- Headaches
- ArthritisJoint pain and back pain are commonly caused by osteoarthritis, a type of inflammation associated with "wear and tear" and a history of injury. Movement in affected joints is painful and limited. Other causes of joint pain include misalignments, dislocations, gout, and rheumatoid arthritis.
- FibromyalgiaFibromyalgia diagnoses have been increasing as awareness has risen. Many individuals now feel that they can seek help from the medical field for their issues, although treatments are generally more difficult to understand. Many people who have fibromyalgia also complain about the lack of effectiveness that many treatment options offer. However, chiropractic care has become an increasingly common and successful treatment option for patients with the disease.
- Plantar FasciitisDuring your initial visit, our chiropractor evaluates your body's alignment to determine where small adjustments can be made to reduce the discomfort in your feet. We also examine your feet to determine if you are dealing with plantar fasciitis.
- Medical Weight LossMany people today struggle to maintain their waistline. There have been a significant number of studies that correlate our weight, or rather, excess weight, to shortened lifespans, reduced quality of life and an increase in various diseases. People are often focused on the newest fad diet or exercise routine to help them reduce their body fat percentages and maintain weight loss, but a visit with your chiropractor will add another layer to your ability to fight the battle of your expanding midline.
- Nutritional CounselingA chiropractor will begin your treatment by assessing your pain level and ability to use and move your shoulder. Pain often makes people resist or change their movements, which can cause other problems related to the initial shoulder problem, such as a stiff neck or arm pain. Treatment strategies include joint adjustments and the use of heat, cold, and ultrasound. Exercises can help restore mobility as well as stretch and strengthen muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Nutritional counseling will help you identify foods that make inflammation worse and improve your overall nutrition.
- Ear InfectionsIf you have children of any age, it is likely that you have had an intimate experience with ear infections at some point in your life. Five out of six children will have experienced at least one ear infection before they are three years old as younger children are far more prone to ear infections. Luckily, as they age, they may “grow out” of them.
- Irritable Bowel SyndromeWhile fibromyalgia is most commonly diagnosed in women, individuals that suffer from headaches, TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder), anxiety, depression, or irritable bowel syndrome are more likely to be diagnosed with fibromyalgia. The disease is also commonly linked to another traumatic injury or surgery. Symptoms may appear instantaneously or gradually increase in severity.
- Bronchitis
- Pregnancy
- Labor and Delivery
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeAs the professional community ages, the diagnoses of carpal tunnel syndrome continue to rise. Carpal tunnel syndrome is commonly associated with the repetitive movement related to typing on a keyboard with improper hand positioning. Carpal tunnel syndrome creates a burning, numbness, or tingling sensation in the hands or wrists and can occur on one or both sides.
- Multiple SclerosisNeurological – This therapy works with issues associated with the brain. Potential injuries include stroke, multiple sclerosis, spinal injuries, and Parkinson’s disease.
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Diabetes Care
- UltrasoundKnecht Chiropractic Center in Sanford provides chiropractic treatment in the form of spinal adjustments, ultrasound, gentle stretching, massage, and other modalities. When there are subluxations of the spine, pain, stiffness, and swelling often occur.
- MRIEven once your chiropractor has reviewed your history and completed a physical exam, they still may not be able to rule out all the possible causes of your pain and so they may want to further explore the extent of the damage. In these cases, you may be asked to complete some additional testing which may include X-rays, Magnetic Resonance Imaging or MRI, or other laboratory tests. These tests can help to ensure that you receive the proper care and treatment that is individualized to you.
- Radiology
- Computed TomographyA myriad of things can cause pain in the lower back so our chiropractor will do a thorough physical examination. Your symptoms, lifestyle and work activities, and medical history are also considered during the evaluation. Image tests such as X-rays or CT scans done to examine the spine and musculoskeletal structures can help in spotting irregularities associated with pain in the lumbar region.
- SciaticaSciatica is a condition that affects many people today. It typically manifests as pain in the lower back or buttocks that radiates down to the legs or feet. This pain can be felt in one or both legs and is often difficult to describe. Patients have also found that the pain can change in frequency or intensity ranging from mild to severe and can be debilitating at times. Patients have reported various sensations related to sciatica pain including pins and needles while at other times it may be described as dull, or even like electric shocks.
- WhiplashVisualize what happens to a whip when you snap it quickly. With whiplash syndrome, a similar thing happens to your neck! If some sort of forceful motion causes your body to rapidly accelerate, decelerate, or change direction (such as an auto accident, collision on the sports field, or slip and fall), this can impose a lot of strain and tension through your neck. When this happens, tissue damage to structures in the cervical spine can occur, misalignments in the cervical joints can develop, and additional problems like nerve compression can develop.
- Body ContouringFor some people, fat loss is a difficult struggle simply because they are at a healthy weight. This means that they may only have certain areas where pockets of fat are more stubborn despite proper diet and exercise. If this is the case, then red light contouring for fat loss may be an ideal solution. Red light therapy is non-invasive and allows people to get the look that they want without surgery or additionally dieting and exercise.
- Sports MedicineAt Knecht Chiropractic in Sanford, we teach our patients’ special “blueprint” exercises to help strengthen and correct their sports injuries. These exercises can be performed in the comfort of your own home and can improve the effectiveness of your preventative and corrective relief for whatever sports injury that is afflicting you. In addition to skeletal misalignment, muscles and connective tissues can be out of place or strained by improper alignment and use. Specific exercises and stretches can help your body stay in balance and in health while avoiding sports injuries in the future.
- Physical TherapyWhen chiropractic care is combined with physical therapy, it has been shown to slow the progression of the disease while improving a patient’s quality of life.
- Frozen ShoulderFrozen shoulder – stiffness and inability to move the joint that occurs over time, usually the result of limiting movement due to pain.
- Tennis Elbow
- Slipped DiscIntervertebral discs are found all throughout the spinal column except for the C1 and C2 vertebrae (the Axis and Atlas). These discs act to cushion the vertebrae from each other as well as the impacts that are felt throughout the spinal column. While many people will describe painful back issues as a “slipped disc,” this isn’t really the case as the intervertebral discs don’t actually slide out of place. What many people experience is called a bulge. This bulging disc is also called a herniated disc.
- Shoulder Pain
- Flatfoot Correction
- Heel Pain
- Ankle SprainWe treat sports injuries utilizing “state of the art” chiropractic and exercise techniques. Never in the history of chiropractic have we been able to provide the level of help and expertise that now exists for sports injuries, including to but not limited to plantar fasciitis, shoulder pain, ankle sprain, tennis elbow, knee pain and more. These newer correction and exercise methods are even safer, more comfortable and more effective than ever before. As a Chiropractic Physician and a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, Dr. André Knecht has years of training and experience in both fields.
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Manual TherapyManual Therapies – Manual therapies can include joint manipulation or adjustment, manual resistance training or stretching. These therapies are usually conducted in an office setting with hands-on work from your physiotherapist.
- Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy
- Achilles TendonitisYou name it, we've seen it: rotator cuff strains, Achilles tendonitis, runner's knee, tennis elbow, and more. Micro-damage to your connective tissues can cause pain, swelling, redness, and stiffness, and if left untreated can easily go from an acute issue to a long-lasting problem.
- Ankle Sprain
- Flat Feet
- Heel Pain
- Foot Pain
- Plantar FasciitisOur chiropractors evaluate your symptoms and body position and then develop a chiropractic care plan to eliminate your plantar fasciitis symptoms.