Dr. Ian Fliss, DC

Yes, a chiropractor would be the appropriate specialist to evaluate your neck pain and make the best case determination of what your needs might be.

Yes. Chiropractors are specialists of the spine and can help you with spinal pain.

Constant cracking can be a sign of instability in the neck. However if there is nothing wrong the sound is just movement of the bone segments on top of each other. Some people will "crack" more often depending on the way in which the neck will move. If it is a concern consult a chiropractor and they can better inform you as to why this is happening through diagnostics such as X-rays and spinal manipulation to correct any issues!!!

Absolutely, chiropractors are specialists in issues with the musculoskeletal system. This included the head the neck the back the hips and even the extremities. A chiropractic evaluation can help narrow down the sources of the back pain and best ways of correction.

If mishandled, anyone can break your neck.... A chiropractor has several years of training before they are even licensed. They must prove themselves with national exams as well as a doctorate degree in order to be able to work on another person. Some may be more aggressive than others, but the bottom line is your neck is in good hands. A chiropractor will not break your neck. If you are concerned, make sure you mention this to your chiropractor and they can recommend or perform gentler maneuvers than the traditional movement you can see on YouTube videos.

Generally speaking, if you have pain that does not improve within 3-5 days, you should have it examined by a professional. As far as how to treat “a pulled muscle," it really depends on a few things: 1. How it was done 2. What are the symptoms? Does the pain travel? What kind of pain is it? 3. Is there any other history or outlying factors that could be affecting your situation?

In order to understand how chiropractic can help you have to understand what happens during a whiplash injury. First the head and neck go in one direction and suddenly stop and then snaps in the other direction. This shaking can rip or tear ligament. It can shift or damage bone alignment. It can also negatively impact nerve impulses in the area. This trauma can cause all sorts of symptoms ranging from: concussion, head-aches, neck stiffness, sharp or shooting pains into the arms, numbness or tingling, and and even tinnitus. Chiropractic care can help to stabilize the neck by realigning the bones in the right position. This may help to balance irregular nerve impulses which may be creating the tinnitus.

Spinal manipulation works wonders for sciatica. When properly manipulated, or adjusted a chiropractor can remove pressure on the sciatica nerve that will help decrease inflammation, and help relieve shooting pains.

Ian Fliss DC

Electric stimulation is the use of electrodes to help with musculoskeletal pain. It does 2 things: it uses electric current to prevent the sensation of pain, this is done because the electric current uses the same sensation pathway that pain travels; it also helps to overload tense or spasmodic muscles, or re-stimulate weakened ones.

Chiropractic can help to stabalize your neck and help your body to recreate and re-enforce proper neck mechanics

Absolutely. There are no known contra-indications to chiropractic care and pregnancy. It is safe and often times more beneficial for both the health of the pregnant woman and the unborn child.

Well you can make sure you stretch and loosen up before your workouts. Next you can use some ice to help take out some of the soreness. 15 min sessions is recommended. If the pain persists for more than 5 days you can have it evaluated. Chiropractic/acupuncture/ or other types of alternative therapies are recommended. From there you can discuss a plan for future prevention.