Winter is underway in Wisconsin, and the snowy season has been eagerly anticipated by winter sport fans. Skiers and snowboarders alike are eager to hit fresh, powdery slopes, but taking time to prepare the body for these winter activities is vital to preventing injuries. Taking the proper steps, including seeing your chiropractor before getting out on… Read more »
Category: Sports injury
Orthopedic Conditions
Orthopedics is a field of healthcare that focuses on the musculoskeletal system, specifically the spine, joints and muscles. Common orthopedic conditions include: Shoulder injuries (rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder, arthritis) Hand/wrist injuries (carpel tunnel syndrome, tendinitis) Neck and back injuries (stenosis, scoliosis, disc herniation) Hip injuries (bursitis, osteoarthritis) Knee injuries (patellofemoral syndrome, ACL tear, meniscus… Read more »
Sprains and Strains
Receiving chiropractic care for sprains and strains is 100% safe and effective. Chiropractors are experts at relieving pain due to new or old injuries, and guarantee to get you back to living pain-free. A sprain is known as the stretching or tearing of a ligament(s), the tough band of fibrous tissue that connects two bones… Read more »
TMJ and TMJD (Mouth and Jaw Pain)
Temporomandibular joints, also known as TMJ’s, are the joints and jaw muscles that work together to allow you to open and close your mouth. TMJ disorders, such as temporomandibular joint disorder/dysfunction (TMJD), can cause jaw pain and make eating and talking difficult. TMJD Causes TMJ pain can be linked to a number of different reasons… Read more »
Knee Pain
Over the course of your lifetime, you may experience knee pain and immobility. Your knee is a complex structure that houses three different bones- the lower part of the thighbone, the upper part of the shinbone and the kneecap. Strong and supportive ligaments and tendons keep these bones in place while the cartilage provides cushion… Read more »