Asheville NC Chiropractor

1. Asheville Chiropractors At Whittington Chiropractic we aim to provide exceptional care while keeping fees affordable. Most insurance can be billed including MedCost, Medicare, North Carolina HealthChoice, private insurances. We are "in network" provider for Blue Cross, and Mission Hospital. While insurance reimbursement for all branches of healthcare is becoming more stingy and unreliable, Whittington Chiropractic is aware of this. We will do everything possible to help you get the most from your benefits within the scope of your policy. Also making care affordable for those without health insurance.

3. Chiropractic Asheville Dr. Whittington has been a practicing chiropractor in Asheville NC for over two decades. He graduated with honors from Life University School of Chiropractic in Atlanta GA 1994. Dr. Whittington is a popular health and wellness speaker. Has been featured as an op ed health writer for the Asheville Citizen Times. He has presented on Regional Public Radio and been a guest speaker at the Center for Advancement for Teaching in Western North Carolina. Topics include health and wellness and back care classes..

4. Asheville Chiropractors Dr Whittington offers each patient a unique approach to their particular problem or concern. Techniques ranging from traditional chiropractic adjustments (diversified) to more gentle approaches like Activator, SOT or “Network” are all available at Whittington Chiropractic. We have found over the years that there is no one “size” that fits all. We do our best to tailor your care to an approach that will best help your body to connect and get well.

5. Asheville NC Chiropractor Some concerns we have had success with include: • Back pain and injuries • Spinal disk problems • Neck Pain • Auto accidents • Headaches including migraine • Sciatica • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome • TMJ syndrome • Painful joints: knees, shoulders, elbows, wrists and ankles • Family Wellness • Postural coaching • Second opinion prior to spinal surgery • Neuropathy Treatment

6. Asheville NC Chiropractor Can Chiropractic Help Back Pain? • One-half of all working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year. • Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work. • In fact, back pain is the second most common reason for visits to the doctor’s office, outnumbered only by upper-respiratory infections. • Most cases of back pain are mechanical or non-organic—meaning they are not caused by serious conditions, such an inflammatory arthritis,infection, fracture or cancer. • Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on back pain—and that’s just for the more easily identified costs. • Experts estimate that as many as 80% of the population will experience a back problem at some time in our lives.

7. What Causes Back Pain? The back is a complicated structure of bones, joints, discs, ligaments nerves and muscles. You can sprain ligaments, strain muscles, rupture discs, and irritate joints, all of which can lead to back pain. While sports injuries or accidents can cause back pain, sometimes the simplest of movements—for example, picking up a pencil from the floor— can have painful results. In addition, arthritis, poor posture, obesity, and psychological stress can cause or complicate back pain. Back pain can also directly result from disease of the internal organs, such as kidney stones, kidney infections, blood clots, or bone loss. One of the most common causes of back pain is spinal subluxation. Asheville Chiropractic

8. Chiropractic Care Asheville Can Chiropractic Help Acid Reflux? Chiropractors, especially those trained in Applied Kinesiology techniques have been working with acid reflux and related syndromes like Hiatal Hernia for many years with good success. In our office we have helped many people get off those little “purple pills” and on to good health through natural means. Our success rate is quite high. Of course, not everyone can be helped, but many can and in a very reasonable amount of time. For some people even a little help is very welcome and brings them great comfort.

9. Chiropractic Care Asheville How can a Chiropractor can help Lumber and Cervical Disc Problems? How can chiropractors help a disc problem? The answer is pretty simple. By restoring normal function to the spine and spinal joints, by removing pressure on the nerves and releasing pressure on the disc, healing can occur. When the area can move properly again, the disc can once again re-hydrate and become healthier. Note, this takes time and not all discs can be completely healed in this manner. Spinal surgery is often recommended for this problem of disc health. It should be considered carefully. Usually as a last resort. I do not understand why some people will have serious surgery without a thought, but will not even try chiropractic. It makes not sense to me at all. Having disc surgery is like putting new tires on a car without doing a front end alignment. THE PROBLEM THAT CAUSED THE WEAR AND TEAR IS NOT ADDRESSED! What this sometimes means is that although some relief may be achieved through the surgery, the problem often returns in a few years

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