"I Don't Know if You Can Help With This, But..."

 Your First Visit Might Surprise You

If you're like most people, you probably know that chiropractors treat a lot of lower back and neck pain. But what I hear time and time again in the clinic is something like this:

“I don’t know if you can help with this, but…”

What usually follows that statement? A condition that’s actually quite manageable—or even very treatable—with chiropractic care.

So in this first blog post, I wanted to highlight a few of the more “uncommon-yet-surprisingly-common” issues we see regularly.

Shoulder Pain

From frozen shoulder to rotator cuff injuries to impingement, shoulder issues are often tied to a history of neck problems.

Hip Pain

Whether it’s arthritis, hip flexor strain, or impingement, hip discomfort frequently shows up alongside knee or lower back problems.

Tennis Elbow

No tennis experience required! I see this most often in office workers, tradespeople, and anyone dealing with repetitive strain.

Balance Issues

This can range from full-blown vertigo to a general sense of unsteadiness—often rooted in neck problems or ankle instability.

Knee Pain

Common culprits include meniscus injuries and patellar dysfunction. These often tie back to imbalances in the hips, ankles, or lower back.

Foot & Ankle Problems

Whether it's an old sprain or plantar fasciitis, ankle and foot issues frequently cause—or result from—compensations in the knees, hips, or pelvis.

Here’s the bottom line: Most of the above are either compensations from past injuries or contributing factors to recurring pain that never quite goes away.

So, don’t hesitate to ask. Even if you’re unsure whether chiropractic care can help, bring it up. You might be surprised by what we can do—together—to help you break the cycle of injury and re-injury.

Dr. Thomas E. Jarka, DC, MS

Logan University

Senior Consultant at Highwoods Chiropractic Ltd.