Dr. Joseph G. Estrada

There can be pressure that is being placed on the nerves that are going along the left hand. Many times tight muscles or misalignments can place these pressures on to the nerves in the nervous system.

Yes. Many of the nerves that control the functions of the body are found inside the skull and around the face. When proper alignment is restored to the spine and the nervous system, then the body can focus on healing.

It can be a combination of both. Many times when the muscles in the feet start to lose their strength, they will begin to relax and cause flat feet. The muscles in the feet are activated when the feet are in contact with the ground we walk on. When our shoes are too thick or stiff it can limit the amount of work needed to be done with the foot muscles. Being more active can help both the muscles in the feet and lose some excess weight.

Chiropractors help address the nervous system of the body. Since every part of the body communicates and is connected to each other through nerves a chiropractor could possibly help you with your gout symptoms. Chiropractors addressed the spine and the nervous system. By removing the misalignments of the spine, the body is able to focus on correcting the problems of the body. If the body is able to communicate and send signals without any delays or problems, then it can increase the signals to the immune system and focus on healing by helping to remove the build up of the uric acid. A chiropractor can also help to advise what possible options should be taken with lifestyle changes to help increase the healing process.

A chiropractor is different because we are trained to find an correct misalignments in the spine and at other joints of my body. While physical therapist are very good when it comes to rehabilitation. There is also the correction of the spine that must be addressed. If misalignments in the spine are left un addressed strengthening of the muscles, tendons and ligaments of the spine could result in strengthening the muscles in the current position. This can also cause the muscles to become not symmetrical or it can strengthen the muscles to stabilize the bones and joints in the misaligned position.

Yes, a chiropractor can definitely help you with your thigh pain. The only way to guarantee that the chiropractor is able to address the problem is if a physical exam is done to locate the problem at its source. If it is a problem that the chiropractor can help with, they should tell you. If it is not, they can refer you to the best professional to help you with that problem.
Many times, when a muscle is pulled during a workout, they result from misalignments of the spine or joint. These misalignments in the joint can cause irritation to be placed on the nerves of the body, which causes the pain you are feeling.

Any type of problem that has appeared with no clear cause should always be addressed. From my perspective, a chiropractor would be able to perform a physical and determine the exact cause of the problem. Along with a physical exam, x-rays can be taken to examine the alignment of the spine and the integrity of the discs and disc spaces. I am not sure what you mean by chiropractic exercises, but a chiropractor can perform adjustment at the misaligned segments or bones to help restore mobility, alignment, and decrease the irritation that is being placed on the nerves due to the misalignment bones.

This sounds like a problem that must first be diagnosed. A chiropractor can perform a full physical and perform X-rays to better diagnose the problem. If it is within the ability of chiropractics, then we can help him, but if it has caused some changes to the structure and function of the foot, the chiropractor will refer him to his primary care physician or another professional who is able to address the problem better.

This is a very complicated question.

I believe if you are able to correct something in the body without surgery, it should be your first option. Surgery of scoliosis for many patients usually involves the use of steel rods to get the bones of the spine into an aligned position. Placing the rods onto the spine will also limit the range of motion for the patient which would then interfere with the patient's normal daily habits such as bathing, dressing, or grooming themselves.

Also because there has been a time of 13 years that the scoliosis has been present, a sudden change to the patient's body can affect the function of the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. What I mean by this is that, the muscles have been developing in their current positions for 13 years. Changing the structure of the body suddenly through surgery is a type of traumatic event that the body must overcome before normal everyday functions can successfully be performed.

Surgery is also not a 100% guarantee that symptoms will be corrected. Many complications can arise post surgery, such as more interference to the nerves and nervous system from the bones being forced into the new positions. Also, the muscles will be stretched and forced to work harder to help increase the stability of the body.

Chiropractors are trained to correct the alignment of the spine with the use of adjustments. Many times, the misalignments of the bones can cause interference onto the nerves and the nervous system which leads to pain and inflammation for the body. Many chiropractors have been successful with decreasing the degree of the curve for the patient's spine. Decreasing the angle of the scoliosis can help take the pressure off the nerves and muscles which will then help to decrease the symptoms that are associated with scoliosis.

You should see a chiropractor. Chiropractors are trained to diagnose and correct issues of the spine that are present. When the bones of the neck are misaligned, it can cause interference of the nerves and the nervous system. The interference on the nerves caused by the bones in the neck can cause pain in the neck and shoulder. Improper motion also causes the muscles and tendons of the neck and shoulder to compensate to increase the stability of the joint. When misalignments are present, the muscles will also change in length due to their attachments to the bones. The misalignments can cause the muscle to become shorter or longer depending on their position and location of the misalignment.

Yes, chiropractic can definitely help! Depending on the type of job we have, it can place different amounts of stress onto the bones of the spine around the neck area. The neck naturally has a curve which allows the neck to properly support the weight of the head and allow for normal movement in any direction. When the curve in the neck decreases due to length of time in a forward head position such as computer work, reading, or performing tasks on the cellphone, it can change the tension of the muscles supporting the neck. When the head is not aligned properly, it can place lots of tension on the muscle on the back of the neck because the body is trying to increase the stability of the neck caused by the excess weight placed on the spine. Also when there is improper alignment in the neck, it can stretch the muscles and put them into an abnormal length while they are contracting and relaxing during neck movements.

There are about 27 bones in the foot and ankle. When the bones become misaligned, it can lead to muscles over acting and under acting the foot and ankle to help increase the stability of the joints. When the bones are misaligned, it can also change the length of the muscles which puts them into a tense state while they are contracting to move the bones of the feet during your walk. The pain that you are feeling could be from how hard the muscles are working to keep stability in the feet and ankle or from the incorrect mechanics of the feet and ankle while accomplishing the task of walking.

A possible reason why patients feel a pins and needles sensation is because there is interference to the nerves and nervous system. When bones become misaligned, they can move into a position that interferes with the way nerves function. For instance, when a bone is in a position that decreases the normal space that is present for a nerve to pass out through the spinal column, they can place pressure to the nerve itself which can create the pins and needles feeling due to the contraction of the hard bone on the soft nerve.

Yes, a chiropractor can absolutely help. Many times, the body will accommodate itself to help support the development of the baby. Because of the changes, the body must use the muscles, tendons and ligaments of the body to increase the stability of all the joints and bones of the spine.

A chiropractor can help to restore the normal alignment of the spine to decrease the amount of work each muscle, tendon, and ligament must do to help increase the stability. Chiropractors are able to find and locate the exact cause of the symptoms in the body and correct them.