Chiropractic
Is a chiropractor the best professional to help you resolve most back pain, neck pain, or pain going down your arm or leg? Absolutely! A chiropractor will work towards getting rid of the pain, instead of just helping you cope with it or mask it with medications. He will determine the underlying cause of the pain, and as much as possible, restore normal function to the affected area.
Many people consult their family doctor, instead of a chiropractor for neck or back pain, and headaches associated with an injury. This is not the best way to get rid of the pain. Typically, your family doctor will prescribe pain medication and will not find the underlying cause of your pain. Often, at a much later time, they might refer you for physical therapy, or orthopedic consult.
Some people just take over-the-counter pain pills for days, weeks or even months, instead of seeking help from a chiropractor. While there is pain relief, the problem is not getting addressed.
A better way to address these pain syndromes is to consult and get treatment from a chiropractor. A chiropractor looks for abnormal function and subluxations. Subluxations are areas in the spine that hinder the proper flow of nerve energy to and from whatever structures, organs or tissues the nerve connects with. An even better way is to go to a chiropractor who has advanced training in nutrition and functional medicine. The chiropractor with advanced nutrition training can recommend nutrients in therapeutic amounts to enhance your body’s healing abilities. The chiropractor with the Functional Medicine training is able to positively influence the underlying processes involved in the development of various diseases. He or she can not only perform chiropractic adjustments to correct the problem, but also include a nutrition program, lifestyle changes and environmental considerations that decrease stress on the body and balance immune system function.
Dr Husbands is one of the best trained chiropractors in San Carlos, Redwood Shores, Redwood City and Belmont. Some of Dr Husbands’s patients live elsewhere in the bay area and don’t mind the extra drive time. However, for pain conditions that require several treatment sessions, we highly recommend choosing a chiropractor that is close to your home or work.
We specialize in the following pain areas:
- Lower back pain, such as those from common sources: facet joint pain or disc pain
- Neck pain
- Upper back and shoulder pain
- Headaches
- Pain going down your leg or arm
What to Expect
When you schedule an appointment with Dr Husbands, he will perform a thorough review of your medical history, and conduct orthopedic tests. As needed, we may perform digital x-ray diagnostic imaging in our office, or order MRI imaging for diagnostic accuracy. He will put together a chiropractic treatment plan. At our clinic in San Carlos, we utilize various chiropractic techniques, manual therapy methods and procedures, from gentle non-force and low force techniques, to diversified adjusting technique. The type of chiropractic technique is based on your individual needs and comfort level. Depending on your need, your treatment plan may also include:
- manual massage prior to all adjustments
- muscle relaxation, balancing and stretching
- physical therapy modalities for decreasing inflammation and pain
- sports medicine rehabilitative exercises in our onsite-rehab gym
- orthopedic devices such as cervical pillows, knee braces, or exercise resistance devices
- customized exercise programs
- nutritional support for optimal injury recovery
- performance enhancement exercise programs
Call us and have a experienced chiropractor to help you. We are located in San Carlos, close to the 101 freeway. Our location is midway between San Francisco and San Jose, a few minutes from Redwood Shores, Belmont, Redwood City, San Mateo and Foster City. Contact us if you have any questions.
