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Robert Marlin Woolery
Chiropractor
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.
33 years
Experience
Robert Marlin Woolery
- Vallejo, CA
- Life Chiropractic College West
- Accepting new patients
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Robert M. Woolery, DC is an Established Chiropractor at State of the Art Chiropractic, located in Vallejo, California. Dr. Robert M. Woolery, referred to as “Dr. Bob” by his...
What are the potential causes of swelling in my ankles?
Swelling of the ankles is caused by excessive fluid in the lower legs. This can be an early clue about heart trouble, and should be brought to the attention of your Medical doctor. READ MORE
Swelling of the ankles is caused by excessive fluid in the lower legs. This can be an early clue about heart trouble, and should be brought to the attention of your Medical doctor. Other contributing conditions can be diabetes or obstruction of veins or lymphatic channels. You can help reduce the swelling by elevating the legs above your heart 20 minutes at a time once or twice a day. Don't ignore this, as this may be your body's warning of a serious condition developing. You may just be standing too much every day, in which case putting your feet up the wall may be all you need .
What are the potential causes of neck pain and stiffness, and how can you provide relief?
The vast majority of potential causes of neck pain can be stated in one word: trauma. The damage may be acute (accident) or chronic (previous accident or work posture) and it may READ MORE
The vast majority of potential causes of neck pain can be stated in one word: trauma. The damage may be acute (accident) or chronic (previous accident or work posture) and it may be more (fracture, strain, or sprain) or less (subluxation). However, this damage can be the ultimate cause of pain or stiffness. Chiropractors are trained to reduce this misalignment, thus providing relief.
How does posture affect spinal health in the long term?
Any fixed posture will cause spinal degeneration
Can chiropractic care help with neck pain and stiffness?
That is what chiropractors do. Some are better and some people are more responsive, but that's any treatment.
What are the treatment options for hammertoes?
Well, you have one treatment that may be marginally helpful. Since hammertoes are a flexion reaction to past foot conditions (trying to fit into shoes that are too small), the READ MORE
Well, you have one treatment that may be marginally helpful. Since hammertoes are a flexion reaction to past foot conditions (trying to fit into shoes that are too small), the one thing that might produce a positive reaction is manual manipulation. In other words, we're talking about time-consuming work with your own hands to relax and elongate the toes back to a normal condition.
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.
