Sports and Family Chiropractor in Cheyenne, WY

Chiropractic care helps your body heal itself naturally. This approach to health care stems from the belief that your body is a self-healing system controlled by your brain, nerves, and spinal cord. When individual backbones (vertebrae) shift out of place, they can put pressure on your spinal nerves, blood vessels, and muscles. This, in turn, can affect your entire body.

Subluxation describes a vertebra that moves out of place. The chiropractors at Northview Medical specialize in correcting subluxation and treating spinal misalignment. They carefully restore your vertebrae to their proper positions to relieve your pain and symptoms.

Chiropractic care is a natural healing technique that relieves pain and symptoms of many conditions. The chiropractors at Northview Medical treat a broad range of conditions, including:

• Headaches
• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Scoliosis
• Sciatica
• Arthritis
• Allergies and asthma
• Ear infections
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Pinched nerves
• Fibromyalgia

They also offer prenatal care to help pregnant women adjust to their changing bodies and find relief from common conditions like back pain and sciatica.

First, your chiropractor at Northview Medical spends time discussing your symptoms and medical history with you. They perform a comprehensive physical evaluation and may take tests, such as an X-ray.

Then, they develop an individualized treatment plan tailored to your specific condition. The team at Northview Medical is trained in many of the leading chiropractic techniques, including:

• The Activator Method®
• Spinal decompression
• Diversified technique
• Gonstead technique
• Palmer technique
• Pettibon technique
• Thompson technique

Depending on your needs, your chiropractor may apply hands-on treatment or they may use instruments, such as the Activator tool. They may also teach you exercises to perform in between treatments and counsel you on topics like proper nutrition and supplements.

The number of chiropractic treatments you need depends on the nature and severity of your condition. Most people find relief within several weeks.

If you suffer from back pain, neck pain, or another condition, chiropractic care may relieve your pain and symptoms without medication. To find out if chiropractic is right for you, call Northview Medical and book an appointment today.

Your backbone, or spine, is made up of small bones (vertebrae) stacked on top of one another. Rubbery discs of cartilage provide cushioning in between your vertebrae, while muscles, ligaments, and nerves provide support and mobility.

Back pain may occur when one or more of these structures become damaged by an injury or disease. Depending on the underlying issue, back pain may be short-lived or long-lasting. It can range in severity from a mild ache to stabbing pain. Back pain that persists 12 weeks or longer is considered chronic.

Back pain has many possible causes. The team at Northview Medical treats a wide range of problems that cause back pain, including:

• Spinal stenosis, or a narrowing of the space in the spinal column
• Spondylolisthesis, or wear-and-tear changes to your spine
• Muscles strains or ligament sprains due to overactivity
• Scoliosis, or an abnormal curve in the spine
• Disc degeneration or herniation

Back pain may occur suddenly, as after a fall or demanding physical activity, or it can develop slowly and worsen over time.

Most of the time, back pain resolves within a few weeks, if not days. If your back pain lasts longer than a few weeks, doesn’t improve with self-care measures like rest and over-the-counter pain relievers, or worsens, you should call Northview Medical. Their expert medical and chiropractic providers create an individualized treatment plan to relieve your back pain.

First, your provider at Northview Medical spends time discussing your symptoms and medical history with you. They ask when your back pain started, whether certain things make it better or worse, and if you have any other symptoms. They may also take tests, like an X-ray.

After they determine the cause of your back pain, the team at Northview Medical creates a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs. Your treatment may include a combination of chiropractic and rehabilitative services, such as:

• Manual manipulation and stretching
• Chiropractic adjustments
• Spinal decompression
• Exercises to improve strength and flexibility
• Massage therapy
• Ultrasound therapy
• Cold laser therapy

If you suffer from back pain, don’t hesitate to call Northview Medical and book a consultation today.

Knee pain is a common problem that affects people of all ages and fitness levels, but it’s even more likely to affect athletes and highly active people.

The knee joint is where your thigh bone (femur) connects with the bones of your lower leg. A round bone called the kneecap (patella) protects the front of the joint. Ligaments hold your bones together, and cartilage absorbs shock. Damage to any of these structures may cause knee pain.  

Pain in the knee can result from a sudden (acute) injury or from a medical condition like arthritis. The team at Northview Medical treats many types of knee pain, including:

• Ligament injuries like anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears
• Cartilage injuries like meniscus tears
• Patellofemoral pain syndrome, or runner’s knee
• Patellar tendinitis
• Iliotibial (IT) band syndrome
• Osteoarthritis

Certain factors may increase your risk of developing an injury or condition that causes knee pain, including:

• Carrying excess body weight
• Having a previous knee injury
• Lacking flexibility or strength
• Participating in sports like running
• Having a physically demanding job like farming

If you suffer from any type of knee pain that doesn’t improve with self-care measures like rest and over-the-counter pain relievers, the team at Northview Medical can help.

First, your provider at Northview Medical carefully reviews your symptoms and medical history and performs a comprehensive physical exam. They may take tests, such as an X-ray.

After they diagnose your condition, they develop an individualized treatment plan for your specific type of knee pain. The family nurse practitioner at Northview Medical may recommend regenerative medicine, such as PRP, to promote self-healing and tissue repair.

If regenerative medicine isn’t right for you, the team at Northview Medical may recommend another type of rehabilitative care for your knee pain, including:

• Stretching and Rehab
• Joint Injections
• Ultrasound Therapy
• Electrical stimulation

To find relief from knee pain without medication, call Northview Medical to book an appointment today.

You’ve probably had a headache at some point in your life. This common condition can range from a dull ache to intense, debilitating pain in the head. Headaches can be frequent, or they may only occur once in a while. Some types of headaches, like migraines, often involve symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances.

The team at Northview Medical treats many types of headaches, including:

TENSION HEADACHES

The most common type of headache, tension headaches often feel like there’s a tight band around your head. The pain is usually mild to moderate and lasts about a day or less.

CLUSTER HEADACHES

Cluster headaches tend to strike suddenly and usually occur in cyclical patterns (clusters). A cluster period involves frequent attacks of headaches that come and go for several weeks or months.

MIGRAINES

Migraines cause intense, throbbing pain that usually affects one side of your head. Migraine headaches often involve other symptoms, like nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. These episodes usually last a day or longer.

Muscle tension in the face, neck, and scalp is a major cause of tension headaches. Other common causes of headaches include:

• Stress
• Drinking alcohol
• Hormonal changes in women
• Changes in sleep patterns

Migraine headaches may result from specific triggers, such as certain foods and sensory stimuli like bright lights and strong fragrances.

First, your provider at Northview Medical carefully reviews your symptoms and medical history and performs a physical exam. They may also take blood tests or brain imaging tests like a computerized tomography (CT) scan to check for underlying problems that may be causing your headaches, such as a tumor.

Then, they develop a personalized treatment plan to help you manage your headaches and improve your quality of life. Depending on your needs, treatment may include:

• Chiropractic care
• Massage therapy
• Nerve blocks

They also work with you to prevent headaches from recurring in the future. If you suffer from any type of headache, call Northview Medical and book an appointment today for integrative treatment.