Most  musculoskeletal conditions and pain syndromes respond favorably  to chiropractic care. The conditions listed below are the most frequently  seen at our office. Please contact the clinic if you have questions  about a specific problem.

CARPAL  TUNNEL SYNDROME (CTS)
Carpal  Tunnel Syndrome is an epidemic in the United States. It has become  a chronic and debilitating problem in the workplace, affecting those  who perform repetitive tasks with improper rest or breaks. Common  causes include computer entry, manufacturing line workers, cashiers  and pulling weeds in the garden for several hours. With increased  computer use, the problem is affecting a greater percentage of the  population. Symptoms of CTS include tingling, numbness, weakness  and pain in the wrist and hands. The cause is pressure on the median  nerve as it passes under the wrist. The pain can interfere with  sleep, work and daily routine. The goal of treatment is to rehabilitate  the wrist and keep you working at your job. Treatment involves specific  joint manipulation, physiotherapy, exercises and possible braces.  It is possible to feel better quickly without drugs or surgery.
 
DISC  PAIN
Discs are the stabilizers, connectors and shock absorbers for the  spine. They are constructed of soft, fibrous tissue with a jelly-like  center. Disc problems can range from a mild bulge or tear of the  disc material to a severe rupture that requires surgery. The onset  of pain can be sudden and severe, or you may just notice increased  pain with prolonged sitting. Most commonly disc problems occur in  the lower back or lumbar spine. They can also present in the neck  area. Bad cases are accompanied by arm or leg pain. Sometimes patients  are practically carried into our office, as the pain and muscle  spasm prevents them from standing erect.

We  have tremendous experience with disc problems at our office. Unfortunately,  these cases do not respond as quickly as other common back problems.  The reason is because discs have a poor blood supply and heal slowly.  Research has shown that the combination of physiotherapeutic modalities,  exercise and restored mobility through light spinal manipulation  can enhance fluid transfer to the injured disc, allowing them to  heal. Disc problems are finnicky and require lifestyle management  through conservative care to prevent surgery.
 
FIBROMYALGIA
Fibromyalgia affects from 3-6 million Americans, mostly 25-50 year  old women. Although in-depth research has yielded few answers, it  is thought that victims have reduced circulation to their muscle  cells, which damages the cells' energy producing mechanism. Their  bodies also break down muscle protein at an unusually high rate,  which may be one of the primary reasons for the typical pain, aching  and fatigue. Diagnosis of fibromyalgia is based on 18 trigger points  throughout the body that are nearly all painful or tender. Most  traditional pain relievers and anti-inflammatory drugs have proven  to be ineffective in treating fibromyalgia, although proper diet  and nutritional supplementation has been promising. Because of its  association with reduced circulation to muscle cells, Green Hills  Chiropractic focuses on improving circulation, restoring proper  skeletal alignment and nervous system function. Severe cases respond  to a combination of chiropractic, massage, acupuncture and light  medication to re-establish sleep patterns.
 
HIP  BURSITIS
Hip bursitis is an annoying pain on the side of the thigh. It is  caused by an inflamed fluid filled cushion (bursae) which lies underneath  the hip muscle. Characteristically, symptoms include pain when lying  on your side. The pain is most prominent at the hip and may radiate  down the side of the leg. Bursitis is caused by altered pelvic and  hip biomechanics with tight muscles. Once irritated, the bursae  will become inflamed and cause quite a bit of hip pain. Specific  adjusting along with physical therapy will heal the area quickly  without long-term consequence. This responds extremely well to chiropractic  care.

LOW  BACK PAIN
80% of Americans have episodes of back pain in their life. The old  treatment was to take medicine and rest for 2 weeks. Today's standard  of care involves immediate treatment with manipulation, physical  therapy and exercises. At Green Hills Chiropractic, treatment and  prognosis are based on the type of tissue involved and the mechanism  of pain. Most cases including disc, muscle spasm, or simple joint  fixation respond to care well. A conservative approach is the key  to healing and preventing on-going back pain.
 
NECK  PAIN AND HEADACHES
Everybody has been afflicted with neck pain and headaches at one  time or another. Pain is a distress signal. Something is wrong.  Many times headaches are caused when spinal bones in your neck are  not moving properly causing the muscles to tighten. This will affect  the nerves, ligaments and blood supply to the head and shoulder  region. At Green Hills Chiropractic, the physicians focus on treating  the underlying source of neck pain and headaches. Re-aligning the  vertebrae in the neck and shoulder area help restore proper functioning  of the vertebra, removing muscle spasm. Massage and exercises help  prevent re-occurrence of the problem.
 
 PATELLOFEMORAL  SYNDROME (GRINDING KNEECAPS)
 Patellofemoral Syndrome afflicts many people, especially women.  The condition is characterized by knee pain around the knee cap,  and "creaking" of the knees. Many times it is caused by  improper tracking of the knee cap and the knee itself. As the tracking  slips off course, the cartilage behind the knee degenerates and  knee pain occurs. There are specific exercises that can help this  condition. At Green Hills Chiropractic, we utilize specific physical  therapy along with manipulation to provide relief of pain.

PEDIATRICS
The birth process, even under natural and controlled conditions,  is potentially traumatic. The pulling, pushing and twisting on the  newborn's neck and spine during birth will commonly cause the small  moldable vertebra to be pushed out of alignment. Nerves exiting  these vertebra send information to all parts of the body and when  irritated can wreak havoc on a newborn or child's body. As the spine  continues to grow into your twenties, the misaligned spine may be  the underlying cause of symptoms as varied as colic, earaches, unexplained  crying or pain, poor appetite, breathing problems and allergic reactions.  At Green Hills Chiropractic, we put special emphasis on evaluation  of your child's development that can help enhance your child's overall  health and wellness. Adjustment techniques are modified for the  child's size and weight. It's a wonderful gift to be able to give  your child the gift of health through preventive and corrective  care before problems occur later in life. Remember that good spinal  hygiene/posture is an important component in your child's good health.
 
PLANTAR  FASCITIS
Plantar fascitis is a condition in which the thin layer of tissue  on the bottom of the foot (fascia) becomes inflamed or irritated.  Symptoms include heel pain on walking, especially the first steps  out of bed in the morning. Swelling and numbness occasionally accompany  the condition. Causes include muscle tightness, occasionally a spur  may irritate, and most commonly poor biomechanics is the culprit.  Green Hills Chiropractic understands how to correct this pain through  restoration of proper biomechanics and soft tissue therapy. Difficult  cases usually respond to custom orthotics fitted at our office.  Give your feet a break and find the cause of the ache.
 
REHABILITATION
Rehabilitation is the benchmark of sustained spinal health. Since  most patients come to our office for treatment of "pain",  our primary goal is to have you feeling better. Also, the spine  and contiguous structures, muscles, tendons and ligaments must be  taught to support the corrections in spinal alignment and prevent  a relapse of your original problem. This is often done through individualized  specific exercises that isolate and strengthen specific muscles  or muscle groups. The doctors will prescribe specific, simple exercises  that you can do easily at home. Stretching, resistance training  and improvement of muscle tone along with spinal manipulation are  critical to your complete course of care. The doctors and staff  at Green Hills Chiropractic are dedicated to not only correcting  the problem, but, preventing future occurrences.
 
SCIATICA
Sciatica  is an intense pain shooting down one or both of your legs. The sciatic  nerve is the largest and longest nerve in the body. It begins in  the lower back and courses through the buttocks, down the thigh  and leg to the foot. Pressure on the nerve from any source creates  pain down the nerve known as sciatica. The pain may be intense and  burning into the entire leg. Some cases are less intense with achiness  into the buttocks. Common causes of sciatica include, joint inflammation,  disc bulge, muscle spasm and arthritis. Fortunately, most cases  of sciatica respond favorably to natural chiropractic care. The  more severe and extended sciatica, the more time it usually takes  to treat.
 
SCOLIOSIS
Scoliosis is condition of spinal deformity. The spine grows sideways,  bent and twisted instead of straight. The condition can predispose  to back pain, premature arthritis, and possibly respiratory and  other internal problems. Spinal curvature most commonly affects  girls between the ages of 8 and 18. In some cases children are born  with scoliosis. All children should be checked for scoliosis, especially  if a parent has this spinal problem. At Green Hills Chiropractic,  our goal is early detection and treatment with corrective spinal  manipulation, therapy and structural strengthening exercises. Severe  cases with rapidly advancing curvature may have to be referred for  surgery. Obviously we treat MANY adults with scoliosis. In many  cases they are shocked when their X-rays show curvature. Care improves  function and gives relief to their back pain, but cannot correct  the curvature. Chiropractic offers hope for a healthy pain free  life for those affected by scoliosis.
 
SHOULDER  INJURIES
Shoulder injuries are characterized by pain and tenderness in the  shoulder, arm, back or neck region. Causes vary from trauma to overuse  injuries of the muscle, ligaments, and tendons that surround the  shoulder and neck regions. Our doctors are very effective in identifying  and treating these types of injuries through manipulation, physical  therapy, and exercise rehabilitation.
 
TENNIS  ELBOW
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) is an overuse injury to the  extensor muscles and tendons of the forearm. Causes are usually  from an injury or a repetitive motion activity. Activities such  as lifting a coffee cup can elicit mild to intense pain at the elbow.  There may be associated muscle weakness and inability to perform  tasks. Through specific adjusting, physical therapy, and mechanical  correction, you will be able to return to full activity quickly.

WHIPLASH
Whiplash is defined as a neck injury caused by over-extending or  flexing the neck. This can happen during a car accident, sports  injury, roller coasters, or a fall. Symptoms usually include neck  pain, headache, dizziness, fatigue, irritability, shoulder and low  back pain. More serious manifestations are difficulty swallowing,  blurred vision, ringing in the ears, nausea and weakness. Although  most persons begin to notice symptoms immediately following a trauma,  they can be slow to develop and begin several weeks after the injury.  If left untreated, whiplash can result in chronic and recurring  problems, such as arthritis, headache, and stiffness. At Green Hills  Chiropractic Clinic, we are very effective at treating whiplash  so that that your recovery time is minimized. The goal is to return  you to your active lifestyle as soon as possible.