Migraines/Headaches

Chiropractic care can be an effective approach for addressing headaches and migraines, offering several benefits for individuals who suffer from these often-debilitating conditions. Headaches can result from various factors, including muscle tension, neck misalignments, or stress. Chiropractors specialize in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal issues, making them well-suited to alleviating these types of headaches.

At River Valley Chiropractic, we utilize specialized chiropractic adjustments that are designed to help reduce tension in the muscles and improve spinal alignment. Our integrated approach can use massage therapy and dry needling to target muscle tension in not only the suboccipital muscles (at the base of the skull), but also the upper trapezius muscles and the SCM’s (sternocleidomastoid) that can be the cause of some headaches. By addressing the root cause of headaches, chiropractic care aims to provide long-term relief and reduce the frequency and severity of headaches in a holistic and drug-free way.

One of the ways that River Valley Chiropractic stands out is our rehabilitative background. This allows us to tailor specific stretches and rehabilitative exercises to each individual. Some of the changes we will focus on are posture correction, stress management and ergonomic changes, all of which can be leading causes of headaches.

Auto Accident/ Whiplash Injury

Chiropractic care is a valuable and non-invasive treatment option for individuals who have experienced auto accidents and suffer from injuries resulting from those accidents. Auto accidents can cause many problems for the individuals involved, including whiplash, sprain/strain of the lower and mid back or neck, numbness or pain in the arms and legs, headaches, or pain with specific movements. Chiropractic care’s holistic approach puts an emphasis on restoring the normal function of joints injured in auto accidents.

At River Valley Chiropractic we take a comprehensive and individualized approach to care for those individuals who are in auto accidents. Our chiropractors perform a thorough assessment to understand the unique circumstances of each patient’s injury and create a personalized plan of action. We can combine adjustments, stretches, rehabilitative exercises, dry-needling, and massage therapy to not only alleviate pain, but also to get them back to functioning as they did prior to the injury. We work hard to restore proper mobility with a focus on minimizing the risk of chronic problems arising from injuries due to the auto accident. The care at River Valley Chiropractic is a valuable option to those individuals that are seeking an effective and drug-free solution to the injuries they sustained from an auto accident.

Low Back Pain

Low back pain can be a debilitating condition that greatly affects people’s lives. At River Valley Chiropractic, our providers are skilled in properly diagnosing and addressing the root cause of low back pain. Our providers utilize a motion-based approach that works to retore the body’s natural movement pattern. Once our providers determine the root cause of the low back pain, they will recommend one of our non-invasive treatments which include manual adjustments, Thompson drop adjustments, stretches, rehabilitative exercises to address weakness and posture, lifestyle recommendations, dry needling, and massage. The holistic approach that River Valley Chiropractic uses to help relieve low back pain and restore the body’s natural function can provide long term relief for those who suffer from low back pain. 

Neck Pain

Chiropractic care offers a holistic and non-invasive approach to addressing neck pain. Neck pain can result from a variety of factors including poor posture, incorrect ergonomics at work stations, tech neck (chronic neck or shoulder stiffness caused by poor posture while using technology such as computers and phones), neck strain, muscle tension, and misalignments in the cervical spine.

After a thorough exam to determine what treatment is appropriate and safe, the providers at River Valley Chiropractic are able to utilize treatments that range from manual adjustments, activator adjustments, stretches, rehabilitative exercises to address posture, lifestyle recommendations, dry needling, and massage. This individualized approach allows the practitioners to not only provide quick relief, but also to tailor the care provided to each patient.  By getting at the root cause of the problem, it allows us to prevent the neck pain from ever returning.