Elevate Life Chiropractic and Wellness

Spinal manipulation may sound painful, but it’s actually a very relaxing method of treatment. The act of spinal manipulation targets vertebrae that have abnormal movement patterns or seem to function incorrectly. Dr. Paul Hoyal of Elevate Life Chiropractic and Wellness performs this method of therapy with his hands, while the patient is fully clothed to relieve back pain, manage pain, and increase a patient’s range of motion. Spinal manipulation, also known as hand manipulation or manual therapy, is designed to relieve pressure on joints, reduce inflammation, and improve nerve function. It has been known to relieve headaches, as well as back, shoulder, and neck pain. To perform a spinal manipulation, Dr. Paul Hoyal will have the patient lay on a table and apply firm pressure on the vertebrae that is causing discomfort. If you have questions or concerns regarding spinal manipulation, please give us a call to discuss your treatment options. To learn about services provided at the ...

Most cases of whiplash are often caused by car accidents, but whiplash can occur in any event that the head and neck are suddenly forced backward and then forward. If you’ve ever let your neck whip around on a rollercoaster, you probably realized after the fact that this wasn’t a good idea. Whiplash doesn’t always arise immediately following trauma, which is why Dr. Paul Hoyal of Elevate Life Chiropractic and Wellness encourages patients to visit the office after suffering injury. Mild whiplash is not life-threatening, but if left untreated, over time it can do more harm to the body than good. If the head and neck are forced out of their normal range-of-motion this can lead to symptoms of neck strain, upper back pain, and/or shoulder pain. Dr. Hoyal will discuss treatment methods depending on the severity of whiplash, but typical treatment options include electric muscle stimulation or hand manipulation. If you have recently been injured in an automobile accident or have question...