Alleviating Back Pain with Chiropractic Care

Back pain is something that many people suffer from in their life. It can stem from a vigorous workout, lifting something heavy, or as a result of sleeping in a wrong position. When the pain in your back is due to a strained muscle, it will usually heal on its own in a couple of days with rest. However, if your pain lingers or if it is a result of a spinal disc injury, the condition may be more troublesome. Spinal disc injuries are quite common and can be really painful. They can become thin or herniated due to things, like arthritis and other degenerative diseases and affect your overall spinal health. If this is the case, it means that it’s time to visit Locke Chiropractic Clinic.

Finding the exact source of your back pain can be difficult and symptoms include:

·         Cramping

·         Muscle spasm

·         Buttock pain

·         Stiffness

·         Back pain

·         Spine sensitivity to pressure and touch

·         Prolonged inactivity causes pain

·         Pain lasts longer and gets worse

Depending on the cause and severity of your back pain, Dr. Nicholas Locke at Locke Chiropractic Clinic may recommend a spinal adjustment and spinal manipulation of your vertebrae to alleviate your symptoms. An adjustment refers to Dr. Nicholas Locke  applying manipulation with their hands to vertebrae that have abnormal movement patterns or fail to function normally. The objective of this treatment is to reduce the subluxation with the goals of increasing range of motion, reducing nerve irritability and improving overall function. As a result, this enables you to get back to living your life without having to rely on painkillers.

                                                                                                                   

If you are struggling with back pain, please give us a call to discuss your treatment options. To learn about services we provide at the office, visit www.lockeclinic.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Locke at Locke Chiropractic Clinic in Tualatin, OR, call 503-620-6480.

Sports Injuries and Treatment

Some of the most common types of sports injuries include sprains, strains, and tears to the muscles, the ligaments (which connect bones and cartilage, form joints, and support organs), and the tendons (which connect muscles to bone). Other common injuries include dislocated joints and fractured bones, including vertebrae. Fortunately, Dr. Nicholas Locke of Locke Chiropractic Clinic specializes in treating sports injuries and can help you get back to your peak performance.

The first rule for a sports injury is to not “play through the pain.” If you have pain from a particular movement or activity you should always stop what you’re doing and seek medical treatment. Doctors of Chiropractic, such as Dr. Nicholas Locke, have specific training in evaluating and treating the ailments of athletes. Once the injury has been diagnosed, Dr. Nicholas Locke will utilize all available therapeutic methods, as well as video analysis, to help get you back in the game.

If you’ve recently been injured while playing or training for sports, please give us a call to discuss your treatment options. To learn about services we provide at the office, visit www.lockeclinic.com. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Locke at Locke Chiropractic in Tualatin, OR, call 503-620-6480.

Treating Whiplash

Experiencing a car accident is a tough situation on a number of levels and most of us tend to worry about our automobile before we take care of ourselves. What most of us don’t realize however is that our body in a way is like a car and sometimes it needs to be fine-tuned to perform the way it was designed. While no one ever wants to be in an auto accident, it is important to know how to proceed with injuries should you ever be involved in one. At Locke Chiropractic, Dr. Nicholas Locke, DC, CCSP can discuss an individualized treatment plan depending on where the injury occurs.

One of the most common injuries to occur from a car accident is the damaging effect of whiplash. Whiplash occurs when a sudden, jarring movement of the head is sustained backward, forward, or even to the side. Whiplash destabilizes the spine and can cause blurred vision, neck pain, headaches, shoulder pain, arm pain, and low back pain. Since chiropractors study the care of bones, muscles, nerves and connective tissue, they are crucial to visit after an accident occurs. Early care and treatment mean fully recovering. If left untreated, auto injuries can lead to other serious health problems. Depending on the problem area, Dr. Nicholas Locke, DC, CCSP may recommend spinal adjustments and manipulation, massage therapy, electric muscle stimulation or therapeutic ultrasound.

If you’ve recently been injured in an auto accident, put yourself first by giving us a call. To learn about the services we provide to our patients, visit www.lockeclinic.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Locke, DC, CCSP in Tualatin, OR, call 503-620-6480.