Karlik Chiropractic Center

11/25/2025

Help for Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain Patients

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Karlik Chiropractic Center
850 North Wisconsin Street
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Open Mon.-Thur.
To schedule a free, no obligation, consultation with Dr. Karlik call 262-723-2256

Chronic non-specific neck pain is the most common form of neck pain. While the inclusion of the word “non-specific” implies the cause of neck pain is unknown, the term really describes neck pain without an underlying disease or pathology—like an infection or osteoporotic fractur

11/24/2025

Chronic Pelvic Pain in Men

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Karlik Chiropractic Center
850 North Wisconsin Street
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Open Mon.-Thur.
To schedule a free, no obligation, consultation with Dr. Karlik call 262-723-2256

For men, chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is defined as ongoing or repetitive pain episodes in the pelvic region in the absence of urinary tract infection or other relevant pathology, such as prostatitis. Because the condition is complex and satisfactory results seldom occur from just one form

11/24/2025

A Missing Link to Chronic Whiplash

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Karlik Chiropractic Center
850 North Wisconsin Street
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Open Mon.-Thur.
To schedule a free, no obligation, consultation with Dr. Karlik call 262-723-2256

While there’s an abundance of published work on whiplash associated disorders (WAD), one of the most perplexing issues facing investigators is why nearly half of patients experience long-term, chronic issues. However, new research suggests that we may be closer to determining why this is th

11/24/2025

Taking Steps to Manage Chronic Low Back Pain

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Karlik Chiropractic Center
850 North Wisconsin Street
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Open Mon.-Thur.
To schedule a free, no obligation, consultation with Dr. Karlik call 262-723-2256

Statistically, low back pain is a condition that will affect nearly 90% of people, and it’s both a leading cause of disability and the primary reason patients visit a chiropractor. In addition to manual therapies provided in the office (like spinal manipulation), chronic low back pain patie

11/23/2025

The Patient Experience with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Karlik Chiropractic Center
850 North Wisconsin Street
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Open Mon.-Thur.
To schedule a free, no obligation, consultation with Dr. Karlik call 262-723-2256

When it comes to a condition like carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), we often look at it from the standpoint of risk factors, potential causes, and treatment options. However, there’s a perspective that’s often overlooked: the experience of the patient as they navigate the process from dia

11/23/2025

The Various Causes of Patellofemoral Knee Pain

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Karlik Chiropractic Center
850 North Wisconsin Street
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Open Mon.-Thur.
To schedule a free, no obligation, consultation with Dr. Karlik call 262-723-2256

In addition to being the largest joint in the body, the knee is also very complex and consists of several components that all work together to help us stand, walk, run, jump, and climb. The patella, or kneecap, is located in the front of the joint at the distal end of the femur and rides up and d

11/23/2025

The Crura of the Diaphragm and GERD

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Karlik Chiropractic Center
850 North Wisconsin Street
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Open Mon.-Thur.
To schedule a free, no obligation, consultation with Dr. Karlik call 262-723-2256

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition that occurs when the contents from the stomach reflux back up into the esophagus—the tube that transfers food and drink from the mouth to the acidic environment of the stomach-leading to a foul burning taste in the throat and the chest p

11/22/2025

Motor Control, Spinal Stability, and Low Back Pain

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Karlik Chiropractic Center
850 North Wisconsin Street
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Open Mon.-Thur.
To schedule a free, no obligation, consultation with Dr. Karlik call 262-723-2256

In a chiropractor’s ideal world, people would do everything possible to reduce their risk for a condition like low back pain, and in the event a low back injury occurs, they’d seek care right away. Barring any red flags that necessitate a referral to a specialist or a trip to the emer

11/22/2025

Chiropractic and Mental Health Coordination of Care

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Karlik Chiropractic Center
850 North Wisconsin Street
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Open Mon.-Thur.
To schedule a free, no obligation, consultation with Dr. Karlik call 262-723-2256

While musculoskeletal conditions that affect the body are often thought of in terms of pain and disability, it’s not uncommon for psychological factors to be present, which can complicate matters and prolong the patient’s suffering. For example, in a 2019 study that included 252 patie

11/22/2025

The Best & Worst Treatment Choices for Whiplash

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Karlik Chiropractic Center
850 North Wisconsin Street
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Open Mon.-Thur.
To schedule a free, no obligation, consultation with Dr. Karlik call 262-723-2256

Whiplash associated disorders (WAD) encompass a cluster of symptoms—dizziness, mental fog, fatigue, difficulty concentrating and/or comprehending, light/noise sensitivity, memory loss, nervousness/irritability, sleep disturbance, anxiety/depression, and more—that result from a sudden

11/21/2025

Management Strategies for Jaw Pain

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Karlik Chiropractic Center
850 North Wisconsin Street
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Open Mon.-Thur.
To schedule a free, no obligation, consultation with Dr. Karlik call 262-723-2256

Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a common condition characterized by pain and discomfort while chewing, which is estimated to affect about 10% of adults to some degree. As with many musculoskeletal conditions that come on gradually and don’t require emergency care, treatment guideline

11/21/2025

The shoulder is a complex structure that consists of four joints that work together to allow for a large range of motion. Unfortunately, this flexibility results in instability and an elevated risk for injury. Perhaps the well-known shoulder injury is a rotator cuff tear, which will affect at lea