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Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Knee arthritis can affect every area of your life. If you are experiencing symptoms of knee arthritis, it’s important to understand this condition and how to treat it. Here’s the FAQ.
Sep 24th, 2021

What Is Prediabetes? Can That Cause Peripheral Neuropathy?
There is a close connection between peripheral neuropathy and diabetes. It’s important to understand this relationship to take proper steps to protect your health and wellbeing. This starts with asking the right questions. Here’s the FAQ and what you...
Sep 11th, 2021

What Are the Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy occurs when the peripheral nerves (the nerves that are found outside the spinal cord and brain) are damaged. The damage may be caused by injury, exposure to toxins, infection or illness. Another common cause of peripheral...
Sep 1st, 2021

How a Chiropractor Can Help Treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome can have a measurable impact on daily living activities. This form of chronic pain can make it difficult to complete simple tasks like twisting a jar lid, buttoning a shirt and more. It can also make it very challenging to perform...
Aug 1st, 2021

The Chiropractic Solution to Knee Pain
Suffering from knee pain? Chronic pain in the knees is a common health complaint of many adults. Many people notice that it appears in certain situations, like when they’re walking, jogging or bending. While you might think the problem is general wear...
Jul 18th, 2021

Dealing with Tennis Elbow?

Tennis elbow is a troublesome condition that can affect your everyday life. While there are a multitude of treatments available, ranging from ice and painkillers to surgery, there’s another solution: Regenerative biologic allograft injections.
Jul 4th, 2021

Treat Your Plantar Fasciitis with Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
The average person spends a lot of time on their feet, especially if they work retail or a physically demanding job, such as construction. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of foot pain in Naples, FL, but the good news is that PRP...
Jun 13th, 2021

Do You Have Sciatica? Spinal Decompression Can Help
Sciatica is unmistakable—it’s a tingling, throbbing pain or numbness that runs down the sciatic nerve from your hip to your foot. When left untreated, it can present serious complications. Plus, it’s just plain uncomfortable at best, and debilitating at...
Jun 7th, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions About Spinal Decompression
Oh, your aching back! When you have back pain that hasn’t responded to other treatments, spinal decompression might be the answer in Bonita Springs, FL. Spinal decompression therapy helps relieve the pressure on your spinal discs, allowing them to...
May 31st, 2021

Discover How Chiropractic Care Can Help Treat Text Neck
How much time do you spend hunched over your laptop, smartphone or even a book? If you’re like most Americans, it’s probably at least several hours per day. This can cause chronic or acute neck pain—among other painful symptoms—and even if you change...
May 17th, 2021

Is Arthritis the Primary Cause of My Back Pain?
Back pain can happen to everyone, regardless of age, health conditions and athletic activity. Although arthritis can certainly cause or contribute to back pain, so can car accidents, sports injuries and other incidents. The only way to find out the true...
Apr 19th, 2021

The Causes of Neuropathy in Bonita Springs, FL
Millions of Americans suffer from peripheral neuropathy. This chronic nerve condition ranges in severity from mild tingling to pain, muscle weakness and loss of physical abilities. When your brain or spinal cord are damaged, the body is no longer able...
Apr 19th, 2021

Can Chiropractic Treatment Be Helpful for Children?
Most people think of adults when they think of chiropractic treatment. Back pain is common in adulthood, whether it’s from an injury, car accident or something else entirely. However, children can benefit from chiropractic care as well. Your medical...
Apr 13th, 2021

What Conditions Can a Neurologist Treat?
If you’ve been referred to a neurologist in Bonita Springs, FL, or are considering seeking a diagnosis, you probably have an issue with your nervous system. Neurologists treat brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerve and muscle disorders. There are over 600...
Apr 13th, 2021

Are You a Good Candidate for Spinal Decompression Therapy?
If you’ve been suffering from back pain with no end in sight, spinal decompression may help. Spinal decompression therapy in Bonita Springs, FL can relieve pain and pressure where other treatments have failed. It’s a safe, non-invasive alternative therapy.
Apr 5th, 2021

Discover the Benefits of Ocean Float Room Therapy
Feeling stressed? You’re not alone. Many Americans are finding that when they’re stressed, their mental and physical health plummets. It’s important to take time for self-care and relaxation so you can face life’s challenges in a healthy way.
Mar 23rd, 2021

Why Your Work Ergonomics Are So Important
How’s your posture? If you have a desk job, chances are, it’s not so great. When you have poor posture, you’re more likely to suffer from back and neck pain. Millions of Americans visit their doctors or chiropractors in Naples, FL to complain about...
Mar 10th, 2021

How to Prevent or Relieve Pain While Working at Your Desk
You’ve probably heard that sitting down all the time isn’t healthy—but for anyone with an office job, there’s not much you can do, except invest in a standing desk. Working at a desk can cause or exacerbate neck, back and shoulder pain.
Mar 2nd, 2021

A Brief History of Chiropractic Medicine
You might be familiar with the popping and cracking sounds that accompany your favorite spinal adjustment—and the immediate relief it provides—but do you know the history behind chiropractic medicine in Naples, FL? Starting in the late 19th century...
Feb 24th, 2021

Fun Facts About Chiropractic Care
No matter whether you’ve been going to a chiropractor for years or you’re getting ready to book your first appointment, there are probably a lot of chiropractic facts you didn’t know. Working with a chiropractor in Naples, FL can help treat the...
Feb 17th, 2021

Chiropractic and Medical Care Reduces Whiplash Pain
Whiplash occurs when forces jerk your head suddenly forward, then snap it violently back. Think of a whip-cracking motion—the action this condition was named after. The violent acceleration then deceleration results in your neck changing from its normal...
Nov 16th, 2020

How Spinal Decompression Treatment Can Help Your Sciatica
You never realize how much you take sitting down comfortably for granted, until you can’t do it anymore. Sciatica is a nerve condition that affects many adults, causing tingling, numbness and even stabbing pains down one or both legs. While there’s...
Nov 2nd, 2020

Got Text Neck? Chiropractic Care Can Help
If you’re reading this on a mobile device, it’s likely you’re craning your neck down to read it. After all, holding our phones and tablets up to our faces is weird and uncomfortable. Unfortunately, the neck and shoulder pain that stems from bad screen...
Oct 26th, 2020

Don’t Forget Chiropractic Care After an Auto Accident
Accidents often happen in a flash. In the moments after the collision, most people find themselves scanning their bodies to determine whether they’ve been injured. If everything seems to be in good working order, they’re good to go, right?
Oct 19th, 2020

What Is Peripheral Neuropathy and What Treatments Are Available?
Peripheral neuropathy is a debilitating and chronic condition that can rob you of your independence and ability to lead a normal life. If left untreated, it could get to the point where you are unable to sense your feet, sleep or function normally.
Aug 31st, 2020

How Can Chiropractic Help with Text Neck?
How are you reading this article right now? If you’re like millions of Americans, you’re probably reading it on your phone, tablet or laptop—which means you might be exacerbating your “text neck.” Read on for some more information about this condition...
Jun 17th, 2020

Should I Try Spinal Decompression for My Sciatica?
Sciatica is a term we use to describe the pain that results when the sciatic nerve, which runs from the hips down the back of the leg, is damaged or compressed. Patients report numbness, tingling, sharp pains and other symptoms that can range from...
Jun 10th, 2020

Everything You Need to Know About Peripheral Neuropathy
If you suffer from peripheral neuropathy, you don’t need us to tell you how painful it can be, and how it can make even the smallest everyday tasks seem impossible. However, there is treatment available, which can drastically reduce your symptoms and...
May 26th, 2020

Combine Chiropractic and Medical Care to Treat Whiplash
When you have whiplash, it’s imperative that you start treating your symptoms with medical and chiropractic care in Naples, FL. The faster you start addressing the injury, the more likely it is that you’ll be able to reduce long-term effects.
May 2nd, 2020

Can I Adjust Myself?
One of the questions we most commonly receive from people interested in learning more about our chiropractic services is whether they can attempt to perform their own adjustments, or have someone else do so for them. The answer here is quite simple...
Apr 7th, 2020

What Is Peripheral Neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy refers to nerve damage or dysfunction outside the brain and spinal cord. Nerves outside of these areas are called peripheral nerves—they communicate with your brain to register sensations like hot, cold and pain. When the nerves...
Feb 25th, 2020

Alternative Therapy for Neuropathy
Over a quarter of Americans will experience neuropathy in their lifetime. Neuropathy refers to the pain and suffering caused by damaged nerves. The pain can be intense, and certain forms of neuropathy cannot be cured—only managed.
Feb 25th, 2020

How Can Spinal Decompression Therapy Help My Back Pain?
If you’re suffering from back pain, you might be wondering if there’s any treatment for it beyond painkillers and surgery. At Hiler Chiropractic & Neurology, we treat a multitude of spinal problems with VAX-D spinal decompression therapy, which is a...
Jan 30th, 2020

How Chiropractic Care Can Treat Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is a nerve disorder that causes uncomfortable sensations under the skin. Many people who suffer from peripheral neuropathy in Naples, FL are not aware that chiropractic treatment can help with the condition, but it is one of...
Jan 23rd, 2020

Can Chiropractic Care Help Newborn Infants?
Have you heard about people using chiropractic care to help their newborn infants? Have you wondered if it’s a safe and effective treatment, or if it could possibly harm your baby? As more and more parents are using alternative and complementary...
Dec 9th, 2019

Should I See a Chiropractor for My Whiplash?
Whiplash is deceptive. You can walk away from a car accident feeling fine one day, but by the next, be completely unable to move your neck and in need of a visit to an auto accident chiropractor in Naples, FL.
Oct 18th, 2019

Help! I’m Too Young to Have Arthritis in My Neck, Aren’t I?
Over the years, we’ve seen many patients who are shocked to find that they have arthritis in their neck, well before they’ve reached retirement age. It seems like that particular health issue should be reserved for those well into their golden years...
Oct 17th, 2019

Will Chiropractic Care Help Cure My Child’s Earaches?
Five out of six children have at least one ear infection before they’re three years old—and watching your child suffer is very difficult for most parents. If your kid is suffering from chronic earaches and traditional medicine or painkillers don’t seem...
Oct 1st, 2019

What Are Herniated Discs?
If you suffer from herniated discs in Naples, FL, you are probably very familiar with the pain and discomfort that comes from this condition. Herniated discs can cause a lot of pain by irritating and injuring nerves exiting the spinal column, and if...
Sep 8th, 2019

What Is Sciatica?
Sciatica pain can range from being a nuisance to being truly debilitating, and if left untreated, the conditions that are causing the sciatica pain can worsen. A chiropractor in Naples, FL is an essential component of treating your sciatica pain.
Sep 8th, 2019

When I Pop My Own Neck, am I Adjusting Myself?
You may find that popping or cracking your neck provides some relief from pain or stiffness associated with your spine. You may consider this a “self-adjustment” and think you don’t need to go to a chiropractor in Naples, FL if you can successfully...
Sep 8th, 2019

Why Do Kids Need Chiropractic Care?
If you’re a parent, maintaining the health and safety of your children is likely one of your very highest priorities. In fact, thinking of ways to keep your kids safe probably consumes the vast majority of your time and emotional energy.
Aug 30th, 2019

How Does Chiropractic Help Neuropathy?
Neuropathy occurs when the nerves that connect the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body stop communicating correctly. Neuropathy in Naples, FL is a form of nerve damage that causes numbness, pain, tingling sensations and other adverse outcomes...
Jul 31st, 2019

How Does Chiropractic Treatment Help Neuropathy?
While it may seem counterintuitive, chiropractic treatment—a treatment focused on the spine—can actually one of the most effective approaches to treating peripheral neuropathy. That’s right—chiropractic care provided ny a board certified chiropractic...
Jul 24th, 2019

Do You Have Persistent Neck Pain Following a Car Accident?
You had a car accident recently and went to the emergency room afterwards to get checked out. The x-rays came back and all the medical professionals you spoke with said everything would be fine. But your neck is feeling worse and worse—is it possible...
Jul 16th, 2019

What Is the Success Rate of Your Neuropathy Pain Program?
Peripheral neuropathy is a notoriously difficult condition to treat. Oftentimes, patients wonder, “Will this treatment be worth my time and effort?” After trying several “solutions” without any real results, you may be discouraged and feel nothing can...
Jul 7th, 2019

What Does Your Neuropathy Pain Treatment Program Entail?
People who suffer from peripheral neuropathy know that this condition can be debilitating. The constant, diffuse pain makes performing even simple everyday activities extremely difficult. Worst of all, it may seem that there are no reasonable, long-term...
Jun 30th, 2019

What Is the Cause of Peripheral Neuropathy?
What Is the Cause of Peripheral Neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy is associated with symptoms such as numbness and pain in the hands and feet. While a tingling sensation may not sound like a big deal, people who suffer from this condition know that...
Jun 3rd, 2019

Can I Adjust Myself?
One of the questions we most commonly receive from people interested in learning more about our chiropractic services is whether they can attempt to perform their own adjustments, or have someone else do so for them. The answer here is quite simple, and...
Apr 24th, 2019

Can Chiropractic Care Help Me with My Headaches?
Headaches are among the most common ailments a person might suffer from. In fact, it is probably accurate to say that everyone experiences a headache at one point or another. But there is a difference between feeling the occasional mild headache...
Mar 13th, 2019

Can a Chiropractor Help with Sciatic Nerve Pain?
If you have ever suffered from sciatica pain in Naples, FL, then you know that this all too common condition is no joke. In fact, many people report that sciatica keeps them from doing the things they enjoy or need to do, from working and exercising to...
Mar 13th, 2019

I Hear Popping and Clicking in My Neck—Is This Normal?
Too many people assume that the pops, cracks and clicks they hear in their neck are simply a normal part of the aging process, or an unavoidable part of human existence. Unfortunately, however, pops and cracks in the neck are far from normal.
Feb 7th, 2019

Do Children Need to Have Their Spines Checked or Adjusted?
Many people associated chiropractic care with either old age or an incident. While it’s common-sense to seek chiropractic care after suffering from a car accident or as advancing age causes aches and pains in your joints, many parents aren’t familiar...
Feb 7th, 2019

Can Chiropractic Care Help Me with My Headaches?
Headaches are among the most common ailments a person might suffer from. In fact, it is probably accurate to say that everyone experiences a headache at one point or another. But there is a difference between feeling the occasional mild headache every...
Dec 20th, 2018

Can a Chiropractor Help with Sciatic Nerve Pain?
If you have ever suffered from sciatica pain in Naples, FL, then you know that this all too common condition is no joke. Many people report that sciatica keeps them from doing the things they enjoy or need to do, from working and exercising...
Dec 11th, 2018

How effective is VAX-D Spinal Decompression?
Back pain is an all too common ailment that affects people of all ages. Whether the pain is in your upper, middle or lower back, or spans the length your entire back, it’s important to consult your doctor about pain that lasts for extended periods of time.
Nov 28th, 2018

How Does VAX-D Spinal Decompression Work?
Hiler Chiropractic & Neurology is Florida’s leader in VAX-D spinal decompression treatment. We have performed more than 25,000 such treatments since 2005, making us one of the most experienced sources for this therapy you will find in the region.
Nov 28th, 2018

Who Is a Candidate for VAX-D Spinal Decompression?
Here at Hiler Chiropractic & Neurology, we have one of the most experienced teams in the Southeast when it comes to VAX-D spinal decompression treatments. These treatments spur natural healing of discs that have been put under undue pressure...
Nov 25th, 2018

Can My Back Pain Be Just from Arthritis?
Back pain does not discriminate. It goes after people who are young or old, healthy or sick, and can be the result of any number of things, including sports play, auto accidents and old age. Because back pain can be caused by more than just arthritis...
Nov 15th, 2018

What Does a Neurologist Treat?
Neurologists treat disorders of the nervous system, brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles. Unfortunately, there are more than 600 types of neurological diseases, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and strokes, and these diseases cause patients a great...
Oct 15th, 2018

Spinal Decompression: Frequently Asked Questions
Spinal decompression therapy is used to treat people with lasting back pain that is disruptive to their daily lives. Pain relief is thought to be achieved by lowering the pressure on a patient’s discs, allowing herniated disc material and areas of...
Oct 1st, 2018

Have You Suffered an Auto Accident Injury in Naples, FL?
Auto accidents are all too common. From fender benders to full-impact crashes, these incidents often result in auto accident injuries in Naples, FL. If you have been involved in an auto accident, you may be wondering what to expect. Dealing with...
Sep 14th, 2018

What Causes Neuropathy in Naples, FL?
Are you familiar with neuropathy in Naples, FL? This condition affects millions of people across the U.S. If you or a loved one are among this number, you suffer symptoms due to nervous system damage. The nervous system (brain and spinal cord) are in...
Aug 31st, 2018
Reasons to Visit a Chiropractor

Reasons to Visit a Chiropractor
If you’ve recently been experiencing back or neck pain, you’ve likely had someone suggest to you that you should visit a chiropractor. And that’s absolutely correct—you should! There are a number of other ailments, however, that chiropractors can treat.
Aug 21st, 2018

Let’s Discuss Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is a very serious condition that has the potential to take independence away from its suffers, causing pain and discomfort that can ruin any chance of a normal life. Ability to sense your feet, ability to walk and ability to sleep...
Jun 14th, 2018