tell her, she will READ MORE
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Posture is often involuntary and the lowest energy position that our bodies end up in. This is why, regardless how many times you tell her, she will not maintain the better posture until she strengthens the muscles in her core. A great exercise to start with is called the bird dog exercise. An example of it can be found here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgOuR7YrwtM
Posture is often involuntary and the lowest energy position that our bodies end up in. This is why, regardless how many times you tell her, she will not maintain the better posture until she strengthens the muscles in her core. A great exercise to start with is called the bird dog exercise. An example of it can be found here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgOuR7YrwtM
How is back soreness treated?
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Soreness in the back that is made better when you lay flat is something that we treat in our office on a regular basis. These symptoms are often READ MORE
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Soreness in the back that is made better when you lay flat is something that we treat in our office on a regular basis. These symptoms are often caused by restrictions in the joints in the spine. This is best treated with a chiropractic adjustment. After an examination, the chiropractor will determine if an adjustment is the best treatment option. Seeing a chiropractor is the best place to get started with resolving this issue. IF you do not have a chiropractor, here is a map of evidence-based chiropractors around the world. http://www.forwardthinkingchiro.com/member-map-1/#!map
Soreness in the back that is made better when you lay flat is something that we treat in our office on a regular basis. These symptoms are often caused by restrictions in the joints in the spine. This is best treated with a chiropractic adjustment. After an examination, the chiropractor will determine if an adjustment is the best treatment option. Seeing a chiropractor is the best place to get started with resolving this issue. IF you do not have a chiropractor, here is a map of evidence-based chiropractors around the world. http://www.forwardthinkingchiro.com/member-map-1/#!map
Why do I have back pain while eating?
Thank you for your question. The likely cause of your pain is called referred pain. This means that you might be experiencing pain or discomfort in another area of your body, like READ MORE
Thank you for your question. The likely cause of your pain is called referred pain. This means that you might be experiencing pain or discomfort in another area of your body, like your stomach, that can refer pain to your back. It can also be caused by improper posture when sitting. Ensure that your back and butt are against the chair when sitting and that you are not leaning forward. If this does not help, it is advised to consult a physician for a proper examination and diagnosis.
How does spinal manipulation work?
Thank you for your question. The term spinal manipulation refers to a treatment performed primarily by chiropractors (though some PTs and DOs perform something similar) where using READ MORE
Thank you for your question. The term spinal manipulation refers to a treatment performed primarily by chiropractors (though some PTs and DOs perform something similar) where using the hands or tools, a force is applied to the spine to restore motion to joints that have become restricted.
Spinal manipulation can be beneficial in not only restoring motion and reducing restrictions but also in reducing pain by allowing the body to function properly.
Spinal manipulation can be beneficial in not only restoring motion and reducing restrictions but also in reducing pain by allowing the body to function properly.
I have pain in my hips due to excess weight. What can I do?
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Weight gain, in the short term, is rarely the cause of pain but instead, often exacerbates existing problems. The weight we gain causes more force READ MORE
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Weight gain, in the short term, is rarely the cause of pain but instead, often exacerbates existing problems. The weight we gain causes more force on the joints and muscles and can lead to weaker or improper functioning areas to become painful.
It is advised to consult an evidence-based chiropractor to help better determine the cause of your pain and find an appropriate solution. Here is a link to a group of evidence-based chiropractors around the world. http://www.forwardthinkingchiro.com/member-map-1/#!map
Weight gain, in the short term, is rarely the cause of pain but instead, often exacerbates existing problems. The weight we gain causes more force on the joints and muscles and can lead to weaker or improper functioning areas to become painful.
It is advised to consult an evidence-based chiropractor to help better determine the cause of your pain and find an appropriate solution. Here is a link to a group of evidence-based chiropractors around the world. http://www.forwardthinkingchiro.com/member-map-1/#!map
I am having pain around my hamstrings. Can I see a chiropractor for this?
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Pain in the hamstring is often a result of improper function from a joint fixation or muscle imbalance in the back. A chiropractor specializes in READ MORE
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Pain in the hamstring is often a result of improper function from a joint fixation or muscle imbalance in the back. A chiropractor specializes in musculoskeletal complaints like yours and can help find the cause of the problem as well as the best solution.
If you do not have a chiropractor, here is a list of evidence-based chiropractors around the world. http://www.forwardthinkingchiro.com/member-map-1/#!map
Pain in the hamstring is often a result of improper function from a joint fixation or muscle imbalance in the back. A chiropractor specializes in musculoskeletal complaints like yours and can help find the cause of the problem as well as the best solution.
If you do not have a chiropractor, here is a list of evidence-based chiropractors around the world. http://www.forwardthinkingchiro.com/member-map-1/#!map
Can a chiropractor help in treating pain due to weight gain?
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Weight gain, at least in the short term, is rarely the cause of pain and instead often exacerbates existing pain. Chiropractors will perform an examination READ MORE
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Weight gain, at least in the short term, is rarely the cause of pain and instead often exacerbates existing pain. Chiropractors will perform an examination to determine the source of the pain provide treatment to help you get out of pain. If you do not already have a chiropractor, here is a list of evidence-based chiropractors around the world. http://www.forwardthinkingchiro.com/member-map-1/#!map
Weight gain, at least in the short term, is rarely the cause of pain and instead often exacerbates existing pain. Chiropractors will perform an examination to determine the source of the pain provide treatment to help you get out of pain. If you do not already have a chiropractor, here is a list of evidence-based chiropractors around the world. http://www.forwardthinkingchiro.com/member-map-1/#!map
I have sudden pain in my left leg. How can it be treated?
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Discomfort and pain from working out is typically best treated with rest and plenty of water.
If the discomfort does not go away after 2-3 days, READ MORE
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Discomfort and pain from working out is typically best treated with rest and plenty of water.
If the discomfort does not go away after 2-3 days, it could be caused by something else. At that point, it is recommended to visit an evidence-based chiropractor to determine the cause of the pain and the proper treatment.
Here is a list of evidence-based chiropractors around the world. http://www.forwardthinkingchiro.com/member-map-1/#!map
Discomfort and pain from working out is typically best treated with rest and plenty of water.
If the discomfort does not go away after 2-3 days, it could be caused by something else. At that point, it is recommended to visit an evidence-based chiropractor to determine the cause of the pain and the proper treatment.
Here is a list of evidence-based chiropractors around the world. http://www.forwardthinkingchiro.com/member-map-1/#!map
What are the possible causes of hip pain?
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Hip pain can result from a variety of sources including the knee, pelvis, low back, muscle imbalances, and walking biomechanics. To find the source READ MORE
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Hip pain can result from a variety of sources including the knee, pelvis, low back, muscle imbalances, and walking biomechanics. To find the source of your pain, it is advised to visit a chiropractor to receive an examination and get the best treatment for your problem. If you do not have a chiropractor, here is a list of evidence-based chiropractors around the world. http://www.forwardthinkingchiro.com/member-map-1/#!map
Hip pain can result from a variety of sources including the knee, pelvis, low back, muscle imbalances, and walking biomechanics. To find the source of your pain, it is advised to visit a chiropractor to receive an examination and get the best treatment for your problem. If you do not have a chiropractor, here is a list of evidence-based chiropractors around the world. http://www.forwardthinkingchiro.com/member-map-1/#!map
Can a chiropractor help in treating foot pain?
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Chiropractic can help treat foot pain by ensuring the muscles and joints in the foot, ankle, and pelvis are functioning properly. Here is a great READ MORE
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Chiropractic can help treat foot pain by ensuring the muscles and joints in the foot, ankle, and pelvis are functioning properly. Here is a great article on how chiropractic can help with foot pain.
http://pappaschiropractic.com/4-ways-chiropractic-can-help-plantar-fascitis/
If you are looking for a chiropractor, here is a great list of evidence-based chiropractors around the world. http://www.forwardthinkingchiro.com/member-map-1/#!map
Chiropractic can help treat foot pain by ensuring the muscles and joints in the foot, ankle, and pelvis are functioning properly. Here is a great article on how chiropractic can help with foot pain.
http://pappaschiropractic.com/4-ways-chiropractic-can-help-plantar-fascitis/
If you are looking for a chiropractor, here is a great list of evidence-based chiropractors around the world. http://www.forwardthinkingchiro.com/member-map-1/#!map
I have slight weakness in my muscles along with pain in the forearms. What could this be?
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Pain on one side of the body, especially the arms, is very commonly caused by a problem in back and neck. When muscles and joints in the upper back READ MORE
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Pain on one side of the body, especially the arms, is very commonly caused by a problem in back and neck. When muscles and joints in the upper back and neck are not working properly, the resulting dysfunction can cause pain and weakness in the arm. The specific location of the dysfunction depends on where in the back the problem comes from.
Another common cause of forearm pain and weakness is tennis elbow if it is on the outside of the elbow to the hands. Here is our youtube channel, I will be doing a video on forearm pain. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMWQtawahy7vj6SoySDFw-g
Pain on one side of the body, especially the arms, is very commonly caused by a problem in back and neck. When muscles and joints in the upper back and neck are not working properly, the resulting dysfunction can cause pain and weakness in the arm. The specific location of the dysfunction depends on where in the back the problem comes from.
Another common cause of forearm pain and weakness is tennis elbow if it is on the outside of the elbow to the hands. Here is our youtube channel, I will be doing a video on forearm pain. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMWQtawahy7vj6SoySDFw-g
Can vitamin deficiency cause muscle stiffness?
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Muscle stiffness can be a result of many things including water intake, muscle recovery from overexertion, or vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
There READ MORE
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Muscle stiffness can be a result of many things including water intake, muscle recovery from overexertion, or vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
There are two groups of minerals that our bodies use to contact a muscle, sodium and potassium, and calcium and magnesium. When any one of these minerals is out of balance, a shortage or excess, the muscles can become stiff. One that I typically recommend to all of my patients that are experiencing muscle stiffness especially before bed is to take a magnesium and calcium supplement and drink plenty of water. These three things can have a large impact on decreasing muscle stiffness and helping you get back to normal. As always, consult your physician before making any changes to your regime.
Muscle stiffness can be a result of many things including water intake, muscle recovery from overexertion, or vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
There are two groups of minerals that our bodies use to contact a muscle, sodium and potassium, and calcium and magnesium. When any one of these minerals is out of balance, a shortage or excess, the muscles can become stiff. One that I typically recommend to all of my patients that are experiencing muscle stiffness especially before bed is to take a magnesium and calcium supplement and drink plenty of water. These three things can have a large impact on decreasing muscle stiffness and helping you get back to normal. As always, consult your physician before making any changes to your regime.
My son suffers from ADHD. Should I bring him to a chiropractor?
Thank you for your question. Children that experience ADHD can be benefited by chiropractic. Removing joint fixations in the spine can help reduce the physical stress of the body READ MORE
Thank you for your question. Children that experience ADHD can be benefited by chiropractic. Removing joint fixations in the spine can help reduce the physical stress of the body which in turn can help the child feel better. This can have the benefit of reducing their hyperactivity. There are other chiropractors that will say that chiropractic can 'cure' or 'treat' ADHD but there is no scientific evidence that supports this.
I have a pain in my neck every morning. Can you tell me what could it be?
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Pain in the neck first thing in the morning is often a result of joints and muscles in your neck and upper back not functioning properly as well READ MORE
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Pain in the neck first thing in the morning is often a result of joints and muscles in your neck and upper back not functioning properly as well as an improper sleep position (too much or too little of a pillow). First, check that your neck is straight when you are sleeping on your side or has a small curve in it if you are on your back. (If you sleep on your stomach, this can be the cause of your neck pain) Second, adjust your pillows and sleep position to find the best position for your neck.
If the problem is not coming from your sleep habits but instead from improper moving joints and muscles, seeing your chiropractor is advised. They can provide an examination to find the cause of the problem and provide treatments that help.
If you do not have a chiropractor, here is a list of evidence-based chiropractors from around the world. http://www.forwardthinkingchiro.com/member-map-1/#!map
Finally, here are some exercises that may be beneficial in reducing the occurrence of your neck pain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0jF81SYLZY&t=1s
Pain in the neck first thing in the morning is often a result of joints and muscles in your neck and upper back not functioning properly as well as an improper sleep position (too much or too little of a pillow). First, check that your neck is straight when you are sleeping on your side or has a small curve in it if you are on your back. (If you sleep on your stomach, this can be the cause of your neck pain) Second, adjust your pillows and sleep position to find the best position for your neck.
If the problem is not coming from your sleep habits but instead from improper moving joints and muscles, seeing your chiropractor is advised. They can provide an examination to find the cause of the problem and provide treatments that help.
If you do not have a chiropractor, here is a list of evidence-based chiropractors from around the world. http://www.forwardthinkingchiro.com/member-map-1/#!map
Finally, here are some exercises that may be beneficial in reducing the occurrence of your neck pain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0jF81SYLZY&t=1s
I have arthritis with severe pain in my knees. Should I see a chiropractor?
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A chiropractor can definitely help you with exercises, treatments, and stretches to help you relieve and manage your pain. If you do not currently READ MORE
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A chiropractor can definitely help you with exercises, treatments, and stretches to help you relieve and manage your pain. If you do not currently have a chiropractor, here is a map of evidenced-based chiropractors around the world. http://www.forwardthinkingchiro.com/member-map-1/#!map
A chiropractor can definitely help you with exercises, treatments, and stretches to help you relieve and manage your pain. If you do not currently have a chiropractor, here is a map of evidenced-based chiropractors around the world. http://www.forwardthinkingchiro.com/member-map-1/#!map
What can I do for muscle soreness around my thighs?
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We use up to 200 muscles just to talk a step forward! Though any of these muscles can result in problems with our walking, soreness is indicative READ MORE
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We use up to 200 muscles just to talk a step forward! Though any of these muscles can result in problems with our walking, soreness is indicative of an overused muscle.
First, you want to rule out any change in activity or weight, and any strength training as the possible trigger for the soreness. After these have been ruled out, the most likely problem is with your gait (walking form). Because we do not think about firing the 200 muscles in a coordinated motion every time we take a step, our bodies have developed patterns that make the thought process easier. On occasion, faulty movement patterns can become a part of our routine which can lead to a change in the forces the body applies to various joints and muscles. All of these changes can lead to muscles that are overworked and become. A chiropractor specializes in musculoskeletal condition and can help you find the source of the problem. If you do not have a chiropractor, here is a map of evidence-based chiropractors. http://www.forwardthinkingchiro.com/member-map-1/#!map
We use up to 200 muscles just to talk a step forward! Though any of these muscles can result in problems with our walking, soreness is indicative of an overused muscle.
First, you want to rule out any change in activity or weight, and any strength training as the possible trigger for the soreness. After these have been ruled out, the most likely problem is with your gait (walking form). Because we do not think about firing the 200 muscles in a coordinated motion every time we take a step, our bodies have developed patterns that make the thought process easier. On occasion, faulty movement patterns can become a part of our routine which can lead to a change in the forces the body applies to various joints and muscles. All of these changes can lead to muscles that are overworked and become. A chiropractor specializes in musculoskeletal condition and can help you find the source of the problem. If you do not have a chiropractor, here is a map of evidence-based chiropractors. http://www.forwardthinkingchiro.com/member-map-1/#!map
Can I visit a chiropractor to get my sinuses drained?
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Moving to a new city can be difficult on the sinuses. Chiropractic can be helpful by allowing the neck and related musculature to move and function READ MORE
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Moving to a new city can be difficult on the sinuses. Chiropractic can be helpful by allowing the neck and related musculature to move and function correctly, thus allowing the sinuses to drain better. If you are wanting your sinuses drained, it is best to see an Ears, Nose, and Throat (ENT) doctor.
For long-term relief, go to your local farmers market and grab some raw honeycomb (sometimes grocery stores have them) and chew on a piece of it like gum daily for a few months. This will help your body be exposed to a small quantity of the allergens that are present in your area (make sure the honey is from within 15 miles of your house) and allow you build up a resistance to them.
Moving to a new city can be difficult on the sinuses. Chiropractic can be helpful by allowing the neck and related musculature to move and function correctly, thus allowing the sinuses to drain better. If you are wanting your sinuses drained, it is best to see an Ears, Nose, and Throat (ENT) doctor.
For long-term relief, go to your local farmers market and grab some raw honeycomb (sometimes grocery stores have them) and chew on a piece of it like gum daily for a few months. This will help your body be exposed to a small quantity of the allergens that are present in your area (make sure the honey is from within 15 miles of your house) and allow you build up a resistance to them.
What is the lump that I can feel right behind my neck?
Thank you for your question. Without seeing you, it is difficult to 100% diagnose, but based on what you have said, I believe this is a Dowager's hump. It is a small, abnormal READ MORE
Thank you for your question. Without seeing you, it is difficult to 100% diagnose, but based on what you have said, I believe this is a Dowager's hump. It is a small, abnormal curvature of the thoracic spine. These rarely are anything but a cosmetic problem, these humps can lead to other problems both above and below that can cause pain and decreased function. A chiropractor will be able to properly diagnose what it is and give you some exercises to help prevent it from getting larger and possibly improve it. Understand that this rarely requires a large amount of visits and is not something that needs to be "corrected", but rather managed.
Can a chiropractor help me with my lower back pain?
Thank you for your question and I am sorry to hear about your pain. Chiropractors are musculoskeletal experts and our "bread and butter" is low back pain. A good chiropractor can READ MORE
Thank you for your question and I am sorry to hear about your pain. Chiropractors are musculoskeletal experts and our "bread and butter" is low back pain. A good chiropractor can help you identify what is happening with your back as well as the best treatment options to fix it, which may include adjustment and exercises.
