Archives for June 2017

What Can a Chiropractor Really Do?

Posted on 06.25.17 |

Chiropractors are often known for relieving tension that causes back and neck pain, however Roanoke chiropractor Dr. Cody Doyle treats more than just your average daily aches and pains. Stress and anxiety affect us all; chiropractic care can manage your stress levels. Dr. Doyle uses holistic methods to ease pains caused by an excessive production of cortisol, the hormone produced when you become stressed out. Our bodies aren’t capable of handling excessive amounts of this hormone; therefore the effects are reflected in our bodies through pains and tension.

For more information on how chiropractic care can ease your stress, schedule an appointment with Roanoke chiropractor Dr. Doyle today. Call 817-767-5430.

Stress and Your Body

Stress is normal. Everyone experiences stress at some point in daily life, and it is an effective mechanism for compelling us to act quickly when we need to. However, it becomes problematic when we fail to properly manage that stress. In large amounts, stress can begin to wear down your overall health, leaving you with no sense of normal to return to. When you experience high levels of stress, large amounts of cortisol are produced, which strain your muscles and organs. Your body can only handle so much cortisol at one time, when there is an excess of cortisol in your system, your body becomes tense, resulting in aches, pains, and stiffness.

Stress can also raise your blood pressure by constricting your blood vessels. Over time, this can be dangerous because high blood pressure can lead to a stroke when left untreated. Along with raising your blood pressure, unmanaged stress can lead to a frequently upset stomach and insomnia, which can diminish your psychological health, as well as your physical health. These side effects of stress can interfere with your quality of life and productivity; therefore, it is important to manage stress intentionally and methodically.

Chiropractic Care and Stress

Dr. Doyle provides relief from the negative effects that stress takes on your body by targeting tense musculoskeletal points. He gently manipulates these tense points, allowing your body to feel relief from the high levels of stress and breaking up the excess amounts of cortisol. By using holistic and drug-free methods, Dr. Doyle non-invasively treats the root of your problems. Chiropractic care offers results that can’t be found with medication. Dr. Doyle will perform a comprehensive physical exam to ensure that he can work out the pains you’re feeling.

During chiropractic care, Dr. Doyle will manually manipulate your spine, which will reduce tight muscles. Along with relieving physical pain, treatments can improve the function of your nervous system. Your overall health will significantly improve upon meeting with Dr. Doyle for a chiropractic appointment. Our body systems are all linked together, meaning improving the function of one system will only provide positive results for other systems.

Before the end of your appointment, Dr. Doyle will provide you with a series of lifestyle changes and tips to manage your stress at home. He will discuss possible causes of your high levels of stress so that you can begin to positively manage your stress, reducing your likelihood of another cortisol build up. You’re guaranteed to leave your appointment feeling loose and stress-free!

Other Benefits

Along with managing and reducing your high stress levels, chiropractic care with Dr. Doyle can reduce inflammation found within your body. Gentle spinal manipulations can ease your arthritic wrists and knees, as well as reduce the frequencies of headaches and migraines. Allergies can also be reduces with the help of chiropractic care with Dr. Doyle.

Schedule your chiropractic appointment with Roanoke chiropractor Dr. Cody Doyle today to discuss how he can help manage and reduce your stress. Call 817-767-5430.

We serve patients from Trophy Club, Keller, Southlake, Grapevine, Argyle, Justin, NRH, and across the North Tarrant County area. Chiropractor Acupuncture 76262

Top 4 Causes of Shoulder Pain and Non-Invasive Treatments

Posted on 06.14.17 |

Shoulder pain can be mildly frustrating and keep you from working out or fully enjoying activities, such as yoga, softball, or tennis. In more severe cases, it can be completely debilitating and prevent you from performing normal, daily tasks. Once your normal routine is interrupted or you can no longer perform work duties, it can be cause for great concern.

At Doyle Chiropractic & Acupuncture, we understand that any type of pain in your body can be alarming, which is why we offer a variety of treatments, including acupuncture, chiropractic care, and premodulated muscle stimulation to help reverse your symptoms and treat Roanoke shoulder pain. Determining the cause of shoulder pain as soon as it occurs can help prevent the issue from worsening, as well as create an opportunity for more affordable, non-invasive treatments to be administered. If pain is left unaddressed, not only can it increase, but it may require more invasive treatments, such as surgery.

Located across from Hawaiian Falls on Byron Nelson Parkway in Roanoke, TX, Doyle Chiropractic & Acupuncture serves patients from Trophy Club, Southlake, Keller, Grapevine, and the surrounding communities. Call us at 817-767-5430 to schedule your consultation today.

Below are the top four causes of shoulder pain and the non-invasive treatments we provide to address the issue.

Repetitive Activity

If you perform a daily task, such as throwing a ball, lifting boxes, or weightlifting, it can often lead to shoulder pain. It is estimated that repetitive motions are the root cause of over 50% of shoulder injuries. This type of injury not only causes pain and discomfort, but can result in loss of income.

Repetitive activity generally causes either bursitis or tendonitis. Due the nature of the injury, Dr. Cody Doyle will recommend that you stop performing the repetitive activity for a certain number of weeks to help alleviate inflammation within the nerves, joints, and muscles of the shoulder. He may also prescribe certain herbal supplements, acupuncture, chiropractic care, or myofascial release therapy.

Nerve Entrapment

When a nerved is “pinched” or entrapped in your spine or upper extremities, it can lead to neck and shoulder pain. Finding the source of the trapped nerve will help determine what type of treatment is best suited for your unique situation. One of the more common nerve entrapment injuries is suprascapular neuropathy. When this condition occurs, the suprascapular nerve that runs along the back of the shoulder is stretched or compressed to the point it can prevent your shoulder from fully functioning.

After a series of x-rays and tests to determine the location of your nerve entrapment, Dr. Doyle will provide a personalized treatment plan. This may include chiropractic care, ultrasound therapy, and acupuncture.

Arthritis

With age, the body’s joints tend to stiffen due to the breakdown of cartilage. This cushioning is designed to make range of motion smooth and seamless. However, once it begins to breakdown, it can cause the bones to rub together, causing pain and swelling. Although some forms of arthritis are inevitable, if your arthritis is linked to increased inflammation within your body, Dr. Doyle can adjust your diet and recommend certain herbal supplements to help reduce inflammation. In addition, he may also perform acupuncture, chiropractic adjustments, and myofascial release therapy to improve your range of motion.

Rotator Cuff Injury

The rotator cuff consists of a group of muscles and tendons that help provide stability and proper range of motion to the shoulder. When one or all of these muscles/tendons are injured, it can inhibit your shoulder mobility. Common symptoms of rotator cuff injury include pain when resting on the affected shoulder, pain when lifting the arm above the shoulder, pain when moving the shoulder away from the body, pain in the front or side of shoulder. In most cases, Dr. Doyle will review what activities cause you pain and limit those for a certain amount of weeks. He will then recommend a combination of treatments that may include acupuncture, myofascial release therapy, premodulated muscle stimulation, or proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation.

Do You Have Shoulder Pain?

If you are experiencing any type of shoulder pain, we recommend scheduling an appointment as soon as possible so as to determine the root of the issue. This will prevent the issue from worsening while also help provide immediate relief. Making your appointment at Doyle Chiropractic & Acupuncture in Roanoke, TX, is simple. You can reach us online, or by calling (817) 767-5430.

We serve patients from Trophy Club, Keller, Southlake, Grapevine, Argyle, Justin, NRH, and across the North Tarrant County area. Chiropractor Acupuncture 76262

Is Hip Pain Keeping You Down?

Posted on 06.14.17 |

Pain anywhere in the body can disrupt daily life. Hip pain in particular can keep you in bed or on the sofa, because walking is uncomfortable – or even impossible. Chiropractic and acupuncture treatments are non-narcotic, non-invasive, natural therapies, and research has shown that both can be highly effective for treating hip pain. Dr. Cody Doyle, a Roanoke Tx chiropractor and acupuncture provider will work with you to reduce or eliminate hip pain and improve your quality of life.

Are you wondering, “Is there a chiropractor near me?” Dr. Doyle’s office is conveniently located across from Hawaiian Falls on Byron Nelson Parkway, in Roanoke, Tx 76262. He serves patients from Trophy Club, Southlake, Keller, Grapevine, and surrounding communities. Dr. Doyle previously practiced in North Richland Hills (NRH). Call us at 817-767-5430 to schedule your new patient consultation today, and learn how chiropractic and acupuncture can help with pain relief!

About Hip Pain

Our hips are the largest joints in the body, and they’re classified as ball in socket joints. When the hip hurts, the pain can be from the joint, bones, cushioning discs, ligaments, muscles, or nerves around the hip joint.

Most people feel hip pain on the inner, upper part of the leg or in the groin, but it can radiate to the knee, thigh, and front of the upper leg. A hernia in the groin may send radiating pain to the hips. In some cases, the pain is felt on the outer hip and in the glutes.

The SI joints, or sacroiliac joints, are located below the lumbar spine, and in some cases, SI pain can be confused with hip pain. Dr. Doyle can determine where your discomfort is actually located, to maximize the effectiveness of your treatment plan.

If your hip pain worsens with activity, arthritis may be the cause, and many types of arthritis that can develop in the hips. The most common reasons a person develops hip pain are arthritis, sciatica, fractures, bursitis (inflammation in the sac outside the hip) or tendinitis, or issues such as hernia, gynecological problems, or radiating back pain. Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve is damaged or stressed, and it causes pain to radiate to the low back, hips, and legs. Chiropractic care can often resolve sciatica pain and, in some cases, replace the need for surgical treatment.

Treatment Options

If hip pain is sudden, you cannot put weight on the hip, or you cannot move your leg, it’s time to see your doctor. Treatment by a medical doctor will be based upon the underlying cause of the hip pain.

People usually reach for over-the-counter pain medication, or NSAIDs, such as Tylenol, Motrin, Advil, or Nuprin, for pain relief. While these drugs work well, over use of NSAIDs can cause serious damage to the liver, kidneys, and digestive system. NSAIDs can contribute to headaches, dizziness, high blood pressure, ringing in the ears, and leg swelling. People who take NSAIDs regularly may bleed more heavily than others. In light of the side effects, ingesting these drugs too often or for too long is not recommended.

If you know why you have hip pain, and you’re going to have to endure the discomfort long-term, or the pain is a result of improper musculoskeletal alignment or inflammation, chiropractic and/or acupuncture treatments may help reduce your pain. In some cases, Dr. Doyle can eliminate hip pain.

How Chiropractic and Acupuncture Can Help

In 2010, a study published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics found that nine or more chiropractic treatments reduced arthritis symptoms in four out of five patients with hip pain. Arthritis comes with inflammation, and both chiropractic and acupuncture can reduce or relieve inflammation. Injury, illness, and over use of the hip joint may also cause inflammation.

For bone injuries, such as fractures and breaks, chiropractic and acupuncture can speed the healing process by reducing inflammation, increasing blood flow, and prompting the release of endorphins (nature’s pain killers).

Your Visit in our Roanoke Chiropractor and Acupuncture Office

At your appointment, Dr. Doyle will schedule sufficient time to sit down with you in his office, where the two of you can discuss your pain and concerns. He’ll talk with you about your diagnosis, medications, treatments you’ve tried, and what you can expect from chiropractic and/or acupuncture sessions. Dr. Doyle will then examine your skeletal alignment and locate areas of pain and inflammation. He’ll create a treatment plan and explain what it entails.

Call us at 817-767-5430 to schedule your new patient consultation today, and learn how chiropractic and acupuncture can help with pain relief!

Some insurances cover chiropractic care and acupuncture sessions, and we will file on your behalf. Dr. Doyle’s office is conveniently located across from Hawaiian Falls on Byron Nelson Parkway, in Roanoke, Tx 76262. He serves patients from Trophy Club, Southlake, Keller, Grapevine, and surrounding communities. Dr. Doyle previously practiced in North Richland Hills (NRH).

We serve patients from Trophy Club, Keller, Southlake, Grapevine, Argyle, Justin, NRH, and across the North Tarrant County area. Chiropractor Acupuncture 76262

Is Inflammation Causing Your Joint Pain?

Posted on 06.6.17 |

Joint pain can be an irritation and can make completing daily tasks difficult. Inflammation is a common cause of such joint pain. This response is your body’s way of protecting itself when an injury or overuse occurs, but as we age inflammation may cause more pain than we’d like. You can tell if inflammation is the cause because your joints will feel warm to the touch and appear red and swollen. Dr. Cody Doyle in Roanoke, TX has a variety of non-invasive treatment methods for common joint pain. By using chiropractic, acupuncture, and other treatments, he can alleviate your pain and make recommendations on how to reduce future pain.

Is joint pain inhibiting your ability to live life to the fullest? Schedule your appointment with Roanoke, TX chiropractor Dr. Doyle today to put an end to your joint pain. Call 817-767-5430.

Inflammation is your immune system’s response to a foreign stimulus. When an unknown stimulus could cause harm, your body creates inflammation in that region as a way to protect itself. Here are three common forms of inflammation that can lead to irritating joint pain.

Inflammatory Arthritis

Arthritis can easily be defined as inflammation of joints. When the white blood cells found in synovial fluid (joint fluid) become inflamed, the protective membrane surrounding your joints can thicken. This thickening damages the cartilage between joints and results in joint pain. This can also cause your joints to lose their shape and misalign. Although the exact cause of inflammatory arthritis is unknown, poor nutrition, genetics, and stress have all been linked to this condition. The most common form of inflammatory arthritis is rheumatoid arthritis. .

Osteoarthritis

Throughout your life, your body will feel the effects of normal wear and tear. The simple routines of life put our bodies through a lot, and over time this can result in osteoarthritis. Cartilage cushions our joints; when it begins to deteriorate, you will experience a feeling of stiffness in your joints. The degeneration of cartilage between your joints can eventually lead to bones rubbing against one another, causing a painful response.

Leaky Gut Syndrome

Another name for this medical disorder is intestinal permeability. Leaky gut syndrome is the result of damage to the lining of the small intestine, causing undigested food, toxins, and bacteria to leak into the blood stream. This can cause a slew of painful symptoms, one of which is joint pain. Joint pain may seem to be unrelated to digestion, but has been linked to inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis, so it’s worth considering as a possible source.

Dr. Doyle’s Non-Invasive Approach

Roanoke, TX chiropractor Dr. Doyle uses a variety of non-invasive treatment methods to manage joint pain. A common method that he will use is myofascial release therapy, which among many other things improves your joint’s range of motion and flexibility. During this therapy, Dr. Doyle will apply pressure to various connective tissues and muscles in your body.

Along with myofascial release, Dr. Doyle will incorporate chiropractic care, acupuncture, and deep muscle stretching. Chiropractic care uses musculoskeletal manipulation to relieve pain and tension found within the body. Acupuncture redirects energy within the body for pain relief and management. These non-invasive approaches will manage your joint pain and alleviate pain in other areas of your body.

Don’t go another day with joint pain; schedule your chiropractic appointment with Roanoke, TX chiropractor Dr. Doyle today to non-invasively manage your pain. Call 817-767-5430.

We serve patients from Trophy Club, Keller, Southlake, Grapevine, Argyle, Justin, NRH, and across the North Tarrant County area. Chiropractor Acupuncture 76262