Conditions & Treatments

Elder Chiropractic’s central interest has been Spinal Manipulation (being the relationship between impaired movement of the spinal vertebrae and the nervous system). We also use ART (Active Release Technique) which is a soft tissue movement system.

Here’s a list of common injuries and ailments and the techniques used to treat them:

Injuries and Ailments

• Arthritis and osteoarthritis
• Bursitis, tendonitis and epicondylitis
• Intercostal pain (nerve pain around the ribs)
• Low back pain
• Migraines and headaches
• Sciatica
• Stress and insomnia
• Torticollis (stiff, sore or twisted neck )

Techniques

Dr. Elder uses Med-X soft laser therapy for:

• Inflammatory conditions
• Acute and chronic conditions
• Bone fractures
• Orthopedic implants

Dr. Elder uses the Graston technique for acute or chronic conditions like:

• Fibromyalgia
• Shin splints
• Scar tissue
• Achilles tendonitis
• Rotator cuff injuries

Dr. Elder uses the Impulse Adjusting Instrument to treat a variety of conditions including:

• Low back pain
• Sciatica
• Disc problems
• Neck pain
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome