Mr. Eric Miller DC

Chiropractor | Sports Physician

9441 W 144th Pl Orland Park Illinois, 60462 Show map

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Dr. Eric Miller is a Chiropractic physician practicing in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Miller 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. Miller seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine. Dr. Miller is the owner of a multi-disciplinary integrated health care center. The medical corporation employs physicians of different specialties such as an orthopedic surgeon, a family practice doctor, chiropractic physicians, a nurse practitioner, physical therapists and massage therapists. The practice uses a "Patient-centered, Team-approach" to delivering healthcare services.

Education and Training

National University of Health Science DC 1991

Board Certification

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners

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Male English, Spanish

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Can a chiropractor help a herniated disc?
Absolutely. Herniated discs take a long time to heal. Some really bad herniations may need surgery, but most respond very well to gentle manipulation, decompression and prescribed exercises. Sometimes an epidural injection can help to diminish some of the inflammation. A good Chiropractic Physician can guide you through your options and help. Take care and be well. Dr.Eric Miller- Orland Park, IL READ MORE
How often should you see a chiropractor for back pain?
It really depends on the severity of the issue and your individual health goals. Symptoms treatment meaning just feeling better without much structural correction can usually be attained within 6-12 treatments usually performed at 2-3x/week. Corrective care usually takes more treatment over a longer period of time because the treatment goals are related to spinal and postural alignment. That requires restoring proper joint alignment and motion, eliminating nervous system interference, improving proprioception and balancing muscular tensions. These changes can usually be made in a 3-6 month period depending on severity of faults. I hope you find this info helpful. Take care and be well. Dr. Eric Miller - Orland Park, IL READ MORE
How serious is a spinal compression fracture surgery?
Any spinal surgery is serious. It really depends on how serious the compression fracture is and if it is narrowing the spinal canal causing pressure to the spinal cord. make sure to communicate with your surgeon so all the risks versus benefits can be explained in detail. Good luck and I hope you are feeling better soon. Take care and be well. Dr. Eric Miller- Orland Park, IL READ MORE
Is it good to massage a swollen ankle?
It is good to ice and lightly massage a swollen ankle. It is best to know why the ankle is swollen and address the cause of the swelling. If your ankle is swollen and you dont know why, please consult a physician to have it examined and find out how to best treat it. READ MORE
How do you fix a lower back injury?
The question is too vague. There are many ways to injure the lower back. You should consult a physician to provide an accurate diagnosis and provide a treatment plan specific to your diagnosis. Dont try to treat yourself if your pain is significant . Get a professional opinion. Take care and be well. Dr. Eric Miller READ MORE
How can I straighten my scoliosis spine?
Hello. First, you must seek the advice of a professional who can perform an X-Ray analysis to determine the type and cause of the curvature. Second, the specialist can then design a plan to loosen tight muscles, strengthen weakened muscles and realign the spine as much as possible. Unfortunately, there is no simple solution, scoliotic curvatures are different and usually need specific treatment to really get good results. Take care and be well. Dr. Eric Miller- Orland Park, IL READ MORE
What is the reason for elbow pain?
There are several causes for elbow pain. If the pain is severe or has been there longer than 2 weeks, you should definitely see a Doctor for examination. READ MORE
Can a chiropractor fix a misaligned spine?
Yes, a misaligned spine is serious and Yes Chiropractic is the best treatment for reducing misalignment. Find a good Chiropractor in your area and seek treatment. Take care and be well. Dr. Eric Miller- Orland Park, IL READ MORE
How do you adjust someone with scoliosis?
The adjustments are the same. The physician will use palpation to determine the levels of misalignment and/or fixation and muscular imbalances. Adjustments are then used to restore more normal position, motion and muscular balance to the affected areas. This type of treatment is very beneficial for patients with scoliosis. READ MORE
Can you straighten a bunion without surgery?
It really depends on the severity of the joint damage. The fascia of the foot really needs to be loosened via stretching, strengthening and manual techniques. There are braces that can be helpful as well, but the myofascial work that can be quite painful gets the best results. I hope this info is helpful. Take care and be well. Dr. Eric Miller- Orland Park,IL READ MORE
What exercises fix bunions?
The best exercises for bunions is to stretch and strengthen muscles and tendons of the feet and toes. Start by pointing your toes upward for 5 seconds and then curl them under for 5 seconds and repeat 5 times. Then go a little farther with the stretches by manually pulling and pushing the toes either with your hands or pressing the toes against something and hold for 10 seconds. Repeat this 4 or 5 times. Do ball rolling under the feet to help loosen muscle and fascia like plantar fascitis stretches. Try pulling the toe in different directions to loosen the soft tissue. You can also use a Bunion brace to help move the big toe away from the second toe. Hope this helps. Take care and be well. Dr. Eric MIller- Orland Park,IL READ MORE
How do chiropractors adjust knees?
Chiropractors can adjust knees just like any other joint. The physician will find the restricted motion and perform an adjustment which applies a gentle force to the restriction and helps to free the joint motion. READ MORE
Do you feel immediate relief after chiropractic adjustment?
Hello. The answer is that it depends on how much pain you have before the adjustment. If your condition is just a simple misalignment without much inflammation and muscle response, then the first manipulation should make it feel a little better immediately, but you may be a little sore from stretching tissue that is not used to that range of motion about an hour later or so. Each adjustment after the first should improve the symptoms and function. Mostt of my patients love the neck adjustment! READ MORE
What helps pain after chiropractic adjustment?
If you are sore after an adjustment, try icing the area and stretching the surrounding muscles. Take some ibuprofen to decrease the inflammation if you can. Get back to the Chiropractor as soon as possible and let them know what happened and continue correction. READ MORE
Can chiropractic help forward head posture?
Hello. Yea, Chiropractic can help you to reduce your forward head posture. A few adjustments will not do it. You will need to follow a regime of spinal adjustments, stretching and strengthening to change posture. READ MORE
Would a chiropractor help lower back pain?
Absolutely. Chiropractic care is one of the most effective treatments for lower back pain. READ MORE
Can going to the chiropractor relieve stress?
Yes. Reducing stress on the nervous system produced by misalignments of the spinal column can help to reduce your overall stress. READ MORE
What is the fastest way to relieve back pain?
The fastest way to improving your back pain is to find out what is causing the pain and correct the problem with a combination of manipulation, stretching and strengthening. Consult a good Chiropractor and have an exam to determine an accurate diagnosis and a proper treatment plan. READ MORE
Can a chiropractor damage your spine?
An adjustment if performed properly to an area that has been deemed safe for an adjustment should never do harm. Dr. Eric Miller -Orland Park, IL READ MORE
Is laying on hard floor good for your back?
Not necessarily. Sometimes lying on a hard surface can help create a little traction in the lower back and it might help to relax the lower back muscles, but it does not correct misalignment issues or change arthritic or discal issues. Give it a try to see for yourself. It shouldnt cause any problems. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Sacroiliac dysfunctionLower back painupper back painT4 syndromeNeck painHeadachesshoulder painRotator cuff syndromeThoracic Outlet SyndromeCervicobrachial syndromeSciaticaKnee painHyalgan injectionsTrigger point injectionsSpinal ManipulationDecompressionphysical therapy