Conditions We Help With
When you’re dealing with pain or stiffness, it can be hard to know where to start or who to trust. At Van Wyk Chiropractic in Littleton, we focus on one thing: helping you relieve pain, move better, and protect your long-term health.
For more than two decades, we’ve helped adults, kids, athletes, pregnant moms, and seniors with a wide range of spine, joint, and nerve-related problems. Below you’ll find some of the most common conditions we see every week in our office — and how chiropractic care can help.
If you don’t see your exact problem listed, there’s a good chance we’ve still seen it before. You can always call our office and ask.
Common Problems We See in Our Office
Low Back Pain
Low back pain can range from stiffness to sharp pain that limits movement or daily activity. It often involves irritated joints, strained muscles, or mechanical stress in the lower spine.
Sciatica & Leg Pain
Sciatica causes burning, numbness, tingling, or shooting pain down the leg. It typically comes from irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve in the lower back or pelvis.
Neck Pain & Stiffness
Neck pain commonly results from poor posture, injuries, repetitive strain, or restricted spinal joints. It often leads to tightness, limited range of motion, or discomfort with turning the head.
Headaches & Migraines
Tension headaches and migraines are often linked to tight muscles or restricted movement in the neck and upper back. Restoring alignment and motion can help reduce frequency and intensity.
Aging-Related Conditions
Degenerative disc disease, spinal arthritis, spondylosis, stenosis, and age-related joint wear can cause stiffness, reduced mobility, and chronic discomfort. Chiropractic care helps improve motion and manage long-term spine health.
Shoulder, Hip & Extremity Pain
Pain in the shoulders, hips, knees, or ankles often comes from joint restrictions, compensation patterns, overuse, or irritation in surrounding soft tissues.
Disc Injuries & Pinched Nerves
Bulging, herniated, or degenerated discs can cause localized pain or nerve symptoms such as numbness, tingling, or weakness. Improving joint motion helps reduce mechanical stress and irritation around affected nerves.
Sports Injuries & Overuse Problems
Repetitive motion, poor mechanics, and muscle imbalance can lead to strains, sprains, tendon irritation, and performance-limiting pain. Chiropractic care helps restore function and reduce recurrence.
Pregnancy-Related Back & Pelvic Pain
Changing posture, ligament laxity, and increased load often lead to back, hip, or pelvic discomfort during pregnancy. Gentle chiropractic adjustments help maintain comfort throughout pregnancy.
Posture-Related Issues in Teens & Seniors
Forward head posture, rounding, stiffness, and postural fatigue commonly develop in both teens (screen use) and seniors (mobility changes). Improving alignment helps reduce strain and support better long-term function.
How Chiropractic Helps
Most of these conditions involve some combination of joint restriction, joint misalignment, muscle tension, and irritation to surrounding nerves.
Our chiropractic care helps by:
- Restoring motion to restricted joints so the spine and extremities move the way they’re designed to.
- Reducing pressure and irritation around inflamed or compressed nerves.
- Improving muscle balance and coordination so the body can support healthy movement.
- Supporting long-term function with posture guidance and simple corrective exercises.
The goal isn’t just to reduce symptoms—it’s to improve how your body works so you can move better, feel better, and stay ahead of future flare-ups.
When Chiropractic Is a Good Next Step — and When It’s Not
Chiropractic care is a good fit when:
- Pain has lasted more than a few days
- The problem keeps coming back
- You want to address the underlying cause
- You don’t want to just treat symptoms
- You want a plan that helps prevent future problems
Seek urgent medical care of you experience:
- Severe pain after trauma
- Loss of bowel or bladder control
- Progressive weakness or numbness
- Unexplained weight loss
- Fever with pain
If you’re unsure which direction to take, consult with your medical doctor or you can always call our office and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral?
Most patients do not and can schedule directly with our office. Some insurance plans require a referral so if you’re not sure, check with your insurance company.
How many visits will I need?
It depends on how long the problem has been present and what your goals are. After your exam, we’ll outline a clear plan.
Can chiropractic help chronic issues?
Many long-standing conditions improve when joint motion and mechanics are restored.
What if chiropractic isn’t the right answer?
We tell you — and we guide you toward the appropriate next step.
What areas do you serve?
Our office is in Littleton near Broadway and Mineral, and we regularly see patients from Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Centennial, and the south Denver area. We also have patients who travel from Elizabeth, Castle Rock, Parker, Englewood, Lakewood, Denver, Aurora, Morrison, Evergreen, Bailey, Conifer, Louisville, Longmont, and Silverthorne to see us!
Ready To Get Started?
If pain or stiffness is limiting your work, sleep, or the activities you enjoy, the next step is taking action. Call our office at 303-794-8754 to schedule your first visit. We’ll listen to your story, perform a thorough evaluation, and let you know if chiropractic care is a good fit for your condition.