What we help with

Sciatica is not a diagnosis but a description of a symptom - specifically, pain in the sciatic nerve. To be able to get to the root cause of the problem, the problem has to first be properly defined.

Back pain, whether it's lower or mid back pain, is by far the most common reason someone visits the Chiropractor but what causes it and how can you get long lasting relief?

Nerve pain typically presents as a sharp and shooting type of pain. It can be prolonged or short lasting and can be very debilitating. You have nerves in every aspect of your body and thus this pain can present anywhere.

Neck pain is one of the most common conditions we see as Chiropractors. A misalignment in the spine is one of the most common underlying causes of neck pain. This can also produce muscle tightness which typically gets only short term relief from massage.

Most people will experience a headache at some point, but regular headaches aren't normal and shouldn't be tolerated. The spine is a major contributor to headaches. With a thorough assessment, we can accurately determine if we can help.

Migraines are very different to headaches and affect a large proportion of society. They can be debilitating and accompanied by other symptoms such as visual disturbances, dizziness and tingling. A problem in the spine can be a big contributor to migraines.

Dizziness can have a wide range of causes. There are three main types: lightheadedness, unsteadiness, and vertigo, each of which can be triggered by anything from heart issues to spinal problems. At Northwood Chiropractic, we are trained to assess the underlying causes and determine the best way to help you.

The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the body, made up of your scapula, clavicle and the humerus. It requires the most amount of motion to enable you to use it in the way you need. One of the biggest, most overlooked underlying causes to shoulder injuries is nerve pressure from the spine causing dysfunction.

Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a condition that causes pain on the outside of your elbow, typically occurring after repetitive use of the forearm muscles over time. At Northwood Chiropractic we look at the wrist, elbow, shoulder and spine for a holistic perspective of this issue. This helps us get to the root of this problem.

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when a nerve gets trapped in your wrist, producing pain, numbness, tingling or pins & needles in your wrist and hand (normally thumb, index and middle fingers). However the wrist is often not affected alone.

Although arthritis can't be reversed, the underlying cause of hip arthritis can be addressed, often leading to improved symptoms and a slowing of the progression. This condition typically affects those over 50 years of age.

At Northwood Chiropractic Oxford, we prioritize getting to the root cause of knee pain. Knee pain is a very common issue, and one that we as Chiropractors are very well equipped to address. This is because we take a holistic approach to the issues.

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, commonly known as shin splints, can be debilitating for runners, footballers, dancers, and military personnel. The condition typically presents as intense pain along the shin bone, often described as a "ripping" sensation.

It is rare that someone only sprains their ankle once in their life time. This happens because of one of two reasons. Firstly, when you roll and thus sprain your ankle, this doesn’t only affect the ligaments and muscles but can cause a misalignment of the ankle.

Put simply, this is heel pain that is typically worse on walking, espeically first thing in the morning with the first few steps. This pain is caused by an increase of pressure in the flat sheet of tissue underneath your foot.

While pregnancy is a natural and remarkable process, it can create significant changes in your body's biomechanics and neurology. Our detailed analysis allows us to be precise in your care, not only for for maxiumum effiveness but for maximum safety too.

Chiropractic care restores the communication between your brain and body, enhancing the nervous system and thus improving the way the body functions. This means that Chiropractic will not only reduce pain but it can improve performance too.

We conduct a comprehensive photographic structural analysis for every patient. Your body’s structure significantly impacts its overall function, and through Chiropractic care, we often observe notable improvements in structure.