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Ankle pain is often due to an ankle sprain or strain. A sprain is an injury to the ligaments, which connect bones to one another. In most cases of ankle sprain, the ankle is twisted inward, causing small tears in the ligaments. This makes the ankle unstable. The tearing leads to swelling and bruising, making it difficult to bear weight on the joint. Once an ankle is sprained, the injury may take a few weeks to many months to fully heal. Often, the injured ankle remains a little weaker and less stable than the uninjured one. A proper recovery program can prevent this problem. Other structures in the ankle that can be damaged and cause pain are tendons (which join muscles to bone), cartilage (which cushions joints), and blood vessels. Adjacent areas can cause pain to be felt in (referred to) the ankle -- these include the foot, lower leg, knee, and even hip. Chiropractic evalution and treatment of ankle injuries can be very effective, and early detection is important.

The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress Report , done by the esteemed medical authors Niteesh Choudhry, MD, PHD (Harvard Medical School) and Arnold Milstein, MD, MPH (Mercer health and Benefits), produced these conclusions from the Executive Summary: Chiropractic care is more effective than other modalities for treating low back and neck pain Total cost of care per year: 1. For low back pain, chiropractic physician care increases total annual per patient spending by $75 compared to medical physician care 2. For neck pain, chiropractic physician care reduces total annual per patient spending by $302 compared to medical physician care . Cost-effectiveness: When considering effectiveness and cost together, chiropractic physician care for low back and neck pain is highly cost-effective, represents a good value in comparison to medical physician care and to widely accepted cost-effectiveness thresholds. Because we were unable to incorporate savings in drug spending commonly a

Sciatica is a condition which affects the leg, back and hip region, and it can be very painful.Common signs and symptoms of sciatica include leg pain , tingling or numbness, difficulty to walk, low back pain , and loss of muscle strength. The latest in chiropractic research supports the effectiveness of treating sciatica through a program including chiropractic care ,electrical muscle stimulation, kinetic stretching, lumbar traction , and massage therapy. For more information on the treatment of sciatica, contact our Blue Bell Chiropractic office at www.montcochiro.com

What is a pinched nerve , and do I have one? That is a common question for many people with neck pain, back pain, and referral pain. The nerves in the body each have a specific area that they are responsible for, and when these nerves are pressured, or " pinched ". the nerve can alter different flow to the muscles and cause pain.The nerve has three main components which can be altered when "pinched", including sensory, motor, and autonomic reflexes. When the sensory component is pressured, it can cause pain, tingling, or loss of sensation. The motor component can lead to loss of strength, or muscle atrophy, where as the autonomic reflex, or knee jerk reflex, would affect the normal reflex reaction of the affected nerve region. Chiropractic is very effective in resolving pain from a pinched nerve , but early detection is very important. If you are looking for chiropractor in the North Wales area , and think you have the signs and symptoms of a pinched nerve , cont

Shoulder pain can happen from wear and tear, an injury, or an accident or fall. Chiropractic care with prescribed home management exercises has seen great results in the treatment of rotator cuff injuries as well as neck and back pain. Early detection of shoulder problems can help prevent future injuries, so finding Chiropractors in North Wales like Dr. Conrad can help prevent pain down the line as well. If you have shoulder pain, call Montgomery County Chiropractic Clinic today.

If your ability to move and function has been compromised by injury or disease, physical therapy and chiropractic care may be what you need to return to health and normal functioning. Physical therapy is used to treat a variety of conditions, including orthopedic conditions such as low back pain injuries to bones and connective tissue, including fractures, dislocations, and chiropractic can help the recovery of sprains, workplace injuries such as repetitive stress disorders and sports injuries. Physical therapy and chiropractic can also be be an important part of the care involved in healing both before and after a variety of surgeries and other procedures. In many cases, physical therapy and chiropractic is an effective, low-cost, low-risk, and non-invasive alternative to surgery . Another advantage of physical therapy, as opposed to surgery and drugs, is that it seeks to address the underlying causes of conditions (poor posture, for example) and to help the patient manage

North Wales PA | Lansdale PA Chiropractor What Can I Expect During My First Visit to a Chiropractor? Although each Doctor of Chiropractic 's process will vary, generally you can expect to complete a full medical history questionnaire and "new patient" paperwork. After completing your paperwork, our North Wales/Lansdale Chiropractic office staff will give your information to Dr. Allen Conrad for your consultation. This consultation is your opportunity to express your health concerns and expectations, and to ask any questions you may have pertaining to the matter. It is also for Dr. Conrad to express his role in your chiropractic health care and discuss your health prognosis. A physical exam will be performed which may include orthopaedic testing, reflex assessments, muscle testing, and a specific Chiropractic evaluation. In some cases x-rays may be necessary to determine an exact diagnosis.Your Chiropractor will go over the results of the exam and any radiology