Nova Chiropractic

read moreWhat do you mean go see a chiropractor for anything besides a back problem? My little sister had recurrent ear infections and we were advised to see a chiropractor by a friend. After many bouts of infections and antibiotics, we decided to give it a try. It turns out her upper neck was out of place causing irritation. An adjustment from the local chiropractor helped alleviate her symptoms. I knew I wanted to help people after watching my father suffer from the effects of colon cancer. I was really drawn to chiropractic after starting my first year in graduate school for neurology.

read moreWe use a number of highly-effective adjusting approaches to help improve spinal biomechanics and reduce nervous system interference. The approach we use is based on our judgment and years of experience. After identifying which vertebrae have lost their normal motion or position, a specific manual thrust is applied to free up "stuck" spinal joints. This is a system of spinal evaluation combined with a handheld adjusting instrument that delivers a consistent, low-force thrust. Sacro Occipital Technique helps normalize the relationship between the pelvis and the head, using gravity to make the necessary correction.

read moreSpecific chiropractic spinal adjustments, because they can help restore proper motion and position of individual spinal bones, can help promote proper healing. The longer you wait the more unseen damage there is and the longer it seems to take to recover. Because the nerves to the arms and hands exit the spine through the injured area of the neck, numbness and tingling are common. Even lower back pain can result directly from the trauma, or as a reaction to the loss of proper spinal curves. Whether you've been in an accident, stressed at work, or over-exerted yourself in the garden, your body is constantly adapting to the environment.

read moreDiane, a certified massage therapist, has worked with Dr. Heather Shaw at Nova Chiropractic since 2000. Working in a clinical setting has allowed her to experience a variety of injuries and general health issues ranging from stress reduction to serious injuries. Diane's technique has evolved through working with her clients; helping them to recover from injuries that cause pain and muscle dysfunction. Specialties include repetitive stress injuries both work and sports related; chronic pain; and personal injuries (car accidents, slips, trips, falls, etc.) causing acute pain and decreased range of motion.

read moreA common cause of headaches is from spinal bones in the neck that aren't supporting the head properly. You might not notice your reduced ability to turn your head. But these subluxations affect nerves, muscles and even the blood supply to your head. Our thorough examination detects subluxation patterns that could be causing your headaches. If subluxations are present, you're likely to benefit from chiropractic care. Some are surprised to learn that their headaches are being caused by problems in their lower back!

read moreRepetitive motions (painting the ceiling), postural distortions (falling asleep with your neck twisted) and whiplash injuries from a car accident are physical stresses. So are slips and falls. Even being born! Today's environment constantly assaults us with chemicals. Drugs, preservatives, tobacco, alcohol, pollen and a host of other substances can affect our nervous system and muscle tone. When your body reacts by "tripping a circuit breaker" and causing subluxation, chiropractic care may help.

read moreThat's just one of many things your neck must do. Your neck and shoulders work hard. Even the smallest deviation in the relationships of the seven bones of your cervical spine (neck) can cause pain and reduced head and neck mobility. Generally, we see two types of neck pain cases. Minor neck and shoulder pain involve sensations of discomfort, stiffness or soreness. If these symptoms last for more than a day or so, occur frequently or were preceded by an accident or some type of injury, we consider it major.