Chiropractic and Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is an ongoing pain that persists beyond an expected time frame and it doesn’t respond to the typical pain management techniques. Chiropractic care may be a treatment option for you if you have chronic pain. Here at Forsstrom Chiropractic Center, PC we utilize a variety of non-surgical treatments, such as spinal manipulation, to address chronic pain symptoms, such as inflammation and muscle tension.

There are three basic components to the perception of pain: the sensory effect, which involves the electrochemical perception of pain by the brain; the emotional effect, which is our immediate response to pain; and the sensory-emotional effects of chronic pain. At Forsstrom Chiropractic Center, PC Dr. Doug Forsstrom will conduct a physical exam as well as some tests to diagnose your type of pain. Once you’re diagnosed with a pain condition, Dr. Forsstrom will develop a treatment plan. Your treatment plan may include manual therapies and therapeutic exercises in addition to spinal manipulation.

If you suffer from chronic pain, please give us a call to discuss your treatment options. To learn more about the conditions we treat as well as the services we provide at our office, visit www.forsstomchiropractic.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Doug Forsstrom at Forsstrom Chiropractic Center, PC in Centennial, CO, call 303-770-5666.

Performing a Chiropractic Adjustment

A chiropractic adjustment, also known as chiropractic manipulation, manual manipulation, or spinal manipulation, is a common therapeutic treatment for lower back pain, shoulder pain, sacroiliac joint pain, and much more. The adjustment itself refers to Dr. Doug Forsstrom of Forsstrom Chiropractic Center, PC applying manipulation to the vertebrae that have abnormal movement patterns or fail to function normally. We understand that our patients may feel slightly apprehensive to be “adjusted” by another human being, which is why we wanted to take this time to provide you with insight on how a chiropractic adjustment is performed.

The goal of chiropractic adjustment, also known as spinal manipulation, is to correct structural alignment and improve your body's physical function. The adjustment itself typically involves a high velocity, short lever arm thrust applied to a vertebra. During the adjustment, you may be asked to lie on a specially designed table while Dr. Doug Forsstrom manipulates your arms and legs to prepare you for sudden movement. You may hear your body “crack” once this is done, but it’s important to know that this is caused by the release of pressure in the joints. When Dr. Forsstrom places his hands in precise locations, using controlled movements, he works on individual joints to improve mobility and relieve discomfort.

If you think you may benefit from a chiropractic adjustment, please give us a call. To learn more about the conditions we treat as well as the services we provide at our office, visit www.forsstomchiropractic.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Doug Forsstrom at Forsstrom Chiropractic Center, PC in Centennial, CO, call 303-770-5666.

Defining Whiplash and Treating the Condition

Whiplash is a generic term applied to injuries of the neck caused when the neck is suddenly and/or violently jolted in one direction and then another, creating a whip-like movement. Whiplash is most commonly seen in people involved in motor vehicle accidents, but it can also occur from falls, sports injuries, work injuries, and other incidents. Because each individual case of whiplash is different, Dr. Doug Forsstrom at Forsstrom Chiropractic Center, PC will not administer treatment until he completes a chiropractic exam on the patient.

Soon after whiplash occurs – in the acute phase – Dr. Doug Forsstrom will work on reducing neck inflammation using various therapy modalities such as ultrasound, manipulation, muscle relaxation/stimulation, various exercises and/or ergonomic lifestyle changes. The primary whiplash treatment for joint dysfunction, spinal manipulation, involves Dr. Forsstrom gently moving the involved joint into the direction in which it is restricted.

If you’ve recently been injured in an auto accident, please give us a call. To learn more about the conditions we treat as well as the services we provide at our office, visit www.forsstomchiropractic.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Doug Forsstrom at Forsstrom Chiropractic Center, PC in Centennial, CO, call 303-770-5666.