Conditions Treated by Our Chiropractor in Wheat Ridge
Chiropractor Dr. Al Simeone has been helping people in Wheat Ridge get back to living pain-free, active lives since 2017. With a combination of highly-specialized spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy and therapeutic exercise coaching Dr. Al can offer relief for a variety of conditions.
Our Wheat Ridge Chiropractor Can Treat These Conditions
The cause of many musculoskeletal conditions of the body begin with the spine. If the spine is misaligned (a condition called a subluxation), the vertebrae cause pressure and stress on the intervertebral discs and the nerves traveling from the spinal cord to the rest of the body. Many problems are caused by subluxations. Fortunately, symptoms that result from subluxation respond very well to a combination of chiropractic care with Dr. Al Simeone, along with soft tissue therapy and therapeutic exercise:
ADHD
In spite of the mystery that still covers the root cause of this neurological overstimulation, chiropractic care can correct overstimulation of the nervous system. Chiropractic is proven to be a calming and balancing treatment for ADHD patients here in Wheat Ridge, without the side effects of pharmaceuticals.
Allergies
Allergies occur as an overreaction of the nervous system against things that aren’t actually harmful to the body. Things like cat or dog dander, dust, grass pollen etc. Many of our patients have enjoyed natural, lasting relief from allergies by improving nervous system function through chiropractic care.
Arm Pain
Poor ergonomics, posture problems and injuries can pinch nerves in the upper part of the spine that are responsible for movement and sensation in the arms. Most arm pain responds positively to chiropractic care.
Arthritis
By restoring proper body mechanics chiropractic treatment successfully relieves joint pain caused by osteoarthritis. Chiropractic care can also offer successful pain management for individuals suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.
Asthma
This life-threatening condition of difficulty breathing after exposure to allergic triggers, stress or overexertion can be alleviated with chiropractic care. Our chiropractor Dr. Al Simeone can correct misalignments of vertebrae in the upper back that pinch nerves responsible for controlling breathing.
Torticollis
Torticollis or “twisted neck”, commonly caused by stress on the neck during the birth process and infancy, can eventually lead to a variety of developmental and growth challenges. Dr. Al Simeone’s gentle chiropractic treatments for children can correct torticollis and support your child’s development.
Bulging Disc
Intervertebral discs start to pinch nerves when they are not flush with the adjacent vertebrae. Chiropractic care successfully treats bulging discs without the need for invasive procedures. It is important to treat bulging discs before they progress into herniated discs.
Back Pain
Chiropractic care is a very successful method of treatment for the underlying causes of back pain, and provides lasting relief from the symptoms. Back pain is the most common reason patients visit our Wheat Ridge chiropractor.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Pain, weakness, numbness and tingling in the wrist and hands that can occasionally stretch into the forearm, can be debilitating and may be caused by number of underlying causes. Fortunately, our Wheat Ridge chiropractor can correct the cause and alleviate these symptoms non-surgically to provide lasting, natural relief of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Daily Injuries
Every day, someone trips, falls, lifts something without using their knees, twists the wrong way, wakes up with a kink in their neck, can’t get up out of bed—you name it. No matter how small or silly these injuries seem, a visit with Wheat Ridge chiropractor Dr. Al Simeone can provide natural, effective pain relief.
Digestive Problems
Your gastrointestinal system is controlled by timely signals from your brain to digest your food optimally. Pinched nerves in the middle of the spine can interrupt these vital signals, causing a variety of conditions from heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and acid reflux to constipation, bloating and gas. Dr. Simeone can help your digestive system function and feel better.
Ear Infections
Many children frequently experience acute otitis media causing them to struggle with hearing, speech, development and getting a good night’s sleep. Adults can also experience ear infections. If you or a loved one struggles with ear pain in Wheat Ridge, chiropractic care can provide a drug-free, long-lasting solution that is effective and gentle for patients of all ages.
Frozen Shoulder
Also know as adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder can significantly decrease the range of motion in your shoulder and ability to perform daily activities. Dr. Al Simeone has treated many cases of frozen shoulder successfully with a combination of chiropractic care along with complimentary soft tissue therapy and therapeutic exercises.
Herniated Disc
If the tough outer membrane of a bulging disc splits open, the jelly-like nucleus can herniate out, compressing on nearby nerves leading to severe pain. Our chiropractor, Dr. Al Simeone can provide Gonstead chiropractic care, the gold standard for non-surgical treatment for many herniated discs.
Pregnancy
Pregnant moms commonly struggle with lower back pain as well as other musculoskeletal discomforts because their bodies are changing and expanding to make room for growing babies. Relying on pain killers as a way to find relief. Chiropractic care is a safe and effective way for expecting mothers to find relief and help their bodies adapt comfortably while they prepare for a safer, easier delivery.
High Blood Pressure
In addition to managing blood pressure through a healthy lifestyle, chiropractic is shown to be as effective as two widely-used pharmaceutical drugs. If you are in the Wheat Ridge area and struggle with high blood pressure (hypertension), yes, Dr. Al Simeone can help you. Give chiropractic care a try, you owe it to yourself.
Pinched Nerve
When vertebrae shift out of alignment they compress the intervertebral discs placing excess pressure on nerves that exit the spinal cord. Dr. Al Simeone can relieve pinched nerves by correcting these misalignments.
TMJ Treatment
Temporomandibular joint disorder is categorized by jaw pain, locking & popping and stiffness that makes sleeping, eating and even talking difficult. TMJ pain responds well to chiropractic care provided at The Disc Chiropractic.
Lower Back Pain
The lower back absorbs a significant amount of stress ona daily basis. If the spine is misaligned the daily stress can cause debilitating pain and discomfort. Dr. Simeone successfully diagnoses and treats the causes of lower back pain naturally.
Menstrual Pain
The female reproductive system is influenced by the nerves that travel through the lower back. If the vertebrae in the lower back are out of alignment the symptoms of PMS can increase significantly. Chiropractic care offers noticeable relief for menstrual pain.
Migraines
Migraines respond exceptionally well to chiropractic care to relieve pressure caused by pinched nerves. Our chiropractor can also help you with lifestyle adjustments to minimize migraine triggers and avoid them all together.
Neck Pain
Poor posture including forward head posture (commonly caused by poor ergonomics at work and home), sleeping on the wrong pillow or car accidents can cause subluxations and soft tissue strains in the neck. Our chiropractor, Dr. Al Simeone, can help.
Numbness & Tingling
Pinched nerves are commonly the main effect of subluxations. Numbness and tingling are the most common symptoms of pinched nerves as well as pain and weakness in the areas of the body that the pinched nerves travel to.
Sinus Problems
Recurrent allergies and sinus infections respond well to chiropractic care. Chiropractor, Dr. Al Simeone, can relieve pinched nerves that influence the immune system response to harmless things in the environment like dust, pollen and pet dander so that sinuses do not overreact to keep your sinuses clear.
Ergonomics & Posture
For most people, their living and working environments are not arranged optimally to help avoid pain. You may be hanging your head for hours looking at your mobile device, you may be usings a chair that doesn’t support your lower back, you could be using a mattress that is too hard or too soft, etc. After evaluating your work and life habits, our Dr. Al Simeone can help you establish ergonomic solutions that will save you from experiencing pain now and in the future.
Scoliosis
Many children are diagnosed with scoliosis during early development. Scoliosis is the abnormal “S” or “C” curve of the spine that can cause neck and back pain as well as other health problems in adulthood. Our Wheat Ridge chiropractor is eager to help young people correct their posture while they are still developing. Even adults with scoliosis can find significant relief from pain caused by scoliosis.
Sciatica
Sciatica is a collection of symptoms including shooting pain from the lower back down the buttock and into the legs. It is an indication of a pinched sciatic nerve that responds very well to chiropractic care.
Headaches
Headaches are commonly relieved by treating subluxations and soft tissue strains in the neck.
Shoulder Pain
The shoulder joint can be injured easily or suffer side effects of spinal misalignment because its a hard-working joint with a large range of motion. Chiropractic care effectively relieves shoulder pain as well as frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis).
Stiffness
Many areas of the body can experience stiffness including your back, neck and joints. Our Wheat Ridge chiropractor has effectively been helping patients improve flexibility and increase range of motion whether your stiffness was caused by injury, poor posture or arthritis.
Stress
Stress increases for one reason or another when you are in pain. As stress increases it can then turn into actual health conditions and pain. It is a vicious cycle. Stress levels reduce when your spine is aligned properly and your nervous system is functioning optimally.
Tech Neck
As more people (including children) are spending more and more time with their heads looking down over their phones & tablets, more and more people are suffering from tech neck. Tech neck caused by poor posture can cause neck & upper back pain, stiffness and headaches. This can be corrected with chiropractic treatment and changing ergonomics at home and in the workplace.
Disc Injury
The intervertebral discs sit between each of your vertebrae acting as a spacer for nerves with an important shock-absorbing function. Intervertebral discs allow your nerves to travel from your spinal cord to other areas of your body. Not only do disc injuries hurt, they interrupt vital signals that are sent from these nerves throughout the body causing more dysfunction. Regardless of the cause of your disc injury, Dr. Simeone offers Gonstead chiropractic care which is the gold standard for treating intervertebral disc injuries, to help patients get relief.
Car Accident Injuries
This is one of the most common reasons people begin treatment with Dr. Al Simeone, and it’s no surprise. His expertise in helping patients recover from car accident injuries is well-known throughout Wheat Ridge and the Denver metro area. Many patients believe they are uninjured immediately after a car accident because the inflammatory process takes 24-48 hours to show up and cause symptoms. Chiropractic treatment can provide immediate relief and prevent the injuries from getting worse. If you have been in a car accident, please visit with Dr. Simeone as soon as possible.