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Ricardo Alejand Rodriguez Vazqu

Chiropractor

My name is Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez and I welcome you to Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Alexandria, Virginia. Here at Chiropractic & Wellness Center, we 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, frozen shoulder, plantar Fasciitis and arthritis pain, among many others. Dr. Rodriguez seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
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7 years Experience
Ricardo Alejand Rodriguez Vazqu
  • Alexandria, VA
  • Palmer College of Chiropractic
  • Accepting new patients

Why does my pelvis keep shifting?

Maybe the muscles around the pelvis area are tight and others are weak. Read about Lower Cross Syndrome.

What are the symptoms of tight hip flexors?

Patient will experience pain from the front to the back of the hip. (Lower back and some thigh and lateral knee pain.)

How do you get rid of back spasms fast?

A proper evaluation is needed to determine the cause and then the proper treatment.

Can a chiropractor help with upper thigh pain?

Yes. A proper evaluation is needed to determine the cause and then the proper treatment.

What does it mean when a chiropractor says you have a rib out?

Rib out means that the rib has move out of position: anterior, posterior, right, left, up or down.When that occurred, usually, patient experience pain with breathing.

How do you get rid of leg pain fast?

Proper examination is needed to determine the cause of the problem Pain is just a symptom.

Why do my hips get tight when I walk?

Muscle tightness and pelvis rotation can be one of the causes.

Can leg length discrepancy be corrected?

A proper evaluation is needed to determine the cause and them the proper treatment.

Can uneven leg length cause hip pain?

Yes. A proper evaluation is needed to determine the cause and then, the proper treatment.

Does swimming help scoliosis?

Swimming is one of the most complete exercises. Can help to strength your back. However, at your age usually scoliosis stops deteriorating your spine but every case varies on each READ MORE
Swimming is one of the most complete exercises. Can help to strength your back. However, at your age usually scoliosis stops deteriorating your spine but every case varies on each individual.

Can chiropractors adjust feet?

If after a proper evaluation is conducted and there is not contraindications, a feet adjustment may be recommend.

How do I stop my shoulder from hurting when I sleep?

Hi:
To be able to make an intelligent recommendation, a proper examination is need it.

Is it normal to hurt more after seeing a chiropractor?

Hi. Depending on the techniques used by The Chiropractor and how your body responded to adjustments, you can experience more pain before getting better. You can always talk to READ MORE
Hi. Depending on the techniques used by The Chiropractor and how your body responded to adjustments, you can experience more pain before getting better. You can always talk to your Chiropractor and express how you feel after adjustments and he/she should use different techniques that you can tolerate better..

Should you rest after chiropractic adjustment?

Hi,

It's good to rest. It will help to recover better.

Can spinal misalignment cause anxiety?

Yes. Due to stress and anxiety, muscles get contracted, can cause trigger points leading to vertebral subluxation or misalignment. Your body will reflex your state of mind and READ MORE
Yes. Due to stress and anxiety, muscles get contracted, can cause trigger points leading to vertebral subluxation or misalignment. Your body will reflex your state of mind and can manifest pain symptoms. Chiropractic can help to decrease muscle tension and correct misalignments.

How does chiropractic relieve pain?

Hi. Depending on your current condition, Chiropractic can help to decrease tension around the neck muscles.

Can a chiropractor damage your spine?

No. But bad adjustments can lead to pain if the Chiropractor doesn’t perform adjustments correctly.

Should I stretch before seeing a chiropractor?

Hi. Not only when before seeing a Chiropractor but before getting up, during the day and before going to sleep.

What should I wear to the chiropractor appointment?

Hi. Sports clothing.

Is ice or heat better after chiropractic adjustment?

Hi. That’s a controversial discussion. Some chiropractors like heat and others like cold. One cause inflammation and help to move the body better while the other contract muscles READ MORE
Hi. That’s a controversial discussion. Some chiropractors like heat and others like cold. One cause inflammation and help to move the body better while the other contract muscles and decrease inflammation.