The lower body (extremities) consist not only of the pelvis, hips, legs, knees, ankles and feet, but also derives stabilization and motion from the spine. Proper treatment of extremity injures requires thorough evaluation of all structures which may either directly or indirectly effect function in the extremity.

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Treatment programs are designed to address all of the underlying conditions. Patients will be provided at-home stretches and exercises to strengthen and stabilize the injured and related areas.

Doctor Charette completed postgraduate training in diagnosis and treatment of extra-spinal (extremity) conditions in 1997 and was board certified as a Certified Chiropractic Extremities Practitioner.

Since then he has completed over 150 hours of continuing education in extremity diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. He is one of only a handful of chiropractic doctors in California board certified in extremity management.

Focus on Lower Lumbar Vertebrae

Doctor Charette utilizes a sports medicine approach in the diagnosis and treatment of extremity injuries and has assisted hundreds of patients in restoring health and function to injured joints and soft tissue structures outside the spine.

Pelvic Problems

The pelvis consists of the sacrum and two iliac bones. The bones form a ring of bone which protect the lower abdominal region in the body. There are numerous conditions which can result in pain and disability, including sacral or sacroiliac sprains, symphysis pubis sprain, pelvic ligament sprain, and numerous compression syndromes of nerves and blood vessels.

Pelvic Pain
Chiropractic treatment consists of normalizing pelvic joint motion and relaxing muscles, ligaments, and tendons.

Hip Pain

The primary hip joint is a ball and socket joint in which the upper leg bone or femur inserts into the pelvis or ilium. There are over two dozen muscles which either stabilize or induce movement which pass in and around the hip joint.

Additionally, multiple nerves, blood vessels, tendons, and ligaments are present. Any of these structures can trigger pain in the hip and leg.

Pelvic Pain

Among the more common conditions we see in the office are sprain-strain injuries, arthritis, muscle imbalances, contractures and adhesions, short-leg syndrome, bursitis, and tendonitis. Compression syndromes in the back and pelvis can trigger nerve pain into the hip and lower extremity.

Chiropractic care uses adjustments to the hip and pelvis to normalize motion and correct misalignment of injured joints. Therapeutic modalities are used to reduce inflammation and pain and to relax muscle spasm, and tendon and ligament injuries.

Mobilization methods are also used to restore motion to the hip joint. Stretching and stabilization exercises are provided to strengthen and stabilize joint and soft tissue structures.

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