Elevate Life Chiropractic and Wellness

At the Elevate Life Chiropractic and Wellness clinic in Kansas City, we believe in minimally invasive interventions that allow the body to heal itself. One example of this is our treatment of tailbone injuries. While these injuries are serious and deserve attention, the best way to handle them is to manage pain symptoms and to adjust the bones so they don’t cause complications. The tailbone is actually a structure made up of several vertebrae at the bottom of the spine. It is scientifically known as the coccyx and pain in it is called coccydynia. An injury there is unlikely to be a fracture since it’s well protected, but strains can happen as a result of activities such as bicycling or horseback riding. Whenever vertebrae are displaced or tissues around them swell up, there is a chance nerve function will be impeded. In the case of the tailbone, this can result in sciatica and result in pain or numbness in the legs. After conducting imaging tests to confirm the tailbone is the l...

The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body. When it becomes inflamed, the pain can range from mild to excruciating. Dr. Paul Hoyal at Elevate Life Chiropractic and Wellness doesn’t want a condition such as this to hinder you from performing your daily activities. Treatments for sciatica will depend on the underlying cause, as there are many different types of sciatic nerve pain. To get a better understanding of what is causing yours, schedule a consultation as soon as possible. Sciatic nerve pain can be caused by a pinched nerve or a bulging disc in the lumbar spine. When this happens, it may be difficult to raise the foot and can cause pain in the leg, foot, and knee. These symptoms are common but can vary depending on a number of factors. Severe sciatica can leave a person crawling out of bed in the morning and we don’t want our patients to ever reach that point. All of our treatment methods are drug-free and created precisely for you. If you are suffering symptoms of s...