Introduction

At Dow Chiropractic & Acupuncture in Madison WI, we treat a broader range of conditions than most patients expect from a chiropractic clinic. The combination of CBP chiropractic, acupuncture, Class 4 laser therapy, shockwave therapy and red light body contouring allows us to address problems that no single approach can resolve as effectively alone.

The conditions below are organized by category. Many are treated by a combination of modalities. The specific approach depends on what the evaluation actually finds.

Pain and musculoskeletal conditions

Chronic and structural conditions

Back pain — chronic and acute, including disc problems, spinal degeneration, and post-surgical pain
Neck pain — muscle strain, structural misalignment, and injury-related neck dysfunction
Sciatica — including cases where the nerve swelling is inside the bony canal, after spinal fusion, or with severe degeneration
Disc problems — herniation, bulge, degeneration, and nerve compression
Headaches and migraines — including tension headaches, cervicogenic headaches, and chronic migraine patterns
Arthritis — osteoarthritis and inflammatory joint conditions
Posture problems — forward head posture, scoliosis, loss of spinal curves
Fibromyalgia — widespread pain and sensitivity with a nervous system component

Acute and injury conditions

Joint pain — knees, shoulders, hips, and other peripheral joints
Plantar fasciitis — one of the most responsive conditions to shockwave therapy
Achilles tendinopathy — chronic Achilles pain that hasn’t responded to rest or physical therapy
Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow — lateral and medial epicondylitis
Rotator cuff and shoulder pain — including calcific tendinitis and impingement
Sports injuries — muscle, tendon, and ligament injuries across all activity types
Work injuries — occupational strain, repetitive stress, and acute workplace injuries
Auto accident injuries — whiplash, soft tissue trauma, and post-collision structural damage

Nerve conditions

Trigeminal neuralgia — one of the most painful conditions known. Class 4 laser reduces nerve inflammation inside the bony canal directly. Uniquely effective where other treatments can’t reach.
Neuropathy — peripheral nerve pain and dysfunction
Nerve pain after spinal fusion — laser reduces nerve swelling directly where most treatments can’t reach
Carpal tunnel syndrome — nerve compression at the wrist
Sciatica and radiculopathy — nerve root compression producing radiating pain, numbness, or weakness

Neurological conditions

Concussions — including sports concussions and post-concussion syndrome
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) — transcranial photobiomodulation supported by peer-reviewed research including JAMA publications
Post-stroke recovery — neural tissue repair and function restoration in the recovery period
Dementia and cognitive decline — neuroinflammation reduction, neurogenesis promotion, and cognitive support through photobiomodulation
Cerebellar dysfunction — balance, coordination, and complex function restoration
Brain fog — improved cognitive function and mental clarity
Vertigo and balance disorders — particularly those with an upper cervical component

Women’s health conditions

Hormonal pain — pain patterns connected to hormonal fluctuation and nervous system dysregulation
Menstrual irregularity and menstrual pain — addressing the underlying pattern rather than managing symptoms
Fertility support — nervous system regulation and structural alignment as part of a broader wellness approach
Pregnancy-related pain — back pain, pelvic pain, and postural changes during pregnancy
Post-pregnancy recovery — structural realignment and soft tissue repair after delivery
Fibromyalgia — widespread pain and fatigue with hormonal and nervous system components
Migraines — particularly hormonally triggered migraines

Nervous system and stress conditions

Chronic stress — nervous system dysregulation maintained by accumulated structural and energetic tension
Anxiety — parasympathetic nervous system support through acupuncture and structural correction
Sleep disruption — addressing the neurological and structural drivers of poor sleep
Fatigue — systemic energy depletion with nervous system and metabolic components
Post-surgical recovery — neurological pathways get disorganized after surgery or trauma. Acupuncture helps reconnect and reorganize them, sometimes years after the original event.
Trauma recovery — helping the nervous system reconnect and reorganize after physical or emotional trauma, sometimes years after the original event

Body contouring and metabolic conditions

Inch loss and weight management — 6D LipoLaser photobiomodulation accelerating fat metabolism at the cellular level
Skin tightening — collagen and elastin stimulation for post-weight loss, age-related, or post-pregnancy skin laxity
Post-Ozempic and GLP-1 skin laxity — addressing loose skin after rapid medication-assisted weight loss
Cellulite reduction — circulation improvement and tissue tightening
Body contouring — non-surgical shaping and tightening without downtime