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Chiropractors are experts in the care of the bones, nerves, muscles, and connective tissues that make up about 60% of your body. Neck and shoulder pain is a common complaint that many people suffer with that can be corrected with chiropractic care.

Manipulation Under Anesthesia, also known as MUA is a gentle, yet intensive, noninvasive outpatient procedure for acute and chronic conditions. This procedure is used by specially trained chiropractors and orthopedic surgeons.

Do you suffer from chronic pain everyday? Do you use pain relieving drugs with no relief? Are you considering back surgery? If so, then you need to know about this non-surgical breakthrough medical treatment called spinal decompression therapy.

Massage therapy is more than a luxury. Therapeutic massage has been paired with chiropractic care for many years. Massage therapy and chiropractic care allow the patient to experience maximum healing benefits and long term relief.

A "pinched" nerve is a term that usually describes an underlying problem resulting from an injury, accident, fall, repetitive movement, or stress. Pinched nerves are most common in the low back or wrist and can be treated with chiropractic care.

Scoliosis is a common disorder that effects people of all ages but is most commonly seen in children over ten years old. It is a condition in which a person's spine is curved from side to side, shaped like an "s".

The sciatic nerves are the largest nerves of the body & run down the back of each leg. When these nerves are irritated or injured severe leg pain, low back pain & numbness are the results. These painful symptoms describe what is known as sciatica.

Carpal tunnel syndrome can occur when the spine and posture is out of allignment pinching on the nerves in the neck and upper back. These pinched nerves cause the pain, numbness, neck pain, tingling, and weakness associated with carpal tunnel.

Many U.S. studies show that 10 million Americans suffer from moderate to severe disability from pain associated with headaches. Because headaches are so common, most people think that getting a headache is just a normal part of life. Wrong!

Problems can start with the spine and affect the extremities or they can begin with an extremity, such as a knee or an ankle and then create further problems in the spine. Either way, many sports related injuries involve the spine.

Spinal conditions due to auto accident injuries are not only a "pain in the neck" they can interfere with your life. At McNeil Chiropractic we strive to help you regain your health and independence after an auto accident.

Common myths about chiropractic are the source of skepticism among people in today's society. Dr. McNeil provides factual answers to many common myths about chiropractic to help people better understand the benefits of chiropractic care.

Whiplash injury occurs from sporting event collisions, slip & fall accidents, and most commonly from auto accidents. Dr. McNeil specializes in auto accident injuries and has had great success with whiplash injury!

Perfect posture month is observed each year in may all around the world to help raise awareness about body alignment and overall health. Good posture is part of good health and chiropractic care can help maintain good health.

Dr. Chris McNeil, who is certified in back safety and the director of McNeil Chiropractic, is an active supporter of many local charities. Dr. McNeil and staff will be providing mini-massages in exchange for donations to benefit cancer research.