Chiropractic Care

Neck Pain

Neck pain can radiate into your shoulder, jaw, head, and upper arms. Simple tasks like turning to a friend, talking on the phone, or picking up the baby can become difficult.

 

The first thing we’ll do is find out the cause of your pain. Neck injuries may be the result of a sports injury or an auto accident, where your neck is forced to move rapidly beyond its normal range of motion. But it doesn’t take a major incident to put a strain on your neck. It may be the result of tension, a pinched nerve, or minor muscle strain. Very often neck pain is linked to poor posture, being overweight, or uneven support from your pillows or mattress.

 

Whatever the source of your neck pain, Dr. Adam Fink will develop a treatment plan to help you find relief. We’ll get you back to waking up pain-free and ready to face your day.

Headaches & Migraines

Is it a migraine or a tension headache? If you’ve ever described your headache symptoms as vice-squeezing, head-pounding, pulsating pain, you might be experiencing migraines. Besides causing severe discomfort, migraines can make you sensitive to noise or light, lead to blurry vision, and negatively affect your mood. Removing yourself from the aggravating stimulus and taking medication might not relieve your symptoms.

 

Even milder headaches caused by tension, stress, or poor posture can keep you from concentrating and functioning at your best.

 

You might assume that the cause of your migraine or tension headache is in your neck, but the truth is, the problem could be any one of several areas. At Hutchinson Chiropractic and Wellness, we take the time to understand when and where your headaches occur so we can identify what is causing them and develop a treatment plan just for you. We’ll recommend the right mix of chiropractic adjustments, therapies, nutrition plans, or other treatments to relieve your headaches and help you get back to doing what you love.

Back Pain

Back pain can keep you from enjoying a well-deserved family vacation, going out with your friends, or make it hard to just get out of bed. But you don’t have to live with it.

 

What causes back pain? It might be the result of improperly lifting a heavy item, straining your back during physical activity, or being involved in an automobile accident or fall. Age can play a factor, too, since as you get older, the discs in your vertebrae lose fluid, making you more susceptible to back injuries.

 

When you come to us for back pain relief, we’ll first perform a thorough examination to discover the root cause of your pain. Whether it’s a herniated or bulging disc, improper alignment putting stress on your spine, or a strained muscle, we’ll plan the right treatment to bring you relief.

 

If we think you need surgery, we’ll tell you—but you should know your options first.  In fact, one study found that “reduced odds of surgery were observed for…those whose first provider was a chiropractor. 42.7% of workers [with back injuries] who first saw a surgeon had surgery, in contrast to only 1.5% of those who saw a chiropractor.”* By starting with a chiropractic consult, you may reduce your odds of needing surgical intervention to correct your back problems.

Low Back Pain

Many people experience chronic or occasional pain in the lumbar region, or lower back, making it difficult to sit, stand, or lie down. Low back pain can become more common as you age, since the discs separating your vertebrae lose fluid and flexibility over time. But even young people can develop lower back pain just from sitting too long, especially in a chair with inadequate support (which can cause pelvic torque). Other common causes of lower back pain include low-grade spasms or a pinched sciatic nerve.

 

While heat or ice may ease your symptoms temporarily, for effective relief you’ll want to see Dr. Adam Fink as soon as possible. He’ll diagnose the cause of your low back pain and create a personalized treatment plan to relieve your pain and help you strengthen your back to avoid re-injury. You might be encouraged to know that, as one study showed, “patients with chronic low-back pain treated by chiropractors showed greater improvement and satisfaction at one month than patients treated by family physicians.” *

 

Don’t let pain hold you back. Contact us today for effective lower-back pain relief.

 

* Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Nyiendo et al (2000)

Arm and Leg

Pain in your arms or legs can be caused by many factors. Overuse, trauma, and circulation problems account for many of the most common issues. Mild aches usually go away in a day or so, but if pain lasts longer than a few days, you need to seek treatment before it becomes more serious.

 

While the pain may be radiating into your arms and legs, you might be surprised to learn that the real issue is probably in your neck or back. This is because the nerve supply to your arms originates in your neck, while the nerve supply to your legs comes from the lower back and pelvis. This nerve supply is wrapped through your spinal column, and if your spine has shifted, individual vertebrae of the spine can pinch and irritate the nerve. The result? Pain or weakness in your extremities.

 

The good news is that chiropractic care is especially suited to treating arm and leg pain. Your chiropractor can accurately locate your pinched nerve, and then use specific chiropractic adjustments to gently move the vertebrae off the nerve. Once your pain subsides, we can help you learn ways to avoid experiencing it again in the future.

 

Don’t live with pain in your arms or legs. Contact us at Hutchinson Chiropractic and Wellness and get on the road to relief.

Shoulder Pain

You may have been told you have, “swimmer’s shoulder” or a bad rotator cuff. If you’ve been dealing with shoulder pain and stiffness for a while, you may think that surgery is your only option. But you owe it to yourself to consider non-invasive treatment first.

 

Dr. Adam Fink uses the best chiropractic care to release muscle knots, restore power, unlock rigid joints, and free trapped nerves. Once we’ve addressed the root cause of your pain, we’ll deliver a plan of stretching techniques and other therapies to keep your shoulder loose, limber, and pain-free.

 

What’s your shoulder pain stopping you from doing? Visit us at Hutchinson Chiropractic and Wellness and we’ll have you reaching your goals more easily.

Numbness & Tingling

Your nervous system is a complex highway of information—and numbness or tingling is your body’s way of telling you there is a problem.

 

You may experience these sensations when you’re doing a physical activity for lengthy periods of time, such as typing, playing a musical instrument, or any task where you make hundreds of small repetitive motions. The feelings may occur suddenly, or build up over time.

 

It may seem easier to ignore the issue and hope it subsides. But these sensations could be warning signals of a serious condition like tendonitis or carpal tunnel syndrome.

 

Listen to your body and make an appointment with us at Hutchinson Chiropractic and Wellness. We’ll figure out what’s causing the numbness, tingling or pain, and design a treatment plan to provide relief, heal the affected areas, and keep the sensations from returning.

Knee Pain

The knee joint only bends in one direction: backwards. Because of the limited range of motion and the load they carry, the knee is one of the most common places for injury. Knee pain may limit your hobbies, affect your daily activities, and even disturb your sleep.

 

Are you active in sports and experiencing a ligament strain or ACL injury? Is your osteoarthritis causing achy knees? Whatever your knee trouble, Hutchinson Chiropractic and Wellness has non-invasive treatments to help you get pain relief.

 

Our exclusive Progressive Rehab program is designed to stabilize the injured area and eliminate knee pain. This combination of precise chiropractic care along with therapy and rehab aids, like kinesiology tape and custom orthotics, will have your knee going strong again.

 

Contact us at Hutchinson Chiropractic and Wellness to get started on your knee pain treatment today

Foot and Ankle

Do you have pain in your toes, heels, arches, or ankles? Most ankle and foot injuries occur in the soft tissue, meaning you have stretched your ligaments beyond normal. It’s easy to suddenly twist an ankle while jogging, hiking, or simply stepping awkwardly off a curb. Other foot problems may occur over time, especially if you do a lot of walking or running, wear high heels, or spend a lot of time on your feet for work.

 

One of the biggest concerns with ankle sprains or other foot problems is that even though the pain may disappear, you might have lingering ligament and tendon damage. If left untreated, an ankle or foot injury can persist for years and keep you from enjoying your family and personal activities to the fullest.

 

At Hutchinson Chiropractic and Wellness, our physicians will treat your ankle injury with our exclusive progressive rehab program. This combination of precise chiropractic care with pain relieving and stabilizing therapies will address your muscles, joints, and alignment, offering quick pain relief. Depending on the nature of your injury, we may also recommend kinesiology tape, orthotics, and specific exercises to help your rehab process.

Many short-term and chronic conditions can be managed with regular chiropractic care.

Arthritis

Arthritis is one of the leading conditions that interfere with daily activities. And it can strike any of us, young or young at heart. Arthritis in your hands may prevent you from playing your favorite instrument, cooking, or even using your phone. Arthritis can cause symptoms of inflammation, pain, and stiffness, and can affect any part of your body.

There are over 100 different types of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and gout. We start by diagnosing the right type of arthritis, and then put together a personalized treatment plan just for you. According to studies published by the Arthritis Foundation, 73% of people receiving chiropractic care for their arthritis found it helpful when their “prescription medication wasn’t working.” Isn’t it time you turned to chiropractic care?

Make an appointment with us at Hutchinson Chiropractic and Wellness to discuss how we can treat your arthritis so you can return to an active, pain-free lifestyle.

Carpal Tunnel

The carpal tunnel is the passageway in your wrist through which nerves and the flexor muscles of your hands and fingers pass. Carpal tunnel syndrome refers to the aggravation of the carpal tunnel as the result of repetitive movements, such as typing or playing musical instruments. But it can also be brought on by poor posture or even pregnancy.

Carpal tunnel symptoms can range from occasional tingling and numbness in your fingers to constant pain in your hands and wrists. And it tends to lead to weakness in your overall grip.

Surgeons commonly suggest surgery to treat carpal tunnel, but not only is this invasive, it may do little to relieve your pain. At Hutchinson Chiropractic and Wellness, your expert chiropractic team can treat your carpal tunnel syndrome using non-invasive therapy like nerve-release techniques, ergonomics, and posture realignment to help you find relief. Our personalized treatment plan can help you find relief without resorting to surgery.

Contact us at Hutchinson Chiropractic and Wellness to get a grip on your carpal tunnel syndrome!

Fibromyalgia

Chronic muscle pain, fatigue, migraine headaches, tingling in the extremities, and overall tenderness are the tell-tale symptoms of fibromyalgia. And everyone experiences these symptoms to varying levels. If you have fibromyalgia, you know there are good days and bad days—and on bad days, it can seem impossible to handle everyday tasks, let alone enjoy your favorite activities with friends and family.

Since fibromyalgia can affect all four quadrants of the body, you need a multi-pronged approach to help you get effective relief. Here at Hutchinson Chiropractic and Wellness, we will create a fibromyalgia treatment plan based on your specific concerns. We’ll use chiropractic adjustments and massage therapies to relieve your pain and numbness. We may also recommend changes in your nutrition, sleep patterns, and physical activity to help you take long-term control of your condition.

You’ll be encouraged to know that chiropractic care has consistently ranked as one of the therapeutic approaches offering the most relief for people with fibromyalgia.

If you’re tired of being tired because of fibromyalgia, make an appointment with us at Hutchinson Chiropractic and Wellness. Together, we can help you manage your fibromyalgia symptoms successfully.

Sciatica

The sciatic nerve is one of the largest nerves in the human body, running down both legs from your lower back. So it’s no wonder it can have a direct effect on many parts of your body, especially your buttocks and legs. If you have a condition known as sciatica, you may experience constant pain in one leg and not the other, a sensation of “pins and needles” down your legs, or shooting pains that make it difficult to stand.

Slipped Disc

You have probably heard of the term “slipped disc,” referring to a serious back injury. What you may not know is that this term is used to describe two different back issues, a bulging disc and a herniated disc. Discs are the spongy areas that provide the cushion between the vertebrae that make up your spine. A bulging disc is one that is injured in some way but still intact; if left untreated, it could become herniated or ruptured, which is a more serious condition.

Torticollis

Have you recently started to experience a limited range of motion in your neck? Or unusual neck stiffness or headaches? You could have torticollis. This condition is a form of prolonged muscle contractions, what medical professionals call dystonia, and it can produce a lot of pain.

Auto Accident

While you may be most concerned over the damage to your vehicle after an auto accident, your first priority is your health.  Personal injuries may not be immediately apparent after a fender bender. But symptoms of a whiplash can appear hours or even days after your collision.

The most important thing to do after a car accident is to come into our clinic for an injury screening as soon as possible. Our experience has shown that the faster you can get into our clinic, the more quickly we can help mitigate the pain, and possibly reduce the long-term effects of your injuries. Dr. Adam Fink will assess your injury and determine if you need specific whiplash care or additional pain relief.

Remember, you can always get a new car, but you can’t get a new you. Don’t wait to schedule an appointment!

Disc Herniation

As we all get older, we become more prone to injuries. Our bodies just aren’t as elastic as they used to be. This is especially true for the gel-like inner substance of your spine’s discs. Every year you become a little more at risk for herniated discs, a condition where a stressed disc ruptures, as the elasticity and water content of your discs reduces overall.

However, herniated discs aren’t just a problem for older people. Anyone can experience a disc herniation by incorrectly lifting or twisting the wrong way. And if you already have a bulging disc, a disc that is injured but still intact, your chances are greater that stress on the affected disc could cause it to rupture or become “herniated.”

A herniated disc can cause pain throughout your body, not just back pain. While you may think of surgery being the only treatment for a herniated disc, we specialize in providing non-invasive treatments like chiropractic care and spinal decompression therapy.

A visit to our clinic will help you confirm whether you have a herniated disc, a bulging disc, or some other issue altogether. If you do have an injured disc, we’ll create an individual treatment plan to help you avoid surgery and get you back to enjoying your life, pain free.

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis, also known as heel spurs, is an inflammation of the ligament that connects your heel bone to your toes. The pain can last a few weeks and go away, or become a constant discomfort in your daily life. While it becomes more common as we get older, it can also occur in anyone who spends a lot of time on their feet. It may also affect you if you have unsupportive shoes, suddenly increase your physical activity, or if you are overweight.

Luckily, you don’t have to live with the pain. Here at Hutchinson Chiropractic and Wellness we will examine your feet and ask about your lifestyle to diagnose the cause of your pain. Then we will recommend a plantar fasciitis treatment plan tailored just for you. We may recommend stretching, orthotics, taping, or other therapies to correct the issue. We offer progressive rehab therapy in addition to chiropractic services.

Visit our clinic so we can get you walking pain-free once more!

Scoliosis

Scoliosis is defined by an abnormal curve of the spine. When you look at the spine from the back, it should form a straight line. When there is curvature it’s called scoliosis. The condition is usually, but not always, diagnosed during the younger years of life. It’s not the result of an injury or bad posture, but the condition can lead to an unbalanced posture and back pain. It’s common for discomfort to get worse unless the condition is treated.

According to the National Scoliosis Foundation, “Chiropractic care has been instrumental in the treatment of scoliosis for several years, and chiropractic care will continue to be recognized as a valid treatment for scoliosis.”

If you think your child may have scoliosis and they have never been screened for it, ask Dr. Adam Fink during the initial exam. If you or your child has already been diagnosed with scoliosis we can help you lead a more active lifestyle through chiropractic care, progressive rehab, and wellness.

Make an appointment with us today to get back on a straight path to a healthier, pain-free life.

Sports Injuries

Whether you are a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, injuries from intense physical activity are sometimes part of the game. Even those in the best of shape can tweak their backs, twist an ankle, or damage a knee.

If you’ve suffered a severe injury you may be advised that surgery is the best course of action, but don’t assume it is until you have followed through with other potential options. Dr. Adam Fink will advise invasive procedures only if it’s truly necessary.

If you have a sports injury that just won’t seem to heal on its own, visit our clinic for a personalized treatment plan to help tackle your issue. Dr. Adam Fink can help you relieve the pain, stabilize the affected area, and advise you on how to avoid re-injuring the area again. With the right therapy, you’ll be back on track in no time.

Don’t let knee pain or a rolled ankle keep you from your daily activity that keeps you going. Visit us at Hutchinson Chiropractic and Wellness and get back on track.

Tendonitis

Your tendons are strong flexible bands that connect muscle to the bone. Even though your tendons can support an extraordinary amount of stretching and weight, they can also become inflamed by repetitive movements. This inflammation is called tendonitis and can be what causes that feeling of joint pain and stiffness. If your pain gets worse when you use the affected joint or if it feels worse in the mornings and at night, it might be tendonitis.

You may have heard terms like tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow. These are localized examples of tendonitis from repetitive actions, but tendonitis isn’t just a problem for the sports enthusiast. Painting walls, raking leaves, and even house cleaning can all lead to inflamed tendons.

At Hutchinson Chiropractic and Wellness we take the time to understand your condition and develop a specialized treatment plan to not only help you find relief from tendonitis symptoms, but also to help you avoid re-injuring the area.

Whether you’re ready to hit lobs or just get back to that pile of dishes, our clinic can help you do it without pain.

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