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I Have Been Diagnosed With TMJ? What Is It, And How Do You Treat It At Willow Bend Sports & Spine Center?

Millions of people suffer from a widespread condition known as TMJD. This condition is properly called Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction. This joint is located just in front on your ears, and often gets mis-aligned and misdiagnosed for ear infections and pain. This is the most overused joint in the body due to giving us the ability to speak and chew our food. Just like any joint in the body it is succeptible to Arthritis, Discloctation, Ligament damage/loosness, and sprain/strain injuries. Many people with severe TMJ pain can't open their mouths to talk or chew with out a great deal of pain or pooping. Here at Willow Bend Sports & Spine Center wer assess all the surround structures such as your neck and overall posture as other causes that are contributing to your TMJ pain. Most people that exhibit TMJ either have had a trauma, or have a head forward posture. We see a high percentage of people with a head forward posture in our office, and explain that the muscles of the neck and upper torso must recruit other muscles such as the muscles of the jaw to stabilize the head and neck region. This recuitment then causes the muscles that control your TMJ to become overtime overly tight and cause TMJ pain and dysfunction. At WIllow Bend Sports & Spine Center we utilize treatments such as Type IV "Hot" Laser Treatment, INTERX Treatment, Active Release Technique(Muscle Technique), and Prolotherapy and Botox Treatments by Dr. Elizabeth Eversull, M.D., PM&R. With a proper checkup with your Dentist and possible night guard for protection and increasing the space between your teeth allows our treatments to be more successful and help reduce or eliminate your TMJ pain. If you are suffering from TMJD or need any additional infromation please contact our office at 972-309-2021.

Having Sciatica? Willow Bend Sports & Spine can help!

Millions of people now days are diagnosed with a very common condition known as Sciatica. This is a nerve referral pattern called a Dermatome that is a result of nerve irritation or compression. The irritant can come from many structures in the low back and pelvis. Today you hear a lot about Disc Bulges and Herniations, well those conditions definately contribute to Sciatica pain, but most physicians and Chiropractors forget about Ligaments and Muscles. Here at Willow Bend Sports & Spine Center we have been seeing a higher rate of misdiagnosis of Sciatica. Ligaments are the "glue" of our bodies that connect bone to bone, and with looseness due to trauma or injury this can cause muscles to react and cause Sciatica to occur. We offer Type IV "Hot" Laser Therapy, Type IIIB "Cold" Laser Therapy, and Prolotherapy by Dr. Elizabeth Eversull, M.D.,PM&R. These techniques and treatments are the gold standard for Ligament repair and tightening to help rid you of chronic Sciatica or low back pain. If you have any questions regarding your Sciatica or Low Back Pain please contact our office to schedule an appointment at 972-309-2021.

Positive Effects Chiropractic Has On Stress Levels..

In today's economy we are seeing an overall increase in peoples stress levels due to the job market, finances, and increased work loads due to layoffs. So how can Chiropractic help with your daily stress levels?? Simple, getting routine Chiropractic adjustments and muscle work such as Active Release Technique will help realign our joints and place them in the correct position thus reducing nerve (electrical/Chemical) interference to various organ systems and muscles. Implementing this Chiropracic treatment will not also reduce levels of stress on the body but improve your bodies performance such as performing sports or general exercise. So getting regular Chiropractic adjustments, daily exercise, proper diet, and supplementing vitamins will help you combat the ill effects stress can have on your life. If you are dealing with high levels of stress and anxiety, give us a call at Willow Bend Sports & Spine Center to schedule an appointment.

Dr. Jeff Eidsvig, D.C.,ART,TPI-CGFI

Chronic Sinus Infections and Headaches treated with Chiropractic Treatment

Do you suffer from chronic sinus headaches and infections? Well there is a a simple and easy explanation to why you have reoccuring symptoms. The answer is your posture and neck position in correlation to the rest of your body. Your sinuses depend fully on gravity to drain properly. In todays society most of us display a head forward posture in comparison to our shoulders. Just look around and you will see plenty of people with this problem, it will amaze you... This is a result of increased activities which require our hands and arms in front of us such as computer work, reading, and driving for example. Without proper alignment of our neck and head, the proper drainage is interfered with and then causes congestion, headaches, and infection. So how do we correct this problem? The use of Chiropractic treatment, postural awareness, stretching (Active Release Technique), and strengthening will over time pull our shoulders and neck back into proper alignment and centering our sinuses with gravity. At Willow Bend Sports & Spine Center we assess the body as a whole and through the use of Active Release Technique, a Lite Cure Type IV or "Hot" Laser therapy, and conservative medications can resolve or significantly reduce your chronic sinus conditions. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment please contact us at 972-309-2021

Dr. Jeff Eidsvig, D.C.,ART,TPI-CGFI

What is Lower Crossed Syndrome??

Today a majority of people in the workforce are dealing with chronic low back pain, and have seen numerous physicians regarding the issue with no resolution of pain. A highly missed diagnosis for low back pain is Lower Crossed Syndrome. A Dr. Vladamir Janda, a physician in the Czech Republic first documented a distict pattern of muscle imbalances due to prolonged static postures, such as sitting at a desk all day. When you sit in a chair for eight hours a day, in time, your hip flexors will become shortened or tight. Your brain will automatically start to shut down or inhibit your glute muscles (butt) which are on the opposite side. Since your glute muscles are not working properly your body will recruit synergistic muscles such as the hamstrings and lower back muscles to assist the glutes in performing hip extension. In other words, your start to recruit muscles that were not intended to be used for specific actions such as walking, running, or any type of strenous activity. Common side effects of Lower Crossed Syndrome are excessive arching or rounding of your lower back , a weak stomach area or core, and a flat gluteal region due to weakness. This combination is very common and causes a good majority of low back pain. Active Release Technique performed at Willow Bend Sports & Spine Center is the gold standard for correcting this common problem, as well as strenghening certain muscles either through Physical Therapy or at your local gym. If you have any questions regarding this condition please contact us at 972-309-2021 to schedule an appointment.

Dr. Jeff Eidsvig, ART,TPI-CGFI