We assist with acute and older injuries that haven’t healed properly, by addressing biomechanical/soft tissue damage. Sports injuries are not biased by age, and even young athletes can experience them. Whole Health Annapolis can relieve pain from old injuries, but also prevent them. The result is better performance.
If you are involved in an auto accident the team at Whole Health Annapolis encourages you to be proactive in your treatment, even if there is no initial pain. A car accident can cause problems like whiplash or spinal injuries that can create bigger problems if healed improperly. The Whole Health Annapolis team is skilled in auto injury rehabilitation and can help you recover after a serious injury.
Whether you’ve been injured from an accident or overuse which has stressed your body, chiropractic care can help alleviate your pain and get you on the path to recovery. Whole Health Annapolis can help you with a diagnosis and proactive treatment plan to get you back on track.
Allergies result when your immune system attempts to protect your body against an allergen. When your spine is misaligned, it can stress the nervous system, which in turn, impacts your immune system. When your nervous system is under stress and not functioning properly, your immune system cannot work at an optimal level. At Whole Health Annapolis, we align the spine to relieve any stress on nerves. This allows the immune system to work optimally, making it easier to fight off infections while recognizing allergens.
Intervertebral discs are located between the vertebrae in the spine and serve many purposes such as allowing movement of the spine and acting as shock absorbers. Trauma to the spine can cause the discs to herniate, bulge, become displaced (slipped disc), or even rupture. As we get older, the discs can weaken and dehydrate. These conditions can put pressure on the nerves around the spine and cause pain. In many cases, you can experience relief from these conditions through chiropractic. By properly aligning the spine, Whole Health Annapolis can relieve pressure on nerves and on the discs themselves.
When a car is struck from behind or collides with another object, it causes the neck to snap back and forth violently. This causes the muscles and ligaments to overextend, leading to strains and/or tears.
Whiplash can also cause structural damage such as misaligned vertebrae, herniated, bulging or ruptured discs, or nerve damage due to the overextension from the violent movement. Whole Health Annapolis can perform adjustments and alignments to release pressure on the discs and nerves returning the spine to its proper alignment. If you have been in a car accident, schedule an appointment with us before relying on pain medications and surgery.
Arthritis is a condition that is caused by the wearing down of the cartilage between joints which can be painful. Pain killers can cause temporary relief from pain and discomfort but are not a long-term solution. The pain can be alleviated by releasing pressure on the nervous system with proper alignment. It can also restore proper joint movement, helping to ensure that you use proper motion so that you do not cause injury to other parts of your body. We aim to restore and maintain proper movement and functionality to increase your overall wellbeing.
Joint dysfunction occurs when joints become stiff and full movement is restricted. It can be caused by an injury, poor posture, overuse/underuse of a joint, muscle imbalance, as well as other factors. Joint dysfunction can cause pain in the joint and the surrounding muscles and can also cause problems in other parts of the body due to overcompensation. At Whole Health Annapolis, we can properly diagnose this condition and provide relief.
Pain along the spinal column in your neck or back is usually caused by subluxations or misalignments of your vertebrae. A small misalignment can cause pain by causing pressure on nerves. Left untreated, these subluxations can cause muscle spasms and increasing pain. At Whole Health Annapolis, we can align your spine so that pressure on joints and nerves is released. It is a direct treatment for the cause of the pain, not a temporary relief like pain relievers or massage.
Many people believe that headaches are caused by loud noise, being tired, or being stressed. While these are all factors that can lead to headaches, the direct cause is tightness in the neck and shoulders. The tightness can cause misalignments in the vertebrae of your neck, resulting in pain. 80% of all headaches originate from the neck. With a typical cervicogenic (neck origin) headache, a person usually feels pain starting at the base of the skull which radiates into the temples, eyeballs, and forehead. An adjustment from Whole Health Annapolis can realign the vertebrae in your neck and offer more lasting relief from the symptoms.
Sciatica is a condition that results when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated. Bulging discs, spinal subluxations, and muscle spasms can all cause increased pressure on the sciatic nerve. When this happens it causes pain, numbness, and weakness in the lower back and leg. Whole Health Annapolis can properly treat sciatica through a diagnostic exam and treatment program.
When a nerve is squeezed or compressed it is called a "pinched nerve." This can be caused by spinal misalignments, bulging or herniated discs, or other factors. The increased pressure on the nerve causes inflammation, pain, and sometimes muscle spasms. The pressure on the nerve must be relieved to alleviate the pain. A Whole Health Annapolis examination can reveal the cause of the pain, and an adjustment can relieve the pain by properly aligning the spine and addressing the cause of the pain.
This condition is commonly associated with people who are constantly using a computer. Typing is a motion that, when performed repetitively and with poor posture, can cause carpal tunnel syndrome. Symptoms include pain, numbness, weakness, or a burning sensation. The nerves in the fingertips travel through the wrist, up the arm, and into the neck. The spine is the center of the nervous system, and the pain in your hands and wrists can be relieved by Whole Health Annapolis with concentrated spinal and joint adjustments.
Fibromyalgia’s main symptom is chronic pain throughout the body, mainly located in joints. The pain may be achy, sharp, radiating, burning, or shooting and it may be mild or severe. Fibromyalgia has also been known to bring on other conditions like trouble sleeping, headaches, depression, and anxiety. While there is no known cure for fibromyalgia, chiropractic treatment can help to uncover the cause of the pain and provide relief.
The cause of fibromyalgia could be physical, mental, or emotional, so a full examination will be performed. Adjustments and chiropractic massage can be used to relieve pain from the affected areas. The added effects of chiropractic treatment such as increased energy levels, better circulation, and a stronger immune system can also help to fight the effects of fibromyalgia. If you are experiencing symptoms of fibromyalgia give Whole Health Annapolis a call to schedule a consultation so we can establish a plan to start you on your road to recovery.
Regular chiropractic visits can help to prevent physical problems and injuries from occurring. Other potential benefits of regular chiropractic visits are increased flexibility and mobility, a higher level of energy, improved posture, a more effective immune system, better circulation, and an overall better feeling of well-being. Whole Health Annapolis offers regular chiropractic appointments to prevent injury and help you live a healthier life.