Conditions We Help With

The conditions we help with on this page all have one thing in common: they wear on your body as much as your mind. Stress tightens your muscles. Pain keeps you up at night. A bad night makes the pain worse. At Hanson Chiropractic Center, we help with the physical side of that cycle, the tight shoulders, stiff joints, and nagging aches, and we work alongside your doctor for everything else.

How pain, stress, and sleep feed each other

When you hurt, it's hard to relax, and your muscles stay braced. When you're stressed, those same muscles tighten even more. Then the aches make it hard to get comfortable in bed, and a short night leaves you sorer and more on edge the next day. Around and around it goes.

The good news is that easing one part of the loop often helps the others. When your neck loosens up or your back stops aching, a lot of people find they sleep a little better and feel a little calmer, too. Results vary from person to person, but for all the conditions we help with, it's often the place to start.

Conditions we help with

Stress and muscle tension. Tight shoulders, a sore jaw, tension headaches, and that worn-out, achy feeling. Massage and gentle adjustments help your body let go of what it's been holding.

Insomnia and sleep problems. When a sore back, stiff neck, or achy shoulder keeps you tossing and turning. We help ease the pain and get your bed and pillow set up to help, too.

Chronic pain. Pain that's lasted more than three months, the way MedlinePlus defines it. We go at your pace and build strength and movement back a little at a time.

Working alongside your doctor

Your doctor stays in charge of your medical care, and we're glad to be part of the team. Keep taking any medication the way it's prescribed, and keep up with your regular checkups. If you've been tired for weeks, can't sleep for reasons that have nothing to do with pain, or feel like stress is too much to handle, talk with your doctor or a counselor. If you're ever in crisis, call or text 988 any time.

Questions about the conditions we help with

Can a chiropractor help with stress or sleep?

Yes, with the physical side. We help ease the tight muscles, stiff joints, and aches that come with stress and keep a lot of people awake. When those ease up, many people find it easier to relax and sleep.

Do I still need to see my doctor?

Yes. We work alongside your doctor, not in place of them. Keep your regular checkups, and talk with your doctor about anything beyond the aches and tension, like ongoing fatigue or mood changes.

Will I have to stop my medication?

No. Keep taking it the way your doctor prescribed. Any change is a conversation for you and your doctor.

How is this different from the conditions you treat?

Our conditions we treat page covers specific joint and spine problems, like sciatica or a sore shoulder. The concerns here are broader, and we help with the part that lives in your muscles and joints.

This page is general information and doesn't replace advice from your doctor. Results vary from person to person. For back, neck, joint, and other pain, see the conditions we treat.