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Dr. Melissa Ann Kopp, DC

Chiropractor

Dr. Melissa Kopp is a Chiropractor practicing in Bullhead City, AZ. Dr. Kopp specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system, while improving each patients functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include sciatica, neck pain, and arthritis pain, among many others. Dr. Kopp seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
Dr. Melissa Ann Kopp, DC
  • Bullhead City, AZ
  • Accepting new patients

Can a chiropractor help with sciatica during pregnancy?

YES! Lots of benefits of getting adjusted while pregnant.

What happens to your spine during an adjustment?

Relieves pressure off the nervous system, therefore removing pain and other symptoms and promote health.

How do I stretch my back?

YOUTUBE has some good stretches or ask your chiropractor, they may have specific stretches for your condition.

Can I go to the chiropractor after giving birth?

Absolutely, go!!! And take your baby!!!

Should you massage a pulled muscle?

Gently and after icing for 20 minutes.

Can a chiropractor fix dizziness?

Sure, depends on what is causing the dizziness, cervical adjustments have helped a lot of people with this problem.

Knee pain?

Need lots of ice! Surround knee with ice for 20 on and an hour off. Use KT for knee, can get it practically anywhere. Go to YouTube to see how to apply it to your knee, will give READ MORE
Need lots of ice! Surround knee with ice for 20 on and an hour off. Use KT for knee, can get it practically anywhere. Go to YouTube to see how to apply it to your knee, will give support without a big brace. If not better soon will need an x-ray or MRI which would be better to see what's going on. Probably chondromalacia (runner's knee). ICE! Ice will reduce inflammation.

Can chiropractors pop your back if you have surgery with rods?

Depends where rods are and yes still can adjust above and below rods. the vertebrae with rods are going to move. Use ice to help with inflammation, will reduce pain.

How do you relieve lower back pain fast?

Ice 20 min on and hour off, do it several times in a row for great results! Will reduce or get rid of inflammation causing pain. Go to your chiropractor!

Does frozen shoulder cause pain down the arm?

Yes, go to a chiropractor asap, frozen shoulder can leave you with no movement for up to 3 years! Need to move it, ice it and get adjusted, your chiropractor can give you stretches READ MORE
Yes, go to a chiropractor asap, frozen shoulder can leave you with no movement for up to 3 years! Need to move it, ice it and get adjusted, your chiropractor can give you stretches to do or even research it.

Is walking good for lower back pain?

Yes, motion lubricates joints and keeps muscles active, use ice on pain areas after walking, 20 min.

Is bed rest good for back pain?

Not really, need to move, walk, stretches and use ice 20 min on, hour off, 20 on etc. to reduce inflammation/pain. Not moving will cause more pain and stiffness.

How do chiropractors adjust hips?

Usually with a drop table, works great. Go see a chiropractor asap!

What is the popping sound during chiropractic adjustments?

Just gas release from discs, nothing to worry about and doesn't need to happen to get a good adjustment!

How do I loosen up my neck muscles?

See a chiropractor and do stretches for neck, range or motion, massage and ice for 20 min helps with inflammation/pain.

What is the fastest way to get rid of a frozen shoulder?

That is a little tricky. You need to break up the adhesions. Have to move it in ranges of motion, massage and ice. Look up range of motion on youtube or see a chiropractor. Massage READ MORE
That is a little tricky. You need to break up the adhesions. Have to move it in ranges of motion, massage and ice. Look up range of motion on youtube or see a chiropractor. Massage deeply to get blood flow then ice 20 min. It may takes some time but doing nothing it may last 2-3 years. Or there is surgery although not always successful from response of patients.

I have had wrist pain for quite some time already?

Surround your wrist with ice for about 15 min. 2-3 times a day. Use KT (kinesio tape) for support.

Is it normal to feel pain after chiropractic?

Yes it is very common to have more pain or soreness after an adjustment especially at first. Use ice 20 min on and 1 hour off the first few days will help get rid of inflammation. READ MORE
Yes it is very common to have more pain or soreness after an adjustment especially at first. Use ice 20 min on and 1 hour off the first few days will help get rid of inflammation. Keep going!!! Your body is adjusting to be in the proper alignment and cleaning house sort to speak.