Cody B. Doyle DC, DIANM | Chiropractor Roanoke Tx 76262 | Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist

Board Certified Chiropractor Serving Patients in Roanoke, Keller, and Fort Worth Texas

Archives for September 2017

How Chiropractic Care Can Help with Roanoke Fibromyalgia Pain Relief

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Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects the musculoskeletal system and causes extensive pain throughout the body. Fibromyalgia symptoms can include migraines, chronic fatigue, joint stiffness, and a host of other issues. Because symptoms are widespread and can affect multiple areas of the body, it can be difficult to diagnose and treat. In fact, medical science has been unable to determine the exact cause of fibromyalgia. People with this condition often suffer with ongoing pain and have difficulty performing routine daily tasks. Dr. Cody Doyle at Doyle Chiropractic offers Roanoke fibromyalgia pain relief so patients can enjoy a better quality of life.

To schedule your consultation at our Roanoke, TX office, contact us online or give us a call at (817) 767-5430.

What Are the Symptoms of Fibromyalgia?

The symptoms of fibromyalgia affect a variety of organs, muscles, bones, and joints in the body and can include:

  • Chronic headaches or migraines
  • Sleep disorders
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome
  • Nausea
  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Myofascial pain or fatigue
  • Joint stiffness
  • TMJ disorder
  • Weight gain
  • Neck and back pain

Why Chiropractic Care Can Help

As a holistic treatment, chiropractic care focuses on correcting vertebral subluxations in your spine. When your spine is properly aligned through gentle, manual and mechanical adjustments, it can reverse both musculoskeletal and central nervous system conditions. Your spine is designed to protect your spinal cord. This nervous tissue runs the length of your back and connects directly to your brain. It is responsible for operating your body’s entire central nervous system, continually sending messages from your brain to other organs in your body on how to function.

If your spine is even slightly misaligned, it may result in neck and back pain, but it can also negatively impact other organs in your body causing the symptoms associated with fibromyalgia. Dr. Doyle is a big proponent of a healthy spine means a healthy body. He offers a variety of chiropractic treatment methods in order to customize treatment to meet patients’ individualized needs.

Other Common Treatment Methods

In addition to chiropractic care, Dr. Doyle also offers:

  • Myofascial Release Therapy: During this treatment, gentle, sustained hands-on pressure is applied to the skin to address specific connective tissues and muscles within the body. Because muscle pain and joint stiffness are often common symptoms associated with fibromyalgia, myofascial release therapy can help improve flexibility and mobility, as well as promote healthy blood and lymphatic circulation.
  • Acupuncture: Based on ancient Chinese medicine, acupuncture involves placing tiny, sterilized needles directly into the skin to stimulate underlying muscles and tissues to improve musculoskeletal issues. This treatment is based on a theory that your physical health is dependent on healthy energy flow. When energy flow is interrupted, it can lead to pain and inflammation – two of the most common symptoms associated with fibromyalgia. By correcting your energy flow, you can promote healthy musculoskeletal function and reduce pain.
  • Herbal and Nutritional Therapies: Doyle may also recommend vitamins and natural supplements that can be taken to reduce fibromyalgia pain and inflammation in your body. He can also fabricate a nutritional plan to improve your digestion and help promote healthy weight loss.

Learn More About Roanoke Fibromyalgia Pain Relief

If you are living in the Roanoke, TX, area and are looking for a holistic approach to addressing fibromyalgia, please contact our office today by calling 817-767-5430 to schedule your consultation.

We look forward to meeting you and helping improve your quality of life.

 

4 Ways to Improve Degenerative Disc Disease

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X-ray highlighting Roanoke degenerative disc diseaseThe term degenerative disc disease is somewhat misleading, as it is not technically a disease, nor is it strictly degenerative. However, it can be corrected with holistic treatment and lifestyle changes.

The bones of the spine are called vertebrae. The discs between those bones act as shock absorbers. As we age, the discs between the vertebrae lose fluid, drying them out and making them shrink. Also, wear and tear accumulates over the years and adds to the problem.

However, other things can cause damage as well. For instance, lack of exercise, smoking, hormone imbalances, and high impact physical activity can cause disc degeneration.

As fluid decreases within the spinal discs, the outer shells deteriorate. This prevents it from absorbing shock and places pressure on the lumbar spine, cervical spine, or thoracic spine.

The additional pressure and lack of shock absorption can lead to chronic neck and back pain. It can also lead to limited mobility and tingling in the extremities. Pain may worsen during certain activities, making sitting, bending, or twisting difficult.

Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is one of the most common causes of back and neck pain. In fact, it affects nearly 30 million Americans each year. Further damage to a patient with DDD can lead to a herniated disc.

Here, Dr. Cody Doyle discusses treatment options that can reduce your pain and improve your quality of life.

Chiropractic Care for Degenerative Disc Disease

The spine protects your entire central nervous system, which is responsible for all the muscle and organ functions within your body.

  • As the intervertebral discs shrink, the bones in your spine become misaligned. This triggers the nerves in your spine to misfire, resulting in pain, fatigue, and a host of other symptoms.

Through chiropractic care, Dr. Doyle performs spinal adjustments to promote healing. During these adjustments, he uses a variety of manual and mechanical techniques to gently correct misalignments.

Acupuncture to Improve Back Pain

Proper energy flow in the body affects your performance. Disruption of your energy flow increases pain and inflammation.

Acupuncture is a holistic treatment that involves inserting thin, sterilized needles into certain acupoints on the skin. When properly placed, these hair-thin needles stimulate and encourage proper energy flow.

Based on traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is a proven, effective tool to reduce neck and back pain.

Physical Therapy for Degenerative Disc Disease

Building up the muscles in your back can help your spine stay properly aligned and increases your mobility and flexibility.

Back and neck injuries frequently require the avoidance of strenuous exercise for a period of time. However, some exercises and stretching can be tremendously helpful.

Dr. Doyle can prescribe physical therapy exercises that you can perform at home or at the gym to strengthen your muscles. He can also provide myofascial release therapy. This treatment is a deep muscle massage technique that releases tension and improves your flexibility and function.

Lifestyle Improvements

Smoking and obesity can worsen degenerative disc disease. Dr. Doyle encourages the avoidance of smoking and tobacco products.

Dr. Doyle can prescribe a weight loss treatment plan designed specifically for your body that helps alleviate pressure on your spine. He also offers ear acupuncture, which speeds up your metabolism and promotes effective weight loss. In addition, he offers recommendations regarding vitamins and herbal supplements. Moreover, he can let you know about foods you should incorporate in your diet or avoid.

Contact Our Office Today

If you are in the Roanoke area and have questions about treatment options, call (817) 767-5430 today. One of our helpful, friendly team members would love the opportunity to answer your questions and schedule you for a consultation.