Sports & Spinal Injury Clinic, LLC

08/01/2025

Flexion bias in back pain refers to a condition where bending forward (flexion) tends to relieve pain, while arching backward (extension) worsens it. This is often seen in individuals with spinal stenosis, spondylosis, or spondylolisthesis as well as certain types of disc bulges or herniations.

Decompression is the reduction of intradiscal pressures to relieve pain. When decompression is performed with a flexion bias, it takes pressure off the disc and nerves, providing relief. Flexion Decompression or Flexion-Distraction is a specialized technique used to reduce mechanical nerve compression by lowering disc pressure on the nerve and increasing the size of the nerve opening that the nerve exits from the spine. This narrowing of the nerve openings is called spinal stenosis, and our goal of treatment is to reduce that pressure and improve disability and quality of life's activities.

Matching the right care with the problem is the key! Not all Decompression is the same.

08/01/2025

07/09/2025

Text neck is a modern condition caused by prolonged forward head posture, often due to the frequent use of smartphones, tablets, and computers. When you look down at your devices for extended periods, it puts strain on your neck muscles and spine. This poor posture can lead to a range of symptoms including:

Neck Pain: Aching or sharp pain in the neck and shoulders.
Headaches: Tension headaches that start at the base of the skull and radiate upwards.
Shoulder Pain: Discomfort and tightness in the shoulder muscles.
Poor Posture: Forward head posture and rounded shoulders.
Reduced Mobility: Stiffness and difficulty moving the neck.

Upper cervical chiropractic (UCC) is a specialized form of chiropractic care that focuses on the alignment of the upper spine, particularly where the head connects to the neck. This area, known as the upper cervical spine, is crucial because it houses the brainstem and a network of nerves that control various bodily functions, including those affected by text neck.

07/09/2025

Active living is crucial for healthy aging, maintenance of quality of life, and independence. Preserving fitness and mobility can help prevent and manage chronic conditions that impact seniors. Even a moderate level of physical activity can improve balance, endurance and bone strength - all crucial for health aging. Chiropractic helps!

Chiropractic care integrates seamlessly with other health disciplines as part of a comprehensive wellness plan in a collaborative approach to optimize health and quality of life. As we age we are generally more susceptible to develop injuries, aches, and pains. For an older population, chiropractic care requires careful consideration of best practices, individual needs, and personal health challenges. Your chiropractor is a key part of the team to help you optimize your health and maintain mobility for life.

07/03/2025

From the doctors, therapists, and staff; from our families to yours: Happy Independence Day. We'll be closed on the 4th and back in the office on the 7th to take care of you.

05/29/2025

Upper cervical chiropractic care offers a gentle, non-invasive approach to improving your health by focusing on the top two vertebrae in your spine—known as the atlas and axis. Misalignments in this area can interfere with nerve communication between your brain and body, potentially leading to various health problems. By correcting these misalignments, Upper Cervical Care can help restore proper nerve function, allowing your body to heal itself naturally and improve your overall well-being.

It can be beneficial for people experiencing neck pain, headaches, migraines, back pain, vertigo, dizziness, and reduced range of motion, as well as more serious conditions such as tinnitus, sleep disorders, stress and anxiety, asthma, and digestive issues.This technique doesn’t rely on forceful adjustments, making it a safe and gentle option for patients seeking long-term health improvements

05/28/2025

A growing list of research studies and reviews demonstrate that the services provided by chiropractors are clinically effective, safe and cost-effective.

05/23/2025

Chiropractors help patients move without drugs or surgery. In one study, injured workers were 28 times less likely to undergo spinal surgery if they saw a chiropractor first.

A growing list of research studies and reviews demonstrate that the services provided by chiropractors are clinically effective, safe and cost-effective.

05/16/2025

Poor posture and poor movement patterns can lead to excessive strain on our postural muscles and may even cause them to relax when held in certain positions for long periods of time.

To maintain healthy posture, you need to have adequate and balanced muscle flexibility and strength, normal joint motion in the spine and other body regions, as well as efficient postural muscles that are balanced on both sides of the spine. In addition, you must recognize your postural and movement habits at home and in the workplace and work to improve them, if necessary.

Awareness of your posture, along with an understanding of healthy movement strategies, will help you consciously correct yourself. Your doctor of chiropractic can further assist you by recommending exercises to strengthen your core postural muscles.

05/09/2025

The shoulder is an amazing, powerful and complex piece of machinery. It is not one joint, but rather a 'complex' of 5 joints, over 30 muscles, and 6 major ligaments. Your shoulder can assume no less than 1,600 different positions in 230 degrees of motion!

There is more movement at the shoulder joint than at any other joint in the body. This mobility gives you the ability to do a wide range of work, but like any tool, it also requires proper maintenance. Without it, the shoulder can become less able to work well, and this can lead to bigger problems.

There is more to Chiropractic than the spine!