Subluxation

The spine consists of 33 vertebrae—seven cervical, 12 thoracic and five lumbar—and if any one of these become misaligned or moves out of its normal position, it is called a subluxation. These subluxations can be caused by a wide variety of factors, including minor slips or bumps, car accidents or sudden trauma. Once a subluxation forms, it can put pressure on nerves, blood vessels and everything around it, which interrupts the natural pathways the nervous system uses to send messages between the brain and the rest of the body.

 

If a subluxation goes untreated, the spine and surrounding features, such as discs, can actually begin to degenerate, which becomes more difficult to reverse as surrounding muscles, nerves and bones adjust to the new shape. As this happens, the body will accommodate these structural changes by compensating in other areas. Compensation can lead to more injuries and ailments throughout your body.

 

Regular chiropractic treatment at our office with Dr. Richard Robinson is an effective treatment for subluxation. By utilizing his hands, he can adjust your spine with quick movements to move the vertebrae back into place and remove the interference from you body’s natural healing ability. The process is without discomfort.

 

To schedule an appointment with Robinson Family Chiropractic in Rolling Meadows, IL call 847-963-4894 or 847-458-8444 for our Algonquin, IL office. For more information, visit www.handsdoc.com

Neck Pain and Chiropractic Care

Neck pain is something that millions of Americans live with. In most cases, neck pain is caused by whiplash but there are many other causes of this pain. Your neck, also called the cervical spine, begins at the base of your skull and contains seven small vertebrae. While your neck can move in nearly every direction, this flexibility makes your neck very susceptible to pain and injury.

 

Whiplash is an injury that occurs in a person's neck following a sudden acceleration-deceleration force that causes unrestrained, rapid forward and backward movement of the head and neck. This injury is commonly ignored or mistreated because patients do not always seek treatment following the event.  This condition can be very painful if left untreated. While most people involved in a car accident recover quickly without and chronic pain, some will experience symptoms for years after the injury.

 

While whiplash is one of the most common causes of neck pain, there are also other factors that can play into your pain:

• Old age – degenerative disorders like osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis and degenerative disc disease affect the spine as your grow older
• Daily life – having poor posture, being obese or having weak abdominal muscles can disrupt spinal balance causing neck pain
• Injury – when you make a sudden move involving your neck , your muscles react by tightening and contracting, causing muscle fatigue which can result in pain and stiffness

During your procedure, Dr. Richard Robinson will perform exams to locate the source of your pain. Once determined, Dr. Robinson will perform neck adjustments in order to improve the mobility of the spine and restore range of motion. Neck adjustments can also increase movement of the adjoining muscles, improving back function altogether. We look forward to assisting you with all of your wellness needs!

Chiropractic Care and Pregnancy

Chiropractic care during pregnancy is not only safe but incredibly beneficial. During pregnancy, women experience many changes in their body, including changes in pelvic alignment, changes in posture and an increased back curve that comes with a protruding abdomen. These changes can result in a misaligned spine or joints. It is important to maintain proper alignment during pregnancy so that the baby can have enough room to develop, as well as to keep the nervous system and the rest of your body functioning properly.

 

At Robinson Family Chiropractic, Dr. Robinson utilizes adjustment techniques that do not place pressure on the abdomen, making chiropractic care completely safe and possible for pregnant women. With regular chiropractic care and prenatal massage, our team can help you have a healthy pregnancy, while controlling the symptoms of nausea and relieving pain in your back, neck and joints. Adjustments can also help reduce time of labor and delivery and prevent the need for a cesarean section. By keeping the spine in alignment, there will be more room for the baby to turn and get into the proper position in preparation for delivery, which will decrease the chance of a breach birth or need for medical intervention.

 

If you are pregnant, call our Rolling Meadows or Algonquin office at 847-963-4894 and 847-458-8444 respectively to schedule an appointment. For more information, visit www.handsdoc.com. 

Massage Therapy

Here at Robinson Family Chiropractic, we believe in providing our patients with the best services available. One of these is massage therapy. Chiropractic massage therapy benefits our patients in multiple ways, including helping with musculoskeletal efficiency, reducing physical and emotional stress, and improving overall health. Chiropractic care in general is great for balancing the body’s nervous system and improving health, and chiropractic massage is a large part of the process.

 

Dr. Richard Robinson has put together a highly skilled team of massage therapists to provide with the most effective care. Massage therapy has a multitude of benefits: removing toxins in the body, increasing circulation, giving patients better flexibility in connective tissues and muscles, and helping with muscle spasms from certain physical injuries. Patients choose massage therapy in our chiropractic office for many reasons, whether it is ongoing pain after an injury or from physical stress from contact sports. Other patients visit us following a surgical procedure to promote swift healing through chiropractic massage therapy.

 

Aside from helping the body’s systems, massage therapy is also advantageous for patients dealing with sleep disorders, eating disorders, diabetes or high blood pressure and cholesterol.

Call our Algonquin, IL office at 847-458-8444 or our Rolling Meadows office at 847-936-4894 to book your therapeutic massage appointment today. Please also visit www.handsdoc.com to learn more about our practice!