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

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Back Pain

Ask the Chiropractor: Can my diet be causing my lower back pain?

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Dr. Cody B. Doyle

Cody B. Doyle, DC, DIANM

According to the CDC, approximately 30% of people in the United States have suffered from an episode of low back pain in the last 12 months.  Low back pain is one of the most common causes of missed time from work and can have a negative impact on an individual’s quality of life. I am often asked whether or not a patient’s diet can affect their lower back pain.

While dietary factors do not cause all lower back pain, there is evidence to suggest that consuming certain foods can result in an increased inflammatory response, which can be a factor in complaints of lower back pain.

Some foods can help reduce inflammation, and others can worsen it. That is why you should pay attention to what you eat if you have back or neck pain. Now may be the time to adopt an anti-inflammatory diet!

If you are dealing with inflammation in your back or neck, you will want to avoid some foods which can increase your body’s inflammatory response.

Adding foods to your diet that decrease inflammation should also be part of your management strategy.

The chart below highlights some foods to add and some to avoid. Visit this link for a free infographic containing a more detailed list of anti-inflammatory foods that could be beneficial.

Foods that INCREASE Inflammation Foods that DECREASE Inflammation
 

Refined Grains

  • Grain flour (wheat, corn, oat)
  • Bread
  • Pasta
  • Tortila
  • Donuts and other sweets                             
  

Nuts (Raw or Dry Roasted)

  • Almonds
  • Macadamia
  • Walnuts
  • Pecans
  • Brazil nuts
  • Almond or coconut flour
Bad Fats
  • Trans Fats
  • Margarine
  • Corn Oil
  • Safflower Oil
  • Peanut Oil
 Green Vegetables
  • Green leafy (spinach, kale, dark green lettuce)
  • Broccoli
  • String beans Cauliflower
  • Just about everything!
Refined Sugars
  • Table Sugar
  • Fructose
  • Confectionary Sugar
 Fruits
  • Berries
  • Tomatoes
  • Apples
  • Melons
  • Just about everything!
Cured Meats
  • Cold Cuts
  • Bacon
 Meats
  • Grass-fed beef
  • Grass-fed pork
  • Grass-fed lamb
  • Pasture-range chicken
  • Wild game

COVID-19 Have You Stuck at Home? It’s a Great Opportunity to Start Taking Care of Your Back!

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While we know this is a difficult time for many, being stuck at home can be a great opportunity to practice self-care. If you’re someone who suffers from back pain, take this time to learn some simple and effective ways to relieve it.

In this blog, Dr. Cody Doyle discusses the best back and shoulder stretches, how to sit and sleep properly, and exercises to improve your back health.

Back and Shoulder Stretches

The proper stretches can relieve pain by helping you maintain flexibility, promote range of motion, and improve blood flow. Choose a few of the following stretches to complete daily and spend 30 seconds on each stretch.

In this list, we’ll tell you the name of the stretch, what type of pain it helps with, and the steps to complete it.

1. Neck side bend and rotation: neck and upper back

  • Sit or stand facing forward
  • Tilt your head to the right
  • Hold for 10 seconds
  • Roll your head to the left slowly
  • When you reach your left shoulder, hold for ten seconds
  • Roll back to the right shoulder

Repeat this stretch two to three times.

2. Shoulder roll: shoulders and upper back

  • Stand up straight
  • Place your arms at your sides
  • Roll your shoulders from the back to the front in a circular motion five times

Repeat two to three times.

3. Overhead arm reach: shoulders and upper back

  • Sit up straight on a chair
  • Face forward
  • Place your feet flat on the ground
  • Put your right arm straight up
  • Reach to the left
  • Bend at the torso—you should feel a stretch in your shoulder and middle of your back
  • Return to the original position

Repeat five times then switch to your opposite arm.

4. Chair rotation: upper, mid, and lower back

  • Sit sideways in a chair
  • Place your feet directly in front of you on the ground
  • Rotate your torso to the right and reach for the back of the chair
  • For ten seconds, hold yourself in that position
  • Use your arms to rotate your torso further

Repeat three times for each side.

5. Cat cow: mid and lower back

  • Get down on your hands and knees
  • Place your palms right under your shoulders
  • Place your knees directly under your hips
  • Inhale and pull your pelvis in while rounding out your mid back
  • Pull your navel into your spine
  • Drop your head
  • Hold for three to five seconds
  • Breathe out and return to the original position
  • Tilt your face upward
  • Allow your back to sink towards the floor
  • Hold for three to five seconds

Repeat this stretch five times.

Other Helpful Stretches

The Cleveland Clinic offers short videos that show what each of these stretches looks like. They also include several other stretches, including:

  • Pec stretch
  • Child’s pose
  • Knee to chest
  • Butterfly
  • Thoracic extension

Best Sitting and Sleeping Practices

Lower back pain makes everything in life more difficult—even sitting and sleeping! It may take between 10 and 20 days for your back to heal, but learning how to sit and sleep properly will certainly help ease the pain.

Sitting

To reduce the pain in your lower back, follow these guidelines:

  • Sit as little as possible and only for 10 to 15 minutes at a time
  • Use a pillow or rolled-up towel for back support while sitting
  • Place your feet directly on the floor in front of you (use a stool if necessary)
  • Sit in a firm chair with armrests
  • Adjust your chair height
  • When turning, turn your entire body

Sleeping

Good, restful sleep is essential to living a healthy life. It’s also a great time to let your back muscles rest and reset. These five tips will help support your back and give you better sleep.

  1. Find the right position.

There are ways to support your back without having to completely change your sleeping position. If you’re a side-sleeper, slightly bend your legs at the knees and pull them towards your chest, then place a pillow between your legs.

Those who sleep on their backs should put a pillow under their knees and head. For additional support, roll up a small towel and place it under the back.

Sleeping on your stomach is one of the worst positions for your back. However, you can lessen the pressure on your lower back by placing a pillow under your lower abdomen and pelvis. Sleep with a pillow under your head as long as it doesn’t cause more strain on your back.

  1. Get a new mattress.

Mattresses today come in all levels of comfort. It can be difficult to decide whether a firm mattress or soft mattress is better for your back, but the best thing to do it try them out. Pay attention to how your back feels after you’ve slept in a hotel bed or at someone else’s house.

Placing your mattress on the floor will give it more support than when it is sitting on a box spring. Try this for a couple of nights to see how the extra support affects your pain. You can make your mattress softer by adding a mattress topper. As a bonus, you’ll avoid the expenses of buying a brand-new mattress!

Talk to a chiropractor to help you determine whether a firm or soft mattress is best for you.

  1. Be careful when getting in and out of bed.

So many people throw their backs out while getting in and out of bed. To avoid further pain in your back, make slow movements and avoid bending at the waist.

When getting into bed, sit on the edge of the bed, then as you lie down on your side, bring your legs into the bed. Once your settled, adjust to the proper sleeping position.

  1. Exercise your core.

Strengthening the muscles in your abdomen, hips, pelvis, and lower back eases back pain and lowers the risk of muscle spasms. We’ll discuss some of the best exercises to relieve back pain in the next section.

  1. Do yoga before bed

Yoga doesn’t just reduce your back pain, it also lowers stress levels and encourages better sleep. Your chiropractor can help you decide which yoga stretches and poses are best for your back pain.

Back, Shoulder, and Neck Exercises

Exercising the muscles in your back, shoulders, and neck is essential to reducing and preventing further pain. Complete these seven exercises at least three times a week and always after stretching.

  1. Row for upper back
  2. Face pull for upper back and shoulder
  3. Scapular squeeze for upper back and shoulder
  4. Wall angles for neck, shoulders, and upper back
  5. Reverse dumbbell fly for shoulders and upper back
  6. Lat pulldown for shoulders and upper back
  7. Superman for mid and lower back

Click here for instructions and short videos on how to complete these exercises.

Talk to a Chiropractor

When it’s possible to visit with a chiropractor, schedule an initial consultation. Chiropractors like Dr. Doyle are passionate about helping their patients achieve total wellness through natural and conservative treatments.

To meet with our Roanoke, TX chiropractor, call (817) 767-5430 today.

Is chiropractic good for your neck and back pain?

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chiropractic for neck and back pain

More and more patients are realizing the incredible benefits and effectiveness of treating neck and back pain with conservative, non-addictive care.

Chiropractic treatments offer tremendous relief while helping you avoid other costly, invasive care options. It can remove the need for addictive prescription pain medications that come with a variety of side effects and help you avoid painful surgery and recovery.

While chiropractors can effectively treat most things that cause pain, the most common complaints patients seek relief for are neck pain, back pain, and headaches.

Dr. Cody Doyle has over two decades of successfully caring for patients with pain. During this time, he has helped over 100,000 patients find relief from a broad range of dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems.

How does chiropractic help neck and back pain?

The most common cause of neck and back pain is the misalignment of the bones—or vertebra—in the spine. Chiropractic care involves spinal manipulations—also known as adjustments—to realign the spine. Because all the movements of the human body originate in the spine, misalignment can cause pain in muscles, joints, ligaments, and nerves.

Spinal adjustments restore mobility to ligaments, joints, and muscles that are restricted or injured from repetitive stress or trauma. When the spine is properly aligned, the body can heal itself.

What can I expect during chiropractic care for neck and back pain?

The first thing Dr. Doyle will do is perform a thorough examination. This includes a complete medical history, a physical exam, range of motion testing, and x-rays. Depending on your symptoms and his findings, he may want to order additional diagnostic imaging, such as a CT or MRI.

If Dr. Doyle feels you are an appropriate candidate for chiropractic treatment, he will discuss all your options. The goal is to provide pain relief while restoring function and preventing future injury.

The most common mode of treatment is spinal manipulation, which uses controlled but sudden force to joints to realign the spine.

During treatment, Dr. Doyle may utilize:

  1. Hands-on treatment. This involves the use of his hands and arms to massage and apply high-velocity, low-amplitude thrusts.
  2. A drop table. This is a special table with sections that Dr. Doyle can drop down during spinal manipulations.
  3. A special device that delivers gentle impulses to the spine.

Depending on your unique desires, needs, and diagnoses, Dr. Doyle will create a customized treatment plan for you. This may include suggestions for additional alternative solutions to achieve optimum results. Some examples of complementary therapy services include:

Who should seek chiropractic care for neck and back pain?

Certain patients may not be a good candidate for chiropractic care.

For example, patients with the following conditions may need to seek other treatment for neck and back pain:

  • Spinal cord damage
  • Vertebral fracture(s)
  • Severe osteoporosis
  • Severe arthritis
  • Bone infections
  • Patients on blood thinners
  • Patients with cancer, especially while on cancer treatment

Chiropractic care is, however, an excellent alternative option for those with acute or chronic neck or back pain.

Some of the most common causes of neck and back pain include:

Trauma, such as from a sports injury, fall, or car accident

Any sudden forceful movement of the head, neck, or back that results in “rebound,” such as with whiplash of the neck, results in injury to the supporting and surrounding tissues.

Trauma can tear muscles and ligaments, also known as a strain. It can also cause muscles to contract and tighten, which leads to stiffness and pain. If severe enough, it can also injure the joints between the vertebra, ligaments, discs, muscles, and nerve roots.

Aging

As we age, degenerative disorders become more common. This can include osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease. Degeneration puts the patient at a higher risk of bulging or herniated disks. Also, the degenerative changes can cause the body to form bone spurs, compounding the pain.

Spinal stenosis is also more common for older patients. When stenosis narrows the nerve passageways, nerve roots can become compressed and trapped. This usually causes radiating pain, such as down the arms or legs.

Habits of Life

Anything that disrupts spinal balance increases the risk of neck and back pain. This includes things like poor posture, obesity, improper ergonomics, and repetitive stress.

Emotional tension and stress lead to muscle tightening and contracting, which leads to pain and stiffness.

Could chiropractic care give you relief from your neck or back pain?

If you suffer from neck or back pain, whether it is acute or chronic, Dr. Doyle has the experience to bring you relief.

Call (817) 767-5430 or contact us online today to schedule a consultation so you can get started on the road to recovery.

What are there benefits to going to a chiropractor?

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chiro appointment with chiro tools used to naturally relieve pain

Have you been putting off seeing a chiropractor? “Maybe that back pain will go away on its own,” you’re probably thinking. We understand that life gets busy, and sometimes putting the needs of your family and other priorities seem like it leaves no time for preventative care or medical treatments. Seeing a chiropractor has many benefits beyond alleviating back pain. It’s easy to forget all the many benefits of seeing a chiropractor, so put together this friendly reminder. 

Benefits of Going to a Chiropractor

The spine provides many important functions. The column of bone, muscles, and nerves protects the spinal cord and allows for communication between the brain and nearly every part of the human body. The spine provides important structural support that allows us to sit and walk upright. A healthy back also allows for bending and other ranges of motion. Maintaining a healthy spine sometimes requires working with a chiropractor who can heal injuries while providing advice on how to maintain a healthy spine. 

Benefits of going to a chiropractor include:

Improved mobility

Have you given up on long days at the golf course or rounds at the tennis court because your back simply hurts too much? Back health and mobility is more than a health issue. It’s a quality of life issue. No matter how stiff or achy your back feels, your chiropractor can develop a treatment plan that can offer immediate and long-term relief. Once your treatment has begun, you’ll enjoy an extra “spring in your step” that can lead to a fuller and more fulfilling life.

Improved strength

Chiropractors do more than address bone-related issues. The muscles that interconnect with the spinal discs play an important role in back health. Your chiropractor will examine ways of healing your back muscles as well as your bones and the cartilage that support each vertebra. Your chiropractor will look at your back and body holistically, and every effort will be made to improve strength as well as mobility. 

Are you hesitant to lift your child or grandchild? Does the idea of carrying a moderately heavy object for minutes at a time give you pause? A simple visit to the chiropractor can alleviate back pain while restoring strength. 

Improved healing

If you are taking a wait-and-see approach to heal your back, you may be gambling with your health. Unlike other areas of your body, the back and supportive structures of the spine are prone to slower healing when blood flow is impeded. Many treatments used by your chiropractor address blood flow as a means of promoting healing. While other healthcare professionals may be quick to prescribe medications or injections, your chiropractor will use non-invasive treatments that work with the body’s natural healing processes. Faster blood flow means a shorter recovery and quicker healing. 

Improved nerve health

We often focus on the health of muscles and bone when we think of chiropractic treatments. The health of nerve tissue is vitally important to maintaining overall health as well. When our spine is healthy, vital organs and other areas of our body receive clear signals from the brain. Healthy nerves are less prone to painful conditions like sciatica.

Schedule Your Visit with Your Chiropractor Today

Dr. Cody Doyle looks forward to helping you gain and maintain a fully functioning back. Call 817-767-5430.

Do Chiropractic adjustments hurt?

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So you want to go to the Chiropractor to find relief from your back pain, but you’re a little nervous about what it may feel like to have your back adjusted. The team at Doyle Chiropractic and Acupuncture feels your pain…literally. We want you to know that we work in the Chiropractic field out of passion — not necessity. Many of us have experienced body pain as well, and we want everyone to feel the same relief we experienced from our first adjustment.  

How Does the Doctor know it won’t hurt?

Chiropractic care does not involve guesswork. Dr. Doyle spent many years in Chiropractic college to learn how to assess a patients’ symptoms to alleviate their pain. When Dr. Doyle begins to adjust your back, he will be working on very specific parts of your body that need realigning. The doctor also knows that back injuries hurt, and he is able to adjust pressure to make sure the correction is comfortable for you. Chiropractic alignments are performed regularly to keep you free of pain, so there’s no need for the doctor to over adjust on any particular visit.

Adjustments Feel Good

Patients who come for chiropractic adjustments often report a feeling of instant relief. When your spine, or any other part of your body, is out of alignment it causes nerve pressure. It doesn’t take very much pressure at all to create unbearable pain. The good news, though, is that it doesn’t take a lot of force to correct a pinched nerve.  It only takes a professional who knows where to apply pressure and how much force to use.  

Do Other Treatment Options Hurt?

Here at Doyle Chiropractic and Acupuncture, we care about relieving pain, not causing it.  Chiropractic care is a growing industry due to the immediate relief the treatments bring to patients. People love the idea of enjoying relief without invasive surgeries. While chiropractic treatments are fine on their own, we have found that many of our patients enjoy the added benefits of our other treatment options as well. We have many avenues to help reduce pain, including:

  • Nutritional Therapy
  • Herbal Therapy
  • Premodulated muscle stimulation
  • Propriceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
  • Ultrasound Therapy
  • Detoxification Programs
  • Home Exercise Programs
  • Complimentary Therapy
  • Acupuncture
  • Myofascial Release Therapy
  • Chiropractic Care

All of these treatments are designed to bring relief to our patients. You don’t have to take our word for it either.  Click here to see what our patients think about the care they have received.  As you can see from our testimonials, our customers have fallen in love with Doyle Chiropractic and acupuncture, and we think you will too.

Ready to Enjoy Relief from Pain?

If you’re ready to stop going in circles with the other treatment options you’ve been trying come see us at Doyle Chiropractic and Acupuncture. Our state-of-the-art facility is ready to set you on the road to a pain-free life.  Click here to leave a message, and one of our friendly team members will reach out to you. Or you can just call 817-767-5430 to set an appointment today.

 

Benefits of Visiting a Chiropractor and Acupuncturist

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There are multiple benefits of both chiropractic treatment and acupuncture. You may experience the best results, however, with a combined treatment of both. The two go hand in hand and complement each other. Bringing them together offers tremendous advantages.

At Doyle Chiropractic and Acupuncture in Roanoke, TX, Dr. Cody Doyle is a chiropractor and acupuncturist who has over two decades of experience. He can offer you a treatment plan customized for you that gets you on the road to recovery faster.

chiropractor and acupuncturist

What treatment does a chiropractor offer?

When the spine is not in alignment, patients experience pain and inflammation. Chiropractic care is a nonsurgical, drug-free, holistic approach to helping the body heal and be healthy through manipulation of the spine. The manipulations, sometimes called adjustments, put the spine back into alignment, reducing pain and inflammation. Added benefits include improved mobility, function, and overall wellness.

Rather than masking pain with medications, chiropractic care goes to the root of the problem and fixes it.

Also, the spine communicates with the nervous system, which is responsible for the coordination and function of all the organs and muscles in your body. Therefore, a misaligned spine can produce numerous symptoms and conditions people don’t usually associate with chiropractic care.

When performed properly, spinal adjustments can help with many issues, including:

  • Allergies
  • Fatigue
  • Respiratory issues
  • Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Weight gain
  • Boosts immunity
  • Improved digestion
  • Increased energy

How can an acupuncturist help my pain?

Acupuncture involves the use of flexible, hair-thin needles that the acupuncturist places at particular pressure points. This produces an effect on the nervous system that decreases both chronic and acute pain. In addition, acupuncture causes the body to release endorphins, which are the body’s natural painkillers.

Many patients experience more pain relief with acupuncture than they do with pain medication.

Acupuncture can reduce musculoskeletal pain, including the low back and neck. It can also reduce or eliminate headaches.

Other types of pain acupuncture can relieve include:

  • Labor pain
  • Dental pain
  • Menstrual cramps
  • Arthritis pain

Acupuncture can also help relieve respiratory disorders and reduce nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy.

Chiropractor and Acupuncturist in One Doctor

Since Dr. Doyle is both a chiropractor and acupuncturist, he can provide both modalities to improve your health and pain so you can heal and recover. This is good news for patients suffering from neck or back pain, as when these treatments are combined, patients improve faster.

Chiropractic care gets the structural system in alignment, and acupuncture helps control inflammation. Combined, they work together to help the body stay relaxed.

If you have ever heard the saying that one plus one equals three, the sum of spinal manipulation plus acupuncture is even better. Not only are they highly compatible, but they complement each other so patients can feel better and return to normal activities quicker.

This is because both treatments help improve the nervous system, producing the force of multiplication in pain relief, relaxation of muscles, and reduction of inflammation.

The combined treatments can also help other issues. For instance, they can help reduce pain and inflammation for joint issues both pre and post-surgery.

Additional issues combined treatment can help include:

  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Sinus pain
  • Allergies
  • Insomnia

A Doctor You Can Trust

If you live in the north Fort Worth area, including Colleyville, Trophy Club, Grapevine, and Southlake, contact Dr. Doyle online or call (817) 767-5430 today to schedule your consultation. He will perform a thorough examination and come up with the best treatment plan for your unique needs.

Isn’t it time to start on the road to recovery?

 

What Are the Best Exercises for Sciatica?

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woman with sciaticaBone spurs, herniated discs, injury, and spinal stenosis are the most common causes of sciatica—pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve. This pain reaches from the lower back and down one of the legs and causes pain, inflammation, and numbness. Sciatica can be debilitating, but it doesn’t have to be.

Dr. Cody Doyle can work alongside you to create a treatment plan to relieve your sciatic nerve pain. The treatment plan may be a combination of chiropractic, acupuncture, and exercise. Contact our Roanoke, TX chiropractic office today at 817-767-5430 to schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Doyle.

Here are five exercises you can try at home to relieve your sciatica pain:

1. Sciatica nerve floss

Sciatic nerve flossing can decompress your sciatic nerve and relieve lower back pain. To perform this exercise, follow these instructions:

  • Sit upright on a chair with your feet hanging off the side or placed on the floor in front of you.
  • Put your hands on your thighs.
  • Extend the pained leg straight out and look straight up.
  • Lower your leg and head (looking down at your lap) at the same time.
  • Do ten reps, three times a day.

2. Cat and Cow

To prevent further damage, use a low range of motion when practicing this exercise. Here’s how to use the cat and cow exercise to relieve your sciatica:

  • Kneel on your hands and knees. Your hands should be directly under your shoulders and knees positioned under your hips.
  • Take a deep breath.
  • Arch your spine while you exhale and hold the position for two seconds.
  • Inhale while you tighten your stomach muscles and round your back. Hold for two seconds.
  • Repeat this motion ten times.

3. Deep thigh stretch

If your sciatic nerve pain begins in your piriformis muscle (in the buttock area), this stretch can help relieve the tension.

  • Lie on your back with bent knees and feet flat on the floor.
  • Place your right ankle on top of your left knee.
  • Pull your thigh towards your chest with your hands or a band. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds.
  • Do the same for your right leg.
  • Repeat this two more times on each side.

4. Half cobra pose

Extend your spine and reduce pain with the half cobra pose. Repeat the following steps ten times:

  • Lie on your stomach.
  • Prop yourself up on your elbows but keep your hips on the floor. Hold for 10 to 15 seconds.
  • Lie flat on your stomach.
  • Each time you prop yourself up, work your way to staying up for 30 seconds.

5. Full cobra pose

Take caution with this exercise, but if your back allows, the full cobra pose can push back any disc material that is causing your pain.

  • Lie flat on the ground with your hands flat on the ground next to your shoulders.
  • Keeping your hips on the ground, push up until you feel a slight stretch.
  • With each stretch, slightly push yourself further and hold for longer.
  • Repeat this exercise five more times.

Why should I seek chiropractic care?

In addition to these stretches, Dr. Doyle can use the proper adjustment techniques to relieve your pain even faster. Chiropractic care offers drug-free pain relief, reduces inflammation, and restores your range of motion. With over 20 years of experience, you can trust Dr. Doyle to create a treatment plan that suits your specific needs.

Schedule an Appointment Today

Let us help you live a pain-free life with a personalized chiropractic treatment plan. Contact our Roanoke, TX office today at 817-767-5430 today.

Does Chiropractic Care Work?

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pain-free man outsideFor a long time, many traditional practitioners refused to refer their patients to chiropractors because of a lack of substantial evidence that chiropractic care works. However, more and more research has proven that chiropractic care is one of the most effective solutions for certain conditions.

Dr. Cody Doyle at Doyle Chiropractic and Acupuncture has worked for years to perfect his alternative treatment methods. He uses chiropractic care and other methods to help improve his patients’ overall health and life. To schedule an appointment with your Roanoke and Trophy Club chiropractor, contact our friendly staff today at 817-767-5430.

Continue reading to learn more about how chiropractic care works and what it can do for you.

How It Works

The word “chiropractic” comes from the Greek, and it means “done by hand.” A chiropractor provides gentle and safe care through hands-on spinal adjustments.

The spine is significant because it is responsible for many things, including:

  • Walking
  • Bending
  • Neck movements
  • Protecting the central nervous system
  • The function and coordination of every muscle and organ in the body

Your spine is the means by which the brain gets a message to the rest of your body. When the spine is misaligned, it makes completing everyday tasks much more difficult. This is why spinal manipulation is so important. It treats the root cause of your discomfort and allows your body to heal itself – often removing the need for drugs and surgery.

Benefits of Chiropractic Care

In a recent study of 1,700 people, 1,400 claimed that spinal manipulation improved their life and significantly reduced their pain. Other benefits of chiropractic care include:

  • Improved range of motion and coordination
  • Improved nerve communication
  • Improved posture, physical performance, and joint function
  • Minimized neck and back pain
  • Minimized pain in the upper and lower extremities
  • Reduced stress and anxiety
  • Reduced allergy symptoms
  • Reduced headaches
  • Relief from degenerative and inflammatory arthritis
  • Relief from chronic and acute pain
  • Improved quality of life

Another huge benefit is that chiropractic care may help prevent you from needing medication for your pain. NSAIDs can be extremely expensive and extremely dangerous to your overall health. Heart attacks, strokes, stomach ulcers, nausea, and kidney problems are all common side effects of regularly taking pain medications.

Regular appointments with your Roanoke and Trophy Club chiropractor can keep your body communicating and working properly for long-term health.

Will it work for me?

Dr. Doyle recognizes that everyone is unique, so he works with each patient to create a personalized treatment plan. With over 21 years of research and experience, he has created his own drug-free, holistic methods of treatments to help you achieve total wellness. Conditions he treats include:

  • Back pain
  • Disc issues
  • Sciatica
  • Migraines and headaches
  • Vertigo
  • Neck pain
  • Muscular and nerve problems
  • Extremity injuries

He combines alternative methods to give each patient customized care. His other treatment methods include:

  • Acupuncture
  • Herbal remedies
  • Massage therapy
  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Auriculotherapy
  • Nutritional planning
  • Detoxifications programs
  • Weight loss treatments

If you are struggling with any of these problems, we have a treatment plan for you.

Visit Your Roanoke & Trophy Club Chiropractor

Holistic, alternative treatment methods, like chiropractic care, are becoming increasingly popular because they work without causing other high-risk issues. Dr. Doyle focuses on getting your whole body healthy –  not just treating your symptoms. If you are interested in how our team at Doyle Chiropractic and Acupuncture can help you, give us a call at 817-767-5430.

How Chiropractic Care Provides Relief from Spinal Disc Issues

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man suffering from spinal disc painSpinal discs are the sponge-like cushions between your vertebrae. These tiny pads are extremely important to our everyday life because they provide shock absorption, help with stability, and allow for movement. When discs are damaged, our physical abilities become extremely limited. If you are suffering from spinal disc issues, your Trophy Club chiro Dr. Cody Doyle at Doyle Chiropractic and Acupuncture can provide a drug-free pain management solution. He’ll help make sure that further injury doesn’t occur.

If you’re suffering from spinal disc issues, contact us to schedule a consultation with Dr. Doyle. Here is how our chiropractor can provide you with relief from your spinal disc issues:

Symptoms of Spinal Disc Disorders

Not sure if your back pain stems from a disc disorder? Here are some general symptoms:

  • Pain radiating down the legs
  • Worsening pain when bending over or sitting down for a long time
  • Worsening pain when you cough or sneeze
  • Numbness or pins-and-needles in an arm or leg

To determine if your symptoms are due to a spinal disc disorder, visit Doyle Chiropractic and Acupuncture. Dr. Doyle can identify exactly what is causing you pain and set you on a path toward recovery. Contact us online or at 817-767-5430 today for a consultation with Dr. Doyle.

Risk Factors

You may be more prone to disc problems if you have one or more of these issues:

  • Obesity
  • Poor muscle tone
  • Lack of regular exercise
  • Smoke cigarettes
  • Poor posture
  • Poor weightlifting techniques

Types of Disc Problems

When a disc shifts out of place, ruptures, or deteriorates, there is nothing to keep the vertebrae from rubbing against each other and causing immense pain. Types of spinal disc issues include:

Bulging Disc

Also known as a herniated disc, a bulging disc occurs when the disc shifts out of place and protrudes into the spinal canal. This is often caused by injury, poor posture, deterioration, or over-stretching. About 90% of bulging discs occur in the lower back. Symptoms of a bulging disc include:

  • Pain or a tingling sensation in the neck and upper extremities
  • Muscle spasms in the lower back
  • Radiating pain from the upper back to the chest or stomach
  • Lower back pain

Degenerative Disc Disease

Frequently occurring in the lower back and neck, degenerative disc disease is when the spinal cord loses fluid and begins to deteriorate. Discs then compress within the vertebrae and begin to tear or rupture. Symptoms of degenerative disc disease include:

  • Chronic or acute neck pain
  • Limited flexibility during daily activity
  • Lower back pain
  • Pain with the buttock or legs
  • Increased pain when sitting, bending, or twisting

Causes of degenerative disc disease include old age, smoking, obesity, lack of exercise, repetitive physical activity, injury, or trauma.

Contact Your Trophy Club Chiro Today

If you’re looking for a doctor that prioritizes total wellness and drug-free treatment, Doyle Chiropractic and Acupuncture is the place for you. Our team is prepared to create a personalized plan to bring your body back to its full strength and health. To learn more about our treatment methods and how Dr. Doyle can relieve your spinal disc issues, contact us online or at 817-767-5430.

What Are the Symptoms of a Pinched Nerve?

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Injury, poor posture, or repetitive movements can result in compression on a nerve. Over time, this pressure can result in a painful condition commonly known as a pinched nerve. Nerve compression tends to occur in vulnerable places where there is little soft tissue for protection. Often, these points of injury are near ligaments, tendons, and bone. The resulting damage (and pain) can be minor, moderate, or severe. 

Dr. Cody B. Doyle, a chiropractor and acupuncturist, treats pinched nerves in Roanoke, TX. Dr. Doyle has more than 21 years of experience in delivering holistic and effective treatment. If you are experiencing the symptoms of a pinched nerve, early treatment is critical to increasing your chances for optimal health outcomes and the prevention of further nerve damage.

Symptoms of a Pinched Nerve

A pinched nerve in your neck or spine can radiate pain outward. Early symptoms often include neck or low back pain. It is common for pain to reach the shoulders, arms, legs, and even the hands. Common symptoms include:

  • Neck pain
  • Lower back pain
  • Numbness
  • Tingling
  • “Pins and needles” sensations
  • Burning sensation
  • Pain during certain movements
  • Sudden onset of weakness

A pinched nerve can be the cause of other conditions, such as:

 

  • Peripheral neuropathy: Peripheral neuropathy results from nerve damage. The condition can interfere with muscle movement or restrict normal sensations.
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome: Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common form of mononeuropathy that results from strain. Individuals who perform repetitive tasks are at increased risk for developing this often painful condition. 

 

If left untreated, scarring and swelling near the nerve can result. For some patients, rest can alleviate the symptoms of a pinched nerve. By abstaining from the movements that led to the pinched nerve (such as improper sleeping posture), some individuals are able to naturally recover. If your symptoms perpetuate or become more pronounced, you should seek relief at our Roanoke chiropractic clinic. 

Treatment Options

While medications, injections, and even surgery are sometimes used to treat a pinched nerve, Dr. Doyle prefers using non-invasive treatments. Each condition is unique, so your treatment plans will be custom-tailored to your specific needs. After your thorough examination, Dr. Doyle may recommend any of the following:

  • Chiropractic (Diversified, Activator, Thompson, or Gonstead methods)
  • Acupuncture
  • Herbal remedies
  • Massage therapy
  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Auriculotherapy
  • Nutritional planning and detoxifications programs
  • Weight loss treatments

Once you have been fully treated, you will want to take proactive steps to prevent the return of a pinched nerve. It is important to understand common risk factors for a pinched nerve, which include diabetes, overuse of certain muscles, obesity, pregnancy, and prolonged bed rest. 

A few steps you can take to prevent this condition include:

  • Exercising regularly (with a focus on strength training and flexibility)
  • Maintaining good posture and body positioning
  • Limiting repetitive activities or taking frequent breaks
  • Maintaining a healthy weight

Treat Your Pinched Nerve Symptoms in Roanoke, TX

While other doctors may recommend injections and medications for a quick fix, Dr. Doyle will take the time to look at your body holistically. By changing certain habits and developing new ones, you can prevent pinched nerves from returning. To schedule your consultation or treatment with Dr. Doyle, please contact our office online or call (817) 767-5430.