Elevate Life Chiropractic and Wellness

The neck has a tough job, as it supports the weight of the head which weighs about 10lbs. If you’re someone who spends too much time on the phone, the neck may become stiff, and if the head is tilted, you are putting more than 10lbs of pressure on your shoulders. The cervical spine is composed of vertebrae that begin in the upper torso and end at the base of the skull. For many people, neck pain will heal with time. If you can’t find relief, seek help from Dr. Paul Hoyal at Elevate Life Chiropractic and Wellness. Neck pain may result from abnormalities in the soft tissues – the muscles, ligaments, nerves – as well as in the bones and discs of the spine. The most common causes of neck pain are due to wear and tear and may cause aches in the upper back, shoulders, or arms. If you experience weakness or numbness in the arms or legs, seek treatment immediately. Dr. Paul Hoyal will develop an individualized treatment plan depending on the cause. If you have questions or concerns regarding n...

As part of our holistic care at Elevate Life Chiropractic and Wellness, we use acupuncture to treat pinched nerves. One of the most infamous kinds of pinched nerve injuries is carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), and it often results from overuse at work. This injury will get worse if not allowed to heal, with potentially devastating results. The carpal tunnel is a part of the inside of the arm made up of the wrist bones and connective tissue. The median nerve branches off from the neck and travels through the carpal tunnel on its way to the thumb and first three fingers. Compression of the carpal tunnel or blockages within it will disrupt signals to the fingers and could cause the patient to feel pain, tingling, or shock along their wrist, arm, and neck. There are a few different injuries which could cause CTS-like symptoms, so Dr. Hoyal will need to do some tests to determine whether a pinched median nerve is truly the cause of the patient’s pain. If it is, acupuncture treatments can provid...