Alaska Health Options

Diagnosis & Treatment

Chiropractic Services

Chiropractic healing focuses on neuromusculoskeletal and general health issues, and while our treatments do not involve drug prescriptions, our techniques can include:

• Traction
• Strength Training
• Massage
• Sports Medicine Techniques
• Exercise Regimens
• Holistic Techniques

Back Pain

Back pain, particularly in the lower back, is the second-most frequent reason why people seek chiropractic health care. Anything from an injury to obesity to serious degenerative conditions can cause chronic lower back pain.

Severe lower back pain has been most frequently linked to hypermobility, which simply means that your lower back area moves in a contradictory way to the rest of your spine. This causes your lower back to compensate for this movement and stabilize the area.

If you suffer from chronic lower back pain, we invite you to come in for a full examination and consultation. Most likely, we will prescribe a program of therapeutic muscle stretching, which benefits the groups of muscles that are involved in the strain being placed on your lower back area. Therapeutic muscles stretching is most beneficial when combined with adjustments, manipulations, and realignments of the spine.

Auto Injuries

Unfortunately, car accidents are a way of life in the modern world. If you've ever been involved in a car accident, you know that once you've determined that everyone is physically OK, your thoughts tend to turn toward the car - insurance, repairs, etc. - and it isn't until days or even weeks later that physical problems arise stemming from the accident.

If you've been in a car accident, we strongly suggest that you come in for a chiropractic evaluation as soon as you're able to - especially if you're experiencing one or more of the following symptoms:

• Back pain
• Headaches
• Neck pain
• Muscle spasms
• Stiffness
• Insomnia

Your health should be your top priority after a car accident; even if there are insurance or lawsuit issues, the treatment you receive can be an important factor in the outcome of your case.

Sports Injuries

Whether it's pick-up basketball at the corner courts or training for the Olympics, anyone who engages in physical activity runs the risk of a sports-related injury, including:

• Tennis elbow
• Frozen shoulder
• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Tendonitis
• Strains and sprains

We've seen an increasing number of athletes of every level come in for chiropractic management, both for prevention and treatment of sports injuries. Our physically active patients have reported increased flexibility and a faster rate of healing, thanks to our non-invasive methods and techniques. They also appreciate that we don't prescribe any medications that can damage their performance or test results.

If you've been injured playing sports, or if you'd like to learn more about how to avoid injuring yourself while playing, please don't hesitate to contact us for a thorough evaluation.

Work Injuries

Specializing in occupational rehabilitation, we are committed to helping our patients restore their normal lives after a work-related injury. Using the latest knowledge and technology in chiropractic care, we apply a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosing and treating your condition.

When your livelihood, and more importantly, your health are at risk, you want to be sure your care is entrusted to experienced and qualified medical professionals. At Alaska Health Options, we specialize in and frequently perform a wide variety of chiropractic therapies, so you can rest assured that you will receive the best chiropractic care available.

Conditions we commonly treat include:

• Back Pain
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Joint Pain
• Neck Pain
• Repetitive Motion Injuries
• Whiplash

So whether your personal injury occurred on a construction site or in front of a desk, we are here to help you in all aspects of your rehabilitation, including pain relief and physical therapy.