ChiroSolutions Center

Symptom, Not Problem: What’s Causing Your High Steppage Gait? Perhaps it’s a recent change you’ve had to adjust to, or maybe it’s something you’ve done for as long as you can remember: Having a high steppage gait, or an exaggerated step to pull your foot off the ground, is definitely not normal, but it can become second nature for people in time. People who don’t have a high steppage gait may think that this method of walking is due to a problem with your walking pattern. However, the reality is that high steppage gait is just one symptom of an issue called drop foot, which is actually a symptom of a larger issue itself. At ChiroSolutions Center in Virginia Beach, VA, we frequently meet with patients who have a high steppage gait and don’t think anything of it. Investigating this exaggerated movement and treating its underlying cause may solve more problems than you’d think. High steppage gait and drop foot A lot of people who develop a high steppage gait don’t even notice t...

Virginia Beach Chiropractor: Pets in Bed Means Bad News for Your Spine Dogs and cats are cuddly companions. There are few things more comforting than saddling up next to your furry friend after a long day. Sleeping with your pets in bed, however, is rarely a good idea. If you choose to share your mattress with pets, you may be opening yourself up to a wide range of health problems, starting with your spine. Sleep posture is something to concern yourself with. When Virginia Beach, VA patients come to ChiroSolutions Center with complaints of poor sleep, back and neck pain, and general stiffness, one of the first questions we ask is “do you let your pets sleep in bed with you?” Much of the time, the answer is yes. Why are my pets the problem? Dogs and cats possess a tendency to curl up and spread out, taking up as much space in your bed as they see fit. As you move throughout the night to accommodate their new position, you may actually be inadvertently causing yourself back...

Chiropractic Care for Pelvic Pain Our pelvis plays an important role in our bodies. Its primary function is proper distribution of the weight of our bodies when standing, sitting, walking, or participating in other daily activities. The weight is properly distributed between our upper and lower bodies due to the strong muscles, joints, and ligaments that can be found in this area of the body. Additionally, the pelvis also protects some of our vital organs such as the internal reproductive organs, the bladder, and a part of the digestive tract. Unfortunately, if for some reason we experience pain in the pelvis, it can significantly affect our daily lives- even simple activities like sitting down can be difficult and painful. Today, we will discuss the potential causes of pelvic pain and how a Virginia Beach chiropractor  can help relieve the pain sustainably. Thus, you will know what to do when pain occurs in your pelvis. Why You May Have Pelvic Pain Due to the differ...

Chiropractic Treatments for Hip Pain: When Can a Chiropractor Help? Our hips are a vital part of our bodies. We use them for everything, including simple daily activities such as walking and bending. This is why when hip pain strikes, it can make everyday life feel complicated. Since the hip joints are close to the pelvis and low back, and have overlapping functions with these body parts, any kind of dysfunction or imbalance in one of these areas can affect the proper weight distribution between the upper and lower body- leading to pain. Fortunately, Virginia Beach chiropractic team are trained to effectively address these health issues and help relieve your hip pain. The 4 Main Types of Hip Pain Chiropractic Treatments Can Help Alleviate When it comes to your hip pain, seeking chiropractic care can be beneficial for you secondary to the holistic approach it offers for treating common health complaints. However, there are 4 main types of hip pain that are worth being men...

Brachial Neuritis Can Be Sudden and Confusing Generally, when faced with a sudden onset of pain, we know the cause. Perhaps we stubbed our toe on a piece of furniture or turned too suddenly and pulled a muscle in our back. Sharp, severe pain is usually caused by an injury that we can identify in the moment. This is why the sudden onset of pain, like the pain caused by brachial neuritis, can be so alarming. When brachial neuritis causes intense shoulder and arm pain, it’s random, which can leave people extremely confused and concerned. At ChiroSolutions Center in Virginia Beach, VA, we understand how scary sudden shoulder pain can be, which is why we’re here to help. If you experience this type of pain, here’s what you should know about the underlying cause and the treatments available to you. Understanding shoulder pain caused by brachial neuritis If you experience a sudden, sharp pain shooting through your shoulder and arm, it may be caused by a condition called bra...