Conditions Treated at Oak Health
Welcome to Oak Health, where we focus on uncovering the root causes of your health concerns, offering treatments that do more than just mask symptoms. Led by Dr. Oak, a distinguished Chiropractic Neurologist and Functional Medicine Physician, our dedicated team is committed to delivering comprehensive care. By addressing the underlying factors of your health issues, we create personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient. Experience the Oak Health difference as you embark on your journey toward optimal health and wellness.
Auto Accident Injuries
- Whiplash: Neck injury caused by rapid back-and-forth motion, commonly.
- Soft Tissue Injuries: Injuries to muscles, and tendons due to the impact of the accident.
- Spinal Misalignments: When the spine are knocked out of their normal position.
- Back Pain: Pain in any area of the back, often due to the impact or stress of the accident.
- Herniated Discs: When the cushioning discs between the spine are damaged or displaced.
- Post-Traumatic Headaches & Migraines: Headaches that arise after an auto accident, possibly linked to neck injuries.
- Joint Injuries: Injuries to the shoulder, knee, or other joints resulting from the force of the accident.
- Nerve Damage: Nerves compressed from the accident.
- Posture-related Problems: Changes in posture due to pain or injury from the accident.
- Dizziness & Vertigo: Sensation of spinning, often linked to neck injuries from the accident.
Low Back
- Lumbar Sprain/Strain: Injury to muscles, tendons in the lower back.
- Herniated or Bulging Discs: When the cushioning discs between vertebrae protrude or rupture.
- Degenerative Disc Disease: Wear and tear of spinal discs over time.
- Sciatica: Pain that extends along the sciatic nerve, often down the back of the leg.
- Facet Joint Syndrome: Pain from the joints at the back of the spine.
- Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: Pain from the joint to the spine to the pelvis.
- Spinal Stenosis: Narrowing of spaces within the spine, causing nerve pressure.
- Postural Problems: Pain and stiffness due to bad posture.
- Spondylolisthesis: A condition where a vertebra slips forward over another.
- Muscle Tension and Spasms: Tightness or involuntary muscle contractions in the lower back.
- Pregnancy-Related Back Pain: Lower back pain experienced during pregnancy.
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Pain caused by pressure on sensitive points in back muscles.
- Pelvic Girdle Pain: Pain in the lower back and pelvic area, often related to pregnancy.
- Mechanical Low Back Pain: Pain in the lower back due to lifestyle or mechanical issue like strain.
Mid Back
- Thoracic Sprain/Strain: Injuries to the muscles or ligaments in the mid-back area.
- Thoracic Spine Misalignment: When the vertebrae in the middle section of the spine are not properly aligned.
- Rib Subluxation: Displacement or partial dislocation of a rib from its normal position, often causing pain in the mid-back.
- Thoracic Herniated Disc: When a disc in the thoracic spine bulges or ruptures, potentially causing pain and discomfort.
- Scoliosis: A condition where the spine curves to the side, often affecting the mid-back.
- Costovertebral Joint Dysfunction: Dysfunction or pain in the joints where the ribs attach to the spine.
- Myofascial Pain: Pain originating from the muscles or fascia in the mid-back region.
- Postural Syndrome: Pain and discomfort caused by prolonged poor posture, particularly affecting the mid-back.
- Muscle Weakness or Imbalance: Weakness or imbalance in the muscles of the mid-back, often due to poor posture or lack of exercise.
- Stress-Induced Tension: Muscle tension and pain in the mid-back related to stress and emotional factors.
Neck
- Cervical Sprain/Strain: Injuries to the muscles, tendons, or ligaments in the neck, often due to overstretching or tearing.
- Cervical Subluxation: When the cervical (neck) vertebrae are not properly aligned, leading to discomfort and reduced mobility.
- Whiplash: A neck injury common in car accidents, resulting from the head being suddenly jerked forward and backward.
- Cervical Herniated Disc: Occurs when a disc in the neck region bulges or ruptures, possibly pressing on nerves.
- Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease: Wear and tear of the discs in the cervical spine, often leading to pain and stiffness.
- Tension Headaches: Headaches often originating from tension in the neck muscles.
- Cervical Osteoarthritis: Degeneration of the joints in the neck, leading to pain and reduced movement.
- Nerve Compression: When nerves in the neck are compressed or irritated, leading to pain, numbness, or tingling sensations.
- Poor Posture-Related Neck Pain: Neck pain resulting from prolonged poor posture, such as slouching or leaning forward.
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Chronic pain disorder affecting the muscles and the sheath of the tissue (fascia) that surrounds the muscles in the neck.
- Text Neck: Neck strain and pain resulting from the prolonged forward head posture while using mobile devices.
Neurological
- Post-Concussion Syndrome: Ongoing symptoms like headaches and dizziness that persist after the initial recovery from a concussion.
- Neuropathy: Damage to the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, leading to pain, tingling, and numbness, often in the hands and feet.
- Vestibular Disorders: Conditions affecting balance and inner ear functions, leading to dizziness and spatial disorientation.
- Chronic Headaches and Migraines: Frequent or severe headaches, including migraines, often accompanied by other symptoms like sensitivity to light.
- Cognitive Impairments: Problems with memory, attention, or other cognitive functions, possibly due to various neurological issues.
- Autonomic Nervous System Disorders : Disorders affecting the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, like heart rate and digestion.
- Neurobehavioral Disorders: Conditions like ADHD or autism spectrum disorders, affecting emotional regulation and behavior.
- Sleep Disorders: Issues that affect sleep quality and patterns, such as insomnia or sleep apnea.
- Chronic Pain Syndromes: Conditions where pain persists over a long period, potentially linked to nervous system dysfunctions.
- Dysautonomia: A condition where the autonomic nervous system does not function properly, affecting various body processes.
Gastrointestinal
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A common disorder affecting the large intestine, causing symptoms like cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A chronic condition where stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting the mouth and stomach, causing symptoms like heartburn.
- Leaky Gut Syndrome: A condition where the lining of the small intestine becomes damaged, leading to undigested food particles, toxic waste products, and bacteria leaking through the intestine into the bloodstream.
- Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth: A condition where excessive bacteria grow in the small intestine, leading to symptoms like gas, bloating, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
- Dyspepsia: A general term for discomfort in the upper abdomen, including symptoms like bloating, nausea, and burping.
- Constipation: Difficulty in bowel movements or passing stools less frequently than usual, often accompanied by hard or dry stools.
- Diarrhea: Frequent loose or watery bowel movements, which can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.
- Food Sensitivities and Intolerances: Adverse reactions to certain foods, where gluten or lactose intolerance leads to gastrointestinal distress upon consuming gluten-containing or dairy products, respectively.
- Celiac Disease: An autoimmune disorder triggered by consuming gluten, leading to damage in the small intestine and malabsorption of nutrients.
- Crohn’s Disease: A type of inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract, causing inflammation, abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, and malnutrition.
- Ulcerative Colitis: Another type of IBD that specifically affects the colon and rectum, causing long-lasting inflammation and ulcers in the digestive tract.
- Gastritis: Inflammation of the stomach lining, often causing nausea and abdominal pain.
- Peptic Ulcers: Open sores that develop on the lining of the stomach, upper small intestine, or esophagus, often causing stomach pain.
- Gallstones: Hardened deposits in the gallbladder that can cause pain in the upper abdomen, particularly after eating fatty foods.
- Functional Dyspepsia: A term for recurring signs and symptoms of indigestion that have no obvious cause, characterized by persistent or recurring abdominal pain or discomfort.
Autoimmune & Inflammatory
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: A chronic inflammatory disorder affecting joints, including those in the hands and feet, characterized by painful swelling and potential joint deformity.
- Lupus : A systemic autoimmune disease causing the immune system to attack its own tissues, leading to inflammation affecting various body systems, such as joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart, and lungs.
- Multiple Sclerosis: A disease of the central nervous system where the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers, causing communication problems between the brain and the rest of the body.
- Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis: Psoriasis is a skin disease causing red, itchy scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp. Psoriatic arthritis is a condition where individuals with psoriasis develop joint inflammation.
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: IBD is a term for two conditions (Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis) that cause chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Crohn’s can affect any part of the tract, while Ulcerative Colitis is limited to the colon and rectum.
- Type 1 Diabetes: An autoimmune condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin, a hormone needed to allow sugar (glucose) to enter cells to produce energy, leading to high blood sugar levels.
- Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: An autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, often leading to hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).
- Graves’ Disease: An autoimmune disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism), affecting various body systems.
- Celiac Disease: An immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, which damages the lining of the small intestine and prevents absorption of some nutrients.
- Sjögren’s Syndrome: An autoimmune disorder characterized by dry eyes and dry mouth, where the immune system attacks glands that produce tears and saliva.
- Ankylosing Spondylitis: A type of arthritis affecting the spine, causing inflammation of the spinal joints and leading to chronic pain and stiffness in the spine.
- Vasculitis: An inflammation of the blood vessels that causes changes in the walls of blood vessels, including thickening, weakening, narrowing, or scarring.
- Dermatomyositis: An uncommon inflammatory disease marked by muscle weakness and a distinctive skin rash.
- Scleroderma: An autoimmune disease that leads to hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues.
- Autoimmune Hepatitis: A chronic condition in which the body’s immune system attacks the liver, causing inflammation and potentially leading to liver damage.
- Myasthenia Gravis: A chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease characterized by varying degrees of weakness of the skeletal (voluntary) muscles of the body.
Sports Injuries
- Sprains and Strains: Injuries to ligaments (sprains) and muscles or tendons (strains), common in various sports activities.
- Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow: Overuse injuries of the elbow, leading to pain and tenderness on the outside
- Runner’s Knee: Pain around the knee often experienced by runners and other athletes, typically related to overuse or misalignment.
- Shin Splints: Pain along the shin bone, common in runners and athletes who engage in high-impact sports.
- Achilles Tendinitis: Inflammation of the Achilles tendon, often caused by repetitive stress to the tendon.
- Plantar Fasciitis: Inflammation of the plantar fascia, leading to pain in the heel and bottom of the foot.
- Rotator Cuff Injuries: Injuries to the group of muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder joint, common in sports involving throwing or overhead activities.
- Concussion Management: Chiropractic care for managing symptoms and aiding recovery after a concussion, focusing on non-emergency cases.
- Low Back Pain: Pain in the lower back region, common among athletes due to high-impact and repetitive movements.
- Jumper’s Knee: Inflammation or injury of the patellar tendon, often seen in sports involving jumping.
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: Pain and inflammation caused by shoulder muscles rubbing on the shoulder blade, common in swimmers and throwing athletes.
- Ankle Sprains: Injuries to the ligaments in the ankle, often occurring during sports that involve twisting or rolling of the foot.
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (IT Band Syndrome) (Lateral Knee Pain): Pain along the outer knee, often affecting runners and cyclists.
Work Injuries
- Slips, Trips, and Falls: Injuries resulting from slipping, tripping, or falling at the workplace, often leading to back, neck, or joint injuries.
- Muscle Strains: Injuries to muscles caused by overexertion or improper lifting techniques, commonly affecting the back and neck.
- Repetitive Strain Injury: Injuries caused by repetitive movement and overuse, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, or bursitis.
- Collisions and Crashes (Impact Injuries): Injuries resulting from vehicle-related accidents or collisions with objects in the workplace, leading to various musculoskeletal injuries.
- Lower Back Pain : Pain in the lower back area, often due to lifting, prolonged sitting, or other work activities.
- Neck Pain and Tension: Pain and stiffness in the neck, frequently associated with poor posture or prolonged computer work.
- Sciatica : Pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve from the lower back down through the leg, often caused by prolonged sitting or heavy lifting.
- Herniated Discs: When a disc in the spine bulges or ruptures, potentially causing pain and nerve irritation.
- Shoulder Pain: Pain and injury in the shoulder area, often from repetitive motion or lifting.
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Wrist Pain and Numbness): A condition causing pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm, commonly associated with repetitive hand motions.
- Tension Headaches: Headaches commonly triggered by tension in the neck and upper back muscles, often related to poor posture or stress.
- Elbow Tendinitis: Inflammation of the tendons around the elbow, typically due to repetitive arm movements.
- Knee Pain: Pain in the knee area, which can result from kneeling, heavy lifting, or other physical job duties.
- Plantar Fasciitis: Pain in the bottom of the foot, often experienced by those who stand for long periods at work.
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A condition where nerves or blood vessels between the collarbone and first rib are compressed, leading to pain and numbness in the upper extremities.
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