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Conditions ofthe Month. Explore a new educational wellness topic each month, including common causes, symptoms, and care options.
01 / JANUARY Cervical Spine Misalignment (Tech Neck) Forward head posture stressing the neck vertebrae.
Common causes Excessive screen time, poor sleep posture.
Possible symptoms Neck stiffness, headaches, shoulder tension, numbness in hands.
Care may include Chiropractic adjustments, posture training, ergonomic advice.
02 / FEBRUARY Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Compression of nerves or blood vessels between the collarbone and first rib.
Common causes Poor posture, trauma, repetitive lifting.
Possible symptoms Numbness in arms or fingers, neck or shoulder pain, weak grip.
Care may include Chiropractic adjustments, myofascial release, posture correction.
03 / MARCH Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction Inflammation or instability of the SI joint connecting the spine and pelvis.
Common causes Pregnancy, leg-length discrepancy, falls, lifting.
Possible symptoms Lower-back pain, buttock or hip pain, pain while sitting or climbing stairs.
Care may include Manual adjustments, pelvic blocking, core-stability exercises.
04 / APRIL Spinal Stenosis Narrowing of the spinal canal that can put pressure on nerves.
Common causes Age-related degeneration, arthritis, disc herniation.
Possible symptoms Radiating leg or back pain, weakness, numbness, cramping.
Care may include Flexion-distraction therapy, decompression, mobility exercises.
05 / MAY Rotator Cuff Syndrome Irritation or tears in the muscles and tendons of the shoulder.
Common causes Repetitive arm movement, lifting, poor posture.
Possible symptoms Shoulder weakness, pain when lifting, limited range of motion.
Care may include Chiropractic extremity adjustments, shoulder rehabilitation, cold laser.
06 / JUNE Lumbar Disc Bulge or Herniation A bulging or ruptured disc putting pressure on spinal nerves.
Common causes Trauma, poor lifting mechanics, sedentary lifestyle.
Possible symptoms Low-back pain, sciatica, numbness or tingling down the legs.
Care may include Cox flexion-distraction, core strengthening, decompression.
07 / JULY TMJ Dysfunction Misalignment or stress in the temporomandibular joint of the jaw.
Common causes Teeth grinding, stress, trauma, posture.
Possible symptoms Jaw clicking, facial pain, headaches, difficulty chewing.
Care may include Chiropractic jaw adjustments, trigger-point therapy, posture rehabilitation.
08 / AUGUST Scoliosis (Mild or Functional) A lateral curvature of the spine.
Common causes Congenital factors, muscle imbalance, poor posture in youth.
Possible symptoms Uneven shoulders, back pain, rib hump, fatigue.
Care may include Chiropractic monitoring, postural rehabilitation, muscle retraining.
09 / SEPTEMBER Degenerative Joint Disease (Osteoarthritis) Breakdown of joint cartilage and bone.
Common causes Aging, wear and tear, past injury.
Possible symptoms Stiffness, joint swelling, pain with movement.
Care may include Gentle mobilization, lifestyle modification, anti-inflammatory support.
10 / OCTOBER Sciatica (Nerve Root Compression) Irritation of the sciatic nerve running from the lower spine to the foot.
Common causes Disc herniation, spinal misalignment, piriformis syndrome.
Possible symptoms Sharp or burning leg pain, numbness, weakness.
Care may include Decompression, adjustments, nerve flossing, stretching.
11 / NOVEMBER Costovertebral Joint Irritation Dysfunction at the rib-to-spine junction.
Common causes Poor posture, lifting, coughing, prolonged sitting.
Possible symptoms Mid-back or rib pain, difficulty taking deep breaths.
Care may include Thoracic adjustments, breathing drills, soft-tissue therapy.
12 / DECEMBER Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) The shoulder joint capsule becomes inflamed and restricted.
Common causes Trauma, prolonged immobility, post-surgery.
Possible symptoms Gradual loss of motion, stiffness, nighttime pain.
Care may include Gentle mobilization, laser therapy, shoulder rehabilitation and stretching. Educational information only. This page is not a diagnosis or a substitute for an individual medical evaluation. Recommendations depend on your examination and health history.