Chiropractic care goes beyond back and neck pain.
Chiropractic treatments reinforce your entire nervous system, which is used for every other function in your body.
Most people come to us for back pain or a stiff neck, and we’re glad they do. But chiropractic care at Hanson Chiropractic Center works by restoring proper function to your nervous system, which governs far more than just your spine. From chronic headaches and digestive trouble to infant colic and sleep problems, the conditions below represent real cases we see and address every day in our Edmond clinic. If you’re wondering whether chiropractic care might help with something you’re dealing with, the answer is often yes. And we’re always happy to talk it through before you commit to anything.
Low Back Pain & Sciatica
Chronic or sudden back pain can severely limit your daily life. At Hanson Chiropractic Center, we begin with a comprehensive evaluation to identify the root cause – whether that’s a misaligned joint, muscle tension, or nerve irritation associated with sciatica. Our gentle, targeted care aims to restore proper spinal movement, reduce discomfort, and support lasting relief and stability. Individual results vary, and we’ll discuss realistic expectations with you during your first visit.
Neck Pain & Stiffness
Whether stemming from an injury, poor posture (“tech neck”), or daily tension, neck discomfort can affect headaches, mobility, and overall quality of life. We focus on gently correcting misalignments in the cervical spine to help alleviate muscle tension, improve range of motion, and reduce the frequency and intensity of associated headaches. As with all chiropractic care, results vary by individual and condition severity.
Joint & Extremity Conditions
Chiropractic care extends well beyond the spine. We address joint dysfunction in major areas including the shoulders, hips, knees, ankles, and wrists, with a focus on proper joint mechanics and soft tissue balance. This approach may help manage conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, and general sports injuries, supporting improved function and stability over time. We recommend discussing any joint condition with your primary care physician as well, particularly if it involves significant structural damage or prior surgery.
Headaches
Most people describe a tension headache as a tight band or dull ache around the head or behind the eyes. A common contributing factor is subluxations in the upper back and neck, which chiropractic adjustments are well-suited to address.
Headaches affect nearly everyone at some point, and they present differently from person to person – some feel pressure behind the eyes, others experience a pounding sensation throughout the head, and some have associated nausea when symptoms are severe. Chiropractic care focuses on identifying and correcting the spinal and muscular factors that may be contributing to your headache pattern. It is not a treatment for all headache types, and headaches that are sudden, severe, or accompanied by other neurological symptoms should be evaluated by a physician promptly.
Allergies & Asthma
When we think about what a chiropractor does, our minds go straight to neck and back problems – but chiropractic care supports many other functions of the body. For patients who suffer from seasonal allergies or asthma, consistent chiropractic adjustments may help by supporting optimal nervous system and immune system function.
When the spine is properly aligned and nerve interference is reduced, the immune system is better positioned to do its job – defending the body against environmental triggers like pollen, dust, and pollution. While chiropractic care is not a treatment for allergies or asthma and should not replace care from your physician or allergist, many patients report that regular adjustments help them feel better during allergy season. Results vary by individual.
Digestive Problems
For many people, the first response to digestive discomfort is an over-the-counter remedy – and while those can provide temporary symptom relief, they often don’t address what’s driving the problem.
Your digestive system and nervous system are closely connected, and spinal misalignment can interfere with the nerve pathways that influence digestive function. Chiropractic adjustments aim to reduce that interference and support better nervous system communication throughout the body. Some patients report improvements in digestive comfort alongside their other chiropractic progress – though results vary, and persistent or severe digestive symptoms should always be evaluated by a physician or gastroenterologist to rule out underlying medical conditions.
High Blood Pressure
Living with high blood pressure is a serious health concern, and medication management under a physician’s care is often an important part of addressing it. Some patients also explore complementary approaches alongside their medical treatment.
Research has examined whether specific upper cervical chiropractic adjustments – particularly to the atlas vertebra at the base of the skull – may support healthy blood pressure levels in some individuals. The findings are promising but not conclusive, and chiropractic care should be considered a potential complement to your physician’s treatment plan, not a replacement for it. We always recommend that patients with high blood pressure continue working closely with their doctor and inform them of any complementary care they are pursuing.
If you’d like to discuss whether chiropractic care might be appropriate as part of your overall wellness approach, we’re happy to have that conversation.
Insomnia
Struggling with sleep is genuinely exhausting, and many patients have tried multiple remedies before finding something that helps.
Chiropractic care addresses sleep from a nervous system perspective. When spinal misalignment creates tension or nerve interference, it can contribute to physical discomfort, elevated stress response, and difficulty relaxing – all of which affect sleep quality. A gentle, targeted spinal adjustment may help reduce physical tension and support the nervous system balance that promotes more restful sleep.
It’s worth noting that insomnia has many potential causes, including psychological factors like stress, anxiety, and depression. Chiropractic care works best as part of a broader approach that addresses those underlying factors as well. If sleep disruption is significantly affecting your quality of life, we recommend discussing it with your primary care physician in addition to exploring chiropractic care. Many of our patients find that combining approaches gives them better results than any single solution on its own.
Depression
Millions of Americans live with depression, from mild to severe, and many are looking for approaches that complement their existing treatment.
Chiropractic care is non-invasive and focuses on restoring proper nervous system function, which influences overall physical well-being. Some patients report improvements in mood and energy alongside the physical progress they experience through regular adjustments – likely connected to reduced pain, better sleep, and lower physical stress on the body.
It’s important to be clear: chiropractic care is not a treatment for clinical depression and is not a substitute for care from a mental health professional or physician. We strongly encourage patients dealing with depression to work with a qualified therapist or doctor as their primary support. Where chiropractic fits is as one part of a broader wellness approach – and for some patients, that combination makes a meaningful difference. If you’re considering chiropractic as a complement to your current care, we’re happy to discuss whether it might be a good fit for your situation.
Stress
Stress is something everyone experiences, and its physical impact on the body is well documented. Chronic stress contributes to muscle tension, spinal misalignment, and nervous system strain – all of which chiropractic care is designed to address.
Regular adjustments may help release stored physical tension, support nervous system balance, and reduce some of the physical burden that stress places on the body over time. Chiropractic care addresses the physical dimension of stress but is not a treatment for anxiety disorders or chronic psychological stress – if those are significant factors for you, working with a mental health professional alongside chiropractic care is likely to produce better outcomes than either approach alone.
Fatigue
Feeling persistently low on energy can have many causes, and it’s worth working with your physician to rule out underlying medical conditions before attributing fatigue to any single factor.
From a chiropractic perspective, subluxations of the spine can interrupt communication between the central nervous system and the rest of the body, which may contribute to feelings of fatigue when other systems are not functioning optimally. A chiropractic adjustment by Dr. Ryan or Dr. McGinn aims to reduce that nerve interference and restore proper balance – and some patients report improvements in energy and overall vitality as part of their broader progress. As always, individual results vary.
Difficulty Nursing/Breastfeeding
Pregnancy and childbirth place significant physical demands on a mother’s body, and the birth process itself can create musculoskeletal stress for a newborn as well.
Chiropractic care may support both mother and infant during this period. For mothers, addressing postpartum spinal alignment and muscle tension can improve comfort during nursing. For infants, gentle pediatric adjustments may help address musculoskeletal tension that can make the latching process more difficult – though it’s important to note that latching challenges have multiple potential causes, and working with a certified lactation consultant alongside chiropractic care often produces the best outcomes.
Our chiropractors are trained in gentle techniques appropriate for both newborns and postpartum mothers. If you’re experiencing breastfeeding difficulties, we’re happy to discuss whether chiropractic care might be a helpful part of your support plan.
Bed Wetting
Bed wetting is a common concern among parents of young children, and in many cases it resolves naturally with age. For children where it persists, it’s worth exploring whether a physical component may be contributing.
Spinal misalignment can place pressure on the nerves that influence bladder control, and some research suggests that chiropractic adjustments targeting the relevant vertebrae may support improved nervous system function in this area for some children. Results are not guaranteed and vary by individual. We recommend that parents also consult their child’s pediatrician to rule out any underlying medical causes before pursuing chiropractic care as part of the approach.
Colic
A baby is never too young to receive a gentle chiropractic evaluation. Research suggests that chiropractic adjustments may help improve colic symptoms in some infants, though as with all pediatric care, results vary.
Chiropractors refer to spinal misalignment as a subluxation. When a subluxation affects how the nervous system functions, it can disrupt other systems in the body – including digestion. In infants, this disruption may contribute to the prolonged crying associated with colic. Dr. Ryan and Dr. McGinn are trained in extremely gentle pediatric adjustment techniques appropriate for newborns. We always recommend that parents consult their pediatrician as well, as colic can have multiple causes and a collaborative approach gives your baby the best chance at relief.
Hanson Chiropractic Center has been caring for patients throughout Edmond and the greater Oklahoma City area for over 50 years. Whether you’re coming in for yourself, your child, or your whole family, our team – including Dr. Ryan Hanson, Dr. Justin McGinn, and our licensed massage therapist – offers a level of combined expertise and advanced treatment options that few practices in the region can match. We treat patients from Edmond, North OKC, Deer Creek, and surrounding communities. If any of the conditions above sound familiar, we’d love to help.
