Birmingham Wellness Center Conditions and Treatments

Natural Pain Relief – Conditions That Respond Well to Chiropractic Treatment

Birmingham Wellness Center is your comprehensive destination for natural, non-invasive healthcare solutions. Our team specializes in treating a wide range of conditions, from common ailments like back pain, headaches, and carpal tunnel syndrome to more complex issues such as fibromyalgia, sciatica, and TMJ disorders. Using a holistic approach that combines chiropractic care, massage therapy, physical rehabilitation, and nutritional counseling, we aim to address the root causes of your discomfort rather than just managing symptoms. Whether you’re dealing with a sports injury, chronic pain, or seeking to improve your overall well-being, our personalized treatment plans are designed to help you achieve optimal health and regain your quality of life.

Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common reasons we see patients at Birmingham Wellness Center. Symptoms include dull or sharp pain, muscle spasms, and stiffness and can be caused by pulling or straining muscles, an injury or accident, or osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.

Treatment

Chiropractic care is a natural, non-invasive treatment for back pain. The adjustments and manipulations made by chiropractic adjustments will relieve excess pressure placed on certain parts of your body such as a bulging disc that is pressing on a nerve.

Carpal Tunnel

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve in the wrist is compressed, causing pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand. Causes include repetitive hand movements, wrist injuries, conditions like arthritis or diabetes, and fluid retention, which can narrow the carpal tunnel space and irritate the nerve.

Treatment

Our chiropractors can adjust the joints in your wrists and hands which will help reduce the inflammation and take pressure off your median nerve. We can also recommend lifestyle changes and stretching exercises to further improve nerve functioning and reduce pain and inflammation and pain.

Dislocation

Dislocations are a type of injury where the ends of your bones are forced out of alignment. This misalignment occurs due to a fall, a sudden blow, or a twist. Dislocations can be extremely painful and make moving the affected body part difficult or impossible.

Treatment

If you have suffered a dislocation, call us immediately. The first step in treating a dislocation is to reduce the joint back into place. This reduction is usually enacted by manually manipulating the bones into their proper position. Once the joint is back in place, we will provide stabilization so that it can heal properly.

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread muscle and soft tissue pain, along with heightened sensitivity at specific points on the body. Symptoms vary and range from musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, cognitive issues, and sleep disturbances. While the exact cause is unknown, researchers suggest that abnormal pain signal processing in the brain plays a role. Factors like stress, poor diet, inflammation, and genetics may contribute.

Treatment

At Birmingham Wellness Center we use chiropractic adjustments to correct misaligned joints or subluxations and massage therapy to reduce muscle and other body pain and relieve anxiety and depression. We also recommend physical therapy to strengthen core and extremity muscles and activities like yoga to reduce stress, ease the mind, and support strength, flexibility, and endurance. We also basic nutritional counseling.

Headaches and Migraines

Headaches can be mild and short-lived to intensely painful, disrupting daily activities. Common types of headaches include sinus, tension, and cluster headache and arise from stress, eye strain, or even hunger, while sinus headaches occur during illness and cluster headaches triggered by altitude or bright lights.

Migraines are more severe, with throbbing pain on one side of the head, often accompanied by nausea, dizziness, and sensitivity to light and sound. Causes of migraines differ per person based on genetics, hormones, environment, and even gender (women are more likely to have migraines than men).

Treatment

Headache and migraine treatment may include chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy, nutrition, and lifestyle advice. Chiropractic adjustments will realign the spine with the neck and head, relieving pressure and pain from muscles and other soft tissue. This realignment can also relieve pain from headaches and migraines.

Gentle pressure on the head and neck area during massage therapy can also relieve pain and other symptoms of headaches and migraines.

Hip Bursitis

Bursae are fluid-filled sacs that cushion and lubricate the joints. There are several bursae in the hip joint. When these sacs become inflamed it causes hip pain often referred to as hip bursitis. Hip bursitis is typically caused by overuse or repetitive motion, injury, or arthritis.

Treatment

Our chiropractic care and other services for hip bursitis involves making adjustments to the spine and other joints. This helps to reduce inflammation and pain and improve range of motion. We also offer massage therapy and physical therapy to help relax the muscles and reduce pain.

Knee Pain

Knee pain can be caused by a number of things, including arthritis, ligament or tendon tears, and meniscus tears. Symptoms of knee pain include dull or sharp pain in the knee, swelling in the knee, stiffness in the knee, and decreased range of motion in the knee.

Treatment

We can diagnose knee pain through physical examination and medical tests. Once the diagnosis is complete, we’ll discuss your treatment plan and recommended techniques, typically manual adjustments and massage therapy.

We will also look at the type of shoes you wear, occupational stress, sleeping habits, and more, to determine if any of these changes are causing or worsening the knee pain.

Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain can be acute (sudden, lasting days to weeks), subacute (6 weeks to 3 months), or chronic (over 3 months). Causes include poor posture, strains, disc problems, joint issues, irritated nerve roots, degenerative disc disease, facet joint dysfunction, spinal stenosis, deformity, trauma, and arthritis. Acute pain often results from tissue damage or injury. Chronic pain is usually severe and may not respond to initial treatments, requiring medical follow-ups to determine the source.

Treatment

Our objective is to relieve pain and restore mobility through hands-on techniques that adjust the spine. We tailor our treatment for lower back pain to each patient’s needs and activity tolerance and use spinal manipulation and manual manipulation to improve function and range of motion. In addition we use myofascial release to apply pressure on trigger points to relax knotted muscles.

Neck Pain

We all know neck pain can be well, a pain in the neck. Causes of neck pain can range from auto or work accidents, osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, or even a result of a lifetime of poor posture.

Treatment

We perform a thorough history and physical examination and use x-rays and/or other imaging tests to determine the type and extent of care you need. Then we’ll use this information to formulate a treatment plan to address your unique condition and to relieve your pain as quickly as possible.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that results from the breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone. The symptoms of osteoarthritis include pain and stiffness in the joints, swelling in the joints, decreased range of motion in the joints, and crunching sounds when moving the affected joints. Osteoarthritis can develop over time due to age-related wear and tear on the joints or it can be caused by an injury.

Treatment

With osteoarthritis, chiropractic care can address underlying causes like joint misalignment. And while chiropractic care can’t restore lost cartilage, it can help manage osteoarthritis symptoms and improve quality of life by decreasing pain and stiffness, enhancing joint mobility, reducing reliance on pain medication, and slowing the progression of wear and tear of your joints.

Personal Injury

Personal injuries can result from various accidents, particularly slip and fall incidents. These can cause new injuries or exacerbate existing conditions. Common symptoms include broken bones, dislocations, pulled muscles, whiplash, bruises, and lacerations. Delayed treatment can lead to scar tissue formation and chronic pain.

Treatment

Birmingham Wellness Center offers comprehensive treatment for personal injuries including chiropractic adjustments, deep tissue massage, spinal decompression, and physical therapy. Treatment plans are customized based on a thorough examination, addressing all injuries to ensure proper healing and emphasizes immediate treatment to start the healing process quickly, minimize inflammation, and prevent chronic issues. Our goal is to help patients return to their normal activities as soon as possible.

Pinched Nerve

Pinched nerves occur when pressure is applied to nerves by bones, muscles, or connective tissues, disrupting the brain’s signals to the body. Common causes include herniated discs or misaligned vertebrae. Symptoms range from back pain to numbness, tingling in the arms, legs, hands, or feet, and muscle weakness due to weakened nerve signals. These issues can affect mobility and daily activities if left untreated.

Treatment

We use natural treatments to restore proper nerve function and relieve pinched nerve symptoms. Chiropractic adjustments realign bones and tissues to reduce pressure on the nerve, while massage therapy alleviates muscle tension and Shockwave Therapy can promote faster healing. Many patients experience immediate pain relief and improved mobility after their first few visits.

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis occurs when the thick tissue band on the bottom of the foot, the plantar fascia, becomes strained and inflamed due to small tears. This leads to heel pain, particularly in the morning or after long periods of inactivity. Common causes include running, being overweight, wearing unsupportive shoes, or spending long hours on your feet. Left untreated, it can become a chronic condition, affecting both work and daily activities.

Treatment

At Birmingham Wellness Center, our natural treatments for plantar fasciitis focus on relieving pain and inflammation without medication or surgery. Chiropractic care combines soft tissue therapy, manipulative techniques, and rehabilitation exercises to reduce discomfort and promote healing. These methods help restore function and relieve heel pain, allowing patients to resume normal activities. Orthotics and lifestyle adjustments may also be recommended for long-term support and prevention.

Sciatica

Sciatica is caused when the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back through the buttocks and down each leg, is pinched. This can result from a herniated disc, bone spurs, or spinal degeneration due to aging. Additional risk factors include excess weight, prolonged sitting, and diabetes. Symptoms include pain that radiates from the lower back down one leg, ranging from mild discomfort to severe, debilitating pain that affects daily activities.

Treatment

To treat sciatica we use chiropractic adjustments to realign the spine to relieve pressure on the sciatic nerve, and Shockwave Therapy to stimulate healing at the cellular level. Massage therapy can also help pain relief by reducing muscle tension and stress.. These therapies are often combined to effectively manage and reduce sciatic nerve pain.

Strains and Sprains

Strains and sprains are injuries that occur when your muscles, tendons, or ligaments are stretched or torn and are most commonly caused by overuse, lifting weights too heavy for you, and participating in sports without adequately warming up first. Sudden movements, falling awkwardly or unnaturally twisting your body can cause strains and sprains as well.

Symptoms of a strain or sprain include muscle pain, stiffness, tenderness, weakness, and cramping. Depending on the severity of the stress, you may also notice bruising.

Treatment

The good news is that both strains and sprains can be treated effectively with chiropractic care. At Birmingham Wellness Center, we will work with you to create a customized treatment plan that addresses your specific needs.

Some of the most common treatments we use to treat strains and sprains include:

Lifestyle changes
Chiropractic adjustments
Massage therapy
Exercise and stretching programs

Shoulder Pain

You may not think about the countless motions your shoulders make on any given day — until those motions become painful or even impossible. Shoulder pain can be dull or sharp and include stiffness, decreased range of motion, and muscle weakness.

Shoulder pain can be caused by a number of things, including:

Impingement Syndrome
Tendonitis
Sprains and strains
Rotator Cuff Damage
Dislocations
Bursitis
Frozen Shoulder

Treatment

Here at Birmingham Wellness Center, we offer safe, non-surgical shoulder pain treatment.

We can evaluate your musculoskeletal condition, medical history, and current symptoms to get to the bottom of your shoulder issue. We may find that the pain is actually being referred from another problem entirely, such as a muscle knot or cervical misalignment. Chiropractic adjustments and soft tissue therapies can correct those issues to stop the pain signals being sent to your shoulder. If the shoulder joint itself is dislocated or otherwise misaligned, we can administer adjustments to the joint components directly. Massage therapy and shockwave therapy can also be applied to ease soft tissue pain, relieve stiffness and speed healing.

Stress

Stress can lead to a variety of physical ailments, including headaches, muscle tension, and chest pain. It may cause digestive issues like stomach aches, nausea, or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Chronic stress can weaken the immune system, making you more prone to colds and infections. It can also contribute to high blood pressure, heart disease, and sleep disturbances.

Over time, stress can worsen conditions like asthma, diabetes, and arthritis, impacting overall health and well-being.

Treatment

Our chiropractor staff is able to evaluate your condition and determine the best way to give you stress relief. Some of the options we use include:

Massage therapy
Nutritional support
Chiropractic adjustments
Shockwave Therapy

In addition, we educate you on ways to de-stress at a moment’s notice. This includes relaxation techniques, visualization and deep breathing.

Tendonitis

Tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendons, the tissues that connect muscle to bone and can make moving the affected limb or joint difficult.

It can be caused by repetitive motions or overuse of a joint. Symptoms of tendonitis include pain and tenderness, stiffness, weakness, and decreased range of motion in the joint.

This pain may be mild at first, but can become severe over time. If you think you may suffer from tendonitis, it’s essential to seek treatment as soon as possible.

Treatment

Treatment for tendonitis often includes manual therapy such as chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy and stretches, exercises, and lifestyle modifications.

Manual therapy can help reduce inflammation and joint pain. In addition, exercises are often used to strengthen the muscles and improve the range of motion.

Our chiropractors may also recommend lifestyle modifications, such as losing weight if you are overweight, to reduce the risk of developing tendonitis or other musculoskeletal disorders.

Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow is a type of overuse injury caused by repetitive motion that stresses the forearm muscles and tendons around the elbow causing muscles and tendons to become inflamed or damaged. This damage can lead to pain, weakness, and tenderness in your forearm and elbow. This pain may extend down your forearm into your wrist or shoulder. The joint pain may be dull, continual, or sharp and severe. You may also experience weakness in your hand or numbness.

Treatment

Chiropractic care for tennis elbow focuses on relieving pain and improving joint function. We use manual adjustments to realign the elbow, wrist, and spine, reducing stress on affected tendons. Soft tissue techniques like massage and myofascial release can help relax tight muscles and improve blood flow. We will also prescribe stretching and strengthening exercises to support recovery and prevent recurrence. This holistic approach aims to address both symptoms and underlying causes of tennis elbow.

TMJ Syndrome

The temporomandibular joint is the joint that connects your lower jawbone to your skull. This joint allows you to move your jaw up and down from side to side, sometimes referred to as the “jaw joint.” When this joint becomes inflamed or irritated, it’s referred to as TMJ.

Symptoms include:

Pain in the jaw joint area
Pain in the temples or ears
Aching teeth
Difficulty chewing or biting
A clicking sound when opening or closing the mouth

Seek treatment if you’re suffering from these symptoms.

Treatment

Our chiropractors are trained to use manual adjustments and manipulation to realign the bones in your body, including the bones in your jaw.

When your jawbone is adequately aligned, it takes the pressure off the joints and muscles surrounding it, which can help ease pain and discomfort. In addition, chiropractic care can also help improve blood flow and reduce inflammation in the jaw area.

Without treatment, TMJ can lead to severe problems, such as migraines, ear infections, and even tooth loss.

Weight Gain

Your nervous system is responsible for controlling nearly every function in your body, including your metabolism. When your nervous system is functioning properly, your metabolism works the way it should. If there’s a problem with your nervous system, your metabolism can become sluggish. This can lead to weight gain.

In addition, chronic pain can make it difficult (or even impossible) to exercise regularly and when you’re stressed out, your body produces cortisol, a hormone that triggers cravings for sugary and fatty foods.

Treatment

At Birmingham Wellness Center we offer several therapies that support pain and stress relief that in turn can improve metabolism, including:

Chiropractic adjustments to support a healthy nervous system and relieve pain
Massage therapy to reduce pain and stress
Red light laser therapy for improved fat loss
Whole body vibration for improved muscle strength and fat loss

Reducing chronic pain and stress can make it easier to exercise regularly and work on wellness and nutrition improvements.

Whiplash

Whiplash occurs when a sudden force jerks the body in one direction and then another, straining muscles and ligaments. This often happens in car accidents or falls. The injury can lead to neck pain, stiffness, headaches, and limited range of motion. Left untreated, whiplash may cause long-term skeletal misalignment, muscle scarring, and chronic discomfort, impacting mobility and quality of life.

Treatment

At Birmingham Wellness Center our chiropractic treatment for whiplash focuses on realigning the body to promote proper healing.. Techniques include spinal adjustments to restore mobility and relieve pain, reducing the risk of muscle scarring and permanent limitations. Early intervention helps the body heal naturally, avoiding long-term complications, while promoting relaxation and recovery from muscle trauma.

What Our Patients Have to Say

Take the First Step

Your path to vibrant health starts with a single step. Contact us today to schedule your initial evaluation. Let’s work together to unlock your body’s full potential and create a healthier, happier you.