Conditions We Address
Conditions We Help With
Learn about the conditions our doctors work with every day in La Quinta, CA.
Whether you're dealing with a recent injury or years of chronic pain, Spencer Chiropractic offers a non-surgical, drug-free path to relief. Our integrated team — chiropractic, physical therapy, and orthopedic oversight — works together to find the root cause and build a plan that fits your life.
Cervical spine pain that limits motion and daily activity.
Neck Pain
Stiffness, soreness, or sharp pain in the cervical spine that limits motion and daily activity. Seven small vertebrae carry the weight of the head and house the nerves that branch to the shoulders, arms, and hands — when one shifts out of alignment, the whole system feels it.
The most common reason patients walk through our door.
Back Pain
Spinal misalignment, disc problems, or muscle strain limiting daily movement and quality of life. Most cases trace back to a vertebra out of alignment, a disc that has bulged or herniated, or muscles and ligaments stressed beyond what they can handle.
Sharp, radiating pain down the leg from nerve irritation.
Sciatica
Sharp, radiating pain down the leg caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve at the spine. The pain can burn, ache, shoot, or cause numbness and weakness — usually from a disc problem or a vertebra out of alignment pressing on the nerve where it exits the lumbar spine.
Bulging or herniated discs that compress nerves.
Disc Injury
Bulging, herniated, or extruded spinal discs that compress nerves and limit movement. When a disc is overloaded — by injury, poor mechanics, or a single wrong movement — the outer wall can weaken and the soft inner material pushes outward, pressing on nearby nerves.
Recurring head pain often driven by upper neck tension.
Headaches & Migraines
Recurring head pain often driven by tension and misalignment in the upper neck. Many headaches originate from the cervical spine — chiropractic care addresses the source rather than masking symptoms with medication.
Persistent pain and stiffness that interferes with daily life.
Shoulder Pain
Persistent shoulder pain, stiffness, or limited motion that interferes with daily activity. Shoulder problems often involve both the joint itself and the nerves exiting the cervical spine — our integrated approach addresses both.
Nerve compression causing pain, numbness, or weakness in the limbs.
Arm & Leg Pain
Pain, numbness, or weakness in the limbs caused by nerve compression at the spine. When nerves are pinched as they exit the spine, symptoms travel down the arms or legs — treating the source at the spine resolves the symptoms in the extremities.
Joint pain and stiffness from wear or inflammation.
Arthritis
Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling from wear or inflammation in the joints. Chiropractic care helps maintain joint mobility, reduce inflammation, and slow the progression of degenerative changes — without relying on long-term medication.
Abnormal spinal curvature affecting posture and function.
Scoliosis
Abnormal sideways curvature of the spine that affects posture, motion, and long-term function. Chiropractic care can help manage scoliosis by improving spinal mobility, reducing muscle tension, and slowing curve progression.
Neck injury from sudden back-and-forth motion.
Whiplash
Neck injury from sudden back-and-forth motion, most often from rear-end collisions. Whiplash strains the muscles and ligaments of the cervical spine and can cause lasting pain, stiffness, and headaches if left untreated.
Hand and wrist pain from nerve compression.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Hand and wrist pain, numbness, and tingling caused by compression of the median nerve. Chiropractic care addresses both the wrist and the cervical spine — where nerve compression often originates — for more complete relief.
Postural and ligament strain from pregnancy.
Pregnancy-Related Spinal Stress
A physiologic state that shifts posture, weight, and ligament tension in ways that strain the spine. Gentle chiropractic care during pregnancy relieves back pain, hip pain, and round ligament discomfort safely throughout all trimesters.
Spinning or imbalance linked to upper cervical dysfunction.
Vertigo
Sensation of spinning or imbalance, often linked to upper cervical or inner ear dysfunction. Upper cervical chiropractic adjustments can be highly effective for vertigo caused by misalignment in the top two vertebrae of the neck.
Injuries from job-related accidents or repetitive strain.
Work Injury
Injuries from job-related accidents, repetitive motion, or sustained poor posture on the job. We work with workers' compensation cases and help patients recover fully so they can return to work safely and confidently.
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