Chiropractic Physician/Shiatsu Therapist
Acupuncturist
Why Consider Chiropractic?
Chiropractic treats a wide variety of conditions and does not rely on drugs or surgery to achieve its results. Chiropractic is recognized as a safe and effective treatment for conditions of musculo-skelatal origin, so don't wait for symptoms to develop before seeking chiropractic care.
Today the medical community understands human physiology better than ever and has been able to prove chiropractic effectively treats any number of conditions such as:
Arthritis
Arthritis literally means fire in the joints. Regular chiropractic treatment along with diet, exercise, and supplements essential for restoring health frame the treatment approach Dr. Christianson uses.
Allergies and Asthma
Allergy sufferers will often find that excerbations of their symptoms are diminished when the identified allergen is removed as well as the addition of proper supplementation of essential fatty acids and anti-oxidants.
Bursitis
Usually characterized by a dull, persistent ache that increases with movement, whereas tendinitis typically causes sharp pain on movement will often be accompanied by swelling and fluid accumulation. This painful disorder best managed by curtailing ingestion of inflammatory causing foods such as red meats and abstaining from overactivity and getting plenty of rest and fluids. Dr. Christianson will administer an appropriate treatment plan based on your unique health presentation.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The most common work related injury today. Dr. Christianson performs a complete examination to determine the stage of the entrapment. Often times people respond well to conservative care including chiropractic adjustments, ergonomic modifications in the workplace and very importantly nutritional supplementation.
Headache
A commonly misdiagnosed condition, headache is often due to tension in neck and shoulder muscles, stress, sublaxation in neck, or a combination of these causes. Chiropractic treats the cause, not merely the symptoms.
Low Back Problems
This is the complaint which most often leads people to seek chiropractic help. It is responsible for more days lost from work than even the common cold! It may be due to injury, sublaxation, occupational hazards, improper lifting, disc problems, sprains and/or strains. Symptoms may include back pain, spasm, leg pain, numbness, burning and weakness. If you suffer from these symptoms, come in and get evaluated today.
Neck Problems
Neck pain or stiffness, persistent headache, arm pain/numbness or dizziness may be due to an old injury or sublaxation (pinched nerve). Regular chiropractic adjustments address joint restrictions, freeing up the nervous system and speeding recovery.
Sciatica
An often crippling condition, sciatica manifests itself as leg pain, usually associated with low back pain, burning, numbness and/or weakness, It is commonly due to disc problems, sublaxation, joint inflammation, or low back sprain/strain. Chiropractic care is an excellent, conservative treatment that often eliminates the need for unnecessary surgeries.
Stress
Although all the preceding conditions can be brought on by accident or injury, stress (over time) may also be the culprit. Stress can lead to weakness and fatigue, leaving you vulnerable to chronic discomfort and injury. See how regular chiropractic care can help your body fight the negative effects of stress.
A complete neurological, orthopedic and chiropractic exam helps the chiropractor diagnose your condition. X-rays are used to see the problem areas in your spine and to gather further information. To see is to know, not to see is to guess - and Dr. Christianson won't guess when it comes to your health care. Regular chiropractic adjustments can maintain a healthy spine. Make chiropractic your first choice...drugs second...surgery last!