Conditions We Treat

• Allergies

  Got allergies? Many have found relief of their runny nose, congestion, watery eyes, sneezing and other symptoms of sinus/allergies and hay fever through Chiropractic adjustments. Since the nerves in the neck affect sinus cavities, through a specific gentle adjustment, these symptoms can be reduced and sometimes eliminated. Contact our chiropractor at Harbor Family Chiropractic in Costa Mesa, CA to see if we can help today. See Spinal Nerve Chart.

• Arthritis

  Many people believe that arthritis is a geriatric condition however; arthritis is a condition that begins several years prior usually in a person’s younger age. The most common form of arthritis in the spine is a degenerative type known as Osteoarthritis. Many times, arthritis is the result of a misalignment or injured vertebral joint that does not heal correctly. Over time this improper motion and position of a segment will become destroyed and decayed until it is termed arthritis. Most arthritis can be avoided through a spinal check up. For sufferers with arthritis chiropractic care can help to relieve pain and increase motion. Please note that arthritis is not a curable disease. Your chiropractor in Costa Mesa can help you. Call us now at (949) 515-5170.

• Asthma

  There have been many success stories of kids and adults with asthma finding relief after starting their Chiropractic treatment. See the Spinal Nerve Chart to view how the nerves in the upper back affect the bronchi, trachea and lungs. Call Harbor Family Chiropractic in Costa Mesa (949) 515-5170 now for treatment.

• Back Pain

  Many Americans have become comfortable with adjusting to pain in their backs. Often times people confess that they believe their back pain to be normal and part of their aging process but this is NOT TRUE. No one should have back pain! Discover how at Harbor Family Chiropractic we carefully find the cause of back pain and develop a treatment program to treat the cause and relieve pain. Call Dr. Gillis, chiropractor in Costa Mesa, for treatment.

• Car Accident/Whiplash

  Whenever there is an impact in a vehicle, there is always in impact in your body. Whether it is a small fender bender or a serious car accident, it is important to make sure that nothing was jarred in your spine that may cause serious health problems later on. Common symptoms after a whiplash is tightness in the neck and upper back, headaches, difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite, lack of concentration, irritability, ringing in the ears, dizzy spells and more. It is very common to not feel any pain until a few days or weeks go by after an accident. For more information on car accidents affecting your body, contact us today. Chiropractic treatment can help you recover. Call Harbor Family Chiropractic in Costa Mesa now.

• Carpal Tunnel

  Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a syndrome that involves the wrists and hands. Most sufferers will have shooting pain into the fingers or numbness of the hands due to excessive use of the wrists and hands in a repetitive motion. Most common causes are due to computer key board usage, repetitive lifting and register usage for grocery clerks.

  Instead of taking pain medications which only cover symptoms, Chiropractic care may be able to help alleviate and correct the cause with wrist alignments and physical therapy treatment to reduce swelling and muscle tightness. Some times Carpal tunnel is misdiagnosed and the cause of the hand numbness can be from the elbow, shoulder or neck joints. Contact us for a consultation to see if we can help. Don’t wait too long and call Harbor Family Chiropractic in Costa Mesa and ask for Dr. Gillis, the friendly chiropractor who can help you.

• Disc Herniations

  Herniated discs can occur in the neck or back regions of the spine. A disc is an elastic-like substance that acts like a cushion between the vertebrae. They act as buffers to absorb shock from our daily movements. The disc has a center region filled with liquid called the nucleus. A disc injury can occur where by a disc gets pulled out of position, torn or at worst the nucleus breaks out through the disc (ruptured disc). The most common levels of herniated discs are L4/L5 and C6/C7. Based on the severity of the injury Chiropractic care can help to heal disc injuries and aid the disc back into proper positioning. Chiropractic care has had much success on herniated discs through gentle traction adjustments. Call your chiropractor in Costa Mesa, Dr. Stacey Gillis to get help with your disc herniation problems.

• Ear Infections

  Children with chronic ear infections conventionally have to resort to antibiotics and sometimes tubes installed in their ears. Studies have shown that ear infections can be reduced and/or eliminated through chiropractic care. A gentle pediatric adjustment to the top vertebrae of the neck (atlas vertebrae) has found to help improve the draining of fluids of the inner ear canal and help children to recover faster and naturally. Call Harbor Family Chiropractic in Costa Mesa and ask to speak with Dr. Stacey Gillis, our chiropractor.

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• Exercise/Fitness

  At Harbor Family Chiropractic every patient’s health needs are assessed. We all know the importance of exercise. As part of a treatment program, Dr. Gillis incorporates exercises to strengthen muscles of the spine to keep the joints stabilized and prevent further injury from weakness.

  Call Dr. Gillis, the friendly chiropractor in Costa Mesa for consultation.

• Foot Problems

  Hundreds of million pounds of pressure is exerted on our feet and ankles throughout our lifetime. There are many small bones in the foot and ankle which allow us to support our bodies. When proper foot care is neglected often times people will start to experience discomfort in their knees, ankles and hips before they feel pain in their feet. Proper foot alignment and support for feet can save joints from becoming painful and arthritic.

• Headaches

  There are many different types of headaches and causes. Whether you suffer from tension headaches, migraines, pressure headaches, or postural or neck derived headaches, we may be able to help.

  Through a thorough analysis and evaluation of your headache, Dr. Gillis will develop a treatment program to get rid of headaches and the associated symptoms such as ringing in ears, dizzy spells, inability to sleep, mood swings, depression, sinus/allergies, memory loss, loss of concentration and much more. Contact us today, your chiropractic expert in Costa Mesa and get rid of that headaches.

• Heartburn

  Heartburn is cause of a valve dysfunction between the esophagus and stomach known as the chyloric valve. When this valve does not close properly it can cause the necessary hydrochloric acid in your stomach to rise into the esophagus causing damage to the lining. The hydrochloric acid production in the stomach is needed for proper and safe digestion of food. The spinal nerves that pass through the mid thoracic spine provide function from the brain to the stomach, esophagus and chyloric valve. Many patients have found a decrease or elimination of their heart burn symptoms naturally. See Spinal Nerve Chart.

• Knee Pain

  Our knees take thousands of pounds of pressure on a regular basis. Whether it be former capsular or ligament (ACL/MCL) tears or arthritis formation, with integrative adjustments and hand therapy treatments knee pain can be helped significantly. At Harbor Family Chiropractic, sports injuries involving all joints are a large part of the practice. Dr. Gillis utilizes various therapy techniques to stabilize injuries whether they are brand new or chronic. Some knee pain can be relieved by correcting ankle, foot or hip pathologies. Call us today for a consultation to see if we can help.

• Leg Pain

  There are several different causes of leg pain. Some causes are problems with joints of the leg (ankle, knees, hips, pelvis, lower back), muscular or ligament injuries, vascular problems or neurological causes. Once the cause is identified, a solution to treat pain in the legs can be identified and implemented. For a free consultation about leg pain please contact us today to see if we can help.

• Migraines

  Migraine headaches are known for their severity and sensitivity to light and noise. Many migraine sufferers have found relief with chiropractic care which have enabled them to get back to their regular life without the disruption from their migraines. Contact us today to schedule your appointment.

  Stop your migraines and call Harbor Family Chiropractor in Costa Mesa for treatment.

• Neck Pain

  Pain in the neck can be the result of many different sources. Neck pain can be from a postural imbalance while sitting at the computer, a car accident, a sports injury or chronic repetitive micro-trauma. Neck pain can often be felt as stiffness or achiness and develop into pain into the shoulders, arms and even into the hands and fingers. Many neck conditions are associated with headaches. Call Dr. Gillis, chiropractor in Costa Mesa for consultation.

• Nutrition

  Getting all the nutrients we need to keep our bodies healthy is not as easy as it was before all of pesticides and chemicals were injected and used on our crops. It is for this reason that Dr. Gillis counsels her patients on proper nutrition and supplements that their body can absorb. Certain nutrients are also helpful during an injury or certain types of inflammation.

• Post Surgery

  There are many instances where patients suffering with herniated discs, lower back pain or shoulder/knee injuries will opt for surgical repair. Because theses surgeries are so delicate and complex, there are several risk factors involved. Some patients have great success with surgery and many do not. At Harbor Family Chiropractic, Costa Mesa, we hope that all patients use surgery as a last resort. We also help those who have had surgery in their backs and/or joints through rehabilitative care and treatments which can further aid their mobility and pain relief. We are equipped with physical therapy modalities and skilled with therapeutic techniques that help to reduce scar tissue build up that can occur with surgeries. Call Dr. Gillis, our expert chiropractor in Costa Mesa for consultation.

• Pregnancy

  Chiropractic care has been known to reduce lower back pain and joint pain in pregnant woman by utilizing gentle and safe pregnancy techniques. Most common symptom of pregnant woman is sciatica and foot pain. Dr. Gillis, chiropractor in Costa Mesa, specializes in treating pregnant woman and foot pain and would be happy to discuss any health concerns. Contact us today for an appointment with our expert chiropractor in Costa Mesa.

• Sciatica

  Sciatica is a condition known where pain from the lower back region travels into a leg or both legs into the foot. This radicular pain comes from the sciatic nerve which is located in the tail bone region. If improper motion or alignment occurs in the lower back and pelvis, this can cause the sacral nerve to become impinged causing sciatica. Contact us for an evaluation of sciatica today.

• Scoliosis

  Scoliosis is a condition where there is a secondary curvature of the spine. This condition can cause severe postural abnormalities such as a shorter leg on one side or a high shoulder in comparison to the other side. Severe forms of scoliosis can result in muscle aches and pains and functional abnormalities. Scoliosis can be acquired through trauma or can be genetically inherited. Depending on the severity and type of scoliosis, Chiropractic care may be able to help to reduce the curvature from developing further in children or help to reduce pain in adults. For a free consultation contact us today at Harbor Family Chiropractic in Costa Mesa.

• Shoulder Injuries

  The rotator cuff is known as a group of muscles that attach into the shoulder girdle. These muscles can often be injured through an abrupt motion causing tears or repetitive micro trauma over years. Most shoulder injuries involve the muscle and ligaments of the joint. Through careful analysis of the shoulder muscles and ligaments, a treatment program involving range of motion adjustments, myofascial release and trigger point therapy can provide a corrective treatment program that is safe and drug free. For more information contact us today for a free consultation.

• Sports Injuries

  Whether it is football, surfing, skateboarding, soccer or gymnastics, injuries to the spine and joints in the body are very common and can affect a person’s ability to perform their activity with ease and optimal motion. Dr. Gillis specializes in sports injury treatments by carefully examining the joint to determine the cause and site of the injury and then implementing a treatment program that treats the alignment, ligament and muscle of the joint. Dr. Gillis is able to treat sports injuries in children, elderly or chronic sport injuries that are interfering in daily activities. For more information contact usfor a free consultation at our office.

• Stress

  Whether it’s a result of a job, family, friends or a circumstance, stress plays a major role in our every day life. When this negative energy builds up mentally and/or emotionally it can impact the body physically especially in weakened areas of the body.

  For some people it is the muscles of their back or neck, and for others it can affect internal organs. Excessive stress affects our bodies and can cause chronic misalignments in the spine and joints of the body. This can become a domino effect when there is more stress causing more tensions and misalignments. At Harbor Family Chiropractic, Costa Mesa, stress-induced injuries are taken very seriously. Dr. Gillis, the expert chiropractor in Costa Mesa treatment center, implements stress reducing tips with her patients to minimize the harmful effects of stress on the spine.

  Dr. Gillis also speaks regularly at businesses and different groups on stress reduction and ergonomic safety at the work place. For more information or to have Dr. Gillis come and speak to your group for free contact us.

• TMJ

  The temporal mandibular joint is a common joint that can become injured and cause discomfort. Stress is the number one cause to the injury of this joint. Thousands of us grind our teeth and clench our jaw unconsciously when feeling anxious or distressed. Over time, the disc in the joint can start to weaken causing the jaw to be out of alignment. Symptoms include popping of the jaw, pain in the jaw, ear aches, headaches and neck pain. Chiropractic treatments have been very helpful in treating TMJ problems. For more information contact us today for a free consultation.

• Wellness

  Why wellness? It is always easier to prevent than it is to treat. Many patients of Harbor Family Chiropractic will involve their loved ones to have their spine checked and maintained to prevent chronic pain and ailments that can be very time consuming and expensive. Just like practicing good dental hygiene by brushing and flossing daily and seeing your dentist for a regular check-up, it is also important to practice good spinal hygiene. The nervous system is contained in the spine and therefore is extremely important to be sure that no interference on the nervous system exists from misaligned vertebrae.