Chiropractic  is an important part of a comprehensive chronic pain management plan.  Because there are no drug interactions to worry about and very few, if  any, side effects. Chiropractic is often offered as a complementary  treatment with other pain management methods.  

 SFMWC  can help you on your road to recovery by: •Providing drug-free,  non-invasive pain relief •Giving diet and exercise advice •Allowing a  safe pain management option for pregnancy •Advising you on daily changes  to reduce your pain •Helping with mental health challenges   Chiropractic care does work, especially for people who suffer from  conditions like lower back pain and neck pain.   

 There  are many different conditions that chiropractic care can help,  including: •Lower back pain •Whiplash •Falls •Injuries due to lifting  •Sports injuries •Illiotibial band syndrome (ITBS, sometimes called  “runner’s knee”) •Injuries to the rotator cuff •Plantar fasciitis  •Injuries due to car accidents •Migraines and cluster headaches •Painful  muscle spasms all over the back •Weakness in the arms and legs  •Stiffness and pain in all regions of the back •Discomfort standing for  long periods of time •Pain in the neck •Arthritis •Asthma •Chronic  fatigue syndrome •Bursitis •Fertility issues •Ear infection •Colic  •Frequently occurring colds or the flu •Gastrointestinal syndromes  •Multiple sclerosis •Thoracic outlet syndrome •Loss of equilibrium  •Scoliosis •Intervertebral disc syndrome •Sciatica •Temporomandibular  joint disorders •Respiratory infection •Tendinitis •Menstrual disorders  (e.g., pre-menstrual syndrome) 

 It  is important to have all of your medical information ready when you go.  This means bringing any imaging work (MRIs and X-rays) plus information  on any medications, treatment plans, or physical therapy you may have  already completed.  We will ask questions about your current condition,  plus any potential causes. We will then gather a complete medical  history that includes not only your current status but also any previous  injuries or underlying medical conditions.  Once your history is  gathered, we will complete a physical exam and begin treatment. This may  be a manual spinal manipulation and or we may use various chiropractic  instruments. After your adjustment is complete, the chiropractor will  recommend a schedule of follow-up visits. The number of visits will  depend on your current health condition, how much pain you’re in, and  what other therapies you’re using to treat your pain. Chiropractic care  can be done in addition to other pain management treatments, such as  physical therapy, medication, or pain-reducing injections.  Chiropractic  care has few, if any side effects. Occasionally there may be a bit of  soreness, but in general patients can continue with their regular daily  activities after the appointment.