What We Treat

Common conditions seen at POMAJZL Chiropractic

“The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patient in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.” -Thomas Edison circa 1903

Worldwide, back pain is the single leading cause of disability, preventing many people from engaging in work as well as other everyday activities. Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work. One-half of all working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year. Here at POMAJZL Chiropractic we take pride in finding the root cause to your back pain and treating it as fast and efficiently as possible.

Leg pain is not always a chiropractic issue, but at POMAJZL Chiropractic we are always concerned with the cause of the leg pain whether it be an underlying cause that may not be appropriately treated through chiropractic care such as a peripheral neuropathy, electrolyte imbalances, arthritis, side effects of statin medication where both legs hurt symmetrically or a vascular conditions such as blood clots, phlebitis or inflamed veins. Where chiropractic adjustments can treat leg pain is when it is caused by a pinched nerve root in their low back, along with some potential gait changes or extremity issues.

If you are experiencing limited motion in your neck, either for side-to-side motion or front-to-back motion, or you can’t turn your neck without experiencing pain than you need neck pain relief. Hurting your neck can happen as simply as sleeping funny on it or turning it too quickly. More serious cases often occur as a result of car accidents or falls. It is very common for us to see limited range of motion in the neck or have patients come in experiencing neck pain, but relief is in sight for you and your neck mobility can be improved. Along with that, studies show that the cause of most headaches directly correlates to the condition of the neck. The science behind the studies put an emphasis on the relationship between the cervical (neck) vertebrae and the central nervous system. Here at POMAJZL Chiropractic we seek to provide a drugless relief from all forms of headaches/neck pain by improving the connection between the spine and central nervous system.

Most people don't realize but chiropractic became an accredited entity due to its role in providing care with positive results during the 1918 flu epidemic. The immune system is run directly by the nervous system, and just like every other cell in your body it needs its full capacity to help fight off infections. Studies have shown that even the weight of a dime on a nerve can decrease nerve transduction by 40-60% which might make the difference. We are learning more and more about the ever changing tapestry of the human body and as recently as 2015 the lymphatic system, a subset of the immune system, has been found in the central nervous system. When searching for the cause, POMAJZL Chiropractic looks to remove the nerve pressure to allow the body to fight the good fight and keep you healthy.

At POMAJZL Chiropractic we can assist you through each stage of pregnancy. wWhether it be fertility problems or once pregnant with a growing baby there could be some back pain, maintaining proper alignment can help alleviate that discomfort. Along with that, statistics show that labor and delivery times can reduce with chiropractic care. Your growing baby is directly affected by how you feel. If you’re stressed or experiencing discomfort, so are they. We want to help you feel incredible so that your baby can, too.

Now once your baby is born it is time to think of them as well, the birthing process is traumatic for all parties so a spinal checkup for the little ones goes a long way in helping them adapt to the world around them. Plus there is no need to wait for symptoms to arise whether it be a biomechanical one such as a stiff neck like torticollis or a visceral/organic one like colic or constipation, though it is never too late to come in if those were ever to arise. A happy nervous system is a happy baby! Moving forward we see kids of all ages helping them with whatever ails them. Kids will be kids and when the nervous system can't adapt whether it be a traumatic fall or flu season their nervous system needs to adapt just like ours!

Extremity pain is also something we at POMAJZL Chiropractic take pride in treating. We will always start with the root of the cause of dysfunction but extremities can be misaligned as well causing discomfort. Whether it is an overwork injury or a trauma there are times when the extremity needs an adjustment along with restoring the proper neural flow. Common extremities we work on are shoulders (ie frozen shoulder, tendonitis, bursitis, rotator cuff dysfunction), elbows (ie golfer's elbow, tennis elbow), wrists (carpal tunnel syndrome), knees (tendonitis, degenerative joint disease), ankles (sprains, tarsal tunnel syndrome) and more!

TMJ or temporomandibular joint pain is becoming more and more prevalent. On top of that this is a joint that we use on a daily, hourly, and even minute by minute basis so any discomfort should not go ignored. There can be a multitude of factors that lead to a temporomandibular joint disorder such as trauma, bruxism (clenching/grinding teeth) capsulitis (lining of the joint becomes inflamed) dental problems, or even a trip to the dentist (opening too wide for too long sound familar?) Whatever the cause we at POMAJZL Chiropractic are well trained in determining the correct treatment.

Sports and chiropractic go hand and hand. Knowing first hand with Dr. Po's initial interest stemming from a knee injury in college football and with Dr. Austan never missing a start in 4 years of college football thanks to specific Gonstead chiropractic care. Chiropractic is highly beneficial for all athletes. Due to the stressful nature of sporting activities most athletes find it highly beneficial to be checked regularly by a Chiropractor to ensure proper nervous system function and to promote flexibility and prevention of injuries. With the use of the Gonstead system of Chiropractic our office is tailor-made to care for athletes of all ages by addressing their specific problem and helping them obtain optimum performance levels.