Conditions at McWhorter CNR
Here at McWhorter CNR, we offer unique treatment modalities and personalized treatment plans for a variety of conditions.
Acute pain is the kind of pain most everyone is familiar with. Have you ever touched a hot stove and burned your hand? Maybe you’ve broken a bone while playing a game of pick-up. Any pain that can be traced back to a direct cause or source is considered acute pain. While it sounds simple on the surface, treating and recovering from acute pain can be a tumultuous road. At McWhorter CNR, we offer comprehensive and cutting-edge treatment options to support the recovery from any cause of acute pain. Learn more about the causes and symptoms of acute pain here.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a mental disorder that most commonly affects children. The developmental disorder is tough to define, but those who have ADHD will usually exhibit difficulties with focus, hyperactivity, and impulse control. Those with ADHD experience streaks of inattention, excessive motion, and impulsive behaviors. The most common approach for treating ADHD is medication, however those meds can have negative side effects for children and adults. At McWhorter CNR, we utilize innovative drug-free treatment options to redirect unwanted impulsive behaviors into productive healthy habits.
Autism behaviors and disorders are diagnosed on a wide spectrum. While autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is separated into four distinct categories, this condition is often characterized by social communication and behavioral challenges. ASD does not impede one’s growth or appearance, but it does interfere with a wide variety of daily activities. In many cases, additional mental health conditions may coexist with ASD. Our experienced clinicians can develop comprehensive treatment plans with cutting-edge techniques to alleviate the symptoms of autism.
The spine is central to everything else in your body. One wrong move and you can find yourself suffering from severe back pain that prevents you from leading your everyday life. Degenerative disorders like arthritis or osteoporosis, injuries from sports or an accident, or muscle strain can all be causes of back pain that require professional attention to resolve. At McWhorter CNR, we have the resources available to relieve back pain once and for all. Learn how we approach spinal health and back pain management at McWhorter CNR.
Chronic pain is frustrating under the best of circumstances and very rarely do patients suffering from symptoms of chronic pain find themselves in the best circumstances. From identifying the underlying causes that may be associated with the pain to mitigating the symptoms without opioids or other undesirable methods, chronic pain is a serious burden to bear. This kind of ongoing pain wears on the body and the mind. Learn how to identify pain symptoms as chronic pain and what you can do about the symptoms.
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that occurs when the brain is shaken or jolted inside the skull, often caused by a high-speed collision. The exact symptoms of a concussion will vary from person to person depending on the severity of the impact, however even a mild concussion should be taken seriously, and treatment should be sought promptly. At McWhorter CNR, we can help expedite your recovery from a concussion with personalized treatment strategies that will mitigate symptoms and restore balance within yourself.
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that occurs when the brain is shaken or jolted inside the skull, often caused by a high-speed collision. The exact symptoms of a concussion will vary from person to person depending on the severity of the impact, however even a mild concussion should be taken seriously, and treatment should be sought promptly. At McWhorter CNR, we can help expedite your recovery from a concussion with personalized treatment strategies that will mitigate symptoms and restore balance within yourself.
Our joints wear down quickly as we age. Our lifestyles contribute to the degeneration of our joints, which leads to acute and chronic pain that needs targeted attention. Whether you experience joint pain as a result of an injury or you suffer from a condition like arthritis, proactive treatment from the joint specialists at McWhorter CNR can help you find joint pain relief and lead a healthier, happier life.
Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MDDS) is an extremely rare, albeit especially frustrating, disorder that one can experience after any kind of motion. Most common in middle-aged women and sufferers of migraines and motion sickness, MDDS makes patients experience feelings of rocking and swaying without any physical cause. The rarity of this disorder means that treatment takes a bit of trial and error, depending on the person. Some patients respond better to one avenue of treatment while others react best to another. This is why it's important to find a specialist who can treat your MDDS in any of the applicable ways the current research indicates. Learn how we handle MDDS at McWhorter CNR.
Over 1 billion people worldwide experience migraines on a regular basis. This prevalent neurological disease is characterized by an intense and incapacitating headache that is localized to a specific part of the head. The head-splitting pain of these intensive migraines can sometimes last for days, which will seriously impede your ability to live a normal and productive life. Most sufferers will rely on acute or preventative medication for relief, but that is only temporary. At McWhorter CNR, we offer cutting-edge treatment techniques that have been proven to significantly reduce the symptoms of migraines and limit your number of migraines.
Everyone has experienced some motion sickness from time-to-time. It’s an uncomfortable response to an outward movement that our brains have trouble comprehending. Our different sensory organs send mixed messages to our brain, which results in feelings of nausea, dizziness, and imbalance. For most, these symptoms pass quickly. For some, these symptoms can be recur throughout one’s life consistently. At McWhorter CNR, our staff can retrain your brain patterns to avoid the typical bodily responses to motion sickness.
If you've ever felt sore the day after a grueling workout, you're familiar with the feeling of muscle pain. For most people, this pain and discomfort in the soft tissue subsides after a day or two of rest. For others, the pain lingers on and on, leaving them feeling uncomfortable and frustrated. Treating muscle pain, or myalgia, involves identifying the root of the problem and building a treatment plan that targets the source. Learn more about our approach to relieving muscle pain and soreness at McWhorter CNR.
The neck is a relatively vulnerable structure that can be compromised by even the slightest wrong move. From sitting at your desk too long to sleeping weird overnight, plenty of things you do every day can lead to discomfort and neck pain. As a chiropractor who is passionate about bringing technology into the health and wellness space, we strive to give patients all the resources they need to alleviate neck pain and lead their best life.
Neuropathy is a unique condition that directly affects your nervous system; it occurs when there is damage or dysfunction to the peripheral nerves, which transmit signals between the brain and spine to the body. This condition often results in sensations like weakness, numbness, and pain from nerve damage throughout the body, often in your hands and feet. Neuropathy can significantly impact a person's quality of life, causing pain and discomfort. At McWhorter CNR, we can help mitigate the symptoms of neuropathy and improve everyday life through personalized treatment strategies.
A stroke is the result of a disruption of blood flow to the brain, either due to a blockage in a blood vessel or a vessel rupture. With a plethora of damaging symptoms, early intervention and recognition of the signs of stroke are essential. However, recovering from a stroke can be an uphill battle for most and it’s vital to seek out the right resources and support for your journey to recovery. Our medical team at McWhorter CNR can support your path to success by providing a wealth of innovative and drug-free treatments that will speed up your recovery in multiple ways.
A TBI, or traumatic brain injury, refers to an injury caused by a sudden dramatic force or impact to the head that results in serious disruptions to the normal functioning of the brain. TBIs can range from mild to severe and can cause serious cognitive and physical impairments when left untreated. These injuries are much more drastic than concussions and require more specialized care to fully recover and recuperate. At McWhorter CNR, we take a science-backed approach to TBI rehabilitation and recovery, and we’ll help retrain your brain with an array of effective treatments.
Vertigo is a balance disorder that creates the sensation of feeling dizzy or nauseous as the result of a simple bodily movement. These sensations make every day life very challenging, especially considering the symptoms of vertigo are very similar to a number of other conditions that don't have the same root cause. Treating vertigo requires thorough evaluation of the symptoms in order to craft a treatment plan that supports the underlying causes of the condition. Learn more about identifying symptoms and how we treat vertigo in Denver at McWhorter CNR.
My wife and I have had a lot of success working with Dr. McWhorters team. Every one is his office is warm, knowledgeable, and eager to help us on every visit... He has not only become an incredible resource for healing and self exploration, but he has also become a friend. We are tremendously fortunate to have access to this great team & facility.
Very knowledgeable and caring staff. My wife and I are from Pennsylvania and she has been struggling with MDDS dizziness/nausea since 2019. After coming up empty in the PA market we found Dr McWhorter’s center in Colorado and my wife has definitely seen progress in only 2-weeks that she hasn’t seen in 4yrs. Entire staff is accommodating to questions and willing to help. Thank you.
The team at McWhorter CNR is a very professional group; they made sure I had the best care possible. Besides being professional, they are also a kind and caring bunch; I felt like family while working on my therapy! Dr. McWhorter is a skilled diagnostician, developing a specific treatment plan for each patient. My program (for MDDS) was intense but enjoyable! I am feeling the benefits of the therapies I completed, feeling less dizzy as I continue in my everyday life! THANK YOU MCWHORTER CNR!!!! :)
So accommodating and knowledgeable. Best help! I’ve had unbelievable results since my spinal tumor removal. This rehab plan has been the most helpful over the last 4 years. Thank you Dr. McWhorter.
Started seeing Dr Mchworter for 3 years now and he is the best in his field. His knowledge of the brain is incredible. I was unaware of some of the issues that were lingering from a few old concussions and he helped correct them and got me back competition ready quickly. I highly recommend him if you have had any concussions and or want to improve your athletic performance.