From children to adults and even pregnant mothers-to-be, chronic pain can affect every aspect of life, including relationships, confidence, energy and economic security. Our “Whole Person” approach to care will help get you back to a pain-free, healthy life and all of the benefits that go with it.
Dr. Smerglia has a “whole person” approach to chiropractic care, which means looking for the underlying causes of disease, discomfort, and pain, as opposed to just treating the symptoms.
Many seemingly unrelated symptoms often arise from imbalances in the spinal column, and Dr. Smerglia will be able to determine the root of the pain and create a personalized chiropractic and wellness plan to suit each patient’s individual needs. With therapy, patients report higher functioning in all areas of their lives.
Chiropractic Care for Neck & Back Pain
Most neck and back pain is caused by a combination of factors, including injury, poor posture, chiropractic subluxations, stress, and in some instances, disc problems. Major studies have shown that chiropractic care is more effective, cheaper, and has better long-term outcomes than any other treatment.
Chiropractic care is the only method of treatment that serves to re-establish normal vertebral motion and position in the spine; it can target:
Neck pain
Upper back pain
Lower back pain
Chiropractic Care for Headaches
An effective treatment plan starts with a thorough assessment and may include manual spinal adjustments to relieve pressure that starts in the neck or affects nerves causing headaches. The chiropractor may also advise you on ergonomics, posture, relaxation techniques, and helpful exercises.
Chiropractic care offers pain relief without the side effects of medications for:
Migranes
Tension Headaches
Cluster Headaches
Chiropractic Care for Pinched Nerves
The discomfort associated with pinched nerves can manifest in several as radiating or stabbing pain, pain in the arms, numbness, tingling, burning sensations and even muscle weakness.
Chiropractic care for this painful condition includes re-aligning the spine to relieve pressure and inflammation. There are many stress factors that can cause a pinched nerve, and chiropractors specialize in reducing that stress to treat pinched nerves as well as prevent them from occurring.
Chiropractic Care for Scoliosis
Many adults with scoliosis find that drug-free, non-invasive chiropractic therapy helps them breathe easier and feel better by decreasing the pressure on their nervous system and strengthening their body’s core.
The chiropractor can also recommend sleeping positions that can minimize pain, strengthening exercises to support joints, and ways to stay active without increasing the symptoms.
Chiropractic Care for Joint Pain & Extremities
Chiropractic Care for Sciatica
Chiropractic Care for Fibromyalgia
Chiropractic Care for Plantar Fasciitis
Care for Every Stage of Life
Recognized as a top chiropractor in Cuyahoga Falls, Dr. Kyle Smerglia and Smerglia Chiropractic have helped thousands of patients improve their quality of life through routine and affordable chiropractic care.
Pregnancy
During pregnancy, a woman’s center of gravity shifts forward to the front of her pelvis. This additional weight in front, puts stress on the joints of the pelvis, lower back, and the fragile facet joints of the spine, as the baby grows. Any pre-existing problems in a woman’s spine tend to be exacerbated as the spine and pelvis become overtaxed, often leading to pain and difficulty performing normal daily activities.
Studies have found that about half of all expectant mothers develop low-back pain at some point during their pregnancies. This is especially true during the third trimester when the baby’s body gains the most weight.
Chiropractic care throughout pregnancy can relieve and even prevent the pain and discomfort frequently experienced in pregnancy. It is one safe and effective way to help the spine and pelvis cope with the rapid increase in physical stress by restoring a state of balance. In fact, most women have found that chiropractic care helped them avoid the use of pain medications during their pregnancy, and studies have shown that chiropractic adjustments help to reduce time in labor.
Pediatrics
Dr. Smerglia is knowledgeable not only is chiropractic adjustments for adults but pediatric patients as well. One of the main types of chiropractic care for children is treating back and neck pain or other issues related to the spine. Chiropractors can check children as young as newborns for problems, especially those related to the health of their spine.
Chiropractors may also be able to help with other childhood conditions, such as:
Asthma
Bedwetting
Chronic ear infections
Colic
Difficulty nursing
Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find answers to some of the most common questions about the services offered in our Cuyahoga Falls chiropractic office, but please call if you would like more information.
Tennis elbow is actually a misnomer in that it occurs in roughly only five percent of people who play tennis. Anatomically, the cause of tennis elbow is repetitive use of the forearm extensor muscles, especially if they weren’t used much previously. Practically any occupation, sporting endeavor, or household activity that has repeated use of the forearm and wrist may lead to this condition.
A chiropractor will be able to determine if a misalignment in your spine, neck, or shoulders may be causing an overcompensation injury. In some cases, a basic chiropractic adjustment may be all your need to stop your symptoms of pain. For chronic issues, then a physical therapy plan is often the recommended next step. You will learn exercises to stretch and strengthen the muscles and tendons in your arm. Your chiropractor or physical therapist will also work with you to develop proper form and technique regarding the activity that was the likely culprit to developing your tennis elbow.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) has become one of the most widespread occupational health problems due to our growing reliance on computers. The syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve just above the wrist. Pressure on this nerve can be triggered by an injury or sustained use from common activities like typing, chopping, hammering, or pushing. Symptoms of CTS range from wrist pain, numbness, tingling, burning, weakness or loss of grip strength, and loss of sleep due to discomfort.
There are a number of ways to treat this condition. In most cases, a chiropractic adjustment to the affected area is an extremely effective solution. In some cases, a misalignment in either the back or neck can cause this condition, and chiropractic manipulation of the neck and/or spine can also serve as an effective treatment option. These treatments, along with physical therapy, stretching, and strengthening exercises, can in most cases effectively alleviate and eventually eliminate the symptoms associated with carpal tunnel syndrome.
Yes. Chiropractic care is wonderful for managing pregnancy aches and pains as well as prepping the body for labor.
Children may experience trauma at birth that affects their bodies. Later childhood activities — like learning to walk, participating in sports, or riding a bicycle — can also cause spinal health problems, or make them worse. Even injuries that appear to be minor — such as a fall off a bicycle — can damage other parts of the body, such as the pelvis, skull, spine, and limbs. Chiropractors are uniquely trained to identify problems in these areas.
Yes. Chiropractors can help treat and manage scoliosis.
Yes. Chiropractors can work with spinal fusions however the technique may vary.
This depends on what result you are seeking to achieve from chiropractic care. If you are experiencing pain subsequent visits are beneficial but by no means required.
Most insurance companies do provide chiropractic coverage. However, if your plan does not, we offer great private pay options. Give our clinic a call to find out more!
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Request an appointment Start feeling and moving better with Smerglia Chiropractic. To request an appointment, call us at (330) 928-2000
