Four Types of Pain We Treat
Back and Neck Pain
Physical discomfort occurring anywhere on the spine (cervical, thoracic, lumbar, or sacral).
Headache
A sharp, dull, or throbbing pain occurring on one or both sides of the head that could be caused by stress, migraines, musculoskeletal dysfunction, and more.
Extremity Pain
Physical discomfort that can affect the joints of the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles.
TMJ Dysfunction
Pain, clicking, or locking of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
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