Chiropractic & Medical- Mt. Pleasant
1117 Park West Blvd.
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466
p: (843) 884-6194
email: drjoenews@yahoo.com

 

Welcome to our Patient Education page!

Our team of specialists and staff believe that informed patients are better equipped to make decisions regarding their health and well being. For your personal use, we have created an extensive patient library covering an array of educational topics, which can be found on the right of each page. Browse through these diagnoses and treatments to learn more about topics of interest to you. Or, for a more comprehensive search of our entire Web site, enter your term(s) in the search bar provided below.

As always, you can contact our office to answer any questions or concerns.



A neurological examination is sometimes performed to determine if any part of your body has incurred damage to its central nervous system. Many health problems have been associated with nerve damage, and such, this exam can significantly improve the chances of making a thorough diagnosis.

A neurological exam involves a thorough exploration of the body's arms, legs, and trunk.

If you have a neurological exam, your chiropractor may look for signs of:
  • Bowel or bladder problems
  • Gait problems (walking, running, climbing stairs, etc.)
  • Muscle spasms or twitching
  • Numbness, tingling, or pain and whether changing positions relieves those symptoms
  • Problems with balance
  • Weakened muscle strength and tone
  • Weakened reflexes (a sign of possible damage to the spinal cord, nerves, or muscles)
  • Weakness (consistent or intermittent) in your arms or legs