Mr. Eric Miller DC

Chiropractor | Sports Physician

9441 W 144th Pl Orland Park Illinois, 60462 Show map

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Dr. Eric Miller is a Chiropractic physician practicing in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Miller 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. Miller seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine. Dr. Miller is the owner of a multi-disciplinary integrated health care center. The medical corporation employs physicians of different specialties such as an orthopedic surgeon, a family practice doctor, chiropractic physicians, a nurse practitioner, physical therapists and massage therapists. The practice uses a "Patient-centered, Team-approach" to delivering healthcare services.

Education and Training

National University of Health Science DC 1991

Board Certification

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners

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Male English, Spanish

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Can you become paralyzed from a chiropractor?
The incidence of stroke or becoming paralyzed after receiving a manipulation is extremely rare. Most people that had this extremely unfortunate event occur had preexisting pathology in their blood vessel. More people have experienced strokes while having their hair washed at a salon then after manipulation. Have the doctor listen to your neck vessels with the stethoscope next time to help confirm absence of pathology. I hope you find this info helpful. Take care and be well, Dr. Eric Miller READ MORE
Can a chiropractor help with pins and needles feeling?
Absolutely. The pins and needles feeling is either from nerve irritation or vascular insufficiency. Schedule an appointment with a good chiropractic physician and have a thorough examination performed to determine the cause of the symptoms. Once an accurate diagnosis is attained, a proper treatment plan should be followed. Take care and be well, Dr. Eric Miller READ MORE
How do chiropractors help headaches?
Most headaches originate from suboccipital muscle tension. Chiropractic treatment addresses the cause of the muscular tension at the upper neck and can ease the tension coming from the trapezius muscles as well. Examination should determine the cause of your headaches. If there are no problems in the neck causing the headaches, an MRI of the brain or sinuses should be performed. I hope this helps. Take care and be well, Dr. Eric Miller READ MORE
What are the methods that chiropractors use to treat back pain?
Chiropractors use a variety of techniques and methods to ease pain and correct conditions causing back pain. The most effective treatment is usually manipulation, but chiropractors are licensed to provide most all treatment with the exception of surgery or use of prescription drugs. Manipulation, physical therapy, acupuncture and muscle work such as stretching and manual therapies are some of the treatments chiropractors typically provide. Check reviews and find a good provider in your area. Take care and be well, Dr. Eric Miller READ MORE
Can a chiropractor lessen my lower back pain?
Absolutely. Chiropractic care (manipulation especially) has been proven to be the most effective treatment for lower back pain. Dr. Eric Miller READ MORE
Is a chiropractic treatment effective for migraines?
Yes. Chiropractic treatment may be very beneficial for treating migraine headache symptoms. Treatment generally is focused on reducing the tension in the suboccipital region, cervical paraspinal muscles and trapezius. Tension in these areas can affect the Greater Occipital nerve and have an effect on circulation as well. Give it a try! Take care and be well. Dr. Eric Miller READ MORE
Is chiropractic neck manipulation safe?
Chiropractic manipulation of the neck is completely safe when performed appropriately. A complete examination of the neck should be performed by the physician prior to manipulation to make sure there are no risks to the procedure. This is common practice. Manipulation to the cervical spine is very effective treatment for neck pain and stiffness. Take care and be well. Dr. Eric Miller READ MORE
What conditions do chiropractors treat?
Hello, Chiropractic physicians can treat many conditions that don't require surgery or prescription medication. Most chiropractors main focus is improving the health of your musculoskeletal system, nervous system and gastrointestinal system. The nervous system controls the function of most all other systems. READ MORE
How can I get rid of my back pain?
Hello, The only way to get rid of lower back pain is to determine the actual cause and correct it if possible. Make an appointment with a Chiropractic physician first. They are the most conservative treatment providers and you should get an accurate diagnosis of the actual cause between the examination and some X-rays. If your condition is a little more complicated, an MRI may be ordered to visualize your lumbar discs. The course of treatment will probably consist of Manipulation (if appropriate), stretching, muscle work and strengthening the core muscles. Manipulation is the most effective treatment for most cases of chronic lower back pain. The Chiropractor may also have you do some physical therapy. If the condition is not responding appropriately, you may be referred to a pain treatment physician for injections to reduce the inflammation or an Orthopedic surgeon if surgery is necessary. Try Chiropractic first. I hope you find this information helpful. Take care and be well, Dr. Eric Miller READ MORE
What can be the cause of my chronic headaches?
It is very important to accurately diagnose the cause of a headache to treat it effectively. Headaches can be caused by many different things. They can arise from muscle tension, vascular issues, hormonal changes, sinus problems, brain pathology or even dietary sensitivities. If headaches are chronic, a MRI of the brain and cervical spine should be performed to rule out any problems with the brain, sinus, TMJ, or neck. Many headaches originate from increased tension in the suboccipital area that has an effect on the Greater Occipital nerve. Once more serious conditions are ruled out with MRI, try conservative treatment to ease the tension in the neck, traps and suboccipital muscles. See a good chiropractic physician or neurologist in your area to diagnose the cause and get it treated. I hope you find this information helpful. Take care and be well, Dr. Eric Miller READ MORE
What are the treatment options for hip arthritis?
Hello, First, the severity of the hip arthritis must be assessed. Second, the cause of the degenerative change must be identified. If the severity of the arthritic change is mild or moderate, then conservative care such as chiropractic or physical therapy could be very beneficial. Balancing the stress on the joints, mobilization of the joint and stretching of the associated muscles can decrease the inflammation responsible for your pain. If the amount of degeneration is more severe, then injection of corticosteroid or viscoelastic supplementationor stem cells may be useful in combination with conservative therapy. If the arthritic change is very severe, then hip replacement may be the answer. Try conservative methods first. I hope you find this information helpful. Take care and be well, Dr. Eric Miller READ MORE
What are alternate ways to manage chronic back pain?
Hello, Sorry to hear about your back pain. There is a cause to your pain and it is not a lack of pain killers. So, the cause of your pain needs to be diagnosed and treated effectively. The best treatment for most chronic lower back pain is manipulation of the joints that are causing the pain. That treatment is mostly performed by Chiropractic physicians or "Chiropractors". Find a local Chiropractor with great reviews and seek treatment. Chiropractors perform conservative treatment like manipulation, muscle work, stretching, physical therapy and sometimes acupuncture. If the treatment does not work within 4-6 weeks, an MRI should be ordered to rule out the need for an Orthopedic surgeon consult. Don't wait! Get the condition diagnosed and treated. Good luck and take care. Dr. Eric Miller READ MORE
Is a chiropractic consultation needed?
It depends on how they are defining a consultation. Typically, a consultation is a discussion to find out if chiropractic would be a good choice to treat your problem. If you injured your back, you are more than likely a good candidate for chiropractic care. The consult is not really necessary. A history and examination would be appropriate to determine a diagnosis and treatment plan. Good luck. I hope you get better soon. Take care and be well. Dr. Eric Miller READ MORE
What is the difference between a physical therapist and a chiropractor?
There are many similarities between the treatments that a physical therapist performs and those a Chiropractor performs. Both providers mobilize the affected joints, stretch the affected muscles, perform manual therapies and therapeutic exercise. However, the biggest difference in treatment is the use of manipulation of the joints performed by most Chiropractic physicians. Manipulation is the most effective treatment for most cases of lower back and neck pain. Manipulation used to be the Chiropractic icon. Now, Medical doctors and Physical therapists are being trained to perform the techniques.Another difference between Chiropractors and PT's is that Doctors of Chiropractic (D.C.)s are physicians, not therapists. We are trained to diagnose, radiograph and treat the condition. If you fell and you have back pain, manipulation will probably give you the greatest results the fastest. I hope you find this info helpful. Take care and be well, Dr. Eric Miller READ MORE
Is chiropractic treatment safe for children?
Chiropractic treatment is absolutely safe for children, teens, and adults. Proper examination should be performed prior to adjustment to determine medical necessity of the treatment. I hope this info is helpful. Take care and be well, Dr. Eric Miller READ MORE
How often should my daughter go to the chiropractor?
It depends on the severity and complexity of the problem or injury. Most teenage patients with a low complexity problem would be well served seeing the doctor 2-3 times per week for a month and then be re-evaluated to change therapy protocol. I hope you find this opinion helpful. Take care and be well, Dr. Eric Miller READ MORE
Why do I feel lower back pain?
Many people have back pain even though there was no particular injury. Misalignment of the sacroiliac joint(s), facet joint irritation or disc pathology often cause lower back pain without any particular injury. Consult a chiropractic physician or an orthopedic physician soon to get an accurate diagnosis and a proper treatment protocol. Take care and be well, Dr. Eric Miller READ MORE
Does chiropractic care release toxins?
A chiropractic adjustment does not release toxins. It simply restores normal motion patterns to joints that are not moving properly. Muscle work such as massage and deep tissue treatment can release some toxins such as lactic acid into the bloodstream. This is usually not harmful, however, drinking water after a vigorous massage is recommended. I hope you find this information helpful. Take care and be well, Dr. Eric Miller READ MORE
I have lower back stiffness. What could it be?
If the stiffness is going from the lower back to the hips, you probably have a problem with your sacroiliac joint. Problems with that joint can affect your paraspinal muscles, glutes, and hip rotators. Get examined by a good chiropractor and treat the problem. Muscle relaxants will not fix the problem. Good luck and take care. Dr. Eric Miller READ MORE
Can a chiropractor treat hip bursitis?
Yes. First, the cause of the bursitis must be determined. Something has caused the bursa to become inflamed. X-rays should be performed to see if there is something in the joint that may be affecting the surrounding structures such as the bursa. I would recommend Icing the area for 30 minutes every 2-3 hours and stretching the glutes and T.F.L muscles. If you can take ibuprofen, do so to decrease inflammation as well. Chiropractic is a great way to resolve mechanical hip problems that may be causing the bursitis. Good luck. Take care and be well, Dr. Eric Miller READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Sacroiliac dysfunctionLower back painupper back painT4 syndromeNeck painHeadachesshoulder painRotator cuff syndromeThoracic Outlet SyndromeCervicobrachial syndromeSciaticaKnee painHyalgan injectionsTrigger point injectionsSpinal ManipulationDecompressionphysical therapy