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Mohammad zarghami

Chiropractor

Dr. Mohammad zarghami is a Chiropractor practicing in San Jose, CA. Dr. zarghami 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. zarghami seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
Mohammad zarghami
  • San Jose, CA
  • Accepting new patients

Is it normal to hurt more after seeing a chiropractor?

Hi,

Yes, it can be normal due to the changes your body is going through from the adjustment or muscle work.

Is ice or heat better after chiropractic adjustment?

Hello, It depends on what condition you were treated for. Sometimes ice is used for controlling inflammation/pain and others heat is used to relax the muscle and reduce pain/tension. READ MORE
Hello,

It depends on what condition you were treated for. Sometimes ice is used for controlling inflammation/pain and others heat is used to relax the muscle and reduce pain/tension.

How long do you have to wear a posture corrector?

You should not wear a brace for any reason other than an injury.

How long does a pulled muscle take to heal?

Depends which part of the body and how bad it was, if you have swelling, bruising, muscle bunching or not.

Is sleeping on your side bad for your shoulders?

Yes, it can be, especially if you are not positioning the pillow correctly as well as being prone to any shoulder injuries.

Can a chiropractor help tight back muscles?

Yes, a chiropractor can help as well as some work being done on your end by doing stretches.

What should you not do with a herniated disc?

Your symptoms are the limit. I currently have patients with a completely ruptured disc who have no pain and are living life to the fullest while I have patients with the smallest READ MORE
Your symptoms are the limit. I currently have patients with a completely ruptured disc who have no pain and are living life to the fullest while I have patients with the smallest of herniations and are completely paralyzed due to pain. Best advice in general is to be active to the point of not hurting yourself. Daily walks for at least 20 minutes and sleeping on your back with pillows under your knees, sitting on a chair rather than the couch or the bed are highly recommended.

Should I stretch after a chiropractic adjustment?

Yes, you can stretch before and after actually. It would help more to stretch before if the office you are going to does not do any tissue/muscle work before the adjustment.

Can a chiropractor fix pelvic tilt?

Hello,

Yes, definitely.

How do you stretch your lats?

Hello,

You may do what is called a "prayer stretch" to help relieve tension off your lats.

How do you know if your hips are misaligned?

Few options are available: Self monitor by looking in the mirror, seeing a chiropractor, having X-rays taken.

Can a chiropractor help with leg numbness?

Yes, chiropractic can help with the numbness of the leg based on your diagnosis and progression of the problem.

How do I know if I have sciatica or hip pain?

You will need to be examined for an exact answer, but hip pain does not radiate anywhere and feels deep achy in the hip joint, unlike sciatica which is more of a radiating pain READ MORE
You will need to be examined for an exact answer, but hip pain does not radiate anywhere and feels deep achy in the hip joint, unlike sciatica which is more of a radiating pain and shooting pain feeling.

Can sleeping on your side cause scoliosis?

No, but it can aggravate your symptoms.

Can I see a massage therapist and a chiropractor for shoulder pain?

Yes, it can help you reduce your pain if the condition falls under the scope of chiropractic treatment.

Can a chiropractor help sternum pain?

Yes depending on what caused your pain in the first place

Can a chiropractor help with arm numbness?

Yes, like many patients that are treated here, we help with extremity numbness.

What is the difference between a herniated disc and a bulging disc?

Disc bulge is a category of disc herniation.

How can I check my posture?

By coming in to the office for your physical and you will be informed on the first chiropractic appointment.