Dr. Tyler Johnson
Pinched Nerve There are pairs of opening between each spinal bone. Like an open window, nerve openings along your spine must be clear and unobstructed. It’s called a pinched nerve because that’s what it feels like. But there’s a lot more going on! The 24 moving bones of your spine protect your spinal cord while… [Continue Reading]
Neck Pain Imagine balancing a 12 lb. (5.5 kg.) bowling ball on the tips of your fingers. All day long. That’s just one of many things your neck must do. Your neck and shoulders work hard. Even the smallest deviation in the relationships of the seven bones of your cervical spine (neck) can cause pain and… [Continue Reading]
Colic Your tummy hurts. You have a terrible headache. You can’t sleep and you’re cranky. One more thing: you can’t ask for help because you’re only two weeks old! So you cry. And cry. And cry. And your parents feel helpless. Indigestion? Infantile colic was first thought to be merely indigestion. The most widely accepted definition… [Continue Reading]
Carpal Tunnel Carpal tunnel problems are a common effect of repetitive motions to abnormally functioning joints of the spine, arm and wrist. Chiropractic techniques that work so well with the spine can be applied to other joints in the body. Virtually every joint is susceptible to fixations and malfunctions that impair function and range of motion…. [Continue Reading]
Bedwetting Bedwetting takes a tremendous toll on children. Embarrassment. Alarms. No sleepovers. Plastic mattress covers. Frustration. Unable to fit in. Even the shame of diapers. Up to the age of four or five, most children have poor bladder control at night. But after that, the inability to stay dry is a sign of an underlying… [Continue Reading]
Back Pain Pain of any kind is a sign something’s wrong. Some people silence the pain with drugs. But that would be like removing the battery to quiet a smoke detector! Two Common Causes The nerve-rich facet joints on the back side of each spinal bone are a common cause of back pain. The pain… [Continue Reading]
Don’t be misled by the minimal damage to your car. People react much differently than glass, plastic and metal! It started with a routine trip to the store. Suddenly you hear a screeching of tires and the harsh sound of metal hitting metal. In the split second before you can brace yourself, you feel your… [Continue Reading]
Asthma Chiropractic is not a treatment for asthma. However, many who suffer from asthma report improvement by receiving chiropractic care. Considerable research documents the link between the spinal column, the nervous system and the respiratory system. This is why so many people have mentioned improved breathing after a visit to to their doctor of chiropractic…. [Continue Reading]
Allergies Chiropractic care doesn’t treat allergies. Then why do so many people with allergies mention that they get relief by receiving chiropractic care? It’s Not the Pollen There are many signs of an allergic reaction. Itchy eyes. Runny nose. Sneezing. Skin rash. More serious reactions can include constricted air passageways, vomiting and even death. All… [Continue Reading]
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It is virtually impossible to adjust yourself since a chiropractic adjustment is a specific force applied in a specific direction to a specific spinal joint. One method some people use to try to correct a misalignment is to “pop” their spine themselves by twisting or turning. Although this movement may cause the bones to move… [Continue Reading]
Pregnancy At first glance, most people don’t see the connection between chiropractic and pregnancy. However, there are four stages in which having an optimally working nervous system can help both mother and child. Pre-Conception Our pregnant patients often report shorter, more pleasant deliveries when they receive chiropractic care. Chiropractic care prior to conception promotes a… [Continue Reading]
Whiplash You’re waiting at a stoplight. The sound of screeching tires is followed by the harsh sound of metal hitting metal. Your car is suddenly being pushed forward! You’re being rear-ended! In a split second, your body is pushed against your seat. Your head, isolated by your neck, delays its reaction. Then, your body changes… [Continue Reading]