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Carrie Tomlinson

Chiropractor

Dr. Carrie Tomlinson is a Chiropractor practicing in Batavia, IL. Dr. Tomlinson 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. Tomlinson seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
5 years Experience
Carrie Tomlinson
  • Batavia, IL
  • NUHS
  • Accepting new patients

Can a chiropractor help a headache?

Depending on the type of headache a chiropractor can help with your headaches.

Can getting your neck adjusted help with headaches?

Depending on the type of headache you have, getting a neck adjustment can help with relieving your headache.

What happens to your body after a chiropractic adjustment?

A chiropractic adjustment will help the muscles around that joint that was adjusted to relax. It will also release endorphins that will give you a feel good type feeling after READ MORE
A chiropractic adjustment will help the muscles around that joint that was adjusted to relax. It will also release endorphins that will give you a feel good type feeling after a chiropractic adjustment.

Why does my back hurt more after chiropractor?

There are a lot of reasons why this could be happening. The main one could be that you aren’t fully relaxed when being adjusted. If you tense up your muscles it can cause them READ MORE
There are a lot of reasons why this could be happening. The main one could be that you aren’t fully relaxed when being adjusted. If you tense up your muscles it can cause them to spasm with an adjustment verses when you are completely relaxed it should cause tight muscles to relax around that joint and cause you to feel more relaxed posted adjustment.

Elbow pain?

I would suggest based on your description to get an x-ray of your elbow. You may not have hit the elbow on the ground but the impact affected the elbow and have caused damage. READ MORE
I would suggest based on your description to get an x-ray of your elbow. You may not have hit the elbow on the ground but the impact affected the elbow and have caused damage. Getting an x-ray would rule in or rule out a fracture.

How do you feel after chiropractic adjustment?

You might be a little sore after your first chiropractic adjustment, but after that an adjustment should make you feel relaxed and also releases endorphins that will help you to READ MORE
You might be a little sore after your first chiropractic adjustment, but after that an adjustment should make you feel relaxed and also releases endorphins that will help you to feel good.

Do chiropractors treat foot problems?

Depending on the foot problem, Chiropractors can adjust the foot and work with some foot problems.

Can a chiropractor help with calf pain?

I would look for a chiropractor who does ART. This technique can help with calf pain.

Why do chiropractors check leg length?

Leg length can mean either that your pelvis is stuck in a position, causing the leg length difference, or you could have legs that have grown 2 different lengths. It’s usually READ MORE
Leg length can mean either that your pelvis is stuck in a position, causing the leg length difference, or you could have legs that have grown 2 different lengths. It’s usually the 1st reason, and that can be fixed with an adjustment.

Can chiropractic neck adjustments cause dizziness?

If done incorrectly yes, it can cause dizziness.

Why does popping joints feel good?

Because popping a joint can relax all the muscles around that joint and it can also cause endorphins to be released which makes you feel good as well!

Lower back pain?

You would be better to get some core strengthening exercises to help with the back pain. Back braces will cause your core to weaken and cause more pain in the long run.