Elevate Life Chiropractic and Wellness

The hip is a highly flexible and stable joint. It’s what allows us to walk, run, and jump. In addition to being flexible, each hip joint must be strong enough to support half of our body’s weight. If a hip joint wears out, a patient may develop bursitis, arthritis, or possibly sacroiliac joint dysfunction. If your hip is causing you pain, Dr. Paul Hoyal of Elevate Life Chiropractic can develop an individualized rehabilitation plan to increase your range of motion and get you back in tip-top shape. To assess your condition, you will need to schedule a consultation with Dr. Hoyal. For some hip problems, improving the flexibility of short and tight muscles is necessary to restore full function. Physical rehabilitation exercises for hip pain may include manual therapy techniques, posture correction, and therapeutic exercises to strengthen the hip and prevent injury. Depending on the patient’s condition, a rehabilitation program may be suggested for 4-6 weeks.   If you have questions or con...

Dr. Paul Hoyal of Elevate Life Chiropractic and Wellness treats patients and relieves pain, but patient self-care is just as important for their continued health. Simple changes to everyday habits can help you to live a pain-free life.  So many of us spend a lot of a typical day sitting, between working at computer desks, watching TV, and commuting to work. All of this sitting can cause back pain, making it the most common reason patients visit the chiropractor.  Making a few adjustments to how you sit can ease this stress, help alleviate back pain, and minimize future visits. Believe it or not, you’ll put less stress on your back when you don’t sit up straight. Leaning back just enough so that your thighs are at a 135-degree angle with your torso is an optimal seated position for preventing back pain. Long periods of sitting are what really increase the risk of muscle pulls, strains, and cramps. So if you don’t have time to walk around and stretch at work, try switching between sittin...

Chiropractic care is typically sought out by people seeking relief from neck or back pain.  The staff at Elevate Life Chiropractic and Wellness is also skilled in treating extremities like the knees, elbows, and the shoulders. The shoulder joint is the body’s most mobile joint. It is surrounded by nerves, tendons, bursa, and other tissues which can all experience irritation and cause pain. This complex structure means that shoulder pain can have many causes and may require your chiropractor to assess your overall health and condition to target the root of the problem.  Whether pain began after an injury or has increased over time, chiropractic treatment is a safe and effective way to treat damage to both hard and soft tissue.  When shoulder pain is caused by joint irritation, relief can often be achieved through an adjustment.  Pain in the muscles can be addressed by massage or stimulation therapy, and your chiropractor will recommend exercise and stretches if needed.  If you are suffe...

For centuries, acupuncture has been well-known to treat almost anything. From musculoskeletal conditions such as back pain, leg pain, or neck pain, to other ailments, such as nausea, headache, anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Acupuncture takes a holistic approach to improving overall health and overall function. Dr. Paul Hoyal at Elevate Life Chiropractic and Wellness would like to take this time to explain the additional benefits of acupuncture for the body. Traditional Chinese medicine is based on the two opposing forces: yin and yang. When these forces are in balance, the body is healthy, and the energy is flowing like it should. However, when this energy is blocked, this disruption may lead to pain, lack of function, or illness. Acupuncture therapy can stimulate energy flow and boost overall function of the nervous system, endocrine and immune systems, cardiovascular system, and digestive system. If you have questions or concerns regarding acupuncture treatment, please give us a ...

Without an X-ray of the spine, there are several common physical symptoms that may indicate scoliosis. One of the most common tests for detecting scoliosis is called the Adam’s Forward Bend Test, in which the individual bends from the waist as if touching the toes. Dr. Paul Hoyal of Elevate Chiropractic and Wellness will then observe for one or more of the following signs of scoliosis: One shoulder is higher than the other One shoulder blade sticks out more than the other One side of the rib cage appears higher than the other One hip appears higher or more prominent than the other The waist appears uneven The body tilts to one side One leg may appear shorter than the other If you have questions or concerns regarding scoliosis or scoliosis treatment, please give us a call to discuss your treatment options. To learn about services provided at the practice, visit  www.kcfamilychiropractor.com  for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Paul Hoy...