At River City Chiropractic, we believe that educating you is just as important as improving your health. Helping you to understand your health condition, how it progressed to its current state, and how treatment will help correct it, is an integral portion of our overall health care approach. Research strongly supports this approach and has shown that patients who understand the full nature of their condition heal more quickly, with fewer relapses than those who do not.. River City Chiropractic,P.C. can help with the following conditions: Whiplash Arthritis Personal Injury Sports Injury Sleep Apnea Neck Pain and Arm Pain Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Fibromyalgia Auto Accident Injuries Workers' Compensation Cases We also offer Spinal Decompression techniques and Acupuncture services. Give us a call today at (252) 335-7709. Chiropractic employs a natural method of health care that focuses on treating the causes of physical problems,rather than just their symptoms and does so in a non-surgical,non-invasive,and drug-free method. Chiropractic views the individual as an integrated being,focusing on spinal health as the key to overall health and wellness. What Kinds of Conditions Does a Chiropractor Treat? Back and neck injuries jump to mind when chiropractic is mentioned. However,chiropractic has enjoyed success in treating a wide range of health problems. Some of these conditions are: Headaches Whiplash Arm/Leg Pain Tendonitis Sports Injuries Muscle Spasms Numbness/Tingling Stress and Fatigue Carpal Tunnel Syndrome What does a Chiropractor do? Your Doctor of Chiropractic will perform an examination to diagnose the problem. The examination may include range of motion,strength,orthopedic,neurological and,when indicated,x-rays or other imaging tests to arrive at a diagnosis. The doctor will perform an examination of your spine and muscle system to evaluate structure and function. This examination is what makes a chiropractic approach different from that of other health care practitioners. How does your Doctor of Chiropractic treat you? Chiropractic care is known for its use of the adjustment,sometimes called manipulation. The adjustment is given by hand and consists of placing the patient on a table and applying pressure,using specialized techniques,to the area of the spine that are aligned or not moving properly through their range of motion. The purpose of the adjustment is to restore joint mobility/alignment,relieve associated muscle and nerve tension and assist healing. Restoring joint mobility is the key because joint immobility is the primary factor,which allows for the development of spinal degeneration. Besides the adjustment,your Doctor of Chiropractic may use physiotherapies such as electric stimulation,ultrasound,moist heat,ice and massage. Give us a call today at (252) 335-7709.