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Robert Marlin Woolery

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Dr. Robert Woolery is a Chiropractor practicing in Vallejo, CA. Dr. Woolery 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. Woolery seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
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32 years Experience
Robert Marlin Woolery
  • Vallejo, CA
  • Life Chiropractic College West
  • Accepting new patients

How long is the treatment for ankle arthritis?

That is a question that cannot be answered. Arthritis is an inflammatory condition that cannot be "treated and fixed." A Chiropractor can help the muscles and joints in that area, READ MORE
That is a question that cannot be answered. Arthritis is an inflammatory condition that cannot be "treated and fixed." A Chiropractor can help the muscles and joints in that area, which can then change the motion of the entire structure, but arthritis is not a one-and-done procedure.

Is chiropractic adjustment long-lasting?

That totally depends on the person and the cause of the initial injury. Some people one adjustment lasts forever, and for others, it can take weeks, months, or years to fix the READ MORE
That totally depends on the person and the cause of the initial injury. Some people one adjustment lasts forever, and for others, it can take weeks, months, or years to fix the problem. I've seen both.

Can I lift weights with a bulging disc?

Yes, with a couple consideration - lift lighter weights than normal and progress slowly and carefully. These conditions do heal, but more slowly than we'd like. Also, if it hurts, READ MORE
Yes, with a couple consideration - lift lighter weights than normal and progress slowly and carefully. These conditions do heal, but more slowly than we'd like. Also, if it hurts, ICE IT!

Can a chiropractor fix sciatica?

Chiropractors do not FIX things, because the body is a dynamic structure. We can, however, TREAT IT very effectively. But relaxing the muscles through which the nerves travel and READ MORE
Chiropractors do not FIX things, because the body is a dynamic structure. We can, however, TREAT IT very effectively. But relaxing the muscles through which the nerves travel and realigning the joints, we can make the pain significantly better.

How long is chiropractic treatment for hip pain?

Hip pain can be from many different causes, so it's impossible to say how long the treatment lasts. Some pain can be fixed in one visit, for others, it is monthly visits for the READ MORE
Hip pain can be from many different causes, so it's impossible to say how long the treatment lasts. Some pain can be fixed in one visit, for others, it is monthly visits for the rest of your life. The doctor must do an exam to find the cause of the problem.

What exercises are good for scoliosis?

Good question. You're not going to change it after age 14, but then anything you do, concentrate on doing it symmetrically. That will allow a gentle stretch in the most restricted READ MORE
Good question. You're not going to change it after age 14, but then anything you do, concentrate on doing it symmetrically. That will allow a gentle stretch in the most restricted planes.

What exercises are good for disc hernia?

Nothing! But here's a few tips, any movement you do should be gentle and moderate. Ice is good immediately following the herniation. Don't try to move too fast., it will eventually READ MORE
Nothing! But here's a few tips, any movement you do should be gentle and moderate. Ice is good immediately following the herniation. Don't try to move too fast., it will eventually heal on its own.

Can you treat a herniated disc without surgery?

Absolutely, they heal on their own, but it takes awhile and requires patience.

Can a chiropractor help with a frozen shoulder?

Yes, most definitely. It will take some time, but yes! I have helped many people in that situation.

What happens when hips are out of alignment?

Misalignments at the hip are predominantly at the SI joints, on each side of the triangular sacrum. Chiropractic techniques differ, but any chiropractor will have tools to analyze READ MORE
Misalignments at the hip are predominantly at the SI joints, on each side of the triangular sacrum. Chiropractic techniques differ, but any chiropractor will have tools to analyze and correct these dysfunctions.

Can I see a chiropractor for scoliosis?

You don't need to see a chiropractor for scoliosis, because it can only be straightened if you're under 9 yrs. old. However, you can enhance the function of all the muscles and READ MORE
You don't need to see a chiropractor for scoliosis, because it can only be straightened if you're under 9 yrs. old. However, you can enhance the function of all the muscles and joints in your body by seeing a DC

What treatment is the best for scoliosis?

To treat scoliosis, to make a change, do it before 8 yrs old. That's the

Can too much sitting cause back pain?

Sitting needs to be balanced by walking; otherwise it will cause back pain. Walking in chest deep water is excellent for unloading joints while performing normal gait and helps READ MORE
Sitting needs to be balanced by walking; otherwise it will cause back pain. Walking in chest deep water is excellent for unloading joints while performing normal gait and helps muscle coordination while maintaining range of motion.

What treatment is the most effective for scoliosis?

This depends greatly on age. An 8 yo. child can, with effective adjustment, avoid the excess curvature that gets tagged as Scoliosis. After 12 or 14, the strategies shift to prevention READ MORE
This depends greatly on age. An 8 yo. child can, with effective adjustment, avoid the excess curvature that gets tagged as Scoliosis. After 12 or 14, the strategies shift to prevention of progression and getting the joints of the spine working as well as possible. What you can do specifically is work with a chiropractor to get you neck aligned, so the nerves and muscles in your spine work properly

Can exercises help with the swollen knee?

Swollen knees are best managed with Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Exercise is best deferred till the swelling is down. Ice 20 minutes at a time, with an hour or two between READ MORE
Swollen knees are best managed with Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Exercise is best deferred till the swelling is down. Ice 20 minutes at a time, with an hour or two between icings. Elevation of the legs above your heart daily for 20-30 minutes. Compression with either an Ace bandage or a Velcro knee brace (Drug store item) however long it's swollen helps the fluid be reabsorbed. If it's still painful or unstable once the swelling is down, see your Chiropractor, Physical Therapist or Athletic Trainer.

Can massage heal shoulder joint pain?

Massage, even self massage can help. In particular, using a ball to to focus force on Pectoralis minor, working on an outside corner and rolling the ball between the shoulder and READ MORE
Massage, even self massage can help. In particular, using a ball to to focus force on Pectoralis minor, working on an outside corner and rolling the ball between the shoulder and the wall can help get the resting position of the shoulder back works well. Search Youtube for Coach E, who has an excellent video on this. The other very helpful move is to back up to a wall or door, putting your butt, shoulders,and elbows against the wall. With the forearms vertical and wrists as close to the wall as you can. Then raise and lower the arms. There are often issues with the neck which contribute to shoulder dysfunction. That's where a DC comes in.

What is the treatment for elbow pain?

Adjusting the neck as needed, and the elbow itself can pay dividends.

Can you help with scoliosis?

We can help the parts you have to work better. Sadly, once you are over about 12, no non surgical treatment will straighten your spine.

Can massage ease neck pain?

yes, but often does not get at the underlying issue. Neck pain often reflects a miscalibration of joint [position sense. That's what we address as chiropractors.

Pubic bone

It appears you were put off by a pubic adjustment with an Activator. This is a legitimate correction. I was taught both this and a hand adjustment while in school. The doctor READ MORE
It appears you were put off by a pubic adjustment with an Activator. This is a legitimate correction. I was taught both this and a hand adjustment while in school. The doctor apparently did not sufficiently explain his intent in advance, These corrections can help resolve pelvic or lumbopelvic pain syndromes when indicated.