Conditions We Treat with Chiropractic Care

Chronic back or neck pain that keeps returning. Sciatica nerve pain traveling down your leg. Tingling, numbness, weakness, headaches, or even dizziness that doesn’t make sense.

If you’ve tried medication, rest, or even physical therapy but the problem keeps coming back, you’re not alone. Many people are told to manage symptoms rather than address the cause. At Smith Chiropractic Health Care, we focus on restoring proper motion in the spine and reducing nerve irritation so your body can function the way it was designed to function.

Pain that spreads, worsens, or keeps coming back often signals that something deeper is happening. Our goal isn’t to mask symptoms; it’s to help you correct the underlying mechanical stress contributing to them.

When Pain Becomes Chronic or Starts Affecting Your Nerves

Lower back pain that improves for a while and then flares up again is common, but it’s not normal. Over time, postural stress, repetitive movement, old injuries, and joint restriction can accumulate. In fact, pain is often the last symptom to appear after years of stress building in the spine.

Sciatic nerve pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek chiropractic as an option for sciatica care. Common Sciatica symptoms include:

• Pain radiating from the low back into the glute, thigh, calf, or foot
• Tingling, burning, or numbness
• Weakness in the leg
• Difficulty finding a comfortable position

When pain travels into the leg, it usually means the nerve has been irritated for some time.

Similarly, neck pain can progress into numbness or tingling in the arm and hand. Forward head posture, prolonged screen time, and chronic stress can increase strain on the upper spine and surrounding nerves.

We also see many patients searching for help with vertigo. Dizziness, spinning sensations, or feeling off balance can sometimes have a mechanical component in the upper neck, especially when symptoms worsen with head movement.

If symptoms are spreading, recurring, or triggered by stress, the real question isn’t just how to relieve them, it’s: what’s driving them?

How Chiropractic Helps Sciatica, Dizziness, and Nerve-Related Conditions

Chiropractic care focuses on restoring motion to restricted spinal joints. When joints in the spine don’t move properly, they can increase stress on discs and nearby nerves. Over time, this may contribute to inflammation, irritation, and even radiating symptoms.

Sciatica & Radiating Nerve Pain

Sciatica nerve pain and chiropractic care are often discussed together because many cases of sciatica involve disc irritation or restricted vertebrae in the lower back. Our approach is conservative-first. By restoring motion and improving joint function, we aim to reduce pressure on irritated nerves and allow the body to calm inflammation naturally.

Depending on your condition, in addition to a manual adjustment, we may use:

• Flexion-distraction, a gentle technique that helps open space in the lower spine
• Drop table adjustments, which use gravity-assisted movement for low-force precision

The goal is not to “force” the spine, but to improve motion so healing can occur.

Vertigo & Dizziness

Many people searching for chiropractic treatment for dizziness and vertigo are surprised to learn that the upper cervical spine plays a close role in balance. The brainstem and key nerves influencing coordination and spatial awareness pass through this region.

When there is mechanical stress in the upper neck, it may contribute to balance disturbances in some individuals. We evaluate each case carefully. For sensitive patients, we often use gentle instrument-assisted techniques such as ArthroStim, which delivers precise, low-force adjustments.

If red flags are present, such as:

• slurred speech,
• facial drooping,
• or a sudden severe headache, 

we refer immediately for medical evaluation. Your safety always comes first.

Chronic Back & Neck Pain

Chronic pain often reflects long-standing mechanical stress and compensation patterns throughout the spine. Forward head posture, uneven hips, and prolonged sitting can increase disc and joint strain.

It’s important to understand that mobility often improves before pain fully resolves. As motion returns and nerve irritation decreases, the body has a better opportunity to heal.

To be clear, chiropractic care does not treat brain disease or systemic neurological disorders, but… it may help with symptoms of those conditions. Many neurological conditions treated with chiropractic involve mechanical nerve irritation, though, such as radiating pain, numbness, headaches, and balance disturbances related to spinal stress.

Common Conditions We See

We regularly help patients experiencing:

• Sciatica & Radiating Leg Pain. Nerve irritation in the lower back causing pain or numbness down the leg.
• Chronic Lower Back Pain. Recurring stiffness or flare-ups that haven’t resolved with rest alone.
• Neck Pain & Tech Neck. Forward head posture, stiffness, and nerve symptoms into the arms.
• Headaches & Migraines. Often linked to upper cervical tension and postural stress.
• Vertigo & Dizziness. Balance disturbances that may involve the upper spine.
• Pinched Nerves. Compression or irritation causing tingling or weakness.
• Disc Problems. Bulging or irritated discs affecting nearby nerves.
• Postural Imbalances. Uneven shoulders, hips, or forward head posture.
• Arthritis & Joint Stiffness. Degenerative changes supported through improved motion.
• Stress-Related Muscle Tension. Chronic tightness triggered by physical or emotional stress.

What Makes Our Approach Different

With more than 65 years of combined experience, our doctors take a thorough, personalized approach.

We use standing, weight-bearing digital X-rays when clinically appropriate to evaluate alignment under gravity. We also perform digital posture analysis at the start of care and reassess progress periodically. Every 12 visits, we re-evaluate posture and motion to track measurable changes.

We offer multiple techniques, including gentle drop table adjustments and instrument-assisted options, so care can be tailored to your comfort level and condition. We focus on conservative treatment first and refer to other providers when necessary.

We are not a quick-relief clinic. Our focus is restoring motion and long-term function so your body can adapt better over time.

Frequently Asked Questions About Conditions We Treat

Q: Can chiropractic really help sciatica nerve pain?

A: Yes. When sciatica is caused by disc irritation or joint restriction. Chiropractic care focuses on restoring motion to reduce nerve stress rather than simply masking pain.

Q: Is chiropractic treatment safe for vertigo or dizziness?

A: Yes. We use gentle techniques and evaluate each case carefully. If symptoms suggest something outside our scope, we refer immediately.

Q: What neurological conditions are treated with chiropractic?

A: Chiropractic addresses mechanical causes of nerve irritation, such as radiating pain, numbness, headaches, and balance disturbances related to spinal stress. It does not treat brain disease or systemic neurological disorders, but may still help symptoms of those disorders.

Q: Will I need to come forever?

A: No. Care recommendations are based on your goals and condition. Some patients choose maintenance visits, but the decision is always yours.

What to Expect as a New Patient

Your first visit includes a detailed consultation, posture analysis, examination, and X-rays if clinically necessary. You’ll receive a light adjustment to begin restoring motion.

On your second visit, we review your findings and explain exactly what’s happening and what we recommend. By the third visit, you begin your structured corrective care plan.

You receive copies of your imaging, and we clearly explain costs before beginning care. There is no pressure, just education and options.

Let’s Get Started

If your pain is spreading, returning, or affecting your daily life, it may be time to identify the cause rather than continuing to manage symptoms.

Call or schedule online today to take the first step toward lasting relief.