Extremities
Blackwood Chiropractic Centre offers expert services to help manage and alleviate shoulder, hand, hip & ankle pain.
Our treatments are safe, effective, gentle and corrective.
Blackwood Chiropractic Centre can treat various extremity issues by addressing joint misalignments, soft tissue dysfunctions, or nerve irritations.
Shoulder, hand, hip and ankle pain can manifest in various forms and have different causes. Here are some common types of shoulder, hand, hip and ankle pain:
1. Frozen shoulder
Symptoms: Stiffness, pain, and reduced range of motion.
Chiropractic Role: Mobilizations, stretching techniques, and addressing any spinal misalignments affecting shoulder function.
2. Rotator cuff injuries
Symptoms: Pain and weakness in lifting or rotating the arm.
Chiropractic Role: Soft tissue therapy, improving joint mechanics, and addressing posture-related issues.
3. shoulder impingement
Symptoms: Pain with overhead movements or sleeping on the affected side.
Chiropractic Role: Chiropractic Role: Adjustments to the shoulder girdle and scapula to improve alignment and reduce stress.
Visit Blackwood Chiropractic for hip-related issues is common when pain, stiffness, or reduced mobility affects daily activities.
4. Hip bursitis
Symptoms: Pain on the outer side of the hip, especially when lying on side
Chiropractic Role: Adjustments to reduce irritation and improve pelvic alignment.
5. sciatica
Symptoms: Shooting pain or numbness radiating from the lower back to the hips and legs.
Chiropractic Role: Addressing pelvic and lumbar spine misalignments to alleviate nerve pressure.
6. hip impingement or labral tears
Symptoms: Pain during hip flexion or rotation, often with stiffness.
Chiropractic Role: Improving joint mobility and alignment to reduce impingement.
Visit Blackwood Chiropractic for issues related to the knees, ankles, or feet can help relieve pain, improve mobility, and address underlying biomechanical problems. These joints are closely connected to overall posture and spinal alignment, so our chiropractic care often considers the entire kinetic chain.
7. Knee Pain (e.g., Patellofemoral Syndrome)
Symptoms: Pain in or around the kneecap, especially during activities like running or squatting.
Chiropractic Role: Adjusting the knee and related structures to improve tracking and alignment.
8. Planter fascitis
Symptoms: Heel pain, especially in the morning or after prolonged standing.
Chiropractic Role: Adjustments to the foot and ankle to reduce tension on the plantar fascia.
9. Ankle sprains
Symptoms: Pain, swelling, and instability in the ankle.
Chiropractic Role: Restoring proper joint alignment and promoting healing through adjustments.
Our treatments typically include a combination of:
Chiropractic Adjustments
Focus on the alignment and functionality of the joints outside the spine.
Postural Assessments
Identifying and addressing posture issues that contribute to shoulder, hands, hips and ankles.
Soft Tissue Therapy
Relieving muscle tightness around the shoulders, hands, hips and ankles.
Personalised Exercise Plans
Strengthening the shoulders, hands hips & ankles to prevent recurrence.
Lifestyle Advice
Recommendations to improve ergonomics, sleeping positions, and daily activities that may impact shoulder, hands, hips and ankles.
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Experience Counts
Blackwood Chiropractic Centre has been improving the health of the local community since 2002.