Karlik Chiropractic Center

01/05/2026

The Lower Back, Leg Pain, and Sciatica

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Karlik Chiropractic Center
850 North Wisconsin Street
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Open Mon.-Thur.
To schedule a free, no obligation, consultation with Dr. Karlik call 262-723-2256

The roots of the sciatic nerve exit the spine through several levels in the lower back, join in the buttock region, and travel down into the lower extremities. When pressure is applied to the sciatic nerve in the lower back area, it can generate pain and other sensations down the nerve into one o

01/04/2026

Chiropractic Care and the Headache Patient

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Karlik Chiropractic Center
850 North Wisconsin Street
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Open Mon.-Thur.
To schedule a free, no obligation, consultation with Dr. Karlik call 262-723-2256

According to a 2020 study, up to 1 in 5 new chiropractic patients list headaches as one of their chief reasons for seeking care. Let’s take a look at the features and characteristics that are often found in the chiropractic patient population… A survey that included input fro

01/04/2026

Ankle Pronation and Knee Osteoarthritis

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Karlik Chiropractic Center
850 North Wisconsin Street
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Open Mon.-Thur.
To schedule a free, no obligation, consultation with Dr. Karlik call 262-723-2256

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a very common condition that is a significant cause of disability in older adults, often resulting in knee replacement surgery. There are several contributing factors to KOA, and perhaps one of the most important issues is excessive force exerted on the knee joint by

01/03/2026

Home Exercises for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Karlik Chiropractic Center
850 North Wisconsin Street
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Open Mon.-Thur.
To schedule a free, no obligation, consultation with Dr. Karlik call 262-723-2256

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral neuropathy affecting approximately 3% of the general adult population. Individuals with jobs or hobbies that involve fast, repetitive movements and forceful gripping with little-to-no rest may be at increased risk for CTS, as are those wi

01/03/2026

Smartphones and Neck Pain, a Different Approach

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Karlik Chiropractic Center
850 North Wisconsin Street
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Open Mon.-Thur.
To schedule a free, no obligation, consultation with Dr. Karlik call 262-723-2256

In the last decade, the increased use of smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices has resulted in more and more individuals taking on a slumped posture as they spend excessive amounts of time looking down to check email, browse the web, play games, or use social media. This forward head

01/02/2026

Scapular Dyskinesis

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Karlik Chiropractic Center
850 North Wisconsin Street
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Open Mon.-Thur.
To schedule a free, no obligation, consultation with Dr. Karlik call 262-723-2256

The shoulder joint is really four joints—glenohumeral, scapulothoracic, acromioclavicular, and sternoclavicular—that all work in a coordinated manner to maneuver the upper arm. The shoulder blade, or the scapula, is an important player in normal shoulder movement because important mus

01/02/2026

Whiplash and Mid-Back Pain

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Karlik Chiropractic Center
850 North Wisconsin Street
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Open Mon.-Thur.
To schedule a free, no obligation, consultation with Dr. Karlik call 262-723-2256

When it comes to whiplash associated disorders (WAD), injury to the cervical spine is generally the focus, but what about the mid back? Can this area be injured in a whiplash event? According to the available research, not only can the mid back become injured in an automobile accident, sl

01/01/2026

Alpha-Lipoic Acid Supplementation for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Karlik Chiropractic Center
850 North Wisconsin Street
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Open Mon.-Thur.
To schedule a free, no obligation, consultation with Dr. Karlik call 262-723-2256

When it comes to the conservative management of a condition like carpal tunnel syndrome, care will usually focus on reducing inflammation along the course of the carpal tunnel and improving mobility of the median nerve as it travels from the neck and into the hand. This treatment approach may als

01/01/2026

Initial Treatment Approach for Whiplash-Associated Neck Pain

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Karlik Chiropractic Center
850 North Wisconsin Street
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Open Mon.-Thur.
To schedule a free, no obligation, consultation with Dr. Karlik call 262-723-2256

While neck pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek chiropractic care, the underlying cause of neck pain can vary. In some patients, the cause may be unknown or it may be the accumulation of years of poor posture, bad ergonomics, and an unhealthy lifestyle. In other patients, such as

01/01/2026

Migraines are characterized by recurrent headache and a hypersensitivity to sensory stimuli that can trigger an episode. Unfortunately, migraine triggers can vary from patient to patient, which can make understanding and managing the patient’s condition a difficult proposition for both the

12/31/2025

Migraine Headache Triggers, Protectors, and Predictors

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Karlik Chiropractic Center
850 North Wisconsin Street
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Open Mon.-Thur.
To schedule a free, no obligation, consultation with Dr. Karlik call 262-723-2256

Migraines are characterized by recurrent headache and a hypersensitivity to sensory stimuli that can trigger an episode. Unfortunately, migraine triggers can vary from patient to patient, which can make understanding and managing the patient’s condition a difficult proposition for both the

12/31/2025

Chiropractic and Migraine Headache

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Karlik Chiropractic Center
850 North Wisconsin Street
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Open Mon.-Thur.
To schedule a free, no obligation, consultation with Dr. Karlik call 262-723-2256

Approximately 36 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches. Current pharmacological treatments are not very effective and they may have dangerous side effects (1). Migraines are the second most prevalent neurologic disorder (after tension-type headaches), with a female-to-male ratio of 3:1