Man with knee pain receives a chiropractic adjustment from the Amazing Life Chiropractic and Wellness team! Enjoy!
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800 164th St SE Ste O Mill Creek, WA 98012
There’s nothing fun about experiencing stiff or painful joints or muscles. If you are living with a worsening tightness and pain in your shoulder, it could be adhesive capsulitis or “frozen shoulder”. This condition gradually worsens to the point of almost complete immobility and then slowly resolves itself over the course of one to three years.
During the initial “freezing” phase (lasting from 2 to 9 months), the joint becomes more stiff and painful. As the fluid in the joint becomes viscous and thick, the joint is almost completely immobile. This is called the “frozen” phase and can last anywhere from 4 to 12 months. Finally, the joint begins to “thaw” and movement returns (lasting between 6 and 9 months). If left untreated, full range of motion may not completely return.
While it’s not conclusive what actually causes this condition, it does seem to affect women more than men and usually strikes between the ages of 40 and 60. It can be more prevalent in the population recovering from either acute injury or from strokes, heart attacks, and mastectomies, as well as chronic disease sufferers, like diabetics.
Your healthcare professional can diagnosis and assess the pain and stiffness you are experiencing through both active and passive range of motion techniques. They may also use x-rays, ultrasound or MRI technologies to rule out rotator cuff damage or severe arthritis.
If you are in the Mill Creek, WA, area and are suffering from “frozen shoulder”, we at Amazing Life Chiropractic and Wellness will strive to assemble a holistic treatment plan that blends movement through chiropractic care with exercise, nutritional counseling, and pain relief techniques including:
You live in a vibrant, active community with access to seemingly limitless opportunities to get out in nature and engage life at an activity level that best suits you and your lifestyle. Let us help you return to your optimal physical health so that you can enjoy all that Mill Creek and the Snohomish area has to offer.
Please contact us today to schedule an evaluation and explore treatment options to unlock that frozen shoulder for good. All of us at Amazing Life Chiropractic and Wellness wish you health and freedom of movement.
Before we talk about treatment, we must understand what is causing the pain in the sacroiliac joint.
The SI joint can become painful when the ligaments are too loose or too tight. This can occur as a result of a fall or car accident or it can be due to small traumas in the past. As we get older, the bones in our body become arthritic and ligaments stiffen. This results in damaged cartilage which in turn causes bones to rub against each other and generate pain.
Pregnancy can cause SI joint pain as well. During pregnancy, a woman’s body releases hormones that allow muscles and ligaments to sufficiently relax. When these ligaments – which are holding the SI joint together – are relaxed, they allow increased movement in the joint.
Increased motion in the SI joint results in excessive stress on the joint capsule which can cause inflammation and pain.
Additional weight due to pregnancy and abnormal gait also adds up to SI pain. The uneven walking pattern which is usually seen in people with uneven limbs or arthritis in hips or knees can also cause SI joint pain.
In rare cases, infection in SI joint, autoimmune diseases such as axial spondylarthritis, and surgical procedure of foot or ankle can also cause SI joint pain. The pain can be aggravated by prolonged standing, running, bearing weight unevenly on both legs, climbing stairs and taking long strides.
Gaining full knowledge about signs and symptoms of SI joint pain is the key step towards the correct diagnosis and corrective treatment of the SI joint. A chiropractor will usually make a diagnosis based on the history and signs and symptoms related to the condition.
This requires in-depth research, as SI pain can often mimic other conditions. The most common signs and symptoms are listed below:
Our highly trained Doctors of Chiropractic can help relieve pain by making adjustments and stabilize the joint. They will use techniques that move your muscles and joints without causing any pain or stress.
Modern equipment and techniques used at our clinic such as a flexion-distraction table and Si belt support will help make your SI joint pain go away. The Doctor of Chiropractic will also help you restore motion in the SI joint, through a corrective adjustment.
Adjustments are generally performed using either one or a combination of two approaches.
This includes spinal manipulation to decrease the stiffness of the joint and increase the joint’s range of motion. Spinal mobilization is another approach to restoring proper SI joint function.
A chiropractor may choose a mobilization technique over a manipulation technique, depending upon the patient’s preference, body weight, and inflammatory concerns.
To prevent becoming a chronic or recurrent sufferer, your chiropractor will evaluate your core stability and do the right type of exercises as taught by a qualified chiropractor.
Sacroiliac joint pain is a prevalent disorder that affects your sacroiliac joint, otherwise called the SI joint. Misalignment of one or both joints can cause swelling which can stress the cartilage, causing the joints to become painful.
Once this condition has been identified and treated, it’s important to make adjustments to the way you move in order to help prevent reoccurring injuries. A chiropractor will first take your health history and conduct a medical exam to determine the cause of SI joint pain this will help them to assess any changes that may be needed beyond treatment
Of course, the first goal of every chiropractic treatment is always to relieve the pain of the patient which is done by multiple methods such as pelvic traction. Core stability exercises can treat SI joint pain effectively. With the help of chiropractic treatment, you will be able to move your hip and lower limb during movements like sitting, standing, running without any pain.
It’s important that you follow the instructions of your physician and chiropractor to achieve the best possible results. If you feel this may be something you are suffering with and need some help, then give us a call and we’ll be happy to assist you.
Those who suffer from Sacroiliac pain will know how difficult it can be to manage and how much it can hinder both their movements and affect their daily lives.
What is the Sacroiliac joint?
Sacroiliac joints are located between the sacrum and ilium bones. It connects the spine to the hips. The joint is supported by a collection of strong ligaments. It allows sufficient motion during walking and performing any movement. It gives the pelvis some flexibility while maintaining its strength.
Any injury or damage to the joint can cause sacroiliac pain, which ranges from mild to severe depending on the extent and cause of the injury.
The most common cause of SI joint pain is degenerative arthritis, otherwise called Osteoarthritis. Other causes are pregnancy, traumatic injury, infection and more.
The pain is usually felt in your buttocks and lower back and can often extend down one leg or even both legs. It can also affect the groin area and feet.
You may feel extreme pain when standing and walking but the pain eases when lying down. The pain is also sometimes accompanied by some stiffness and burning sensation, which is due to inflammation and arthritis in the SI joint.
Up to 30% of lower back pain cases are caused by the sacroiliac joint. Although it’s common in young and middle-aged women, it can happen to anyone.
Pregnant women or those who recently gave birth are more susceptible to SI joint pain. Fortunately, this kind of pain can be alleviated with the help of chiropractic treatment and procedures.
Chiropractic treatment is designed to relieve your pain or any inflammation that is present within the joint. It also helps you gain your mobility back.
Through a combination of spinal manipulations, a Chiropractor can make sufficient adjustments to SI joints to both relieve pain and provide some correction to the joints. A plan for better health and exercise will then be drawn up to help with further healing and preventative care.
Contact us today to schedule an evaluation and stop living with Sacroiliac pain.
Leopoldo came in to the Amazing Life Chiropractic and Wellness with excruciating low back pain. This is his story, these were his results!
For more information or if you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us or visit our clinic at the Mill Creek location in Washington State.
Live without health problems – Because you’re worth it!
1(425)-737-5343
800 164th St SE Ste O Mill Creek, WA 98012
If you’ve ever been in a car accident or experienced a sudden movement that “whips” your body forward and backward, you may have felt the effects of whiplash. At Amazing Life Chiropractic and Wellness, we are committed to helping our patients find relief from the pain and realize the maximum range of motion possible following an unexpected event like a car crash.
Following an abrupt back and forth jerking motion of the head, often as a result of a car accident, your neck, back and shoulder soft tissue muscles can become inflamed, sore, and painful. Car accidents are a frequent occurrence here in Mill Creek and surrounding Snohomish County, WA, and whiplash is the most common injury; ranging in severity and lifestyle impact including:
In addition to whiplash, you can experience other injuries and discomforts such as wrist pain from gripping the steering wheel tightly, and hip and foot pain from hitting the brakes suddenly and forcefully.
When you present for treatment at a Mill Creek wellness clinic, they will evaluate your entire spine looking beyond the obvious to see if any areas display poor range of motion or general weakness, muscle spasm, or pain. Experience has shown that there is an initial acute phase following the actual injury that may require more assertive treatment, but you quickly move into a stage where guided movement and exercise is beneficial and supportive for long-term healing.
For years, the typical course of treatment for whiplash injuries included wearing a neck immobilizer or cervical collar and trying to keep the neck stationary for a prolonged period of time. Today, that is seen as an antiquated plan and patients are encouraged to participate in gentle movement and increased activity earlier to promote full recovery.
At Amazing Life Chiropractic and Wellness, we offer state-of-the-art treatment options coupled with strong nutritional guidance and exercise plan advice and support for the initial injury period as well as into the future. This type of holistic care has been shown to encourage better results during the healing process.
You have little control over being hit from behind unexpectedly. If you think you may have whiplash, seek attention as soon as possible. If you’re not having a medical emergency, an evaluation at a Mill Creek wellness clinic may be the best way to assess the situation and get started on the appropriate chiropractic treatment.
At Amazing Life Chiropractic and Wellness, our team is here to support you through the healing process. Please feel free to contact us today to learn more about natural treatment options.