Chiropractor
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Chiropractor

Chiropractors specialize in diagnosing and treating neuromuscular disorders through manual spinal adjustments and manipulations. They focus on correcting spinal misalignments to relieve pain, improve function, and support the body's natural ability to heal without surgery or medication.

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QWhat causes numbness and burning sensation behind the thigh?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. First of all, you need to do an X-ray through which we can get confirmation of what the exact cause is. It might be a postural deformity …

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Dr. Shakti Mishra
BPT, MPT · Answered 8 Jun 2023
QHow to relieve neck pain from spondylolisthesis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your question carefully, and I want to start by saying that I am truly sorry you are experiencing such intense upper and lower back pain. Waking up in tears from pain is a dist…

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Dr. James F. Geiselman
DOCTORATE OF CHIROPRACTIC, MASTER OF SCIENCE · Answered 7 May 2026
QWhat could be the cause of swollen and painful lymph nodes?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What I see there might be some changes in the muscles which may have led to compression over the lymph nodes? Few basic things to ask before I proceed. Are you having pain in the neck? Is t…

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Dr. Jay Indravadan Patel
BPT, MPT · Answered 10 Apr 2019
QCan surgery or physiotherapy help to resolve disc issues?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your question and your attached MRI reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As the MRI report stated, there is a disc bulge at L5-S1 causing numbness and leg …

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Dr. James F. Geiselman
DOCTORATE OF CHIROPRACTIC, MASTER OF SCIENCE · Answered 4 Mar 2017
QHow to manage shooting pain in the lower back and buttocks?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have studied your case. Medications like Methylcobalamine with Pregabalin and analgesics will reduce pain. You can consult your treating doctor. Some exercises that can be done after pain…

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Dr. Gandhi Vaibhav Ramesh
Orthopedician and Traumatology · Answered 23 Dec 2019

Frequently Asked Questions About Chiropractor

A chiropractor treats lower back pain, neck pain, headaches including tension and cervicogenic types, sciatica, whiplash injuries, herniated disc symptoms, joint stiffness, postural imbalances, and certain types of nerve compression causing radiating pain.

Chiropractic adjustments performed by licensed practitioners are generally safe for most people. Mild soreness after an adjustment is common and typically resolves within a day. Your chiropractor will assess your medical history and imaging to determine if treatment is appropriate.

During an adjustment, the chiropractor applies controlled force to specific spinal joints that are restricted or misaligned. You may hear a popping sound caused by gas release from the joint. The goal is to restore proper alignment, improve nerve function, and reduce pain.

Acute pain may improve within 3 to 6 sessions over a few weeks. Chronic conditions may need ongoing periodic care. Your chiropractor will create a treatment plan after assessment and adjust the frequency based on your response to care.

Online chiropractic consultations are useful for initial assessments, reviewing imaging reports, receiving posture and ergonomic advice, getting home exercise recommendations, and determining whether in-person adjustments are needed.