Instead of a long diatribe on the scientific evidence and impressive statistics on acupuncture, I want to talk about acupuncture as a patient. I’ve been Dr. Doyle’s patient for a few years, and through him, a combination of acupuncture and chiropractic care has alleviated pain, triggered healing in my digestive system, and helped me manage systemic inflammation. I’d like to share a typical acupuncture appointment with you.Read More >
4 Common Causes of Arm Pain
Achy elbows, tight wrists, and skin irritations are just a few of a maladies that can get in the way of your tennis swing and day-to-day activities. Many of the causes of arm pain have treatment options available at Dr. Cody Doyle’s chiropractic care office in Roanoke, TX. To schedule an exploratory exam, contact Dr. Doyle at (817) 767-5430.
Common Causes of Arm Pain and Recommended Treatments
Arthritis
Arthritis, characterized by inflammation of the joints, afflicts tens of millions of Americans. The autoimmune disease commonly falls into two categories: degenerative and inflammatory. Degenerative arthritis, sometimes referred to as osteoarthritis, affects over 25 million Americans. The chronic joint condition is often associated with aging and can lead to pain, swelling, and stiffness in shoulders, elbows, wrists, and fingers. Inflammatory arthritis, also known as rheumatoid arthritis, is commonly associated with other forms of diseases, such as lupus and psoriatic arthritis, and can be debilitating in its advanced states.
Both forms of arthritis, while not curable, can be managed with medication and holistic methods like chiropractic care and acupuncture.
An article published by the Arthritis Foundation described the potential benefits of acupuncture for treating arthritis. In fact, over 50 percent of patients with osteoarthritis enjoy some benefit from acupuncture treatments. Best of all, there are no harmful side effects to acupuncture, unlike prescription pain medication.
Peripheral Neuropathy
Are you experiencing throbbing pain, tingling sensations, skin sensitivity, or other forms of pain?
The discomfort may be the result of peripheral neuropathy, a condition that affects the nervous systems of over 20 million people in the United States. The condition disrupts communication from the peripheral nerves to the central nervous system and to the rest of the body.
Dr. Doyle has over 20 years of experience reducing the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. The pain may be the result of nutrient deficiencies or toxins. Detoxification may be one treatment option. Other remedies, depending on your diagnosis, may include premodulated muscle stimulation (strategic electrical stimulation), chiropractic care, ultrasound, or acupuncture. The staff at Doyle Chiropractic & Acupuncture will monitor your progress and recommend follow-up procedures as needed.
Tendinitis
Tendinitis, or the inflammation of a tendon, can cause severe discomfort and pain as well as limiting arm movement. Tendinitis may be the result of an injury or repetition of a specific movement. Hence, many forms of tendinitis are euphemistically called “tennis elbow” or “pitcher’s shoulder.” The ailment can often be cured with physical therapy, pain treatments, and avoidance of repetitive movements. Dr. Doyle will be glad to diagnose and offer treatment options for this form of injury.
Misaligned Vertebrae
Bulging disks, misaligned vertebrae, and other causes of disk-related pain can cause a wide range of symptoms, including pain in the outer extremities. Fortunately, there are several treatment options for people suffering from spinal injuries.
The common spinal manipulation methods performed at Doyle Chiropractic & Acupuncture include: diversified method (hand-applied pressure), activator method (mechanical manipulation using handheld device), Thompson method (manual thrusts with drop table technique), and Gonstead Method (similar to diversified but using a variety of tables, positions, and manual thrusts).
Contact a Local Chiropractor in Roanoke, TX
Dr. Doyle has more than 20 years of experience diagnosing and treating arm pain. To schedule an exploratory exam, contact Dr. Doyle at (817) 767-5430 or visit our website to set up an initial appointment.
Looking for an alternative to NSAIDs and opioids for pain management?
If you’ve gone to your general practitioner or pain management doctor seeking relief from chronic pain, you’ve probably been told to take NSAIDS, acetaminophen, or opioids. All of these drugs come with potentially serious negative side effects, particularly if they’re taken long-term or outside of how they are prescribed. If you struggle with pain and are concerned about how NSAIDS and opioids could negatively affect your health, you do have alternatives. Dr. Cody Doyle of Doyle Chiropractic and Acupuncture in Roanoke, Tx offers holistic pain management options to relieve a wide range of pain, including chronic pain.
Learn how acupuncture can help with chronic pain relief.
Learn how chiropractic can help with chronic pain relief.
Why should you consider holistic pain management treatment? Because pharmaceutical treatments pose many risks. Let’s explore the side effects of NSAIDs, acetaminophen, and opiates.
NSAIDs
Called “n-seds,” NSAIDs stands for non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs. They help control moderate pain and inflammation. NSAIDs include:
- Aspirin
- Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)
- Naproxin (Aleve, Anaprox, Naprelan, Naprosyn)
- Celecoxib (Celebrex)
- Diclofenac
- Etodolac
- Indometacin
- Ketoprofen
- Ketrolac
- Nabumetone
- Oxaprozin
- Piroxicam
- Salsalate
- Sulindac
- Tolmetin
The most common side effects of NSAIDs are nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, and other gastrointestinal issues, as well as drowsiness and dizziness. They can also cause fluid retention, decrease in appetite, rash, and headache. However, chronic use of these medications can lead to kidney and liver failure, ulcers, and increased bleeding with injury or surgery. Some people are allergic to NSAIDS, and allergic reaction generally involves shortness of breath or other breathing problems. Asthmatics are at higher risk for an NSAID allergy.
Oddly, kids given aspirin for the flu or chicken pox may develop Reye’s syndrome, a liver disease that can be fatal.
Elderly patients face an increased risk for heart attack and stroke with all NSAIDs, except low-dose aspirin. People who have undergone coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery should not take NSAIDs; they can cause complications.
Acetaminophen
While acetaminophen (Tylenol) is not an NSAID, it does have the potential to cause negative side effects, particularly in the liver. People who consume a higher-than-average amount of alcohol should steer clear of acetaminophen, as well. The FDA suggests 325 mg or less per pill/capsule, which is what regular-strength Tylenol contains. Extra-strength Tylenol has 500 mg. The normal daily dosage is up to eight extra-strength Tylenol, which is 4 grams of acetaminophen.
Note that a regimen alternating NSAIDs and acetaminophen is often suggested, for lower dosage with similar pain relief results.
Opiates and Opioids (Narcotics)
Opioids are strong pain killers that alter the brain’s understanding of pain by depressing the central nervous system, thus immediately relieving discomfort. Opioids may be prescribed to control a cough, treat diarrhea, or even to help a person overcome addiction to narcotics. When used for pain relief, opioids are sometimes referred to as analgesic narcotics.
One of Dr. Doyle’s patients reports: “I was prescribed a bottle of 150 hydrocodone pills to control gall bladder pain until I could undergo surgery. I had an insurance situation that forced me to put the surgery on hold. The opiates controlled the pain, but I was a zombie under the influence of hydrocodone. I could not work or function. After my surgery, I had some complications that caused chronic pain and was prescribed more hydrocodone, then later, tramadol and Tylenol 3, which has codeine. Each drug had side effects that exacerbated other symptoms. Dr. Doyle helped me address the underlying issues that caused my pain: leaky gut syndrome, chronic constipation, and irritable bowel syndrome. Most doctors don’t believe in the science behind leaky gut syndrome, and there was no pharmaceutical treatment for IBS that worked on me. It took me a year to find Dr. Doyle after my surgery – and all that time I was on opioids. With them, the pain was debilitating. Also with them, I was a zombie. As a small business owner, my entire life was negatively affected. With Dr. Doyle’s treatment and time, now I no longer needed pain medications. I believe that if I had not turned to acupuncture and Dr. Doyle’s holistic methods, I’d still be on opiates and NSAIDs. Instead, I’m productive and healthy!” – Shauna Duty, Roanoke, Tx
Opiates are drugs made from opium in poppy plants. Opioids are synthetic or semi-synthetic drugs that bind to opioid receptors in the brain. Today, the term “opioid” is used for both natural and synthetic opioids. These drugs include:
- Morphine
- Heroin (semi-synthetic)
- Codeine
- Oxycodone
- Oxycontin (semi-synthetic)
- Hydrocodone
- Hydromorphone
- Tramadol
- Oxycontin
- Fentanyl
- Methadone
Tramadol, oxycontin, and fentanyl are synthetic opioids. These can be stronger than natural opiates. For example, fentanyl is 50 times stronger than morphine. A derivation of fentanyl, carfentanil, is 100 times stronger than fentanyl.
Opioid Addiction
Often, people in chronic pain become addicted to opioids for relief. A mental addiction develops. Seeking comfort, they increase the dosage without a doctor’s approval can lead to serious physical and psychological issues. Prescription opioids are often sold on the street, illegally.
The problem is, as a central nervous system depressant, opioids can stop a person’s heart, causing death. They also alter the heart, lungs, brain, and many other vital organs. Even first-time illegal use can cause immediate death, coma, or an erratic heartbeat.
Death caused by overdose of opioids gas surpassed the height of deaths by gun violence (1993) and auto accidents (1972). In 2016, over 63 thousand people died from overdose; two-thirds from opioid overdose. Today, drug overdose is the primary cause of accidental death in our country.
Though Texas is on the low end of states where opioid overdoses occur, our numbers are on the rise – even in Tarrant and Dallas counties. Of the top 25 American cities with the highest opioid overdose fatality rate, four are in Texas.
People who are abusing opioids often show symptoms like sleeping too much or not being able to sleep. They may suffer with anxiety, depression, and mood swings. When battling opioid addiction, withdrawals will occur. If a person is fighting addition to more than opioids (additional drugs or alcohol), serious health risks can occur. A medical professional can help create a plan, with medications to help an addict successfully overcome withdrawal.
Resource: Addiction and Recovery Help
Chronic Pain Treatment without Drugs
Dr. Doyle has studied chiropractic and acupuncture treatments that help relieve pain, without the use of medications. He addresses the underlying causes of pain with skeletal manipulation, via chiropractic treatment, and stimulation of the musculoskeletal and nervous system, with acupuncture.
These drug-free pain management treatments can relieve many issues, including but not limited to:
- Neck and back pain
- Migraines and headaches
- Muscle spasms
- Joint pain
- Arthritis symptoms
- Menstrual cramps
- Shoulder, arm, elbow, and hand pain
- Hip, leg, knee, and foot pain
- TMJ pain
- Digestive symptoms
- Stress and anxiety (often caused by pain)
To schedule an initial appointment with Dr. Doyle, call our Roanoke, Tx office at 817-767-5430. We are accepting new patients and will be happy to file your insurance or help you with the paperwork necessary for claims. Before turning to a potentially harmful and addictive drug for chronic pain relief, talk with Dr. Doyle.
Does Insurance Cover Acupuncture and Other Complementary Therapies?
If you have a medical condition that has persisted in causing you pain or limited your mobility, you’ve probably already sought treatment from a traditional medical doctor. However, there are millions of Americans out there who are still suffering from debilitating conditions that are not successfully healed by traditional medicine. Many end up relying heavily on strong medications just to function. In cases like this, you should never give up! You do not have to live with pain when there are multiple alternative treatments that you may respond positively to. Dr. Cody Doyle provides Keller TX acupuncture and other complementary treatments to help your body heal itself.
Would you like to learn about Keller TX acupuncture and other complementary therapies? Call Doyle Chiropractic and Acupuncture to learn about acupuncture treatments. Call our Roanoke, TX office at 817-767-5430 or request an appointment online.
How Does Acupuncture Work?
Acupuncture treatments have many theories behind their efficacy. In the ancient Chinese tradition, practitioners believe that acupuncture/acupressure points on the body stimulate and redirect the flow of energy (qi). While there is little scientific data to support this theory, there is evidence that acupuncture does something to stimulate circulation and nerve pathways and help improve musculoskeletal function.
While other practitioners may provide acupuncture to treat specific conditions or break bad habits (such as smoking)—Dr. Doyle only provides acupuncture and auriculotherapy to treat dysfunction in very specific points within your musculoskeletal tissues.
If you suffer from one of the following conditions, Dr. Doyle may suggest acupuncture as part of a more comprehensive treatment plan.
- Neck and back pain
- Asthma, allergies, and sinusitis symptoms
- Migraines and headaches
- TMJ disorder
- Muscle spasms and pain
- Arthritis symptoms
- Menstrual cramps
- Lower or upper extremity pain
- Stress and anxiety symptoms
- Digestive symptoms (musculoskeletal component)
Do Insurers Cover Acupuncture and other Complementary Therapies?
Today, many insurers will cover chiropractic care, but what about acupuncture, myofascial release therapy, or ultrasound therapy? If you are living with pain and dysfunction it may seem unfair to have your reimbursement requests denied, when all you are trying to do is find a way to be well again!
The truth is that more and more insurers are covering what’s referred to as complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). This can include a number of treatments offered by complementary medical practitioners, such as Dr. Cody Doyle.
However, this doesn’t mean you will automatically be reimbursed for treatments you seek out on your own. Insurers often need evidence that your treatments are medically necessary. If you are in a situation in which you have been seeing a doctor regularly for a condition, (but your pain and dysfunction are still a problem) you may need to get your primary care doctor to “prescribe” CAM therapies before they will be covered. When patients have been suggested to have CAM therapies, they tend to have their claims approved more frequently.
Conditions that May Respond to Complementary Alternative Medicine
Dr. Cody Doyle has been practicing chiropractic and complementary medicine for approximately two decades. In that time, he has treated patients for many diverse conditions. These range from age-related degenerative arthritis and spinal problems to immune system disorders and neuropathy.
Some of the more common conditions Dr. Doyle treats include:
- Arthritis
- Sciatica
- Spinal disc issues
- Tendonitis
- Musculoskeletal dysfunction
- Plantar fasciitis
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Immune disorders and allergies
If you have an ongoing struggle to manage the symptoms of your condition, contact Doyle Chiropractic and Acupuncture to learn about Keller TX acupuncture treatments. We have helped many patients improve their lives and reduce painful and debilitating conditions. Call our office at 817-767-5430 or request an appointment online.
Chiropractic Care for Trophy Club, TX: Back to Mobility
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!
Chiropractic Care and Acupuncture Therapy for Pain Management
Chronic pain is an exhausting and debilitating condition for many patients, affecting both their personal and professional lives. Even low-level pain can influence work productivity and quality of life. Dr. Doyle provides patients a unique approach to pain management by using alternative medicine. Chiropractic and acupuncture therapies offer patients safe treatment options to manage pain, increase mobility, and lower overall medical costs.
Chiropractic and acupuncture for pain management are available to patients living in or near Justin, Tx at Doyle Chiropractic and Acupuncture’s Roanoke office. Call Dr. Cody Doyle at 817-767-5430 or reach our office online here.
Benefits of Chiropractic Care
Benefits you may experience from chiropractic care include:
• Significant improvement in chronic pain symptoms
• Increase in physical activity ability
• Potentially lower cost
• Increases quality of life
• Increases range of motion
• A potential decrease in the need for pain management medications (with physician approval)
• Faster patient recovery times
Chiropractic Care and Chronic Pain Management
Doyle Chiropractic and Acupuncture focuses on the assessment and management of pain symptoms. We will use a systems approach to your case to understand why there is an upset to the natural balance and flow of your body, leading to your chronic and widespread pain. Dr. Doyle treats these conditions related to chronic pain:
• Arthritis
• Back pain or lumbar spinal pain
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Fibromyalgia
• Headaches (a migraine, sinus, and cluster)
• Intervertebral disc syndrome
• Joint pain
• Muscle spasms
• Neck pain or cervical spine pain
• Numbness, weakness, and tingling
• Pain from digestive issues
• Pinched nerves
• Radiating pain
• Sciatic nerve pain
• Scoliosis
• Sports injuries
• Tarsal tunnel syndrome
• Tendinitis
• Thoracic outlet syndrome
• Thoracic spine pain
• Upper and lower extremity pain and dysfunction
Using the Chiropractor to Ease Your Pain
Our goal is to offer alternative treatments to relieve chronic pain, whether acute or moderate. Not all pain conditions can be cured, even with surgery, but we use several methods to help patients find relief. Pain management is accomplished by using any combination of more than 100 techniques to manipulate muscles, joints, and the spine with several degrees of force called adjustments. We concentrate on the body’s relationship between function and structure to minimize pain and restore function to the patient.
When to Call the Chiropractor
You should call Dr. Doyle when you are unable to manage your pain at home, and the symptoms become worse or if you’re interested in exploring non-pharmaceutical treatment options. A prompt diagnosis and treatment options are essential to your recovery and wellbeing. Dr. Doyle will evaluate your medical history and risk factors to create a specialized plan of treatment therapies, designed to offer you relief from your pain symptoms.
Will Acupuncture Help?
Used by over 14 million Americans, acupuncture is known to be a highly effective form of pain management. In some cases, it is more efficient than pain-relieving drugs or surgery. Acupuncture is one of the oldest healing arts in the world. This ancient Chinese practice stimulates nerves and trigger-points in the body while easing pressure on painful areas. The body’s sensation of pain is suppressed as the stimulated nerves release endorphins. Acupuncture therapy can reduce pain, inflammation, stiffness, and muscle spasms, among other things.
Contact Us
Combining chiropractic care and acupuncture therapy can alleviate symptoms of chronic pain. Contact Dr. Doyle today at 817-767-5430 for a consultation at our Roanoke office near Justin, TX or contact us online anytime.
I Hate Needles! Can We Skip the Acupuncture?
In 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!
Pain Management Without Drugs May Be Possible for You, with Chiropractic and Acupuncture
Do you wake up daily with lower back pain? Do you experience numbness and tingling in your extremities? Do have difficulty performing basic daily tasks on account of intense pain? Are you tired of taking pain relievers just to make it through the day? Pain in your back, neck, or upper and lower extremities can negatively affect and inhibit your mobility and quality of life. But there may be a better pain management solution out there.
Whether your pain is chronic or acute, Dr. Cody Doyle offers solutions to help patients take back control of their life. He is both certified in both acupuncture and chiropractic. Commonly referred to as alternative therapy, chiropractic care and acupuncture treatments provide a drug-free, nonsurgical approach to managing pain and achieving total wellness. He is both certified in both acupuncture and chiropractic. To learn more about our pain management solutions, continue reading. You can also schedule a consultation with our Roanoke, TX office by contacting us online or calling 817-767-5430.
What Is Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic care is a holistic and nonsurgical approach to helping the body heal using spinal manipulation. The spine surrounds your spinal cord and central nervous system, which is responsible for sending messages to your brain telling every muscle and organ in your body how to function. When the vertebrae within your spine are out of alignment, it can lead to pain and difficulty performing basic daily activities, such as bending, sitting, and walking. Spinal subluxations can also result in allergies, weight gain, fatigue, and stress and anxiety.
Dr. Doyle believes in locating the root cause of your pain and treating it so you can get back to enjoying life. This will involve performing x-rays of the spine and any other extremities causing you pain. During your appointment, Dr. Doyle will have you lie face down on a padded table so he can gently and effectively adjust your spine. He uses a variety of hands-on and mechanical manipulations using several different methods to correct the alignment of your spine. With routine chiropractic care, your body can naturally heal itself and restore total wellness.
How Acupuncture Can Help
Proper energy flow within your body is essential for optimal physical health. When this energy flow is disrupted, it can lead to pain and other issues. Along the surface of your skin are strategic acu-points that can be stimulated to correct energy flow. Acupuncture is an alternative procedure based in traditional Chinese medicine that helps the body naturally heal itself without the use of drugs or surgery. This holistic method uses small, stainless steel needles inserted into the skin’s surface to stimulate the underlying nerves and tissues within your musculoskeletal system to address chronic and acute pain, such as:
- Migraines and headaches
- Menstrual cramps
- Neck and back pain
- Upper and lower extremity pain
- TMJ disorder
If you have lower back pain, Dr. Doyle may insert acupuncture needles in the acu-points along your lower back to reduce pain and increase proper energy flow. Acupuncture and chiropractic care are often used together to maximize results.
Dr. Doyle performs acupuncture to improve dysfunction within the musculoskeletal system of the body. While placing needles in the acu-points in the musculoskeletal system can have numerous non-musculoskeletal systemic benefits, Dr. Doyle does not directly treat any condition that does not have at it’s core a musculoskeletal component. Instead, he treats only those dysfunctional points within the musculoskeletal system that he identifies after a thorough history and examination. If treating a musculoskeletal acupuncture point produces a non-musculoskeletal benefit, that benefit is purely incidental.
Start Your Journey to a Pain-Free Life
We invite you to contact our Roanoke, TX office today to learn more about the pain management treatments we provide. You can contact us online or call 817-767-5430.
Dr. Cody Doyle Is a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine and Acupuncture
Argyle chiropractor Dr. Cody Doyle has a unique approach to treating patients. He has spent the last 20 years exploring alternative treatments for his patients in order to provide a wide range of options. With an interest in identifying successful treatment protocols, he combines these with the most effective elements to provide maximum results. When visiting his practice, it is highly possible that he will use more than one treatment method to accomplish your health goals.
Although we use traditional chiropractic care and acupuncture in-office, Dr. Doyle’s research has allowed him to develop his own unique treatment brand, using the latest techniques in alternative medicine. Please continue reading to learn more, or contact your Argyle chiropractor online or at (817) 767-5430 to book your appointment.
Common Treatment Combinations
Each patient is treated individually, so treatment plans will vary. While one patient may respond to a combination of chiropractic care and acupuncture, someone else may respond with massage therapy and herbal remedies. Argyle chiropractor Dr. Doyle takes a comprehensive approach to planning patient care. Some of the more common treatment combinations include:
- Chiropractic: We use a combination of manual and mechanical techniques, including the Diversified, Activator, Thompson, or Gonstead methods to realign the spine. Your spine protects your central nervous system, which is responsible for sending messages from your brain to other organs in your body. When lines of communication are disrupted, it can lead to pain, inflammation, and disease. By keeping your spine straight and healthy, communication can remain fluid for proper function.
- Acupuncture: Based on ancient Chinese medicine, this alternative method can address a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Your body is intended to have a natural energy flow for proper function. When this flow is disrupted, it can cause pain and systemic issues. By inserting tiny needles into the acu-points on the surface of the skin, Dr. Doyle can stimulate underlying tissues and ignite healthy energy flow.
- Herbal Remedies: In addition to other forms of treatment, Dr. Doyle may recommend vitamins and natural supplements to help reach your goals.
- Auriculotherapy (Ear Acupuncture): By inserting small, sterile stainless steel needles into certain musculoskeletal points around your ear, it can curb cravings and promote healthy weight loss.
- Myofascial Release Therapy:This treatment improves flexibility and function to your muscles that have experienced trauma or injury. This hands-on technique uses mild to moderate pressure to the myofascial tissues to improve flexibility and function to your injured muscles to reduce chronic pain. It is frequently combined with chiropractic care.
Why Choose Dr. Doyle?
Argyle chiropractor Dr. Doyle is passionate about helping patients achieve a healthy lifestyle using alternative methods. He will work diligently to locate the right treatment method so you can get back to enjoying a fulfilling, pain-free life!
Let Dr. Doyle help you and your family. To learn more about Doyle Chiropractic & Acupuncture and the treatments we offer, contact our office today to schedule your consultation. We care for patients in North Fort Worth, Trophy Club, Grapevine, Southlake, Keller, Roanoke, and Justin.
Healthy Tips for Pain Management
Pain comes in a variety of ways. It may be a dull ache, sharp shooting, radiating, chronic, or acute. No matter the level, it is uncomfortable and can negatively affect your quality of life. But depending on the severity, it may even be debilitating and keep you from performing basic daily tasks. Have you recently been injured in an accident at work, home, or on the road and are experiencing ongoing pain? Did you overwork a muscle at the gym but haven’t been able to get back to normal? Or perhaps there’s no rhyme or reason to your pain, you just know it started and it’s keeping you from enjoying a happy and fulfilling life.
Whatever the reason, you don’t have to live in pain for forever. Keller chiropractor Dr. Doyle offers a variety of alternative treatment methods at his practice to help patients manage their pain. He also discusses certain tips below to get you back to a healthier and pain-free lifestyle. Continue reading to find out more. We also invite you to schedule a consultation by calling (817) 767-5430 or contacting us online.
Reduce Stress
Stress can actually exacerbate pain because it increases the level of inflammation in your body. If you have a high stress job or hectic lifestyle, stop and assess your situation and see where you can cut back on stress in your life. You may also start implementing meditation or deep breathing exercises to help you relax and control stressful situations.
Boost Endorphins
Endorphins are chemicals in the brain that are instant mood boosters. But they can also block pain signals. How do you get them? Exercise. Even the lightest physical activity can release endorphins into the body. Not only will you start to feel better emotionally by exercising, but as the muscles strengthen, pain will start to reduce. Strong muscles can help prevent re-injury and additional pain. If your weight plays a role in your pain, exercise can also help you lose excess weight, as well as control blood sugar levels and reduce risk of heart disease. Ask your Keller chiropractor for an exercise routine that is right for you.
Try Acupuncture
Founded in traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture stimulates the nerves, muscles, and tissues in your body to address neck and back pain, extremity pain, and other musculoskeletal conditions. Your body is intended to function with certain energy patterns to function effectively. When these energy patterns are disrupted, it can result in pain, disease, and inflammation. Your body also has musculoskeletal acu-points along the surface of the skin. To help correct the disrupted energy flow, Keller chiropractor Dr. Doyle will strategically insert sterilized stainless steel needles in varying lengths into these acu-points to stimulate the underlying tissues and muscles.
It is important to note that Dr. Doyle is not directly treating any specific condition with acupuncture, but treating dysfunction in very specific points within your musculoskeletal system. Treating theses dysfunctional musculoskeletal points has been shown to have a wide range of health benefits, including pain management.
Undergo Routine Chiropractic Adjustments
Your spine hosts your central nervous system, which is responsible for sending messages from your brain to other organs in the body. When the vertebrae in your neck and back are out of alignment, it can cause mixed signals, resulting in pain, inflammation, and disease. By keeping your spine in proper position, you can reduce pain. It’s really quite simple: A healthy spine equals a healthy body. Keller chiropractor Dr. Doyle will fashion a treatment plan unique to your needs.
Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle
What you consume can affect your body’s ability to function. Filling it with wholesome foods gives it better fuel for functioning properly. But a healthy lifestyle doesn’t just mean eating healthy foods. It also means reducing alcohol consumption and avoiding smoking as both of these can exacerbate pain in the body.
Get a Massage
Getting a massage has double benefits. Not only will it help you reduce stress and relax – but it can also alleviate tight muscles often associated with chronic pain. People who receive a massage once a month have statistically been shown to have better health physically, emotionally, and mentally.
Meet With Your Keller Chiropractor
Dr. Doyle would love to meet you and help you manage your pain so you can boost your quality of life. Please contact our office today online or by calling (817) 767-5430.