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

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Are You Dreaming of a Pain-Free Life?

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Argyle TX chiropractorArgyle TX Chiropractor Cody Doyle May Have Solutions

Have you endured multiple medical treatments or surgeries that haven’t adequately addressed your pain problem? If so, you are not alone. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) more than 25 million Americans live with chronic pain. That’s roughly 11 percent of us. They also found that patients who experience the worst pain tend to have worse overall health and less medical coverage. It’s easy to understand why—without proper care, your chances of healing are reduced. As for the overall health issue, pain can rob you of your mobility and your drive to be active. How can anyone expect patients to stay active and maintain good health when it hurts just to move?

If you’re at a dead end with your pain management, visit Argyle TX chiropractor Dr. Cody Doyle. Standard medical interventions don’t work for everyone; Dr. Doyle may be able to help you heal your condition and live an active, pain-free life. Contact us today to make an appointment.

How Do Complementary Therapies Work?

If you’ve never visited a chiropractor before, you may be wondering how a “back doctor” can help you with a knee or shoulder problem. The truth is that chiropractors are more than back doctors; all musculoskeletal function and sensations travel through the spine. If the spine is out of alignment it can block nerve and circulatory pathways. This can make your body less able to heal itself by natural means and cause greater pain. Plus, Dr. Doyle provides much more than just chiropractic care!

The term “complementary therapies” refers to medical techniques not used by mainstream doctors. They are viewed as a complement to standard medical interventions, as they have demonstrated a beneficial effect on many patients. There is a tendency in medical care to fix what’s broken, without looking at how the different parts of the body interact and all play a role in healing. This is changing, of course, as more and more medical doctors see the value in alternative healing techniques. For example, more and more insurance providers are now covering chiropractic, acupuncture, and other alternative treatments for pain. Modern medicine may not understand everything about how these techniques work, but they are slowly coming to understand that they do work!

Chiropractic Treatments

As the nerve superhighway for the body, virtually all sensations and functioning rely on proper alignment of the spine. Your brain and immune system interact with every part of the body via the spine, so misalignment can lead to pain, dysfunction, an impaired ability to heal.

Acupuncture and Auriculotherapy

Pain-free acupuncture treatments can stimulate circulation and healing at specific musculoskeletal points on the body. Many of Dr. Doyle’s patients have used acupuncture to find relief from arthritis, neck and back problems, as well as migraines.

Myofascial Release Therapy

Have you ever reduced your own pain by massaging an area of the body? Myofascial release is not the same thing as massage, but it uses massage and stretching of targeted connective tissues to encourage healing and promote pain relief.

Nutritional Therapy and Supplements

How our bodies function is often based upon what we put into them. Eating foods that contain the right levels of certain minerals and nutrients can give you the ingredients that let the body heal itself. Doctors are already catching on to the value of nutritional and supplement therapy, as many of them now recommend turmeric (a natural anti-inflammatory), garlic (for heart health), as well as many other natural substances not traditionally referred to as “medicines.”

Ultrasound and TENS Treatments

Using high-tech tools, Dr. Doyle can stimulate many parts of the body to reduce inflammation and promote self-healing. Ultrasound waves deliver deep heat to muscles, tendons, joints, and ligaments. Premodulated muscle stimulation (TENS treatment) uses gentle electrical currents to relieve muscle spasms and swelling.

Browse our website to learn more about the many conditions that are treatable with complementary therapies. If doctors have been unable to end your pain thus far, it’s time to try something new. Argyle TX chiropractor Dr. Cody Doyle has helped thousands of patients improve their health and manage their pain. Your turn may be next!

Chiropractic Care for Trophy Club, TX: Back to Mobility

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The way the human body functions is amazing. Every part is meant to work together. Our musculoskeletal system – muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments – is connected in a beautiful way and its health can easily be taken for granted. Think about the accomplishments of Olympic athletes, pushing their bodies to the limit. Think of kids and teens who jump and leap, seemingly without effort. The stay-at-home mom who goes up and down stairs, picking up laundry, or the professional who spends all day focused and poised over a computer with arms, neck, and back in the same position for hours. That amazing musculoskeletal system can be put to the test. When the pains and strains get to be too much, Dr. Cody Doyle of Doyle Chiropractic & Acupuncture can provide chiropractic services that can help relieve pain and restore your range of motion.

What kinds of conditions can be treated at Doyle Chiropractic & Acupuncture?

Patients come to our office for many of the reasons you might expect – and for others you might not. Dr. Doyle can help identify a variety of conditions including back and neck pain, upper and lower body strain, degenerative discs, and inflammatory and degenerative arthritis. Along with these familiar concerns, Dr. Doyle also treats plantar fasciitis, allergies, peripheral neuropathy, and ailments related to autoimmune diseases. If you suffer with these illnesses or experience ongoing pain, we welcome to you stop by for a consultation.

While Dr. Doyle is prepared to provide traditional chiropractic care, he knows every patient is different and comes to our treatment center with varying concerns. He takes time to carefully evaluate each patient, taking into consideration their medical history and their current condition. Dr. Doyle can recommend a variety of treatments that can address specific issues and can contribute to the overall health of the whole person.

What kinds of treatments do you offer?

Dr. Doyle is trained to identify specific courses of treatment that can bring pain relief and promote ongoing healing. Chiropractic adjustments can manipulate the musculoskeletal system. To go along with adjustments, premodulated muscle stimulation (sometimes called e-stim) and ultrasound therapies may be used to target a specific problem area. These therapies can help reduce muscle spasms and can release tension in muscle groups and assist in restoring flexibility. Acupuncture is an alternative and holistic treatment based in traditional Chinese medicine and is also available to address concerns related to dysfunction in the nervous system. These therapies can provide relief and positive results. Dr. Doyle is also focused on providing services to those pursuing overall wellness and weight loss. These patients may receive recommendations for exercise, nutrition, detoxification programs, and herbal treatments.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

If you are tired of living with chronic pain, muscle strain, tingling extremities, numbness, and the discomfort that comes with inflammation, it is time to contact Doyle Chiropractic & Acupuncture. Contact us today to schedule a consultation. With more than 20 years’ experience and certification in chiropractic and acupuncture therapies, Dr. Doyle is a highly qualified physician who is ready to help you starting now. Call us at 817-767-5430 or visit our office at 295 W. Byron Nelson Rd., #212 in Roanoke, TX, 76262. We proudly serve, Roanoke, Trophy Club, Southlake, Argyle, North Fort Worth, and surrounding cities. We welcome you to stop by today!

Dr. Doyle is Your Roanoke TX Neck and Shoulder Pain Specialist

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Roanoke TX neck and shoulder painDo you suffer from chronic pain in the neck, back, or shoulder? Are you tired of relying on painkillers that don’t even work that well? Have all your doctor’s visits still not solved your problem? If so, you might find relief with complementary therapies with Dr. Cody Doyle. Many patients with chronic pain in the back, neck, or shoulder find themselves resigned to their conditions, but there are solutions you may not have been offered by your primary care provider. Chiropractic and complementary therapies may offer you the chance to heal your condition and prevent the pain from returning.

Chronic Pain Problem? Dr. Cody Doyle Has Pain Solutions

Conventional medical care is great for many problems, but chronic pain is often the result of years of biomechanical dysfunction. Poor posture, improper use, overuse, or past injuries can leave you with joints that may feel permanently broken and muscles that have forgotten how to function properly. If you feel like you’ve already tried everything and your pain hasn’t lessened, you may find relief with one of the following therapies:

Chiropractic Treatments

The joints of the spine are incredibly easy to pull out of proper alignment. This can lead to problems in other parts of the body as well as nerve pathway malfunction. With small adjustments to your spinal alignment, chiropractic treatments can help make your body function the way it’s supposed to.

Myofascial Release Therapy

Back, neck, and shoulder pain can often be caused by damaged tissues that have forgotten how to function correctly. This therapy uses stretching, massage, and stimulation of the connective tissues to encourage healing and proper blood flow to malfunctioning areas.

Premodulated Muscle Stimulation

Sometimes referred to as premodulated current physical therapy, this treatment uses mild electrical stimulation to reduce muscle spasms, discomfort, and swelling on soft tissue and muscle injuries.

Acupuncture Treatment

Using safe, painless application of very fine needles, Dr. Doyle uses this centuries-old mainstay of Eastern medicine to gently stimulate nerve pathways at strategic points on the body. Acupuncture is a great way to stimulate tissues and encourage the body to heal itself by natural means.

Physical Therapy

Shoulder and neck pain are often the result of improper lifting, repeated motions, and bad posture. Physical therapy exercises can help retrain the body to use the right muscles and movement patterns needed for proper function and reduced pain.

Ultrasound Therapy

Therapeutic ultrasound therapy can reduce muscle pain and increase range of motion by delivering deep heat to the underlying impaired muscles and connective tissues. As a complement to physical therapy, ultrasound therapy treats muscles, tendons, joints, and ligaments.

What to Expect at Your Consultation

If you’ve been experiencing Roanoke TX neck and shoulder pain, visit our office for a consultation. Dr. Doyle will listen to your symptoms and use a number of diagnostic techniques to locate the source of your muscle or joint dysfunction. Depending on your case, he may recommend a number of combined therapies that may or may not include chiropractic treatments. Every patient may have unique circumstances that took years to lead them to their current painful condition. Finding a solution often takes more than one appointment.

Had Enough of Your Roanoke TX Neck and Shoulder Pain?

Call Doyle Chiropractic and Acupuncture. Dr. Doyle has been helping patients heal their injuries and medical conditions for over 21 years and may be able to help you, too. Call us today at 817-767-5430 for a consultation.

5 Symptoms of a Herniated Disc That Might Surprise You

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Keller chiropractorA slipped disc is usually a painful condition, but a mildly herniated disc may not cause severe pain. Some symptoms may seem so unrelated you could easily dismiss them as something else.  (“I slept on it wrong” or “I need better walking shoes” or “I sat down too long” come to mind.) Oftentimes, patients sustain an injury to the back, think everything is fine again shortly afterward, but then experience other symptoms that don’t seem connected. Being able to identify secondary signs of a disc problem can help you better understand your body and determine whether a back issue is healing properly or needs further treatment.

Do you have back pain or disc problems? Keller chiropractor Dr. Cody Doyle routinely treats patients for spinal disc issues, and may be able to help your condition. Contact our office at 817-767-5430 to learn about chiropractic and complementary therapies at Doyle Chiropractic and Acupuncture.

What is a Slipped/Herniated Disc?

The spinal discs are the rubbery tissues that cushion the vertebrae. They are composed of layers of fibrocartilage, which (1) allow the spine to be flexible, (2) serve as shock absorbers, and (3) hold the vertebrae together. When an injury is sustained, the discs can be damaged or pushed out of place. They can also be pushed out of alignment or leak fluid due to improper lifting, aging, and/or a combination of the two. A disc that bulges out of place or slips out of place entirely is a serious health concern, since it limits your mobility and can impair your spinal function.

If you’ve had chronic back pain or a recent injury that may have affected your back, be on the lookout for these “unrelated” signs that a disc may be misaligned:

Pain in Arm or Leg

All of our body’s nerves travel through the superhighway of the spinal column. If a bulging disc is compressing a nerve, you might feel pain in locations other than the back. Depending on the location of the affected disc, you might have unexplained pain that manifests in the arm, leg, or trunk of your body.

Coldness on One Side of the Body

When nerves are compressed, the sensations you feel may not always be painful. You might feel a burning, tingling, numbness, or even unexplained coldness that only affects a localized area.

Foot Pain or Numbness

If a bulging disc is affecting the sciatic nerve, it can send shooting pains down one side of the leg and into the tailbone. However, sciatic nerve pain can also cause you to feel pain or lose sensation only in the foot. You might feel it in the ankle, toe, or bottom of the foot, depending on the location of the nerve compression.

Pain When You Laugh or Cough

A hearty round of laughter can certainly make your abdominal muscles sore, but that’s not the type of pain that a herniated disc can cause. If you feel sudden pain when you laugh, cough, or sneeze, it may be from the pressure in your abdomen reverberating into your back and jostling the bulging disc.

Unexplained Weakness

In addition to tingling and numbness, nerve compression can also cause one leg or arm to feel significantly weakened or more heavy than the other. For example, compression of the sciatic nerve can cause muscle weakness in the calf and hamstring muscles. If a bulging disc is pinching a nerve in the upper back, the muscles of the arm may be affected.

Visit Keller Chiropractor Cody Doyle to Learn More

Visit Doyle Chiropractic and Acupuncture if you have pain or other symptoms that may be connected to a spinal issue.  Keller chiropractor Dr. Cody Doyle will listen to your symptoms and take scans to determine the cause of your pain. Contact us online or by calling 817-767-5430 to find out whether a chiropractic and complementary therapies may offer relief for your condition.

 

Back Pain During Pregnancy

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Keller TX chiropractorWhen a woman’s body is nurturing the development of a new person, it understandably goes through a number of structural and chemical changes. Just about every part of the body may be affected—from the hair on the top of your head to the swelling in your ankles! The spine is no exception. As a pregnancy progresses, the extra weight that a woman carries in her belly can put stress on the vertebrae and lead to muscular and nervous system dysfunction, all of which may come with painful symptoms. Understanding what’s happening in the body can help you stay comfortable and find ways to relieve pain during your pregnancy.

To learn more about the effects of pregnancy on the spine and your musculoskeletal functioning, contact Keller TX chiropractor Dr. Cody Doyle. Call us at 817-767-5430 to make an appointment.

Lower Back Pain During Pregnancy

Most women gain about 20 pounds or more when pregnant, and most of it is concentrated in the belly. This increases lumbar lordosis (the arch of the lower back), which strains the vertebrae. This can cause constant lower back pain and muscle soreness. Another factor is the fact that pregnancy hormones relax the ligaments and joints to prepare the pelvis for delivery. This happens most significantly in the third trimester and can worsen any lower back pain a woman may be feeling.

If the pregnancy is not her first, an expectant mother might also be looking after an infant or toddler at the same time. This can mean carrying a child in her arms for several hours a day, bending over to pick up the child constantly, and all the other related activities that come with small children (e.g., picking up toys).  These factors make back pain a real challenge for many expectant mothers.

Compressed Nerves

Sciatica is another common back problem during pregnancy, though it may be felt primarily in the buttocks. This condition can feel like a shooting pain in the lowest part of the spine (tailbone), that radiates down one or both legs. Sciatica is an example of pain resulting from a compressed nerve, as the sciatic nerve is located in the lower back. It may become compressed by weight gain, stress on the lower back from your shifting center of gravity, or even the position of the baby in the womb. Luckily this type of nerve pain usually goes away after delivery and recovery, but that doesn’t make it any easier to endure.

Keeping Your Spine Happy in the Third Trimester

There are several ways that expectant mothers can try to prevent these painful symptoms.

  • Go swimming when possible. The lower gravity environment in the water can take the pressure of your lower back and give your spine and ligaments a break. There’s no need to make it an intense lap-swimming workout; just walk around or let yourself float, and you’ll be doing your back a favor.
  • Make sure you sleep in a position that supports proper spinal alignment. Doctors recommend that pregnant women sleep on the left side, but it’s perfectly fine to sleep on the right if you are experiencing sciatic nerve pain on the left.
  • Use a body pillow or pregnancy pillow to support your back when sleeping.
  • Avoid sciatic pain when sitting by using a special pillow that keeps weight of the tailbone.
  • Avoid carrying heavy loads or bending over to pick things up in the third trimester.

How a Keller TX Chiropractor Can Help

Many women are unaware that chiropractic care is not only possible during pregnancy, but can be incredibly helpful at relieving pain. All chiropractors are trained in caring for expectant mothers, and adjustments may even help you achieve an easier birth through proper pelvic alignment. Depending on your symptoms, Dr. Cody Doyle may recommend a combination of chiropractic, acupuncture, and or myofascial release therapy.

If you need a Keller TX chiropractor to help you cope with pregnancy-related back pain, contact our office to make an appointment. We are located on Byron Nelson Boulevard, directly across the street from Hawaiian Falls Water Park. Call us at 817-767-5430 to make an appointment.

Can Chiropractic Help with Muscle Pain?

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Keller TX chiropractorHas your weight lifting or cross-training routine left you with sore muscles or out-of-control spasms? Maybe you have a shoulder issue you’ve been working around for the past few months? If Epsom salt baths and short intervals of rest have not cleared up the problem, it may be time to seek out a whole-body specialist. Many people think chiropractic care can only help with back and neck pain, but the truth is that chiropractic adjustments can help the whole body function and heal itself more efficiently…muscles included!

Are you in pain from your workouts? Keller TX chiropractor Dr. Cody Doyle can help you make sure your muscles, nerves, and spine are working in harmony for optimal function. Call our Roanoke practice at 817-767-5430 to make an appointment.

If you’re serious about fitness, you know that a certain amount of pain is part of the process. Good workouts should push you to your limits, and muscle soreness the next day is usually the hallmark of an effective workout. There’s a difference between good pain and bad pain, but even good pain can be out-of-proportion if your nervous system is not functioning properly.

Muscles are fibrous bands of tissue that help the body move and maintain position. How and what those muscles do is dependent on the messages they receive and send through the nervous system. Impulses sent from the brain communicate with each muscle through a complex network of nerve pathways. Every impulse involved in your workout is carried through the spinal cord to each end point in the body. All muscle function and recovery is dependent on the nervous system functioning properly. Blocked nerve pathways can prevent your muscles from functioning and healing themselves properly.

You don’t have to be experiencing back pain to have problems resulting from spinal misalignment. Misaligned vertebrae, also known as vertebral subluxations, can compress nerve pathways. This can inhibit communication within your central nervous system and suppress muscle function. Such subluxations can result from spinal compression, injury, muscle tension, or even just sitting improperly for long hours of the day. A visit to a chiropractor can help you ensure your workouts and other routines aren’t leading to poor mechanical function of the spine and other parts of your musculo-skeletal system.

Fascia Damage and Muscle Strains

Dr. Doyle has successfully treated many patients with sports-related and sports-type conditions, such as plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, muscle strains, and more. Fascia damage tends to respond well to myofascial release therapy and other integrative therapies. Acupuncture can also be helpful with musculo-skeletal problems and muscle spasms, as it is known to improve circulatory and nerve function.

Visit Keller TX Chiropractor Dr. Cody Doyle

If you’ve noticed more pain with your gains, you can help make sure your body is functioning at its best by scheduling a visit with Dr. Doyle. He has helped thousands of patients in his two decades in practice and will take the time to listen to your symptoms and formulate a treatment plan that addresses your unique issues.

Call today for an appointment with Keller TX chiropractor Dr. Cody Doyle. We’ll help get to the bottom of your pain and dysfunction so you can perform at your best. Call us at 817-767-5430 to make an appointment.

 

5 Signs You Should Give Chiropractic a Try

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woman receiving chiropractic treatmentAre you in pain? Whether it’s in your neck, back, shoulder, leg, arm, or other location—there’s always the possibility you might benefit from chiropractic care. There’s a common misperception that chiropractic therapy only treats back problems, but that’s far from the truth!

Chiropractic adjustments have proven an effective treatment for the pain associated with many medical conditions. Trophy Club chiropractor Dr. Cody Doyle has successfully treated patients suffering from: back and neck conditions, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, peripheral neuropathy, bursitis, tendonitis, and even allergies!

The human spine is the steering wheel and central nerve pathway for the whole body. Any dysfunction in the musculoskeletal movement of the spine can have far-reaching consequences. If you are in pain and are experiencing any of the follow symptoms—it might be time to try a chiropractor!

1. Your Pain is Constant or Spreading

No one should feel they have to live with constant or ongoing pain. An injury that can’t seem to heal, despite following a doctor’s advice, may be a sign you need to seek out a different type of treatment. If your pain seems to be spreading, can also be a sign of improper spinal alignment. If your pain started only in your neck, for example, but now includes numbness or tingling in your wrists or extremities, there’s a good chance they are connected. Pain that doesn’t go away on its own should always be considered a serious situation, no matter what the history or age of the patient.

2. You are Getting Headaches

Migraines and “stress headaches” are often caused by problems in the back and neck. If you’ve noticed more headaches coinciding with the onset of your pain, they may be connected. Both your body and head pain may be treatable with proper spinal alignment.

3. Low Energy Levels/Poor Sleep

There are many ways that injury and dysfunction can deprive you of energy: poor adrenal function, insomnia, an overstressed nervous system. Many patients report feeling better rested and getting their energy back with proper realignment of the spine.

4. You’re Always Sick

Allergies, sinus congestion, and immune function can be improved with proper nervous system function and mechanical balance in the body. Every system in the body is affected by the spinal pathway and that includes the immune system! For example, spinal misalignments and subluxations (compressed nerve pathways) can cause neural dysfunctions that weaken your immune response.

5. Constant Use of Painkillers

If you are in so much pain that you are taking pain medication several times a day, this is not normal! If you feel that you can’t function and get through the day without taking the maximum recommended dosage of ibuprofen or naproxen, for example, you need try something new!

Need a Trophy Club Chiropractor? Call Our Office to Learn More

If standard medical care has not adequately treated your painful condition, visit Roanoke and Trophy Club chiropractor Dr. Cody Doyle. Rather than just treat your pain, Dr. Doyle may be able to heal your body and restore proper function with chiropractic and integrative therapies.

Dr. Doyle has successfully treated thousands of patients in his 21 years as a doctor, and looks forward to helping you heal and take your life back! To reach our Roanoke, TX office, you can contact us online or call (817) 767-5430.

Spring is Here! Can Chiropractic Treatments Help Me Be More Active?

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Argyle, TX chiropracticIf the warmer weather is inspiring you to go out and be active, we at Doyle Chiropractic and Acupuncture want to do everything possible to help you get busy living your life!

If you have a condition that has drained your energy and stopped you from enjoying an active lifestyle, we invite you to meet with Dr. Doyle and see what alternative medicine can do for you. Many of our patients come to us fed up with traditional medical interventions that have not resolved their painful conditions. Dr. Doyle uses chiropractic and complementary therapies to correct your dysfunctions and activate your body to heal itself naturally.

Are you tired of painful conditions limiting your mobility and preventing you from being active? Visit Doyle Chiropractic and Acupuncture to learn about healing your body and restoring proper mechanical function. Call us at 817-767-5430 for Roanoke and Argyle, TX chiropractic care.

Dr. Cody Doyle has helped thousands of patients put an end to their painful and limiting medical conditions. We regularly treat:

  • Back and neck pain
  • Degenerative and inflammatory arthritis
  • Bursitis
  • Sciatica
  • Tendonitis
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Heel spurs
  • Allergies
  • Shoulder pain
  • ACL and MCL sprains
  • Bulging or herniated discs
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Migraines
  • Weight loss

When you visit our office, Dr. Doyle will conduct a full examination and take x-rays and other diagnostic scans. You will have the opportunity to explain your medical history and describe your condition(s). Depending on your symptoms, he may recommend a combination of chiropractic, acupuncture, physical therapy, myofascial release therapy, dietary changes and supplements, or other complementary therapies.

Many first-time patients of chiropractic care come to us wondering how spinal manipulation can cure a problem with inflammation in the knee, for example. The spine is more than just a support system for the back; it is the foundation for all mechanical function for the whole body. Furthermore, the spinal cord is the message relay system between all parts of the body and signals to and from the brain. Correcting an imbalance or dysfunction of the spine can help your body “communicate,” function, and heal itself properly.

Holistic Therapy

As a practitioner of alternative and complementary medicine, Dr. Doyle ascribes to a holistic approach to healing. What does this mean? Quite simply, it means that sometimes you have to look at the whole body to get to the bottom of dysfunction and pain.

We all readily accept, for example, that improper footwear can lead to pain in the lower back and neck, because the musculoskeletal system is a functioning whole. Holistic medicine takes this a step further and looks at the interconnectedness of multiple body systems to promote healing and proper functioning. To heal a problem with the knee, for example, you may have to look beyond the knee itself, and consider how the knee is being used, how the leg and foot are being used, what you are putting into your body, and other factors.

You Don’t Have to Be Limited by Your Medical Condition!

If you’ve been to multiple doctors over the years and have become resigned to your problem being a permanent condition–don’t give up hope! Dr. Doyle has helped many patients heal and reduce their pain. You, too, can become more active in your life with the help of combined alternative therapies. Visit our Roanoke office or give us a call to find out more about Dr. Doyle’s unique approach to healing.

Are you living with pain and limited mobility? Roanoke and Argyle, TX chiropractic care may provide relief, so you can live an active lifestyle! Call us today at 817-767-5430 to schedule a consultation.

Living with pain and limited mobility? Call Doyle Chiropractic and Acupuncture for Argyle, TX chiropractic treatments.

I Hate Needles! Can We Skip the Acupuncture?

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Keller, TX chiropractic and acupunctureIn our practice, we’ve found acupuncture to be an excellent complement to chiropractic care, especially with pain management. We don’t recommend it with everyone, but it can be an excellent resource for making primary treatment more effective.

We occasionally get a patient with the question from above, and we get it! We understand if needles turn you off.  It may seem strange if you’ve never done it before, or maybe you just fear/hate getting injections. The good news is that acupuncture needles are nothing like the needles used for injections, vaccinations, or IVs. They are much thinner and do not cause the “little stick” of pain common to medical injections.

Are you in pain, despite medical interventions? Dr. Cody Doyle can help you heal your body and regain your full range of function. For Keller, TX chiropractic and acupuncture treatment, call us at 817-767-5430 to schedule a consultation.

Acupuncture Really Does Work!

Acupuncture is an interesting treatment because we don’t fully understand how it works. In its country of origin, traditional Chinese medicine theorizes it balances the flow of energy (what they call qi). It may also be a matter of stimulating the nervous system or activating the body to heal itself. Despite our lack of a thorough scientific understanding, we do know that acupuncture works!

There have been numerous scientific studies to indicate patients with various conditions show improvement when acupuncture treatments are initiated. A famous 2012 study endorsed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) focused on back and neck pain, arthritis, shoulder pain, and chronic headaches—and found acupuncture had a measurable positive effect. It is so well accepted by modern mainstream medicine that it was accepted by the FDA way back in 1996, practitioners must go through a licensing process, and many insurers cover it.

Even though medical science doesn’t fully understand the mechanisms by which acupuncture improves some conditions, we’re certain someone will solve the mystery one day. Doctors began recommending aspirin and garlic for heart health long before we understood their effects. Acupuncture is similar. Given its measurable successes, if Dr. Doyle recommends acupuncture, we really hope you will try it, at least once!

How an Acupuncture Session Works

Acupuncture needles are very thin, and do not fully puncture the epidermis. They are only inserted into the top layer of the skin, and many people do not even register the sensation if they are not watching the process.

If Dr. Doyle recommends acupuncture, he will explain the purpose and process for your customized treatment. During the session, you will be given a gown to change into if necessary, and will be asked to sit or lie down so he can access the musculoskeletal points that will benefit from the treatment. He will insert the needles, and may manipulate them by twisting, or applying heat or gentle electrical pulses. The session usually lasts about 15-20 minutes at most. Some patients feel a noticeable positive effect right away, while others experience a gradual change, in conjunction with other treatments.

Dr. Doyle is a licensed and qualified practitioner who has helped thousands of patients end their pain and enjoy their lives again. For Keller, TX chiropractic and acupuncture, call us at 817-767-5430 to make an appointment.

Dr. Doyle Heals! Call Us for Keller, TX Chiropractic and Acupuncture Today!

Should You See a Chiropractor for Tendinitis of the Quadriceps?

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human running with knee painDo you have pain above your knee or at the knee joint during or after working out or performing repetitive actions? Is there swelling around the knee, or does it feel warm to the touch? You may have quadriceps tendinitis.

This type of injury tends to develop slowly over time and with continued intense use of the lower body.

If you suffer from knee pain and inflammation caused by tendinitis, Dr. Cody Doyle can help. He has over two decades of experience successfully treating patients with chiropractic therapy for tendinitis.

What causes quadriceps tendinitis?

Tendinitis can occur in any tendon, but it’s very common in the quads.

You may be familiar with the quadriceps, or quads for short. It is the muscle group on the front of the thigh. The muscles in the quads engage any time you use your leg, such as when walking,  running, or kneeling. 

The quadriceps tendon connects the muscles to the kneecap, clinically called the patella. Overuse of the quadriceps with repetitive activity can damage the tendon and cause pain, as well as inflammation.

Extrinsic factors that lead to quads tendinitis include: 

  • working out too hard or too long, 
  • improper workout settings, 
  • or improper footwear. 

Quadriceps tendinitis is commonly seen in athletes who regularly or repetitively cycle, run, kick, or squat.

As for intrinsic factors:

  • skeletal alignment issues can contribute to tendinitis. 
  • Advanced age, 
  • being overweight, 
  • and inflexibility can also lead to quadriceps tendinitis.

People who value their workouts or sports activities may be frustrated by the limitations and pain tendinitis causes. Workouts, athletics, and even daily tasks may become difficult to perform.

A proper diagnosis of tendinitis and guidance in treating your condition can help reduce pain and allow the tendon to heal. You can also do some things at home to help, such as icing the area, taping it properly, or wearing a brace.

Q&A About Chiropractic for Tendinitis

 

  • Do chiropractors help relieve tension in sore muscles?

 

Yes, and so much more. Tendinitis is actually not just sore muscles, it’s soreness of the tendon that attaches the quadriceps to the patella. Chiropractic treatment and acupuncture may reduce pain and help the healing process if you comply with Dr. Doyle’s professional advice.

 

  • How to treat tendinitis without medication?

 

Some over-the-counter pain relievers, both topical and indigestible, can help reduce pain and swelling. However, if you don’t want to use pain relievers, Dr. Doyle can provide treatment without medication. He may advise applying ice, resting your knee, and performing very specific exercises at home.

 

  • What causes tendinitis?

 

Good question! Tendinitis is usually caused by overwork or overuse of a muscle connected to the affected tendon. Stressing the tendon and associated muscle or muscle group can also occur when exercises are improperly performed. Another common issue is wearing shoes that do not provide sufficient support for the activity you perform.

 

  • How long does tendinitis last?

 

With treatment and reduced stress, a tendon can heal in approximately two to four weeks, for most patients. If you don’t seek help and limit stress on the tendon, your condition will worsen. 

Recovery may take longer to heal. Long-term tendinitis is called “chronic tendinitis.” This condition normally takes longer than six weeks for recovery.

How Dr. Doyle Can Help

Do you have pain in above your knee or around your kneecap?

If you are in the Roanoke or Trophy Club area, Doyle Chiropractic and Acupuncture can help reduce your pain. Dr. Doyle will perform a thorough physical exam and discuss your symptoms before developing a treatment plan.

After diagnosis, Dr. Doyle can explain the cause of your tendinitis. He can also teach you strengthening exercises you can do at home during your healing process.

Treatment may include chiropractic care, acupuncture, complementary therapies, physical therapy, or a combination. With his help, you can experience less pain and heal properly.

Dr. Doyle has successfully treated quadricep tendinitis in many patients. He can prescribe treatment for the painful tendinitis of the knee, hip, ankle, and leg. Using combined integrative alternative therapies, he can help you heal and recover.

Are you ready to feel better?

To learn how chiropractic can treat your tendinitis pain, call 817-767-5430 to reserve a consultation with Dr. Doyle today. Lori at the front desk will be happy to answer all of your questions and schedule your visit.