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Dr. Vishal Krishna Verma, D.C.
Chiropractor
Dr. Vishal Verma is a Chiropractor practicing in Ashburn, VA and Fairfax, VA. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic issues including the spine and extremities. His goal is to use chiropractic and therapeutic techniques together to achieve fast results and prevent injuries with focused rehabilitation.
23 years
Experience
Dr. Vishal Krishna Verma, D.C.
- Ashburn, VA
- Palmer College of Chiropractic
- Accepting new patients
Functional Fitness
Exercise is something we should all do to promote health and wellness as well as keep our bodies strong and resilient over the years. We all understand the importance of exercise...
Where do you feel intercostal muscle pain?
Usually, intercostal muscle pain will be felt pretty localized to the rib muscles that are involved and can radiate around the body to the front. Some report pain into the chest READ MORE
Usually, intercostal muscle pain will be felt pretty localized to the rib muscles that are involved and can radiate around the body to the front. Some report pain into the chest too.
Vishal K. Verma, DC CCSP
Vishal K. Verma, DC CCSP
Knee pain?
Pain in the knee after a week should be evaluated by a trained sports chiropractor or orthopedist to check for injury. A pop sound can be multiple things, but it’s too hard to READ MORE
Pain in the knee after a week should be evaluated by a trained sports chiropractor or orthopedist to check for injury. A pop sound can be multiple things, but it’s too hard to guess without a proper workup.
Vishal K. Verma, DC CCSP
Vishal K. Verma, DC CCSP
Can a chiropractor damage your spine?
Hello,
A chiropractor cannot damage your spine if done by a trained skilled practitioner. There is always the chance for strains of muscles doing a chiropractic adjustment but READ MORE
Hello,
A chiropractor cannot damage your spine if done by a trained skilled practitioner. There is always the chance for strains of muscles doing a chiropractic adjustment but most chiropractors will do some kind of muscle work to "loosen" you up a bit. As far as serious injury or damage, it is highly unlikely for that to happen. I have practiced for 20 years and have adjusted thousands of people and have never injured anyone. Always have that talk with your chiropractor to have them squash any concern you may have.
A chiropractor cannot damage your spine if done by a trained skilled practitioner. There is always the chance for strains of muscles doing a chiropractic adjustment but most chiropractors will do some kind of muscle work to "loosen" you up a bit. As far as serious injury or damage, it is highly unlikely for that to happen. I have practiced for 20 years and have adjusted thousands of people and have never injured anyone. Always have that talk with your chiropractor to have them squash any concern you may have.
Can a chiropractor help with a sprained ankle?
Hello,
Yes, a sports or orthopedic-trained chiropractor could help with a sprained ankle. Look for a chiropractor with CCSP or DACO behind their name, which signifies sports READ MORE
Hello,
Yes, a sports or orthopedic-trained chiropractor could help with a sprained ankle. Look for a chiropractor with CCSP or DACO behind their name, which signifies sports and ortho training.
Yes, a sports or orthopedic-trained chiropractor could help with a sprained ankle. Look for a chiropractor with CCSP or DACO behind their name, which signifies sports and ortho training.
How can I realign my neck?
Realignment of the neck and back are achieved through specific adjustments to the spine combined with postural exercises to maintain the alignment. Since you won't be able to do READ MORE
Realignment of the neck and back are achieved through specific adjustments to the spine combined with postural exercises to maintain the alignment. Since you won't be able to do any specific adjustments to yourself, focus.
How often should I wear a posture corrector?
The posture corrector should be worn during your work hours mostly as this is the place where most of us lose our proper posture overall. Typically, you would take it off after READ MORE
The posture corrector should be worn during your work hours mostly as this is the place where most of us lose our proper posture overall. Typically, you would take it off after you're done and work on posture exercises to strengthen those same muscles.
Is it bad to pop your fingers?
Not bad to do if you pull the fingers directly straight out rather than bending them to “pop” them. Basically, you are going along the joint line and not against it.
Vishal READ MORE
Not bad to do if you pull the fingers directly straight out rather than bending them to “pop” them. Basically, you are going along the joint line and not against it.
Vishal K. Verma, DC CCSP
Vishal K. Verma, DC CCSP
How do you realign your knee?
That’s a tricky question because a true realignment would indicate that you had dislocated it and requires a professional to do it or brace it. Many people “feel” like it’s misaligned READ MORE
That’s a tricky question because a true realignment would indicate that you had dislocated it and requires a professional to do it or brace it. Many people “feel” like it’s misaligned or it “looks” misaligned, which could be muscular imbalance, which gives you the feel of misalignment. Start by stretching the muscles of the legs to increase flexibility.
Vishal K. Verma, DC CCSP
Vishal K. Verma, DC CCSP
How do I free a trapped nerve in my shoulder?
Depending on the location of the trapped nerve within the shoulder, you could try nerve glides to free it. There are great instructional videos on YouTube for them, too.
Vishal READ MORE
Depending on the location of the trapped nerve within the shoulder, you could try nerve glides to free it. There are great instructional videos on YouTube for them, too.
Vishal K. Verma, DC CCSP
Vishal K. Verma, DC CCSP
How long does a pulled muscle take to heal?
Depends on the severity of the pull. Mild pull goes away in a week fully. Moderate to severe pulls can take up to 4 to 6 weeks to recover. Pull can be just a tight muscle or a READ MORE
Depends on the severity of the pull. Mild pull goes away in a week fully. Moderate to severe pulls can take up to 4 to 6 weeks to recover. Pull can be just a tight muscle or a strain which is more on the line of micro tearing. Those take longer to heal, of course.
Vishal K. Verma, DC CCSP
Vishal K. Verma, DC CCSP
What happens if tendonitis goes untreated?
Hello,
Tendinitis can reduce in pain by itself over time, but it may heal poorly and be weakened. This could lead to chronic injury at the same tendon over and over. Get some READ MORE
Hello,
Tendinitis can reduce in pain by itself over time, but it may heal poorly and be weakened. This could lead to chronic injury at the same tendon over and over. Get some treatment for it or, at the very least, look up eccentric exercises and start doing them for the tendon involved. Eccentrics are shown to help correct tendinitis that are chronic (more than 3 months).
Vishal K. Verma, DC CCSP
Tendinitis can reduce in pain by itself over time, but it may heal poorly and be weakened. This could lead to chronic injury at the same tendon over and over. Get some treatment for it or, at the very least, look up eccentric exercises and start doing them for the tendon involved. Eccentrics are shown to help correct tendinitis that are chronic (more than 3 months).
Vishal K. Verma, DC CCSP
Why does the side of my foot feel like it needs to crack?
Hello,
That feeling may be a restricted tarsal (foot) bone or a strained tendon or sprained ligament. If there is some pain out there, it likely is a strain/sprain. There could READ MORE
Hello,
That feeling may be a restricted tarsal (foot) bone or a strained tendon or sprained ligament. If there is some pain out there, it likely is a strain/sprain. There could be many reasons that could be happening depending on your activities, so have it evaluated.
Vishal K. Verma, DC, CCSP
That feeling may be a restricted tarsal (foot) bone or a strained tendon or sprained ligament. If there is some pain out there, it likely is a strain/sprain. There could be many reasons that could be happening depending on your activities, so have it evaluated.
Vishal K. Verma, DC, CCSP
How do you realign your foot?
Realigning the foot is not possible unless done by a professional as it requires delicate and precise adjustments of the bones. If you are talking about straightening your foot READ MORE
Realigning the foot is not possible unless done by a professional as it requires delicate and precise adjustments of the bones. If you are talking about straightening your foot out because it is facing out, focus on the outer hip muscles that are responsible for foot flare. This can include squats and lateral hip raises.
How do you fix a dislocated elbow by yourself?
Elbows are a bit trickier to reset by yourself. Unlike shoulders, they require a professional to set it.
Vishal K. Verma, DC, CCSP
Vishal K. Verma, DC, CCSP
How do I regain the range of motion in my elbow?
This is a broad question as I'm not sure if the range of motion has been caused by injury or is chronic due to other causes. But in general, elbow ROM is achieved with flexion/extension READ MORE
This is a broad question as I'm not sure if the range of motion has been caused by injury or is chronic due to other causes. But in general, elbow ROM is achieved with flexion/extension activity like tricep/bicep exercises. If an injury has occurred or previously has occurred, X-rays are required to make sure nothing has happened to the bone that is causing the abnormal ROM.
How should I sleep with impinged shoulders?
Sleeping with impinged shoulders can be painful and the only position that can be effective would be on your back and slightly inclined. Some people buy a body wedge pillow that READ MORE
Sleeping with impinged shoulders can be painful and the only position that can be effective would be on your back and slightly inclined. Some people buy a body wedge pillow that elevates them at an angle. This was used for people with acid reflux before but can provide pressure relief for the shoulders and neck. If you find yourself always sleeping on your side, you may consider a side sleeper pillow that takes pressure off of your shoulders by positioning them properly. Everyone is different so try what works based on what I've said.
How does a chiropractor adjust your upper back?
Depending on the style of the chiropractor, it could be by manual manipulation or by use of an adjusting instrument. They may also add some other techniques to address the muscles READ MORE
Depending on the style of the chiropractor, it could be by manual manipulation or by use of an adjusting instrument. They may also add some other techniques to address the muscles in the area as well.
Vishal K. Verma, DC CCSP
Vishal K. Verma, DC CCSP
How do you crack your lower back like a chiropractor?
Well, you may not be able to adjust the back like a chiropractor.
What injuries do chiropractors treat?
Chiropractors generally treat spinal injuries like sprains/strains/misalignments/disc injuries/nerve injuries, etc. Many chiropractors specialize in other joints as well like shoulder READ MORE
Chiropractors generally treat spinal injuries like sprains/strains/misalignments/disc injuries/nerve injuries, etc. Many chiropractors specialize in other joints as well like shoulder injuries,
knee injuries, foot injuries, etc. Basically any musculoskeletal injuries of the body can be treated by a chiropractor.
knee injuries, foot injuries, etc. Basically any musculoskeletal injuries of the body can be treated by a chiropractor.
What are the benefits of seeing a chiropractor?
The benefit is having an expert in spinal and joint biomechanics assess and treat your daughter with a conservative method of care without any medication or surgery. Chiropractors READ MORE
The benefit is having an expert in spinal and joint biomechanics assess and treat your daughter with a conservative method of care without any medication or surgery. Chiropractors are trained specifically in spinal evaluations and treatments to restore those biomechanics. Most people go to get "realigned" or "readjusted" which helps with their pain levels and returns them to their activity. There are many chiropractic specialties just like in medicine including pediatrics, sports medicine, orthopedics, neurology, etc.
