Long-Term Problems

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Long-term or chronic problems is a pain or condition which has persisted over a long period of time, or comes and goes over a period of time. It can often impede upon your day to day life. Chronic problems include:

  • Post-surgical pain
    • Pain in scar after surgery
  • Recurring back pain
    • Difficulty standing for long time periods
    • Low back spasm that lasts for a period of days several times a year
  • Increasing stiffness during movement
  • Neck pain
    • Limited movement
    • Neck arthritis
  • Hip or groin pain
  • Difficulty going up or down stairs
  • Pain at night lying in bed or stiffness in the morning getting out of bed
  • Shoulder pain and limited mobility
    • Damage to shoulder after injury
  • Pain and/or stiffness in the wrists, elbows, hands and fingers
    • Numbness and tingling in hands
    • Weakness in fingers
    • Arthritis in fingers
    • Swollen fingers
    • Trigger finger
    • Weakness in holding things
  • Digestive problems
    • Reflux or heartburn
  • Chronic pain in the abdomen
  • Long-term cough
  • Sinus problems
  • Bladder problems
  • Menstrual pain
    • PMT
    • Menopausal symptoms
  • Hot flushes
  • Lethargy
  • Tired eyes
  • Blurry eyes
  • Difficulty in concentrating
  • Difficulty in sleeping or waking at night and not be able to go back to sleep
  • Feeling depressed, sad, irritated
  • Feeling stress after an impacting experience

If you are experiencing any of the above, book an appointment at Sinclair Chiropractic.