Costello Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation

Welcome to Costello Chiropractic and Sports Rehab

dan_tatro — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:39:43 +0000

Whether you are searching for a Chiropractor or you happened on our site by accident, we hope you find your experience to be educational, helpful and interesting. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to Contact Dr. Costello and you will have your questions answered personally.

Our office offers more than traditional family Chiropractic care and treatment for sports injuries. Our philosophy is simple: Whether you are an elite athlete, weekend warrior or someone who gets injured doing yard work, YOUR health and recovery takes a team approach. That team is Dr. Costello and YOU! Dr Louis J. Costello has been doing his part and helping patients for over 22 years. The question is… are you willing to do your part? Let me help you understand what makes our office different. Simply put, YOU will have to play an important part in getting better.

Whether your problem has been of a gradual nature, or a one time slip, fall or twist, something in your body changed to give you pain. We help you to change your body back to a pre-problem state and also give you the tools and knowledge that give you the best chance to stay that way. That’s our team approach.” That means that YOU will be asked to contribute to the success of your own treatment. Traditional Spinal and extremity joint manipulation is utilized, and exercises specific to your problem and condition are designed to help you achieve your “pre-pain” state. Whether you want pain relief or you choose to utilize Chiropractic care for overall better health, Dr. Costello utilizes the most current procedures and techniques to tailor a treatment program just for you. Chiropractic combined with physiotherapy procedures and exercises given in the office increase your chances of full recovery, and minimize the chances of recurrence.

Some of the many conditions that respond favorably to Chiropractic care are:

* Neck Pain

*Arm pain

*Disc Bulge

*Degenerative Disc Disease

*Sciatica (pain into the buttocks, legs or calf)

*Numbness or tingling

*Headaches

*Work or Motor Vehicle Accidents

*Sprain and Strains

*Ankle, knee, Hip injuries

* Wrist, elbow and shoulder injuries

If you or someone you know is suffering with these or other complaints, get a no-charge consultation to see how Chiropractic may be

the answer for YOU!

Serving Clifton Park, Ballston Lake, Ballston Spa, Rexford, Malta, Mechanicville, Stillwater, Glenville, Scotia, Halfmoon and Saratoga Springs

325 Ushers Road (across from Stewarts) 1/2 mile west of exit 10

Sciatica

drljc — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:32:22 +0000

Sciatica (Si At ika) is a generic term used when someone has pain traveling down the leg. The sciatica nerve is actually a “bundle” of nerve roots that originate in the low back. You have one on the left and one on the right. These nerve roots join together right about at the level of your buttock and continue to make their way down your leg. Each of these individual nerve roots controls a different area of sensation and a different muscular function. An example would be standing on your tip toes or rocking back on your heels. Both of these movements are controlled by two separate nerves. Although the term sciatica describes pain that travels down your leg, it does nothing to tell you the CAUSE of the pain down your leg! The actual causes can be many. The “pinched” nerve doesn’t really exist, but the nerve roots can become compressed due to mechanical problems such as improper movement in your spine, a muscular spasm that is compressing or pulling on a nerve, or a more complicated problem such as bulging or herniated discs and tumors. Once the actual cause is found, corrective treatment can begin. Just because “Aunt Martha” had sciatica that got better over time, doesn’t mean that the cause of YOUR sciatica is the same. Don’t guess with your health. If you are having pain into the buttocks or legs, call the office today to be evaluated. Dr. Costello can find the cause of your sciatica and start you on your way to relief today!

Call now! 518-877-0234

Getting back into the Swing of things?

drljc — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:19:43 +0000

Golfing injuries are some of the most common complaints I see. It usually starts the weekend of the Masters Tournament when you get the “itch” to play. The biggest mistake I see is from those who purchase a “jumbo” bucket of balls and starting hammering away with the driver. As you know, golf is not about doing that. At most, you swing the driver once (twice if youre prone to using the Mulligan) and then you walk a few minutes before you swing again. The overload to the low back structures, shoulders and hips associated with this quickly and repeated activity can create strains, sprains and repetitive use injuries. Not only is proper mechanics the most important part of the golf swing, but proper warm up and common sense as well. Most golfers are willing to spend $500 for a new driver hoping to gain an extra 10 yards. But as the saying goes, it is the CARPENTER and not the tools! Dr. Costello can help you with golf specific exercises to strengthen your core, increase flexibility and improve balance. With the prominence of Tiger Woods in golf, the rest of the field has learned that exercise is vital to their performance and success. Are you too good to exercise? Save your money from the driver and buy a new putter! Thats the club you use most often each round!

Dr. Costello can provide a videotaped review of your golf swing to demonstrate weaknesses in your balance, flexibility and form. Golf specific exercises will be prescribed.