The chiropractic profession is one of the largest in the world and can be used to provide pain relief treatment for anyone of any age, from the sports stars you sit and watch on your Freeview HD Warwick television; through to the lady you pass everyday on your way to work.

Although it’s one of the largest healthcare professions, it was only in June 2001 that the term became protected by law, meaning that anyone now referring to themselves as a chiropractor has to be registered with the General Chiropractic Council.

Here at the Central Chiropractic Clinic we go one step further by ensuring that all our staff have a minimum of four/five years of full time chiropractic education and experience, as this also allows them to register with the British Chiropractic Association, something not all UK chiropractors offer.

Treatment Offered:

There are many misconceptions surrounding the treatment offered when seeing a chiropractor, with many believing that the treatment received will be painful, but this couldn’t be further from the truth.

Instead, through the manipulation of joints and muscles a chiropractor can help aid your recovery by enabling stiff parts of your body which are causing you pain to become looser and move more freely.

Each course of treatment offered by a chiropractor will vary depending on the patient, and our team here at the Central Chiropractic Clinic will provide a consultation before offering any treatment. If you’d like to book treatment with us, contact us today on 02476 222002.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by the Central Chiropractic Clinic. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the Central Chiropractic Clinic, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

Our experienced, professional and highly trained team of chiropractors are able to provide a range of chiropractic treatments for a range of elements, from back and neck pain, to joint pain and muscle strains, by using the latest tried and tested methods, such as lower level laser therapy and ice/heat treatments.

Before we provide any treatment however, our team of experienced team will hold a consultation with you, which gives us the opportunity to assess the pain that you’re suffering from, to find out how long you’ve been feeling the discomfort and when it started, i.e. is it the result of an accident or a personal injury Birmingham. Along with giving us the opportunity to assess the injury, our consultations also give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have surrounding the treatments which we provide.

As well as being able to assess the level of pain that you’re suffering from through the appointment, we’ll also be able to decide on a course of treatment suitable for your recovery and also the length of time that the treatment will need to be provided for.

Although a twinge in your back as you bend down to pick up the spade, your shoulder as you lift your child/grandchild into the air, or in the joint as you play football in the park may feel like nothing at first, if left untreated it can become more serious and prevent you from carrying out your everyday routines. So whatever joint/muscle pain you’ve experienced recently, instead of putting it of and treating it with painkillers, contact us here at Central Chiropractic Clinic and book an appointment with a chiropractor.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by Central Chiropractic Clinic. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of Central Chiropractic Clinic, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

A Chiropractor

Trained in chiropractic medicine, a chiropractor, like us at Central Chiropractic and Physiotherapy Sports Injury Clinic, will generally deal with pain or injuries which has been sustained to the ligaments, muscles, bones, joints and nervous system.  Although chiropractors and osteopaths are both trained to treat the whole body, a chiropractor will pay particular interest to problems related to the imbalance in the musculoskeletal system.

We will offer our clients guidance regarding their adjustment to social and working situations, while giving advice on their diet. During the recovery process, if a patient is limited in their mobility, then their workplace should provide sufficient support to help. In some instances, this could involve an evacuation chair, as in the event of a fire it may be difficult for a patient suffering from extreme pain or limited mobility to leave the building via usual access routes.

An Osteopath

An osteopath, similar to the chiropractor will focus on treating problems with muscles, joints and nerves. They use a technique called mobilisation which encourages movement via stretching and massaging techniques. An osteopath will gently stretch the muscles out of their normal position.

If you are suffering from excessive pain or you have received an injury, then you should contact one of the experienced chiropractors here at Central Chiropractic and Physiotherapy Sports Injury Clinic. To speak to a chiropractor who can help treat your problem, then phone us today on 02476 222 002.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by the Central Chiropractic and Physiotherapy Sports Injury Clinic The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the Central Chiropractic and Physiotherapy Sports Injury Clinic, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

Also available are 32 3D animated educational videos for various pains injuries and conditions such Back Neck and Pain Decompression (they can be found under the listing ”Types of Pain” in our “Neck Pain and Back Pain” Sections).    

For the management of pain and Neck Pain at Central Chiropractic and Physiotherapy Clinic, we use the latest Low Level Lasers which accelerate the recovery and healing process, leading to a significant reduction in pain inflammation. A 5 star rating has been awarded to Low Level Laser Therapy, our laser section can be found listed under ”Pain Relief”, please also view our  ”Low level Laser Testimonial Video”.   

Neck and Shoulder Pain

WHIPLASH – ASSOCIATED DISORDER (WAD).

From the Journal of Orthopaedic Medicine 1999;   21 (1):   22–25 university Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Bristol, UK 

Conclusion: “Whiplash”(WAD) and Neck injuries are common. Chiropractic is the only proven effective treatment in chronic cases. Our study enables patients to be classified at initial assessment in order to target those patients who will benefit from such treatment. 

Cervicalgia.

The neck muscles are constantly placed under tension, although this tension helps to keep the head in position i.e. upright. However, the muscles in the neck are more prone to becoming stiff and painful as a result of this tension. This may result from a violent movement or sudden impact (known sometimes as “whiplash” (WAD).
Cervicalgia is a localized pain that does not radiate through into other areas of the neck.

Symptoms include:

• A sharp pain in the neck
• Neck ache
• Pain resulting from head movement
• Pain radiating to the shoulders, arms and fingers

It also may radiate pain into other areas; this is usually caused by a trapped nerve or nerves. Nerves can become trapped by tight muscles, disc damage, or the formation of bony deposits. Radiating pain in the neck which affects the shoulders and arms may also affect the fingers.

Neck dysfunction can result in dizziness, nausea or headaches but it can be successfully treated by Cold Laser Therapy, one of the treatments offered by Central Chiropractic Clinic

Cervicogenic headaches  

Cervicogenic headaches   are defined as headaches originating from the neck. The location is typically at the back of the head, sides and top of the head as well as around the forehead and eyes affecting one or more of the above regions at once. These headaches can be located on one or both sides of the head. Cervicogenic headaches are usually associated with dysfunction of the upper neck which can present itself as neck pain or local tenderness, reduced neck range of motion and exacerbation of the headaches by neck movement. The past history of neck trauma is typical for this type of headaches.

The Cervicogenic headaches are caused by irritation of nerve endings of injured joints, ligaments, muscles and discs of the neck. The nerve endings in the injured areas send pain signals up the upper nerves of the neck to the brain causing “cross wiring” with the fibers of the trigeminal nerve (one of the nerves in the head) which is responsible for perception of the head pain thus causing the headaches.

Cervical Disc Injuries

Most cervical disc injuries are caused by hyperextension, which results in compression of the cervical area 

Flexion injuries in the cervical area do not result in nerve compression.

Symptoms of Cervical Disc Injuries

The Pain may cause loss of sensation or tingling/pins and needles to the arms and weakness are the main symptoms and signs of cervical disc injury. The pain is most noticeable symptom and it is usually the only one. Cervical disc injury can complicated by compression of either a cervical nerve root or by a compression of the spinal cord, but this reported injury is very infrequent.  When compression of the nervous tissue occurs, patients may report different sensations other than pain. Weakness to the legs/leg this is called spinal cord compression. if the arms/arm are  affected this is called nerve root compression

Pain can be felt in the Neck Shoulder or Arm. 

Pain is always in the area of the neck and upper back between the shoulder blades. This is due to inflammation of the disk and the cervical vertebra joints. Sever inflammation can flare up after a minor added injury or for other unknown reasons. Neck and shoulder pain are due to the disc bulges that herniates, and stretches the posterior longitudinal ligament.  

b. Rarely, the pain will be felt down the arm.  This pain can be lightning, caused or aggravated by movements of the neck, or can be dull and persistent. Pre-existing neck pain is also present in many individuals. After the arm pain starts, some people report feeling less pain in their neck. When arm pain is present, it is usually because of a combination of disc herniation and bony spurs compressing a nerve root. A free disc fragment can also intrude on a cervical root and cause quite a bit of pain in shoulder or down the arm.

 2. Sensory symptoms other then pain.

When felt in only one arm, they are due to compression of a cervical root and felt in the territory of the cervical root. The C4 root mainly supplies the shoulder with nerves, while the C5 root supplies primarily the arm. The C6 root supplies nerves to the radial side of the forearm, the C7 root addresses the arm and forearm, and the C8 and the T1 root handle mostly the hand. Broadly speaking, two types of sensory symptoms are felt: loss of sensation and new sensations. A loss of sensation is simply numbness. New sensations include tingling (pins and needles), heat, or cold sensations.

 The spinal cord becomes compressed, most patients report losing sensation in their hand and in the lower part of their body. (Numbness) They have difficulty feeling the floor when they walk and cannot feel that their bladder is full or inconstancy this is an emergency and patients should be brought to the hospital right away.

3. Motor symptoms and signs.

Weakness of one arm (the other one being normal) only signals a compression of a nerve root. A compression of C4 results in a weak shoulder; C5 indicates a weak bicep muscle; C6 represents a weak wrist, thumb, and index finger; C7 is a weak Tricep, extension of the fingers, and Pectoralis muscles; C8 designates weak flexion of the fingers; and T1 corresponds to a weak hand.

Emergency treatment.

If the spinal cord is compressed, patients report having difficulty walking and weak legs and hands, numbness these can be the only symptoms and should be treated as an emergency.

Although neck pain can be caused by injury, such as ‘whiplash’ injuries, it is often caused by the cumulative effect of improper sitting posture, reading in bed, poor work habits, stomach sleeping, lack of proper exercise and other lifestyle-related factors. All of these factors cause misalignments in the spine and eventually pain. In fact, the most important factor producing neck pain appears to be spinal misalignments. Even for people who complain that “stress” is causing their pain, the great majority of those have significant spinal misalignments that are contributing to their condition.

Uncorrected chronic spinal misalignments can eventually cause neck pain. As a spinal misalignment worsens, pressure can be put on delicate nerves, sending the surrounding neck muscles go into painful and movement-limiting spasm, headache, even numbness, tingling or weakness in the arms or hands

Neck pain as well as “whiplash”(WAD) injuries and both conditions can result in headaches and all three are commonly treated by Chiropractors.
The treatment is focused on the small joints in the back of the neck called facet joints that are responsible for neck pain. When these joints dysfunction but injury to the muscles he nerve fibers that innervate / act as sensors for these facet joints also serve to act as sensors to parts of the head. When this facet joints dysfunction these sensors become active, the brain cannot clearly differentiate between the facet joints and the mapping of the head and create the sensation of pain in a broader area- Headache.

FROM:   Journal of Orthopedic Medicine 1999;   21 (1):   22–25uinversity Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bristol, UK

Khan S, Cook J, Gargan M, Bannister G 

Objective:   To determine which patients with chronic “whiplash” (WAD) will benefit from chiropractic treatment.

Design:   Retrospective review by structured telephone interviews of 93 consecutive patients seen in chiropractic clinic.

Setting:   Independent chiropractic clinic in a large city.

Subjects:   93 patients, 68 female.

Main outcome measure:   Gargan and Bannister grading pre and post treatment.

Results:   Three groups of patients were recognized. Group 1 consisted of patients with isolated neck pain associated with a restricted range of neck movement. Group 2 consisted of patients with neurological symptoms or signs associated with a restricted range of movement. Group 3 comprised patients who described severe neck pain but all of whom had a full range of neck movement. Patients in this group often described an unusual group of symptoms, with a bizarre, non-dermatomal pain distribution. There was a significant difference in outcome between the three groups (p<0.001) with only groups 1 and 2 improving following chiropractic manipulation.

Conclusion:

“Whiplash”(WAD) and Neck injuries are common. Chiropractic is the only proven effective treatment in chronic cases. Our study enables patients to be classified at initial assessment in order to target those patients who will benefit from such treatment.

Journal of Orthopedic Medicine 1999;   21 (1):   22–25 university Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Whatever your profession, you may begin feeling some discomfort in your shoulder when carrying out overhead activities, such as getting something from the top shelf. If you’ve had limited movement in your arms or if you’ve got a lack of strength then you could have a shoulder injury, and it’s worth having this checked out by one of our team of experienced chiropractors.

Before we are able to provide you with a course of treatment to help reduce the pain in your shoulder, here at the Central Chiropractic Clinic a chiropractor will take a look at the problem – and this may be done through the use of an X-Ray, using our onsite X-Ray machines.

It could be that the best treatment for your particular pain is rest, or compressing the area with ice/heat. It could be that you require low level laser treatment, which again we can provide onsite. However, until we’ve been able to assess the injury we cannot tell you and we wouldn’t recommend any self treatment.

Here at the Central Chiropractic Clinic, we would recommend allowing a chiropractor to assess the injury as soon as any discomfort or pain is felt. This enables them to treat the problem before it becomes too painful, and will also help the treatment to run smoother and take less time. To book an appointment, give us a call.

The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body. It runs from your lower back, through your hip area and buttocks and down each leg. The sciatic nerve divides into smaller nerves as it travels down the legs providing feeling to your thighs, legs, and feet as well as controlling the muscles in your lower legs. The term “Sciatica” refers to pain that radiates along the length of this nerve.

What causes Sciatica?

Sciatica is a sign of underlying problem resulting in pressure being applied on sciatic nerve along its course. The most common cause of this nerve compression is a bulging or herniated disc (in lumbar spine). Piriformis syndrome is another cause of sciatica. The piriformis is a muscle that sits directly over the sciatic nerve. If this muscle becomes tight or if you have a spasm in this muscle, it puts pressure on the sciatic nerve. 

How do I know if I have sciatica?

Pain that radiates from your lower back to your buttock or buttocks and down the back of your leg or legs is the hallmark of sciatica. Sciatica can be accompanied by numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness in the affected leg or legs. This pain can vary from a mild ache to a sharp or burning sensation or excruciating discomfort. Sometimes it may feel like a sharp stabbing  pain or electric shock. Sciatic pain often starts gradually and intensifies over time. Normally it gets worse when you sit.  

How is Sciatica Treated?

The majority of the time, sciatic pain can be relieved through a combination of stretches, deep tissue massage of the piriformis muscle and chiropractic manipulation on lumbar spine. Occasionally, in cases where chronic spasm of the low back or piriformis muscles is causing the sciatic pain, it may be necessary to do a procedure called a trigger point injection, where a medical pain specialist injects a small amount of aesthetic directly into a spasmed muscle to break the spasm cycle. However, this is typically not necessary.

Cold or Low Level Laser Therapy, A 5 five star rating has been given to this Laser therapy for pain relief and the acceleration of the healing process

The lasers used at Central Chiropractic Clinic are certified as Cold Laser.  For the past 30 years the technology of Cold Laser Therapy (also known as Low Level Laser Therapy) has been formally accepted in North America and in many other parts of the world such as Europe, Russia and Japan.  In all this time there have been no recorded long-term adverse effects from low level laser therapy.  It is considered to be non-invasive, painless and safe.

Cold Laser Therapy uses laser light energy to stimulate cells to function optimally.  In the body, light sensitive chromophores and other elements within the cell absorb energy, initiating a series of important photochemical changes such as increased production of ATP. The mitochondria and Kreb’s Cycle stimulation initiates the production of ATP, providing the cell with the extra energy needed to accelerate the healing process and positively influence pain.  These activities can occur in all types of cells and includes ligament, nerves, cartilage and muscle.

Cold or Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a Handheld, non-invasive, light-emitting medical device which is used over different areas of the body. It provides an unmatched advantage in the treatment of conditions such as;

Sciatica,

Back pain/ Lower back pain

Piriformis syndrome 

Slipped disc,

Prolapsed disc

Herniated disc

Trapped nerves.

Sacroiliac Joint inflammation 

Hip Pain

Athletic Injuries

Lower Back Pain.
Knee Heel and Foot Pain
Shoulder injuries and conditions
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Arthritic pain relief and Muscle Spasm
Relief of Muscle and Joint Pain.

Skin infections. 

Wound Management including Skin Ulcers, Pressure Sores and Burns.

Soft Tissue Injuries including Sprains and Strains, Tendonitis and Haematomas.

Joint Disorders including Arthritic pain relief and Tenosynovitis.

Chronic pain such as Trigeminal Neuralgia and neck and back pain.

Neck and shoulder pain may result from an injury to the Head, Neck or Shoulder. Symptoms may include stiffness, headaches and pain; these can be a result from a blow or forceful jerk to the Head, Neck or Shoulders

Most commonly found after car accidents, Neck shoulder pain or whiplash occurs when the tissue in the spine is stretched and strained after the body is thrown in a sudden and forceful jerk. Painkillers can help but one of the most effective forms of treatment is seeing a chiropractor; Chiropractors Coventry are well recommended for treating Neck Shoulder Pain or whiplash injuries.

Neck Shoulder pain what happens during treatment? 

Neck shoulder pain, various treatments can be prescribed. One treatment modality that can be utilised by chiropractor is cold or low level laser laser therapy- the laser light reduces swelling, and also speeds up the nerve-cell processes therefore decreasing possible pain and numbness in the area.

It is important for the chiropractor to determine the source of the neck, shoulder pain before diagnosing treatment, and they should carry out a complete examination.

Because whiplash involves injuries to the neck shoulder muscles, it is unlikely to show up on an X-ray. However it can help the chiropractor to make a diagnosis by viewing the bones in the neck. This leaves the chiropractor to make a diagnosis based on your symptoms. They should take a complete medical history, taking into account the history of the symptoms you are experiencing now as well as past illnesses or other injuries that you have received to your neck or shoulders. 

There are various ways of treating neck shoulder pain, (whiplash) including cold or low level laser therapy, but gentle mobilisation of the neck has been shown to help.

(View our Cold or Low Level Laser Therapy section, listed under “Pain Relief “). 

Cold or Low Level laser Therapy/Treatment 

The lasers used at Central Chiropractic Clinic are certified as Cold Laser.  For the past 30 years the technology of Cold Laser Therapy (also known as Low Level Laser Therapy) has been formally accepted in North America and in many other parts of the world such as Europe, Russia and Japan.  In all this time there have been no recorded long-term adverse effects from low level laser therapy.  It is considered to be non-invasive, painless and safe.

Cold or Low Level Laser Therapy uses laser light energy to stimulate cells to function optimally.  In the body, light sensitive chromophores and other elements within the cell absorb energy, initiating a series of important photochemical changes such as increased production of ATP. The mitochondria and Kreb’s Cycle stimulation initiates the production of ATP, providing the cell with the extra energy needed to accelerate the healing process and positively influence pain.  These activities can occur in all types of cells and includes ligament, nerves, cartilage and muscle.

Cold or Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a Handheld, non-invasive, light-emitting medical device which is used over different areas of the body. It provides an unmatched advantage in the treatment of conditions such as:

Back pain

Slipped disc, prolapsed disc, herniated disc

Trapped nerve Lower back pain

Sacroiliac Joint inflammation

Shoulder pain and Injuries.  

Neck Pain and injuries. 

Whiplash injury

Heel and foot pain injuries, plantar fasciitis, Achilles Tendonitis.

Knee pain, injuries, tears, Runners Knee, inflammation 

Athletic and sports Injuries

Lower Back Pain
Knee and Foot Pain
Shoulder Injury
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Arthritis, Muscle Spasm
Relief of Muscle and Joint Pain
Skin infections, including cold sores,
Wound Management including Skin Ulcers, Pressure Sores and Burns
Soft Tissue Injuries including Sprains and Strains, Tendonitis and Haematomas
Joint Disorders including Arthritis, and Tenosynovitis
Chronic pain such as Trigeminal Neuralgia and Chronic Neck and Back pain.

For further in depth information on Neck Shoulder and back pain please go to our home page listed under ” Types of Pain” for  Cold or Low Level Laser Therapy can be found listed under “”Pain Relief ”  for fast effective pain relief and healing

If you have been suffering from any sort of muscle or joint pains, especially if its neck, back, shoulder or knee pains, unfortunately it could be something more serious than you first think. But before you start to worry, you should seek expert advice and get equipped with the correct information regarding your symptoms and the best way to overcome any pains.

At Central Chiropractor Clinic, we know that finding this information can take time, which is why on our website you’ll find a broad “frequently asked questions” section, which aims to give you honest and reliable information from experts in the industry.

Although we’re proud of the information we have provided on our website, we still believe that the best way to get the right advice and information is to come and pay us a visit. By visiting us, we can look at your symptoms and suggest the most suitable treatment to get you back on your feet and active again.

At Central Chiropractor Clinic we’ve been providing the Midlands with a professional and pain-free chiropractor service, for a number of years. Our chiropractor staff are registered with the British Chiropractic Association and General Chiropractic Council. So if you are suffering, why not give us a call and book and appointment.

 Sciatica.  

The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body. It runs from your lower back, through your hip area and buttocks and down each leg. The sciatic nerve divides into smaller nerves as it travels down the legs providing feeling to your thighs, legs, and feet as well as controlling the muscles in your lower legs. The term “Sciatica” refers to pain that radiates along the length of this nerve.

What causes Sciatica?

Sciatica is a sign of underlying problem resulting in pressure being applied on sciatic nerve along its course. The most common cause of this nerve compression is a bulging or herniated disc (in lumbar spine). Piriformis syndrome is another cause of sciatica. The piriformis is a muscle that sits directly over the sciatic nerve. If this muscle becomes tight or if you have a spasm in this muscle, it puts pressure on the sciatic nerve. 

How do I know if I have sciatica?

Pain that radiates from your lower back to your buttock or buttocks and down the back of your leg or legs is the hallmark of sciatica. Sciatica can be accompanied by numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness in the affected leg or legs. This pain can vary from a mild ache to a sharp or burning sensation or excruciating discomfort. Sometimes it may feel like a sharp stabbing pain or electric shock. Sciatic pain often starts gradually and intensifies over time. Normally it gets worse when you sit.  

How is Sciatica Treated?

The majority of the time, sciatic pain can be relieved through a combination of stretches, deep tissue massage of the piriformis muscle and chiropractic manipulation on lumbar spine. Occasionally, in cases where chronic spasm of the low back or piriformis muscles is causing the sciatic pain, it may be necessary to do a procedure called a trigger point injection, where a medical pain specialist injects a small amount of aesthetic directly into a spasmed muscle to break the spasm cycle. However, this is typically not necessary.

Cold or Low Level Laser Therapy, A 5 five star rating has been given to this Laser therapy for pain relief and the acceleration of the healing process

The lasers used at Central Chiropractic Clinic are certified as Cold Laser.  For the past 30 years the technology of Cold Laser Therapy (also known as Low Level Laser Therapy) has been formally accepted in North America and in many other parts of the world such as Europe, Russia and Japan.  In all this time there have been no recorded long-term adverse effects from low level laser therapy.  It is considered to be non-invasive, painless and safe.

Cold Laser Therapy uses laser light energy to stimulate cells to function optimally.  In the body, light sensitive chromophores and other elements within the cell absorb energy, initiating a series of important photochemical changes such as increased production of ATP. The mitochondria and Kreb’s Cycle stimulation initiates the production of ATP, providing the cell with the extra energy needed to accelerate the healing process and positively influence pain.  These activities can occur in all types of cells and includes ligament, nerves, cartilage and muscle.

Cold or Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a Handheld, non-invasive, light-emitting medical device which is used over different areas of the body. It provides an unmatched advantage in the treatment of conditions such as;

Sciatica,

Back pain/ Lower back pain

Piriformis syndrome 

Slipped disc,

Prolapsed disc

Herniated disc

Trapped nerves.

Sacroiliac Joint inflammation 

Hip Pain

Athletic Injuries

Lower Back Pain.
Knee Heel and Foot Pain
Shoulder injuries and conditions
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Arthritic pain relief and Muscle Spasm
Relief of Muscle and Joint Pain.

Skin infections. 

Wound Management including Skin Ulcers, Pressure Sores and Burns.

Soft Tissue Injuries including Sprains and Strains, Tendonitis and Haematomas.

Joint Disorders including Arthritic pain relief and Tenosynovitis.

Chronic pain such as Trigeminal Neuralgia and neck and back pain.

Sciatica.  

The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body. It runs from your lower back, through your hip area and buttocks and down each leg. The sciatic nerve divides into smaller nerves as it travels down the legs providing feeling to your thighs, legs, and feet as well as controlling the muscles in your lower legs. The term “Sciatica” refers to pain that radiates along the length of this nerve.

What causes Sciatica?

Sciatica is a sign of underlying problem resulting in pressure being applied on sciatic nerve along its course. The most common cause of this nerve compression is a bulging or herniated disc (in lumbar spine). Piriformis syndrome is another cause of sciatica. The piriformis is a muscle that sits directly over the sciatic nerve. If this muscle becomes tight or if you have a spasm in this muscle, it puts pressure on the sciatic nerve. 

How do I know if I have sciatica?

Pain that radiates from your lower back to your buttock or buttocks and down the back of your leg or legs is the hallmark of sciatica. Sciatica can be accompanied by numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness in the affected leg or legs. This pain can vary from a mild ache to a sharp or burning sensation or excruciating discomfort. Sometimes it may feel like a sharp stabbing pain or electric shock. Sciatic pain often starts gradually and intensifies over time. Normally it gets worse when you sit.  

How is Sciatica Treated?

The majority of the time, sciatic pain can be relieved through a combination of stretches, deep tissue massage of the piriformis muscle and chiropractic manipulation on lumbar spine. Occasionally, in cases where chronic spasm of the low back or piriformis muscles is causing the sciatic pain, it may be necessary to do a procedure called a trigger point injection, where a medical pain specialist injects a small amount of aesthetic directly into a spasmed muscle to break the spasm cycle. However, this is typically not necessary.

Cold or Low Level Laser Therapy, A 5 five star rating has been given to this Laser therapy for pain relief and the acceleration of the healing process

The lasers used at Central Chiropractic Clinic are certified as Cold Laser.  For the past 30 years the technology of Cold Laser Therapy (also known as Low Level Laser Therapy) has been formally accepted in North America and in many other parts of the world such as Europe, Russia and Japan.  In all this time there have been no recorded long-term adverse effects from low level laser therapy.  It is considered to be non-invasive, painless and safe.

Cold Laser Therapy uses laser light energy to stimulate cells to function optimally.  In the body, light sensitive chromophores and other elements within the cell absorb energy, initiating a series of important photochemical changes such as increased production of ATP. The mitochondria and Kreb’s Cycle stimulation initiates the production of ATP, providing the cell with the extra energy needed to accelerate the healing process and positively influence pain.  These activities can occur in all types of cells and includes ligament, nerves, cartilage and muscle.

Cold or Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a Handheld, non-invasive, light-emitting medical device which is used over different areas of the body. It provides an unmatched advantage in the treatment of conditions such as;

Sciatica,

Back pain/ Lower back pain

Piriformis syndrome 

Slipped disc,

Prolapsed disc

Herniated disc

Trapped nerves.

Sacroiliac Joint inflammation 

Hip Pain

Athletic Injuries

Lower Back Pain.
Knee Heel and Foot Pain
Shoulder injuries and conditions
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Arthritic pain relief and Muscle Spasm
Relief of Muscle and Joint Pain.

Skin infections. 

Wound Management including Skin Ulcers, Pressure Sores and Burns.

Soft Tissue Injuries including Sprains and Strains, Tendonitis and Haematomas.

Joint Disorders including Arthritic pain relief and Tenosynovitis.

Chronic pain such as Trigeminal Neuralgia and neck and back pain.