Conditions We Treat
Personalized care for musculoskeletal pain, movement concerns, and functional health conditions in Juneau, Alaska.
At Valley Chiropractic Clinic, we look at what may be contributing to your symptoms and how they affect daily life. We use the findings from your evaluation to recommend chiropractic care, rehabilitation, or functional health services when appropriate.
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Our Approach to Care
We consider how you move, what supports your health, and how your symptoms affect the things you want to do. Your history and exam help us decide whether chiropractic care fits your needs and whether additional testing, referral, or coordination with another healthcare professional would be helpful.
- Proper structure
- Proper nutrition and physiological fuel
- Proper movement
Explore Conditions
Back Pain
Back pain can make lifting, sitting, or getting through a workday harder. Muscles, joints, and changes in how you move can all play a role. We review when the pain started, what aggravates it, and how comfortably you move. Depending on the findings, care may include activity adjustments, exercises, or hands-on treatment.
Neck Pain
Neck pain and stiffness can make it difficult to turn your head, work at a desk, or get comfortable at night. Muscle strain, sustained positions, and limited joint movement can contribute. We assess your movement and symptom pattern and check for signs of nerve involvement when appropriate. Care may include mobility exercises, changes to daily activities, or referral.
Sciatica & Disc Conditions
Pain, tingling, or numbness that travels from the lower back or buttock down the leg can occur when a nerve is irritated. A spinal disc is one possible contributor, and leg symptoms can also come from other sources. An exam helps determine whether exercises, activity changes, additional testing, or referral fit your symptoms.
Headaches & Migraines
We start by asking how often headaches occur, how long they last, and whether they come with symptoms such as nausea or light sensitivity. Neck muscles or joints can contribute to some headaches. Your history and exam help us decide whether musculoskeletal care may be useful or whether medical evaluation or migraine-specific care is appropriate.
Shoulder Pain
Pain when reaching overhead, lifting, or lying on your side can involve the shoulder tendons, muscles, or joint. We look at how well you can move your arm, how much strength you have, and which activities bring on symptoms. Rehabilitation may include gradually rebuilding strength and motion, with further evaluation when indicated.
Knee Pain
Knee pain may show up on stairs, during walks, or when you return to exercise. An assessment may look at joint motion, nearby muscles and tendons, and how you bear weight during everyday tasks. Depending on the findings, recommendations may include activity changes, progressive strengthening, or an additional therapy to support rehabilitation.
Plantar Fasciitis
Pain under the heel that is most noticeable with the first steps after rest is a common pattern of plantar fasciitis. We assess where the pain occurs, foot and ankle movement, and changes in activity or footwear. Care may include stretching and progressive strengthening. Shockwave therapy may be considered for selected cases of persistent heel pain.
Peripheral Neuropathy
Numbness, tingling, burning, or reduced sensation in the hands or feet can occur with peripheral neuropathy. Finding the underlying cause helps guide care. We review your symptom pattern and medical history, including conditions or medicines that may affect nerves. The findings can help determine whether laboratory testing, further assessment, or medical referral is appropriate.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Pressure on the median nerve at the wrist can cause tingling or numbness in the thumb, index, or middle finger, often at night. An evaluation helps distinguish carpal tunnel syndrome from other causes of hand symptoms. Depending on the findings, recommendations may include wrist positioning, a nighttime splint, further testing, or referral.
Thyroid Dysfunction
Changes in energy, temperature tolerance, or weight can prompt a conversation about thyroid health. Because these symptoms have several possible causes, we review your history and available lab results before recommending further testing. Nutrition can be discussed as part of your overall care, with diagnosis and treatment coordinated with your medical team as appropriate.
Blood Sugar & Metabolic Health
A change in blood sugar results or concerns about insulin resistance can be a starting point for evaluating metabolic health. We review relevant lab results, family history, nutrition, and activity. Recommendations may include nutrition and lifestyle support or further laboratory evaluation. If you have diabetes, we coordinate recommendations with your medical care team.
Digestive & Gut Health
Recurring bloating, abdominal discomfort, or changes in bowel habits can have many causes. We review when symptoms occur, what you eat, and other factors such as medicines and daily routines. Depending on your history, we may discuss nutrition changes, targeted testing, or referral for further medical evaluation.
Functional Diagnostic Testing
Selected health concerns may warrant laboratory evaluation. Depending on your history and symptoms, we may discuss testing for thyroid function, blood glucose and other metabolic markers, nutritional status, or specific digestive concerns. Genetic testing may be considered when it can help answer a clinical question. We interpret results alongside your symptoms, exam findings, and medical history.
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