Learning how to move away from a painful existence and taking the steps to live free of the misery of low back pain, hip or other joint pain as well as headaches is a major accomplishment for many in the Sacramento area. Our local chiropractors have developed a long and substantial connection with their cities and towns. Let them help you conquer your pain and return to a normal life.

To chiropractors in the area, if you find that the information in our directory needs updating, please contact our office by phone or email. Chiropractic adjustments are a specialized technique which improves spinal and extremity joint function.  By restoring normal joint function, pain and tension can be significantly reduced. Chiropractors treat patients of all ages from babies and children to the elderly.
X-rays are available in chiropractic offices if your condition warrants them.  By no means do all patients need x-rays when they visit a chiropractic office.

As people age, they begin to complain more of pains in their muscles and joints. They seem to stiffen up with age, and such commonplace activities as bending over for the morning paper can make them wince. In addition to adjustments, most patients can improve their recovery time with the use of modalities to relax muscles such as ultrasound and muscle stimulation.  

Back pain sometimes merges from muscle spasms. Spasms largely start when one or the other nerve or muscle fibers cannot act with the other fiber. What takes place is the muscles assume involuntary reactions, such as atypical tightening of muscle.

The action causes the muscles to restrain its contractions. Anyone who has been to more than one Chiropractor will know that there are many different types of adjustments and treatments used.  Many doctors  practice a diversified set of techniques. Simply put, this means that we use a wide variety of different adjustments based on the individual patient's condition and their needs. 

Back pain is complex, since various aspects of the human makeup creates such pain. For instance, connective tissues can lead to serious back pain, quicker than bursa bruising. In addition to adjustments, most patients can improve their recovery time with the use of modalities to relax muscles such as ultrasound and muscle stimulation.  

Different factors limit the flexibility and ease of movement in different joints and muscles. In the elbow and knee, the bony structure itself sets a definite limit. In other joints, such as the ankle, hip, and back, the soft tissue—muscle and connective tissue—limit the motion range. Continuing to stretch the muscles with the proper exercises can eliminate or minimize back pain.

Muscle spasms increase back pain, since potential threats are apparent to the muscles. Since the sensory nerves are not providing the nerve fibers at the muscles, the sustenance it needs to contract correctly. The problem can lead to damage of the muscles, since the muscles, which are lacking strength stretches, thus contracting over the fibers. The sensory nerves are failing to send signals to the muscles, and other areas that require support from the sensory nerves, which leads to back pain.

You can perform chest stretches, groin, hamstring, hip, thigh, and triceps stretches to minimizing potential muscle spasms. Keep in mind that muscle spasms are abnormal contractions of the muscles that can cause shuddering, twinges, seizures, tremors, and paroxysm. Paroxysm can cause outbursts, convulsions, and so forth, which sometimes when spasms occur, pain is not apparent.

Traditional adjustments as well as gentle low force adjustments are available.  Some of the techniques used include Flexion–Distraction (cox technique), Thompson, SOT and activator.  Adjustments and treatments are available for back and neck pain as well as joint pain in the extremities.