The Missing Link: Extremity Adjusting Dr. Brenda Kingen, DC
The chiropractic approach that works so well with the spine can be applied to other joints of the body. Virtually every joint of the skeletal system is susceptible to fixation (slight misalignment of the joint) that can impair function and range of motion. Most tendonitis or bursitis will occur because of a corresponding joint fixation that will have you compensate and consequently, the “itis” occurs. These are most commonly referred to as repetitive stress injuries.
Examples of joint problems throughout the body: Jaw: Stress, teeth grinding, and spinal problems can cause TMJ
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(temporomandibular joint) disorders where your jaw connects to your skull. Chiropractic care can help to reduce pain, stiffness, clicking sounds or locked jaw.
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Shoulder: Shoulder pain or pain radiating down the arm can be accompanied by weakness, numbness or tingling in the wrists or hands. The most common condition I see is the shoulder impingement due to poor posture (rolled shoulders).
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Elbow: Classic tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a repetitive strain injury. It is seen among carpenters, mechanics, office workers, golfers and those who perform repeated hammering, grasping and rotary forearm motions.
Wrist: Carpal tunnel syndrome is usually due to compression of the median nerve as it passes through the band of ligaments in the wrist. In many cases, the underlying cause is a misalignment of one or more joints of the neck, shoulder, elbow and/or wrist.
Hip/Knee: While the chiropractic adjustments of the hips can produce excellent results, many hip problems can be caused from malfunctioning joints above or below the pelvis.
Ankle: The ankle is the most frequently injured joint in the body. “Pronation,” in which the feet flare outward and kneecaps rotate inward, is the most common foot problem. When weak arches cause the bones of the foot to drop to an unstable position, stress on the foot increases. Adjusting malfunctioning joints of the feet can reduce tenderness, improve your gait and stabilize the entire skeletal system. Dr. Brenda Kingen of Kingen Chiropractic Wellness Center has almost 25 years of experience. She utilizes Chiropractic adjustments, Active Release Technique, Acupuncture and Laser therapy in her practice. When chiropractic techniques are applied, range of motion can be improved and painful inflammation reduced without the use of drugs or surgery!
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