Common Pains

As a chiropractic office, most assume we focus only on the back pain arena.  While back pain and neck pain are our most common complaints, the thousands of patients here on the Wasatch Front that have come through our doors can attest that our care and scope are much more than just back and neck pain.        

We aim to help those in pain; whether from a neck, back, shoulder, hip, knee, or ankle injury, regain (quickly) their active lifestyle.

Common Conditions We See In Our Midvale Chiropractic Office:

Spine Related Musculoskeletal Conditions:

●     Low Back Pain

●     Neck Pain

●     Headaches

●     Pain between shoulder blades (Thoracic Spine Pain)

●     Sciatica

●     Arthritis / Degenerative Disc Disease / Degenerative Joint Disease

●     Disc Herniation / Disc Bulge

Sports Injuries:

●     Shoulder Pain / Rotator Cuff Injury

●     Swimmers Shoulder (Shoulder Impingement)

●     Golfers Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)

●     Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)

●     Wrist Pain / Hand Numbness (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)

●     Snapping Hip Syndrome (Dancers Hip)

●     Glute Tendinitis (Gluteal Tendinopathy)

●     Runners Knee (PFPS)

●     Jumpers Knee (Patellar Tendinopathy)

●     High Hamstring Tendinopathy (PHT)

●     Ankle Sprain

Auto Accident Injuries:

●     Whiplash / Neck pain after a car accident

●     Extremity Pain / Shoulder, Wrist, Hip, or Foot pain after an auto accident

●     Low Back Pain from a car crash

Back Pain / Low Back Pain

Across the board, among athletes and those who do not consider themselves athletes, low back pain is the number one complaint in a chiropractic office. It is also the number one musculoskeletal complaint in ANY doctor's office.

Neck Pain

Coming in a very close second to low back pain is neck pain, for the most common reason a patient would present to our Midvale, Utah chiropractic office.  The truth is, we live in a flexed world that places excess strain on our necks. Combine this with the unfortunate effects of sport, and you have neck pain at number two.

Headaches

The international headaches society (link) lists over 150 different types of headaches.  That statistic is enough to give you a headache!  While the most common are tension-type headaches and migraines, at Revive Sport & Spine, we excel in helping you get over your discomfort quickly.

Pain between shoulder blades (Thoracic Spine Pain)

We have all experienced this one. While this is often a minor complaint, it can keep you from doing the things you enjoy for a couple of weeks. Various activities can bring pain between the shoulder blades, but the complications can range from an inability to turn your head to deep breathing problems. Our care is fast, effective, and will help you get back to the things you enjoy faster than you can say 'Big Cottonwood Canyon.'

Sciatica

Just saying the word Sciatica brings about fear in those who have experienced this condition.  Sciatica is the term used for pain generated by the sciatic nerve.  The sciatic nerve, comes from multiple spinal levels in the low back, which join to create a nerve about as big around as your thumb, which then travels down through your backside and to the foot via the back of the leg.  While the symptoms can sometimes be confusing, most patients report numbness, pain, and tingling down the back of the leg.

Arthritis | Degenerative Disc Disease | Degenerative Joint Disease

Arthritis can often go by some pretty fancy names...they all mean the same thing.  Arthritis is a fact of life.  If you live long enough and play hard enough, you will experience the slow-moving effects of arthritis.  Fortunately, in our Sandy, Utah sports chiropractic office, we specialize in helping you maintain the mobility and strength to keep you going.

Disc Herniation / Disc Bulge

In between each spinal vertebrae is a soft, gel-like 'buffer' called a disc.  While these discs are extremely strong and flexible and absorb shock better than anything man can create,  they can become injured by trauma or overuse. Treatment for disc bulging and disc herniations are a bit more intensive, but they often respond very well to chiropractic care and rehabilitation and do not require surgery.

I.T. Band Syndrome (Iliotibial Band Syndrome)

If you have ever had to end a run due to a stabbing pain located on the outside of the knee, you know how frustrating I.T. Band Syndrome can be. As runners ourselves, we specialize in these types of conditions to help get you back out and running quickly.

Runners Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome)

Runners knee is the term often used to describe a dull, nagging, generalized pain over the front of the knee.  This is more common when you add elevation training to a runners program, which we have a lot of here in the Salt Lake Valley. Finding the mechanical breakdown in your form is how we can get you up and training again.

Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)

Common in new runners and those who have recently increased their training volume, shin splints are a 'rite of passage' for runners. While they seem simple enough, shin splints can lead to big problems if unaddressed. At Revive Sport & Spine, we help you understand your injury, how to get over it, and how to grow from it.

Achilles Tendonitis (Tendinopathy)

While common in the long-distance running community, Achilles injuries span across just about every sport. While this is a more challenging injury to recover from, our specific rehabilitation programs have proven to help you return to running as a stronger, less injury-prone athlete.

Plantar Fasciitis

Pain in the bottom of the foot, more intense in the morning? Sound familiar? Plantar fasciitis is another common running injury, but you would be surprised by how many different body areas, other than the foot, can lead to foot pain. We figure that out for you and help you return to running pain-free.

Whiplash / Neck pain after a car accident

Neck pain after an auto accident, even a minor crash, is common.  However, the difference between your neck pain after a bad night's sleep and that after a car accident couldn't be more different.  Whiplash is the term used when the neck muscles and ligaments are injured from quickly whipping the head back and forth after being struck by another vehicle.  A simple spinal adjustment is not enough here, care must be taken, and a specific rehab plan around your goals is necessary to return to pre-accident condition.

Extremity Pain / Shoulder, Wrist, Hip, or Foot pain after an auto accident

Most people only worry about neck and back pain after a car accident, but injuries to your arms and legs could take even longer to heal. Our natural reaction if we see a crash coming is to brace. This causes us to grab the steering wheel tightly, push ourselves back in the seat, and stop our feet on the brake pedal. These are not areas of the body that will absorb and be injured by the impact.

Low Back Pain from a car crash / auto accident

Low back injuries from a car accident are common, especially if you have had back pain before.  Helping you understand the extent of your injury and creating a specific rehabilitation program is our primary goal in our Midvale, Utah chiropractic clinic.

Shoulder Pain / Rotator Cuff Injury

Throwers, pitchers, quarterbacks, tennis players, golfers, swimmers, hockey players, Crossfitters,  and athletes of all walks and sports are at risk of shoulder injuries.  The shoulder is our most mobile joint, the one with the greatest potential for excellence, and the most prone to injury.

Swimmers Shoulder (Shoulder Impingement)

When we think of repetitive motion in sports, swimming tops the list.  Most swimmers cover 10,000 to 20,000 meters per day in the pool.  If there is the slightest flaw or hitch in their stroke, the whole shoulder can shut down.

Golfers Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)

Golfers' elbow occurs in newcomers and professional players alike.  This pain on the inside of the elbow typically comes from a swing flaw.  At Revive Sport & Spine, we are Titleist Performance Institute certified and have helped hundreds of golfers not only eliminate pain from their game but lower their score too!

Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)

Tennis elbow is recognizable by pain over the outside of the elbow. Similar to golfers' elbow, it is often an overuse injury. Treatment is similar between the two, but specific rehab is needed to help recover from tennis elbow.  Our Midvale, Utah sports chiropractic clinic specializes in these types of injuries and programs.

Wrist Pain / Hand Numbness (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)

If you find yourself always shaking your hand to get feeling back or frequently dropping things, you might be dealing with carpal tunnel syndrome. However, are you aware that the nerve associated with the condition can be pinched near the elbow, under the arm, across the upper chest, or in the neck? When we work with carpal tunnel patients, we address all of these areas.

Snapping Hip Syndrome (Dancers Hip)

Have you ever noticed that when you kick up your leg or let it down during a core exercise, that you have a deep popping in the front of your hip? If so, you might have a dancers hip.  Not a dancer? That's okay. It can also occur from other exercises as well as too much sitting.

Glute Tendinitis (Gluteal Tendinopathy)

Pain in the butt, literally! Gluteal tendinopathy can make it hard to walk, sit, run, or do anything else for that matter. Tightness here can also lead to back and knee issues due to compensation patterns. Our team at Revive Sport & Spine can help you get on track with injury and back to the activities you love.

Jumper's Knee (Patellar Tendinopathy)

Jumper's knee is more specific than runners' knee in that it is an injury of the tendon that attaches the kneecap to the lower leg. Tendonitis here can make it hard to take stairs, squat down, run, and jump. Like all tendon injuries, rehabilitation is the key. During your treatment, we will guide you back to running, jumping, and attacking the slopes.

High Hamstring Tendinopathy

Most common in female running athletes, this injury can occur with any sport, come on slowly, and be a pain to deal with.  It is most noticeable as a pain located where the glute muscles and the hamstring muscles cross. This injury can limit sports performance and participation while also making it difficult to sit.

Ankle Sprain

You're walking down the sidewalk or running the trails and next thing you know, you are heading toward the ground after rolling over your ankle.  While most of these are minor, R.I.C.E. is not the best answer.  As someone who has had a few of these as well, the right treatment can get you up and playing again in days, not weeks to months.

Strain/Sprain Injuries

One of the most common injuries we see, the basic definition of what has happened to your muscles and ligaments, and the cause of your pain and swelling. Simply put, you pulled the rubber band too hard. At Revive Sport & Spine, we not only get you out of pain quickly, but we also help you improve and gain strength to prevent future injuries.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (T.O.S.)

Thoracic outlet syndrome typically presents with pain and numbness radiating down the arm due to compression of the blood vessels and nerves that supply the arm. Treatment of the muscles involved and proper movement of the surrounding joints is necessary, followed by structured rehabilitation.

Quadriceps Tendinopathy

Knee pain, as we have mentioned, is often hard to pinpoint.  Pain and dysfunction from quadriceps tendinopathy is typically associated with injury to the quad muscles, overuse of the quadriceps muscles, and the point where they attach to the top of the knee cap. 

Femoroacetabular Impingement (F.A.I.)

This condition is common, but for most, it is relatively pain-free.  Most of us notice that one hip has more range of motion than the other, this could be from an impingement syndrome.  For some, it can be a source of frequent pain and risk of further injury.  Maintaining a frequent home care and in-office care plan is necessary to keep you performing at the top level.

Piriformis Syndrome

Piriformis syndrome is known to cause sciatica-like symptoms, and can be a real pain in the butt!  The piriformis muscle crosses the backside and when tight, can lead to serious discomfort. Finding the cause of why your piriformis is acting up and then what to do about it is our job...and we are quite good at it.

Glute Medius Syndrome (Dead Butt Syndrome)

More common, or at least noticeable in the sports world, glute medius syndrome can hinder your performance on the field and in the gym.  Muscle activation through specific exercises and a rehabilitation program will have you out and enjoying the Wasatch mountains in no time.

Peroneal Tendinopathy

Lingering dull and achy pain over the outside of the lower leg, ankle and foot could be related to the small stabilizing muscles that are located there. Those who experience frequent ankle sprains are more likely to deal with this condition that can limit running, jumping, and even make walking difficult.

Posterior Tibialis Tendinitis

The posterior tibialis muscle runs along the inside of the shin bone and is known to cause similar pain to both shin splints and plantar fasciitis.  A thorough exam and accurate diagnosis can help you keep from spinning your wheels over foot and shin pain.

Mortons Neuroma

Neuromas can form after a soft tissue injury or from overuse. Inflammation then fills in around the nerve and the sheath it runs through, causing pain with compression and most weight-bearing activities.  We have helped many runners, hikers, desk sitters, and golfers recover from a Morton's neuroma in the foot.

Cuboid Syndrome

As someone who could barely walk, much less run, due to a cuboid syndrome issue, this little bone located on the outside of the foot can cause big problems.  Manipulating the bones of the foot can allow the cuboid bone to move and function as it was intended.

Metatarsalgia (Forefoot pain)

Uncovering the root cause of foot pain can be challenging.  At Revive Sport & Spine, we help people recover from foot pain every day so that you can get out and explore everything the Salt Lake Valley has to offer.