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

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

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.

Don’t Be Miserable: 4 Tips for Pain Relief

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woman with chronic painAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 70 million Americans lived with chronic pain in 2016. If you are one of the millions of people in America suffering from chronic pain, life can feel hopeless. Most likely you’ve been to multiple doctors and have tried several treatments only to be disappointed. Today, we want to give you some hope.

One of the best pieces of advice we can give you is to visit Dr. Cody Doyle at Doyle Chiropractic and Acupuncture near Justin. He uses alternative methods, such as myofascial release therapy and acupuncture, to treat chronic pain and other health conditions.

While this is a great long-term solution for pain control, here are 4 things you can try at home to help mitigate the pain:

1. Nutrition

On days when you wake up in pain, getting out of bed can seem impossible. And if you aren’t getting out of bed, you probably aren’t staying hydrated or eating properly– both of which might be contributing to your pain.

Studies have shown that dehydration can amplify your pain. So, make sure you are drinking at least 64 ounces of water a day. Buy yourself a giant water bottle or two and keep them next to your bed so you only have to get up once or twice to refill.

Ask yourself this question: What have I eaten today? If the answer is nothing, your pain is probably amplified by fatigue, irritability, and anxiety. Even without chronic pain, that’s a bad combination. If all you’ve eaten today is a donut or bag of chips, try eating some fruit, nuts, or vegetables. Your body needs nutritious food for energy to combat your pain.

2. Exercise

If you don’t exercise, your muscles lose their strength and cause more distress. When you begin exercising, start slow, listen to your body, and gradually work your way up. What begins as a five-minute walk down the street could eventually become a thirty-minute walk around the neighborhood.

Several studies have proven that exercise reduces chronic pain, increases nerve function, and helps relieve stress and anxiety. If you don’t know where to start, or what type of exercise would benefit you most, Dr. Doyle can create a plan that’s right for you.

3. Relaxation

Meditation, deep breathing, and a variety of other mind-body practices have been proven to enhance your overall health by calming your nervous system and regulating blood pressure. Find what fits your lifestyle and see how it affects your symptoms. Pair these relaxing practices with yoga or tai chi to cross exercise and relaxation off your to-do list!

4. Heating Pad/ Ice Pack

Depending on your pain, one or both of these options could be helpful. Use a heating pad or take a warm bath if your muscles are tense. The heat will increase blood flow to that area and cause your muscles to relax. If you have swelling, an ice pack can reduce the inflammation. It can also numb any pain in a specific area.

Learn How Dr. Doyle Can Help You

If you need help managing your chronic pain, chiropractic care is one of the best solutions. People from all over Texas come to Dr. Doyle for chiropractic care because of his expertise and success. Whether you have chronic neck and back pain, headaches or migraines, struggle with stress or anxiety, or are trying to lose weight, he can assist you on your journey to success.  Visit our Roanoke and Justin chiropractic and acupuncture office to discover how he can meet your individual needs. Call 817-767-5430 to schedule your appointment.

Drug-Free Pain Management for Sports Injuries

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old golf sports injuriesDo you play golf in Trophy Club, shoot hoops at the park, or jog the beautiful nature trails that crisscross Northeast Tarrant County? Maybe you play volleyball or softball at the rec center. Roanoke, Trophy Club, Southlake, and Grapevine feature a wide variety of outdoor activities to enjoy — and Dr. Doyle hopes you’re taking advantage of them.

Should you twist an ankle or strain a muscle while trying to have fun, you may need to see a doctor. If pain persists, visit Dr. Doyle. Our Roanoke office provides our Trophy Club neighbors with holistic pain management, so you can heal quickly and get back to enjoying the activities you love.

Common Sports Injuries

The most common sports injuries are sprains and strains, but they only scratch the surface of the full list. Other common sports injuries you may experience include:

  • Achilles tendon injuries
  • Rotator cuff injuries
  • Knee injuries
  • Fractures
  • Dislocations
  • Swollen muscles

Some of our patients continue to have pain long after an injury. For instance, a low back injury sustained during high school sports could plague you with pain and stiffness in adulthood. Dr. Doyle may use chiropractic, acupuncture, or a combination of these with or without muscle stim and other holistic therapies to treat your pain.

Before Dr. Doyle can develop your treatment plan for pain relief, however, he must diagnose the source of your pain. Your initial interview and exam will take about an hour, and at the end of the appointment we will give you a proposed treatment plan. Lori in the front office will file your insurance, if you have chiropractic coverage.

“Does it work?”

We live in a society that questions the validity of holistic medicine. The truth is, you have to try it to find out if chiropractic and/or acupuncture will work well for pain management, for your unique case. Mounting research in both acupuncture and chiropractic prove the effectiveness of the therapies, whether provided separately or together.

“Acute and chronic chiropractic patients experienced better outcomes in pain, functional disability, and patient satisfaction; clinically important differences in pain and disability improvement were found for chronic patients.”

          Haas et al (2005), Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics

Side Effects of Sports Injuries

The full extent of a sports injury is not always immediately obvious. In addition, some injuries develop over time due to repetitive motions, like passing a football or bending the knees when riding a bike. Holistic pain management treatment can often reduce or alleviate these types of pain, as well.

Not sure if you injured yourself? Some of the symptoms you may experience are:

  • Swelling, inflammation, or tenderness in particular areas
  • Stiffness that limits movement
  • Acute pain when you make certain movements
  • Extreme weakness in the arms or legs
  • Inability to place any weight on a hand or leg

If you experience dizziness, headaches, or disorientation, seek either emergency assistance or to schedule an appointment with your GP. If your symptoms persist after seeing a physician, schedule a visit with Dr. Doyle. His therapies can help reduce or relieve chronic headaches, migraines, and vertigo, in many cases.

Avoid Long-Term Use of Pain Medications

Doctors often recommend ibuprofen or acetaminophen to alleviate pain and swelling. If you’re prescribed an opioid, you might be concerned with the effects that the addictive drug can have on your health and life. Opioids are not the healthiest treatment for ongoing pain. Using ibuprofen long term can also cause health concerns. For many patients, chiropractic treatment and acupuncture provide sufficient pain management so that long-term pain meds are not needed.

For drug-free pain management, call us at 817-767-5430 or submit an email via the contact form. Dr. Doyle and our team look forward to seeing you back on the greens, the courts, the trails, and the fields very soon!