Don’t rule out chiropractic care just yet if you’re battling osteoporosis. Patients with this common condition are often hesitant to try spinal manipulation, but it may provide some well-deserved relief. Every individual has different needs, but generally, chiropractic care is a safe, beneficial treatment option for osteoporosis. If you have weak, brittle bones from osteoporosis, our team can help you decide if spinal adjustments and similar treatments are right for you.

Chiropractic care helps people of all ages tackle common ailments, including tight muscles, nerve pain, and herniated discs. More than 35 million Americans receive chiropractic treatment each year, and practitioners are located in countries across the globe.

Many patients contact NorthEast Spine and Sports Medicine when back pain strikes, but it’s not the only issue that warrants chiropractic care. 

Patients often confess they feel nervous about their first visit to NorthEast Spine and Sports Medicine, especially if they’ve heard some myths about chiropractic care. Our compassionate staff understands there’s a lot of misinformation around how chiropractic works, which is why we’ve compiled 25 of the most popular questions we hear from new patients. Do you have a question you don’t see addressed here? Get in touch.

• We are encouraging all patients and employees to stay home if you are feeling sick. If you arrive for an appointment and are exhibiting symptoms, you will be asked to leave.
• Staff is disinfecting daily between patient visits and will do deep disinfectant cleanings at least 1-2 times per week 
• We are reminding all patients and employees to wash hands thoroughly and regularly.
• Whenever washing your hands isn’t an option, we recommend sanitizing.

Move over, coconut oil: It’s time to share the spotlight with CBD. Now that CBD products are legal in states across the nation, you may have noticed how quickly acceptance of this once-controversial substance has spread. Many stores proudly display signs stating they sell CBD oil or capsules, and social media is filled with testimonials detailing how CBD helps people manage everything from anxiety to chronic pain. Some medical providers even sell CBD products to patients seeking a nonsurgical approach to pain relief.

Many of our patients have diabetes, which isn’t surprising when you consider this condition affects more than 30 million people in the United States. Some people manage diabetes with lifestyle adjustments or medical treatments, but these changes don’t always eliminate every symptom. A whopping 60% of adults with diabetes are plagued with aches from peripheral neuropathy, a painful disease that makes it nearly impossible to walk at times. This disease can be difficult to treat, but many patients get great results from Micro-Vas therapy, a treatment offered at NorthEast Spine and Sports Medicine.

Before you book back surgery or decide you’re doomed to a lifetime of lumbar pain, consider spinal decompression therapy. Though you can request decompression therapy anytime your doctor deems it appropriate, this nonsurgical procedure is often a last-ditch effort from patients who haven’t gotten the results they want from other treatments. Adults with low back pain generally come to NorthEast Spine and Sports Medicine wanting decompression therapy after other doctors have recommended a spinal fusion, discectomy, or laminectomy. In many cases, we are able to help these patients avoid surgery and obtain long-lasting relief from nerve or back pain.

 It’s no secret that many people fear needles. However, once they get past their initial anxiety, many patients come to our office excited about their next injection. We offer several therapeutic injections at NorthEast Spine and Sports Medicine to help ease the symptoms of painful conditions such as sciatica and arthritis.

Participating in a sport helps teach your child discipline, respect, and the importance of time management. Your student athlete may also develop leadership skills, problem-solving techniques, and a misaligned spine. In some cases, spinal issues may even outweigh the positive perks of youth athletics as your child stumbles around in pain. Luckily, your student athlete may benefit from chiropractic care at NorthEast Spine and Sports Medicine.