Cedar Rapids Chiropractic : We Can Help

Headaches & Migraines

Many people deal with headaches, and for some, it has become a part of their daily life. What many people don’t realize is that headaches and migraines are not a disease that you catch, and there is no headache gene passed on from your parents that gives you this head pain.

So where do headaches come from? Studies have found all headaches are symptoms of a problem and not the problem itself. As a chiropractic physician, I have found that most headaches are the result of a neck or upper back problem. That is why almost all of our patients with headaches see relief from our treatment.

Low Back Pain

Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek care. Whether it’s hip pain, sciatic pain down the back of the legs, or muscle tightness, we can do the proper exam to discover the cause of your problem's. It’s not a good idea to cover up symptoms with muscle relaxers or pain pills as this can actually make the problem worse or even cause additional side effects.

Shoulder Pain

The shoulder is a joint that we all take for granted, that is until we have a problem with it. That’s when we realize we can’t move our arm above our head, can’t sleep on that shoulder, or maybe it makes your job a painful thing to do. Biomechanics play a huge roll in the shoulder joints. If you look in a mirror and see that one of your shoulders is lower than the other, or if one or both of them are rounded forward, you may have a biomechanical problem. We analyze the shoulder and find the cause of this imbalance that leads to shoulder pain.

Carpal Tunnel

Have you noticed that a lot of people have had carpal tunnel surgery, and many of them have had to have that same surgery more than once? In our Cedar Rapids chiropractic office, we have countless examples of people who have been cured of the numbness and weakness in the hand by fixing the problems in the neck and wrist. If you have carpal tunnel syndrome, call us and set up a free consultation; I can show you how your neck may be related to your carpal tunnel syndrome.

Neck Pain

“A pain in the neck” is an expression we’ve all used and it’s never referring to something good. A stiff neck and neck pain is a tell tale sign that you have a neck problem. Some people think that the tight muscles are the main problem, but remember, muscles only do what a nerve tells them to do. And don’t let the words “arthritis” and “old age” keep you from seeking help. We can help almost anyone with neck pain and stiffness to some degree.

GI Problems

The brain and nervous system control and coordinate all the functions of our body, and when interference in the nervous system occurs, the brain cannot control our body like it should. The stomach and intestines are a perfect example that when we have interference of a nerve, our body may experience problems. We found a place in the upper part of the low back that directly controls the intestines and when adjusted can relieve intestinal problems for people of all ages… including babies!

Give our Cedar Rapids chiropractic office a call to schedule an appointment today!

Dr. Lee Wickwire | 1690 Blairs Ferry Road, Cedar Rapids, IA | (319) 393-3345