Reasons for Shoulder Pain

If you have limited mobility in your shoulder, Dr. Darlene Holland, D.C. of Central Virginia Chiropractic Center, Inc. can offer a variety of treatment options to increase your range-of-motion and restore the shoulder back to its normal function.  If your arms feel weak, or it becomes difficult to get dressed in the morning, it’s best to rule out any underlying conditions, such as frozen shoulder, bursitis, or a rotator cuff tear.

Anyone can injure his or her shoulder by performing manual labor, playing sports, or by repetitive movement. The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint that has three man bones. When these bones experience trauma, it may become painful and may cause the shoulder to become stiff. In many cases, you can treat shoulder pain at home, but when it becomes chronic, it’s time to seek treatment from Dr. Holland.

If you have questions or concerns regarding shoulder pain management, please give us a call. To learn about services we provide at the practice, visit www.centralvachiro.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Darlene Holland, D.C. of Central Virginia Chiropractic Center, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA, call 434-237-0413.

Auto Accidents and Chiropractic Treatment

When someone is involved in a car accident that isn’t a major collision, it may seem more like a nuisance than trauma.  We typically worry more about being late for work or an insurance claim, and don’t always stop to assess what damage may have been done to our bodies. At Central Virginia Chiropractic Center, Inc., we know some drivers and passengers feel the effects of whiplash injuries immediately following an accident, while others may walk away not feeling injured and experience pain later. This is why Dr. Darlene Holland, D.C. should always be seen for evaluation.

Whiplash occurs when a person’s head moves backward and then forward very suddenly with great force, causing the tendons and ligaments in your neck to tear. The most common site of pain and stiffness for passengers involved in an accident are the neck and back.  A chiropractor can evaluate these injuries, as well as treat damage to both hard and soft tissue. Depending on a patient’s evaluation the chiropractor may perform an adjustment or assign exercises to help heal a particular injury.  If you have been involved in a car accident of any severity, please contact us. 

To learn more about all the services we provide, visit www.centralvachiro.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Darlene Holland, D.C. of Central Virginia Chiropractic Center, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA, call 434-237-0413.

Common Causes of Neck Pain

Neck pain can stem from a variety of causes – sleeping in the wrong position, whiplash from an automobile accident or a slipped disc. It’s important for Dr. Darlene Holland, D.C. of Central Virginia Chiropractic Center, Inc. to correctly diagnose your neck pain, so she can develop an individualized treatment plan to provide you with relief. If you experience a dull aching that is persistent in your neck area, schedule a consultation, today.

Neck pain may be worsened by a sudden movement of the neck, or by turning the head in a certain direction. Depending on the cause, a person may feel numbness, tingling, tenderness, or a sharp-shooting pain in the area. Because the neck is the ultimate network of nerves, bones, joints, and muscles directed by the brain and the spinal cord, you should never let neck pain go untreated. Address the issue before it gets worse.

If you have questions or concerns regarding neck pain management, please give us a call. To learn about services we provide at the practice, visit www.centralvachiro.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Darlene Holland, D.C. of Central Virginia Chiropractic Center, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA, call 434-237-0413.

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is often presented as a way to pamper yourself, but the long-practiced therapy has many health benefits. Central Virginia Chiropractic Center, Inc. offers chiropractic massage to promote a multifaceted approach to chiropractic care. Combining chiropractic treatment and massage therapy helps improve a patient’s overall musculoskeletal health and functionality. Another benefit of massage therapy is releasing toxins built up in the muscles, which can then exit the body. This is important for chiropractic patients and anyone with injuries because it helps the body heal itself.

Massages are performed in a calm, smoothing environment. The relaxation achieved through massage won’t heal injuries, but is still important to overall health, especially for patients with chronic pain or stress. Your massage therapist can target problem areas, or focus on relaxing certain muscles in order to help your chiropractor perform an adjustment. Regular massage also increases circulation and flexibility, which makes this therapy highly recommended for patients suffering from arthritis, fibromyalgia and muscle spasms.

Chiropractic massage therapy has many benefits and can help anyone feel relief. To learn more about massage therapy and all the services provided at the practice, visit www.centralvachiro.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Darlene Holland, D.C. of Central Virginia Chiropractic Center, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA, call 434-237-0413.