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As Dr. Tim Erickson explains the true nature of his work as a Naperville Chiropractor, he often explains that treatment of symptoms is not the same as the real problem.  For example, colic for a baby is a symptom of something else not working like it should.  So, treating the colic with a medication may simply mask the problem rather than solve the underlying cause.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a painful condition often found in those spending a lot of time at a desk and working on computer keyboards.  It is said that the medial nerve is being pinched or restricted by the muscles at the base of the hand.  Symmetry chiropractic is a Naperville chiropractic clinic that is having great success treating patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Sciatic pain generally starts in the lower back and radiates through the hip to the leg on either side. The pain can range from moderate to very painful. Naperville sciatic pain suffers can treat the symptoms by taking a steady dose pain relievers. Of course, the trouble with pain relievers like aspirin is hard on the liver.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or AD/HD or ADD) is a developmental disorder. It is primarily characterized by "the co-existence of attentional problems and hyperactivity, with each behavior occurring infrequently alone" and symptoms starting before seven years of age."  Plainfield ADHD sufferers may want to explore alternative ADHD treatments.

Dr Tim Erickson of Symmetry Chiropractic invites Plainfield migraine headache sufferers to visit his office for a migraine relief consultation.

Although much about the cause of migraines isn't understood, genetics and environmental factors seem to both play a role.

Acid reflux disease symptoms

A large number of people suffer from Acid Reflux Disease (ARD).  To determine if you are suffering from acid reflux, consider these symptoms.

• Heartburn (a rising, burning feeling in the chest)
• Sour or bitter taste
• Difficulty swallowing
• Night time regurgitation

Other acid reflux symptoms may include

Common Sports Injuries 

The term sports injury, in the broadest sense, refers to the kinds of injuries that most commonly occur during sports or exercise. Some sports injuries result from accidents; others are due to poor training practices, improper equipment, lack of conditioning, or insufficient warmup and stretching.

A growing number of professional and top amateur athletes are turning to acupuncture for treatment of sport injuries and to help optimize their conditioning. Dr Tim Erickson of Symmetry Chiropractic for help in recovery from sports injuries.  As a Naperville chiropractor, Dr Tim has worked with many kind of work-related or sports injuries using chiropractic care and acupuncture treatment.

On May 23, 2011, a case study appeared in the scientific periodical, The Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health, documenting the case of a 21-year-old woman who had not had a menstrual cycle in 5 years, and was helped by chiropractic care.

While it is something that we all know, it seems that we tend to forget that the spine conducts every impulse between the brain (our control center) and the rest of the body, including the various organs.  From the tip of your toe to the end of your fingers, there is a critical connection to the brain that is the spinal cord.  Chiropractors believe that spinal health and wellbeing has a great deal to do with the health of the spine.