- Back Pain
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Pinched Nerve
- Neck Pain
- TMJ
- Shoulder Pain
- Headaches/ Migraines
- Sports Injury
- Auto Injuries
- Neuropathy
- Knee Pain
- Sciatica
- Personal Injury
- Vertigo
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Whiplash
- Work Injuries
- Allergies
- Heel Pain
- Hip Pain
- Joint Pain
- Herniated Disc
- Pinched Nerve
- Sleep Disorders
- Vertigo
- Leg Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Chronic Fatigue
- Numbness or Tingling in Limbs
- Tendonitis
- Shin Splints
- Anxiety / Depression
- Asthma
- Bulging Disc
- Fibromyalgia
- Golfers and Tennis Elbow
- Pain Between the Shoulder Blades
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Weight Gain
Back Pain
Since back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, it is vital to know how to prevent the cause of back pain. By maintaining a healthy diet and weight, remaining active and avoiding prolonged inactivity or bed rest are all important ways to avoid back pain. Before doing exercises or any physical activity, it is recommended to warm up and/or stretch.
Arthritis
Arthritis, or joint pain or joint disease, is the leading cause of disability in America. More than 50 million adults and 300,000 children are suffering from some type of arthritis. Common symptoms include swelling, pain, stiffness, and decreased range of motion. Severe arthritis can result in chronic pain, inability to perform normal day-to-day activities, and has the potential to cause permanent joint damage.
To determine whether or not you may be suffering from arthritis or to determine the severity, your medical professional will perform blood tests and conduct an imaging scan (ie: x-ray, CAT scan or MRI). Eating healthy, staying active, and understanding your type of arthritis and treatment options are crucial to decreasing your discomfort and paving the way for an enjoyable, happy life.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
CTS is a problem of the median nerve which runs from the forearm into the hand. When there is excessive pressure in the wrist, it causes swelling of the median nerve. This small area called the carpal tunnel is a narrow tunnel at the wrist made up of bones, soft tissues, nerves, tendons, ligaments and blood vessels. When the median nerve which runs through this tunnel gets compressed it causes pain, weakness, numbness or tingling in the hand and wrist which radiates into the forearm. The carpal tunnel is the most common area that gets compressed in both the hands and feet.
CTS should be diagnosed and treated early. During your consultation, you will receive a standard physical examination of the hands, arms, shoulders and neck to help determine if your symptoms are related to daily activities or to an underlying disorder. Our highly skilled chiropractor will also utilize other orthopedic tests to try to produce the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Laboratory tests and x-rays can reveal diabetes, arthritis, fractures, and other common causes of wrist and hand pain.
Pinched Nerve
A pinched nerve can happen in a variety of places throughout the body with some of the most common being the lower spine, wrists, neck, and legs. A pinched nerve occurs when the muscles or tendons around the nerve are inflamed, putting pressure on the nerve and either causing pain or even numbness throughout the extremities related or attached to this affected nerve.
Your pinched nerve may be caused by different physical conditions such as carpal tunnel or a herniated disc. Though pinched nerves can be painful, the majority of patients find that their pinched nerve(s) goes away on its own.
If the pinched nerve does not resolve itself and you have persistent pain that lasts for more than a few days, you should seek medical attention by scheduling an appointment at Infinite Wellness with our chiropractor. This is especially true if you’ve tried at-home treatments but feel like your pain is worsening as time progresses. With pinched nerves, it’s important to seek medical attention in order to identify the underlying cause of the pinched nerve to ensure it doesn’t happen again.
Neck Pain
The neck, also called the cervical spine, begins at the base of the skull and contains seven small vertebrae. The cervical spine supports the full weight of your head which is on average about 12 pounds. While the cervical spine can move your head in nearly every direction, this flexibility makes the neck very susceptible to pain and injury.
TMJ
TMJ is an abbreviation for the temporomandibular joint which connects the mandibular, or your lower jaw, to the temporal bones of the skull. The TMJ is one of the more unique joints within your body as it allows you to move your jaw forward, backward, and side to side so that you can chew, talk, sing, yawn, and more. This joint can be found just in front of your ears on both sides of your head.
Any problem with the muscles, ligaments, discs, bones, or the joint itself are known as temporomandibular disorders or TMD and refers to the actual disorder, where the jaw joint is misaligned and causing problems such as pain, inflammation, and inability to move or operate the jaw. However, these problems or conditions are often incorrectly called by the joint name of TMJ instead.
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is a very common condition and affects almost half of the U.S. Most patients feel some sort of pain, limited range of motion, an inability to engage in activities of daily living (ADL) or something more serious as a permanent disability.
Headaches/ Migraines
Nine out of ten Americans say that they suffer from headaches. Some of these people experience headaches frequently. Some experience constant headaches that are very painful. These can even make a person nauseous. Ninety-five percent of headaches are tension, migraine, or cluster headaches. These types of headaches are not caused from a disease, but from something in your body that is not sitting correctly.
Sports Injury
Sports can be very taxing on your body, no matter what you play. Our trusted staff will work with you to get to the root of your problem and help you feel better again. We help treat and also prevent injuries in the neck, back, shoulders, knees, and ankles. We are able to manually adjust your spine, relieving any pain that you are feeling. This will allow your body to function much better after the injury.
Auto Injuries
Even a “minor” crash can result in serious injuries like ligament sprains. This can lead to chronic pain and disability if not treated properly. In fact, research shows that early treatment is the best way to prevent long-term symptoms. Chiropractic adjustments are effective because they help restore the healthy, normal function of your nervous system without the use of drugs or surgery.
Neuropathy
Neuropathy is a medical condition caused by damaged nerve cells and often associated with autoimmune diseases, infections, diabetes, tumors, or hereditary conditions. Peripheral neuropathy currently affects over 20 million people in the United States with symptoms ranging from tingling or burning pain and nausea to muscle spasms, difficulty moving your arms or legs, or atrophy.
Knee Pain
Knee pain is increasingly becoming a more common problem in society. It is a complaint we see frequently. The most common complaint associated with knee pain is considered the normal “wear and tear.” Another ailment that affects the knee is osteoarthritis. The symptoms and progression of osteoarthritis and knee pain can be reduced through our individualized approach to chiropractic care.
Sciatica
Sciatica is characterized by pain in the lower back that radiates down one or both legs. The pain is described as dull, achy, sharp, like “pins and needles” or similar to electric shocks. Other symptoms associated with sciatica include burning, numbness and tingling sensations. Sciatic nerve pain varies in intensity from mild to severe, and frequency may range from occasional to constant. The onset is generally gradual and not necessarily associated with a previous event. Sciatica is also known as radiating or referred pain, neuropathy, or neuralgia.
Personal Injury
Our goal is to help you receive the proper care after a personal injury, auto accident or fall. Our staff is devoted to helping you obtain the most comprehensive treatments and the care you deserve, so you may maintain your quality of life after an injury and can begin to feel like yourself again.
Too often, individuals involved in an auto injury or wreck have minimal or no symptoms until several weeks after the auto accident. That is where the professionals at Infinite Wellness come in, and can assist you with all aspects of auto accident personal injury recovery.
Vertigo
Vertigo is the feeling that you are moving when you’re not. This sensation can be triggered by movements such as turning your head too quickly or looking down from a great distance, but it is ultimately caused by problems in the inner ear, brain, or brainstem. There are two different forms of vertigo with each stemming from various medical issues: peripheral vertigo and central vertigo.
Peripheral vertigo results in a problem with your inner ear and thus your balance, while central vertigo occurs when your brain or brainstem are suffering from a disease originating from your central nervous system (CNS). Peripheral vertigo is typically more severe, and central vertigo is more gradual in its onset. Regardless of the type of dizziness you are experiencing, more than likely, your quality of life is suffering because of it.
Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative disc disease is when natural changes in the discs of your spine cause pain. The discs between vertebrae act as shock absorbers for your spine, and as you age, they begin to lose flexibility. While this is a normal part of aging, it should not cause pain. If you experience pain due to this, it is classified as degenerative disc disease.
Each disc is composed of a sturdy outer wall and a soft, gel-like inner core. When we are born, these discs are primarily composed of water, but as age advances, the discs lose some of this water content and begin to get thinner. As you might imagine, this means each disc doesn’t absorb the shocks of everyday life as well.
Whiplash
According to the American Chiropractic Association, one of the most common causes of neck pain is whiplash resulting from a car accident. A sudden forced movement of the head or neck in any direction and the resulting “rebound” in the opposite direction is known as whiplash. The sudden “whipping” motion injures the surrounding and supporting tissues of the neck and head. Muscles react by tightening and contracting, creating muscle fatigue, which can result in pain and stiffness. Severe whiplash can also be associated with injury to the intervertebral joints, discs, ligaments, muscles, and nerve roots.
Work Injuries
Workplace injuries don’t only occur during traumatic slips and falls at work but are more often than not, the result of repetitive movements, and caused by doing the physical demands required of your job over an extended period of time. These types of workplace injuries are all too common in today’s workforce and are best identified by their symptoms.
- Lower back pain
- Shoulder pain
- Carpal tunnel and hand pain
- Disc injuries
- Sciatica (pain caused by the sciatic nerve in your lower back and legs)
- Joint pain
Being examined by a chiropractor is often the first step in identifying and treating a workplace injury through non-invasive care which is why Infinite Wellness conducts thorough examinations during his first session with new patients in order to better assess their injury. Since workplace injuries usually develop over time, it’s important to share all the symptoms you may be experiencing so we can identify the root cause.
Allergies
Chiropractic adjustments aren’t just for your joints or muscles but are also beneficial in their ability to improve function of your nervous system and reduce allergy symptoms. At its best, your immune system fights infections and prevents disease to keep you healthy but sometimes, it could use a little help. Research has shown that regular chiropractic adjustments improves your nervous system, which directly impacts the strength of your immune system, and when your immune system is strong, it can better fight off sickness and allergens.
At Infinite Wellness, we encourage our patients to schedule regular adjustments to improve wellness and your body’s ability to heal itself. Alongside these adjustments, our chiropractor may recommend improvements to your lifestyle, eating and sleeping habits to help with your allergies.
If you are experiencing allergies, call us today at (631) 256-6950 to request your appointment at Infinite Wellness with our chiropractor.
Heel Pain
Heel pain is one of the most common complaints from patients. While heel spurs may or may not show up on an x-ray, the spurs themselves are a result of the actual problem: plantar fasciitis.
Plantar fasciitis is caused from inflammation of the connective tissue that stretches from the base of the toes to where it attaches to the heel bone. Symptoms include stiffness and tightness in the back of the leg and bunion joint, along with an uneven gait. Heel pain is often the first sign of plantar fasciitis.
Treatments include anti-inflammatory medications, ice packs, stretch exercises, steroid injections, orthotics, and physical therapy. For persistent cases, Radio Frequency Lesioning may be needed.
For more information on plantar fasciitis or to request an appointment, please don’t hesitate to contact us today at (631) 256-6950!
Hip Pain
Hip pain can make it difficult to function. It can hurt to do daily activities like walking and sitting. The conservative care we offer is a great first option for patients to consider when suffering from hip problems. Many benefits can come from seeking chiropractic treatment first.
- manual therapies such as mobilization, manipulation and therapeutic exercises
- orthopedic tests
- ergonomic training
Since technology is changing so fast, it is leading to many advancements in hip surgery. The longer a patient can put off an inevitable hip replacement, the better the outcome. Oftentimes, pain felt in the hip can lead to knee and ankle pain as well. By treating the lower half of your body as a whole, we can better isolate the root cause of the issue. When you visit our office for hip pain, Infinite Wellness can better diagnose to make sure all these areas are working optimally.
In many cases, hip pain can be caused by osteoarthritis or as a result from an injury. For the first time in history, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has recommended that manual therapy, if added to exercise or rehabilitation, may further benefit hip or knee osteoarthritis.
We offer this type of specialized treatment plan and can prevent or delay surgery while benefiting hip or knee pain related to osteoarthritis.
Call our office today at (631) 256-6950 to start your personalized treatment plan to get you walking again and sitting pain free!
Herniated Disc
A herniated disc, also known as a slipped disc, is one of the most common conditions to affect the spine. While it can occur anywhere along your spine, it most frequently occurs in the neck or lower back. Discs are essentially small cushions that sit between each of the vertebrae in your spine. When a disc herniates or slips, the disc ruptures, allowing the nerve center to move and become pinched between the vertebrae.
Before our chiropractor can prescribe the best treatment, additional medical tests may be necessary to better diagnose the severity of your slipped disc. These tests can include x-rays, MRIs or cat scans, and are all non-invasive but will help our chiropractor to correctly identify and treat your disc herniation.
The majority of disc herniations do not require surgery, but our chiropractor may prescribe nonsurgical treatments such as bed rest, physical therapy, and even anti-inflammatory medications to help alleviate your pain. If you do require surgery, our chiropractor will discuss the different types of surgical options available to you and answer any questions you may have.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms or think you may have a herniated disc, call us today at (631) 256-6950 to request your appointment at Infinite Wellness with our chiropractor.
Pinched nerve
A pinched nerve can happen in a variety of places throughout the body with some of the most common being the lower spine, wrists, neck, and legs. A pinched nerve occurs when the muscles or tendons around the nerve are inflamed, putting pressure on the nerve and either causing pain or even numbness throughout the extremities related or attached to this affected nerve.
Your pinched nerve may be caused by different physical conditions such as carpal tunnel or a herniated disc. Though pinched nerves can be painful, the majority of patients find that their pinched nerve(s) goes away on its own.
- Treating a pinched nerve can include:
- Applying heat or ice to the affected area(s)
- Getting a massage to soothe the nerve
- Chiropractic adjustments
If the pinched nerve does not resolve itself and you have persistent pain that lasts for more than a few days, you should seek medical attention by scheduling an appointment at Infinite Wellness with our chiropractor. This is especially true if you’ve tried at-home treatments but feel like your pain is worsening as time progresses. With pinched nerves, it’s important to seek medical attention in order to identify the underlying cause of the pinched nerve to ensure it doesn’t happen again.
our chiropractor may conduct a physical examination and will most likely prescribe treatments such as chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, stretching, or anti-inflammatory medications to treat your symptoms, alleviate your pain, and heal your pinched nerve.
If you are suffering from a pinched nerve, call us today at (631) 256-6950 to request your appointment at Infinite Wellness with our chiropractor.
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Sleep Disorders
Many issues that can cause you to have trouble sleeping, and often, having difficulty sleeping is a symptom of an underlying problem such as back pain or discomfort. One of the most common root causes of back pain or having trouble sleeping is sleeping in a poor position. The way you sleep can not only affect your spine but can also impact how restful you feel. If you can, it is recommended to sleep facing up, but with the latest advancements in mattresses and sleep technology, there are ways to accommodate each type of sleeper to alleviate back pain and ultimately, stop having trouble sleeping.
If you are having trouble sleeping, call us today at (631) 256-6950 to request your appointment at Infinite Wellness with our chiropractor.
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Vertigo
Vertigo is the feeling that you are moving when you’re not. This sensation can be triggered by movements such as turning your head too quickly or looking down from a great distance, but it is ultimately caused by problems in the inner ear, brain, or brainstem. There are two different forms of vertigo with each stemming from various medical issues: peripheral vertigo and central vertigo.
Also known as ‘spinning dizziness,’ vertigo is characterized by feeling like you are spinning, swaying, tilting, or generally unbalanced. Patients also report occasional symptoms of vertigo as feeling nauseated, suffering from headaches, ringing in the ears, and even vomiting.
Here at Infinite Wellness, we are proud to offer treatment for vertigo to our patients. We know that symptoms of vertigo can not only be inconvenient and uncomfortable, but can also affect your quality of life. For more information about vertigo and our treatment options, contact us today at (631) 256-6950.
Leg Pain
The leg is a complexion region of the body composed of the hip joint, bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles. The hip joint is one of the most mobile and frequently used joints of the body, and as such the leg can be a great source of pain for many.
The actual source of leg pain can be difficult to self-diagnose unless you have an obvious injury or direct trauma. There can be numerous sources that can cause mysterious aches and pains in the leg including vertebral misalignments, arthritis, tears to tendons or ligaments, cramps, or muscle strain. Nerve irritation or damage is another source of pain as nerves provide feeling throughout the entire body and if inflamed or irritated can result in pain. Much to the surprise of many patients, injuries or misalignments along the spine can create a sensation of pain anywhere along the entire length of the leg.
Many people often experience leg pain that has developed over time. Though medication can block the pain temporarily, it does not address the source. Our team is trained and experienced in treating issues related to leg pain. We will conduct a thorough medical examination that includes your medical history as well as any additional tests needed to determine the source. After a confirmed diagnosis, we will work with you to provide the best treatment plan for your needs and lifestyle.
If you’re experiencing persistent leg pain, you shouldn’t spend another day in pain. Please contact our office at (631) 256-6950.
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is most commonly caused by osteoarthritis due to the changes it causes to the spine. Symptoms of spinal stenosis include: pain or numbness in the legs, trouble controlling bladder and bowel function, a burning sensation down the legs, loss of sensation to the feet or lower extremities, loss of sexual drive, or difficulty walking for long periods of time and distance.
If diagnosed, we will develop a customized treatment plan for you to make sure your pain and symptoms are well-managed. Treatment plans may include: medications, physical therapy, surgery, and chiropractic adjustments. We will also provide you with tips on how to improve your overall diet and exercise routines, as maintaining a healthy weight can improve symptoms and your overall well-being.
For more information on Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, or to request an appointment, please don’t hesitate to contact us today at (631) 256-6950.
Chronic Fatigue
Fatigue is not just the result of not getting enough sleep but can frequently be a symptom of an underlying condition. Fatigue occurs when a person feels an overall sense of tiredness or exhaustion and lacks energy or motivation. There are many causes of fatigue such as the condition of your overall physical health, lifestyle choices such as diet and exercise habits, and mental health issues. If your fatigue is not reduced by getting plenty of sleep and eating healthy, it’s time to see a medical professional.
While it’s not always a serious issue that’s causing fatigue, it’s important nonetheless to seek treatment for your fatigue especially if it lasts for more than two weeks, is accompanied by a fever, unexplained weight loss, or if you believe you may be depressed. At Infinite Wellness, we will work with you to diagnose the cause of your fatigue and find a treatment plan that gets you back to your normal self.
If you are fatigued, call us today at (631) 256-6950 to request your appointment at Infinite Wellness with our chiropractor.
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Tingling Numbness Relief
Tingling and numbness in the arms or legs is a sensation that most people have experienced at some point in their life. The body is full of nerves which can become restricted, causing either numbness or a tingling sensation. Many times, having our arms or legs ‘fall asleep’ is not an indication of any underlying problem despite how odd it may feel at the time. When people feel ‘pins and needles’ after sleeping, sitting, or laying for long periods of time, then it may be time to see your chiropractor.
our chiropractor is committed to easing your discomfort and healing your pain by prescribing a treatment plan that works best for you. After hearing a detailed account of where and when on your body you feel these sensations, our chiropractor may conduct a physical examination during your appointment to identify the cause of your pain. our chiropractor will most likely prescribe treatments such as chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, or stretching to treat your symptoms, and ultimately heal your tingling and numbness.
If you are seeking relief from tingling and numbness, call us today at (631) 256-6950 to request your appointment at Infinite Wellness with our chiropractor.