- Headaches
- Arthritis
- CryotherapyCryotherapy is a pain treatment that uses the method of localized freezing temperatures to kill irritated nerves. Cryotherapy is used to also treat some cancer areas as well as abnormal skin cells by dermatologists. Cryotherapy works by climbing into a specialized chamber that harnesses the power of liquid nitrogen and refrigerated cold air. It will rapidly cool off your entire body and will stimulate your sympathetic nervous system through your skin’s cold receptors.
- Family PracticeIn addition to his family practice in California, Dr. Tom was the team doctor for the US National Karate Team from 2007-2011, traveling to the Pan American Games in El Salvador and Brazil as well as the World Championships in Japan, Slovenia, and Morocco. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Award in 1998 from the Washington Chiropractic Association.
- Pregnancy
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCTS is a problem of the median nerve which runs from the forearm into the hand. When there is excessive pressure in the wrist, it causes swelling of the median nerve. This small area called the carpal tunnel is a narrow tunnel at the wrist made up of bones, soft tissues, nerves, tendons, ligaments and blood vessels. When the median nerve which runs through this tunnel gets compressed it causes pain, weakness, numbness or tingling in the hand and wrist which radiates into the forearm. The carpal tunnel is the most common area that gets compressed in both the hands and feet.
- Anxiety
- Diabetes Care
- Thyroid
- MRITo determine whether or not you may be suffering from arthritis or to determine the severity, your medical professional will perform blood tests and conduct an imaging scan (ie: x-ray, CAT scan or MRI). Eating healthy, staying active, and understanding your type of arthritis and treatment options are crucial to decreasing your discomfort and paving the way for an enjoyable, happy life.
- RadiologyOne of the most important elements of chiropractic care is diagnostics. Chiropractic radiology is a tool utilized in care as a diagnostic practice to rule out pathology (such as possible tumor or fracture) and/or an additional aid to determine where to adjust the spine. Chiropractors rely on a variety of diagnostic techniques in order to fully understand what is occurring in the patient’s musculoskeletal system, and how a given treatment intervention could bring about positive results in each patient.
- X-Rays
- Radiation TherapySoon after, she developed her own health issues and began seeking out traditional medical care. She was diagnosed with a thyroid disorder and an autoimmune disease. At the time, functional medicine was not an option, so the traditional way to “fix†her problem was throw medicine at it, radiation therapy, or surgery. After going through the medication protocol with no relief in sight, she opted to receive radiation therapy to take away the function of her thyroid all together. To this day, that one decision was the biggest mistake of her life. She now takes hormone replacement and will take it her entire life, which was recommended by the conventional physicians at the time.
- SciaticaSciatica is characterized by pain in the lower back that radiates down one or both legs. The pain is described as dull, achy, sharp, like “pins and needles†or similar to electric shocks. Other symptoms associated with sciatica include burning, numbness and tingling sensations. Sciatic nerve pain varies in intensity from mild to severe, and frequency may range from occasional to constant. The onset is generally gradual and not necessarily associated with a previous event. Sciatica is also known as radiating or referred pain, neuropathy, or neuralgia.
- WhiplashAccording to the American Chiropractic Association, one of the most common causes of neck pain is whiplash resulting from a car accident. A sudden forced movement of the head or neck in any direction and the resulting “rebound†in the opposite direction is known as whiplash. The sudden “whipping†motion injures the surrounding and supporting tissues of the neck and head. Muscles react by tightening and contracting, creating muscle fatigue, which can result in pain and stiffness. Severe whiplash can also be associated with injury to the intervertebral joints, discs, ligaments, muscles, and nerve roots.
- Pinched NerveA pinched nerve can happen in a variety of places throughout the body with some of the most common being the lower spine, wrists, neck, and legs. A pinched nerve occurs when the muscles or tendons around the nerve are inflamed, putting pressure on the nerve and either causing pain or even numbness throughout the extremities related or attached to this affected nerve.
- Shoulder Pain
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy
- Foot OrthoticsCustom foot orthotics are designed to align the foot and ankle into the most anatomically efficient position. They look similar to insoles, but are biomedical appliances that are custom made to correct your specific foot imbalance. The plastic body of the custom orthotic helps to re-align the foot while you walk. We understand that everyone is different, which is why custom foot orthotics are made just for you.