Conditions Treated
Common Conditions Chiropractors Treat in Charleston, SC
Chiropractors are trained to evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of musculoskeletal, spinal, and nerve-related conditions that affect mobility, posture, and overall quality of life.
These conditions often develop from spinal misalignment, inflammation, soft-tissue strain, or chronic structural stress placed on the joints.
At Axis Chiropractic in Charleston, SC, we use an evidence-based approach to identify the root cause of discomfort and provide long-term solutions—not temporary symptom relief.
This page serves as a comprehensive hub of the most common conditions chiropractors treat, with links to dedicated pages where you can explore symptoms, causes, and treatment options in detail.
Common Conditions Chiropractors Treat
Below are the primary condition categories we assess and treat. Each section links to a dedicated condition page where you can learn more about symptoms, causes, and corrective treatment options.
Back Pain
Back pain often develops when lumbar joints lose proper motion, spinal discs become irritated, or surrounding soft tissues tighten from poor posture or repetitive stress. This condition is one of the most common reasons patients seek chiropractic care.
→ Learn more in our Back Pain Guide (symptoms, causes, corrective options).
Neck Pain
Neck pain typically arises from forward head posture, cervical curve loss, or ligament strain that alters how the neck supports the head. These biomechanical changes often lead to stiffness, tension, and nerve irritation.
→ Explore our Neck Pain Resource Page for detailed insights.
Sciatica
Sciatica occurs when compression affects the sciatic nerve pathway, usually due to lumbar disc involvement, joint restriction, or pelvic imbalance. Patients may experience sharp, radiating leg pain or numbness.
→ See our full Sciatica Overview for causes and treatment strategies.
Migraines & Headaches
Headaches and migraines frequently stem from cervical tension, upper-back stiffness, or postural imbalance that places stress on the nerves and tissues at the base of the skull.
→ Visit our Migraine & Headache Reference Page for a deeper explanation.
Herniated Disc
A herniated disc develops when disc material presses against adjacent nerve structures, often causing sharp pain, numbness, or weakness. Alignment, posture, and spinal load distribution strongly influence disc mechanics.
→ Detailed information available on our Herniated Disc Condition Page.
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain may arise from thoracic stiffness, scapular imbalance, or altered cervical mechanics that disrupt shoulder movement. These restrictions commonly affect athletes, active adults, and desk workers.
→ Learn more through our Shoulder Pain Guide.
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis limits space within the spinal canal, producing chronic nerve irritation. Movement, posture, and degenerative stress patterns often contribute to symptom severity.
→ Explore details in our Spinal Stenosis Information Page.
Peripheral Neuropathy
Neuropathy develops when peripheral nerves become irritated or compromised, often producing numbness, tingling, or burning sensations.
While chiropractic care does not treat nerve diseases directly, improving spinal mechanics, circulation, and joint mobility can help reduce biomechanical stress contributing to symptoms.
→ Visit our Peripheral Neuropathy Page for more details.
Recommended Chiropractic Treatments for Your Condition
Many of the conditions listed above share similar underlying mechanical patterns—such as loss of normal spinal curvature, joint restriction, postural imbalance, and irritated nerve pathways.
Once the root cause is identified through postural analysis, digital X-rays, and biomechanical testing, the next step is selecting the corrective treatment that best addresses the biomechanical issue.
Below are the primary chiropractic services Axis Chiropractic uses to correct these structural problems.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Chiropractic adjustments restore proper joint mobility, reduce mechanical nerve stress, and improve functional movement—especially for conditions involving stiffness or restricted motion.
→ Learn more about Chiropractic Adjustments.
Corrective Chiropractic (CBP Method)
Chiropractic BioPhysics® focuses on long-term structural correction by restoring healthy spinal curvature and balanced posture. This method is essential for conditions caused by alignment loss or chronic mechanical imbalance.
→ Explore Corrective Chiropractic (CBP Method).
Posture Correction Therapy
Posture Correction addresses muscular imbalance, ligament tension, and distorted loading patterns that contribute to chronic pain.
→ Read more about Posture Correction Therapy.
Car Accident Injury Chiropractic Care
Auto injuries such as whiplash often involve ligament strain, cervical curve loss, and long-term structural instability. Proper corrective care helps prevent chronic pain progression.
→ Learn more about Car Accident Injury Chiropractic Care.
Sports Injury Chiropractic
Sports injuries frequently originate from poor biomechanics, asymmetric loading, or joint restriction. Chiropractic care improves mobility, neuromuscular control, and long-term performance.
→ Visit our Sports Injury Chiropractic page.
Spinal Decompression Therapy
Spinal Decompression gently reduces pressure inside spinal discs, improves hydration, and alleviates nerve irritation. This therapy is commonly used for disc herniations, sciatica, and degenerative conditions.
→ Discover Spinal Decompression Therapy.
Class IV Laser Therapy
Class IV Laser Therapy accelerates cellular repair, reduces inflammation, and supports soft-tissue healing—ideal for chronic pain, swelling, and post-injury recovery.
→ Learn more about Class IV Laser Therapy.
Miracle Wave® Therapy
Miracle Wave® Acoustic Therapy uses focused sound waves to break down chronic scar tissue, relax deep muscle tension, and improve soft-tissue healing. It is especially effective for long-standing muscular pain, tendinopathy, and overuse injuries.
→ Explore Miracle Wave® Therapy.
Knee-on-Trac Therapy
Knee-on-Trac provides targeted decompression to increase joint spacing, improve lubrication, and reduce pressure inside the knee—beneficial for osteoarthritis, stiffness, and chronic irritation.

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Axis Chiropractic
1236 Folly Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 225-1236
Office Hours
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
8:00am – 1:00pm & 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Tuesday
3:00pm – 6:00pm
Friday
8:00am – 12:00pm
Saturday & Sunday
Closed

