Sciatica

The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the human body. It runs throughout your whole torso and into your legs. When a patient is suffering from Sciatica, they’re really experiencing sciatic pain. That’s why sciatica is more of a symptom than an actual diagnosis. It’s the result of a nerve being aggravated or pinched in some way. Dr. James Huggins Jr. of Carolina Chiropractic Center, located in Florence, SC, provides sciatica treatment for patients.

 

Common symptoms of sciatic pain are lower back pain, problems controlling the lower extremities, tingling and loss of sensation in the legs and feet, and a burning sensation running down through the back and legs. It is often caused by spinal misalignment, spinal stenosis, and bulging or herniated discs.

 

Diagnosing sciatica can be difficult. The pain comes and goes sporadically, making it hard to treat. Locating the cause of the pain is the only way to relieve the symptoms. Your Florence chiropractor will perform a spinal evaluation. He can pinpoint where exactly the problem is.

 

Whether it's caused by a disc injury or a spinal problem, a chiropractic adjustment is the recommended treatment. Dr. Huggins Jr. restores your disc alignment and spinal function. Manual therapy is another treatment route, relieving muscles that are pinching the nerves.

 

Schedule an appointment at Carolina Chiropractic Center if your suffering from sciatic pain. If other treatments aren’t working, it’s time to visit our Florence, SC, office. To schedule your appointment with Dr. James Huggins Jr., visit our website or call 843-665-9192.

Chiropractic Treatment for Allergies

As the old saying goes, “spring showers bring May flowers.” What they didn’t add in is that these flowers and budding plant life bring a host of allergens. Springtime allergies can make everyday life miserable. Dr. James Huggins Jr. of Carolina Chiropractic Care, located in Florence, offers chiropractic treatment for allergies. To learn more, contact our office today.

 

Your nervous system and immune system are directly connected. Meaning when your nervous system is out of sync, so is your immune system. During allergy season, your immune system goes into overdrive due to the increased amount of allergens. Aligning your spine with regular adjustments improves its functioning levels.

 

Misalignment in the spine, especially in the neck area, interferes with your body’s main mode of communication. Your Florence chiropractor provides spinal adjustment and manipulations. This restores the blocked pathways. Not only is it good for your joints and soft tissues, but for your immune system as well.

 

Stress also has a central role in your hypersensitivity to allergens. Constant or chronic stress weakens your adrenal glands. Your body will then have a harder time controlling allergic reactions. Again, spinal adjustments reduce cortisol, the stress hormone, in your body by realigning the spine. The result is improved communication between your adrenal glands and nervous system.

 

Dr. Huggins Jr. also recommends changing up your dietary and exercise routine. Certain environmental factors and foods can unknowingly trigger your allergies. Improving your respiratory system through exercise strengthens your total body connection. Your respiratory system is the main target of allergens, containing your nose, throat, and lungs.

 

Interested in learning more about holistic treatment for allergies? Contact Carolina Chiropractic Care. Our office is in Florence, SC. To schedule an appointment with Dr. James Huggins Jr., visit our website or call 843-665-9192.

Electrical Muscle Stimulation

Dr. James Huggins Jr., of Carolina Chiropractic Center, located in Florence, SC., offers Electrical Muscle Stimulation to his patients. Electrical Muscle Stimulation also called EMS or E-Stim, is a technique for helping the body heal. This is done by sending a small electrical current into the injured soft tissue or muscle. This reduces swelling and releases locked up trigger points. It also allows the body to release endorphins or natural pain relievers.

 

At the procedure, electrodes will be placed upon the affected areas. Common placement is on the back of the neck, the upper or lower back, shoulder, knee, ankle, or wrist. These electrodes allow low-level electrical currents to travel from EMS machines into your body. The electrical current mimics the pulses naturally found within your body. This engages the central nervous system, causing muscle contractions. Eventually, the contractions will tire out the muscles. Any spasms will be gone, and endorphins will be released.

 

The procedure itself is not painful. Most patients report the sensation as tingling yet soothing. It doesn’t cause burning, stinging, or stabbing pain. Patients who experience inflammation, muscle spasms, edema, and acute and chronic pain have found success with EMS therapy. It’s also been found to relieve headaches and stress, along with improving range of motion in the joints.

 

If you are experiencing pain or an injury that just doesn't seem to heal, contact Carolina Chiropractic Center today, located in Florence, SC. Dr. James Huggins Jr. is available for appointment, schedule online through our website or call 843-665-9192.

 

Cold Laser Therapy

The goal of chiropractic treatment is to cure your symptoms while finding the cause. Only by treating the cause can you be completely healed. That is why Dr. James Huggins Jr. offers Cold Laser Therapy (CLT) to our patients at Carolina Chiropractic Center. It treats a handful of different medical conditions. It is a non-invasive and holistic alternative. Our office is located in Florence, SC.

 

Cold Laser Therapy treats back and neck pain, along with inflammatory conditions like sprains, tendonitis, and arthritis. More recently it’s been used for carpal tunnel syndrome, shoulder injuries, and muscle and joint pain. It is FDA approved and tested on conditions like fibromyalgia, arthritis, and bursitis.

 

The goal of CLT is to improve and increase your body’s natural healing abilities. Chiropractic care focuses on helping your body utilize its natural functions. The cold lasers are handheld appliances. Most of them are around the size of a flashlight. Your Florence chiropractor places the laser on the injured area. It’s held there for 30 seconds to a few minutes. Specific wavelengths help jumpstart the healing process. The light emitted from the lasers moves throughout your body to open communication between your cells and the brain. The result is the release of neurotoxins and natural healing chemicals. Your body will begin to increase circulation and decrease inflammation.

 

If you are looking for a non-invasive, non-addicting, and painless treatment, contact Carolina Chiropractic Center. We are located in Florence, SC. To schedule an appointment with Dr. James Huggins Jr., visit our website or call 843-665-9192.

Disc Herniation Treatment

When you experience a herniated or “slipped disc,” the intervertebral discs between your vertebra have begun to crack. The material inside starts to bulge out, pinching your nerves and causing pain. Dr. James Huggins Jr. of Carolina Chiropractic Center can help. We offer a variety of different treatment plans. Contact our office in Florence, SC.

 

Your first appointment starts with Dr. Huggins Jr. reviewing your medical history. This gives us insight into any diseases or medical conditions that could be causing the disc herniation. A physical examination is the next step. Your Florence chiropractor evaluates the spine, checking for loss of sensation or muscle deterioration. He also tests your reflexes.

 

Once the herniated disc is located, a treatment plan is put into place. Almost all of these treatments involve spinal manipulation. How this works is Dr. Huggins Jr. uses either his hands or instruments to move the vertebra back into place. The entire treatment depends directly upon you and your body. Your pain levels, overall activity, and general health are greatly taken into consideration.

 

Some patients are not eligible for this form of chiropractic treatment. For more advanced spinal injuries, a surgeon may be recommended. Other diseases or medical conditions can also disqualify you. Any decisions are made entirely by Dr. Huggins Jr. and his medical expertise.

 

Carolina Chiropractic Center is located in Florence, SC. To schedule an appointment with Dr. James Huggins Jr., visit our website or call 843-665-9192.

DTS Therapy

Spinal Decompression Therapy, or DTS, is a noninvasive, nonaddictive alternative to surgery. It can help relieve pain and symptoms related to a number of problems, like sciatica, back and neck pain, degenerative discs, etc. At Carolina Chiropractic Center, located in Florence, SC., Dr. James Huggins Jr. is available for appointments.

 

DTS therapy decompresses the spine with distraction and proper positioning. This allows for improved blood flow and nutrient exchange to the injured area. During the appointment, you will be instructed in cycles of stretching and relaxation.

 

Therapy sessions are three times a week over a course of a month. Each session will take around twenty minutes. Most patients notice improvement within six to eight sessions. As your session progress, your treatments will go from more passive to active.

 

The goal of DTS therapy is to heal your body as a whole, allowing it to return to a harmonized state. With most traditional medical doctors, treatment is based around just the injured area. Chiropractors focus on your body as a whole. This is what allows chiropractic techniques to succeed where traditional medicine fails. DTS therapy stabilizes your muscles while remedying the cause of the pain. It works to strengthen your whole body, not just the injured area.

 

Periodic visits to our office and regular workouts own your own prevents the chances of re-injury and relapse. Patients who receive the best results complete the entire DTS therapy cycle, along with utilizing other chiropractic services. A combination of heat, muscle stimulation, ultrasound, and cold therapy can speed up your recovery.

 

Carolina Chiropractic Center is located in Florence, SC. To schedule an appointment with Dr. James Huggins Jr., visit our website or call 843-665-9192.

 

Auto Injury

Car accidents are very scary and stressful situations. People often experience whiplash, where the head is suddenly and violently jolted forward, backward, or to the side. Many times traditional doctors don’t do enough to heal such an injury. At Carolina Chiropractic Center, located in Florence, SC., Dr. James Huggins Jr. will work with you to fully relieve your pain and symptoms.

 

Soft tissue injuries often go overlooked after a car accident. But these injuries can be just as bothersome as others. As mentioned, whiplash happens when the head is suddenly thrown forward, backward or to the side. This is commonly seen in rear-end car accidents. The result is a destabilization of the spine. A variety of symptoms arise from this. The most common are blurred vision, headaches, dizziness, shoulder pain, reduced range of motion in the neck, arm pain, neck stiffness, and low back pain. This is not a life-threatening injury, but left untreated will result in chronic pain.

 

Dr. Huggins Jr. can evaluate you after an auto accident. From this evaluation and your symptoms, a treatment plan can be created. In most cases, spinal adjustments can be made. Physical therapy can be utilized, with our staff giving you exercises that will help improve healing and range of motion. Massage therapy has also proven to be beneficial. Early detection is key to preventing and determining any problems before they have a chance to develop.

 

If you are interested in learning more about our auto injury or other services, contact Carolina Chiropractic Center, located in Florence, SC. Dr. James Huggins Jr. is available through appointment. You can schedule an appointment online by visiting our website or by calling 843-665-9192.