Dr. Thomas French has treated musculoskeletal conditions at his Norwalk, CT practice since 2002. The conditions listed below represent the full range of problems he evaluates and treats — from common back and neck pain to specialized conditions like rib dysfunction, vertigo, and scoliosis. Each condition links to a detailed page explaining causes, symptoms, and how chiropractic care helps.
If you don’t see your condition listed, call (203) 939-9700 or book online — many conditions have overlapping presentations and a brief evaluation will clarify what’s causing your pain and whether chiropractic is the right approach.
Spine and Back Conditions
Back Pain Lower back pain, upper back pain, disc injuries, muscle strains, and sacroiliac dysfunction. One of the most common conditions treated at this practice, affecting patients across all demographics in Norwalk and Fairfield County.
Neck Pain Neck pain from poor posture, desk work, sleeping position, whiplash, or disc injury. Includes cervicogenic headaches and pain that radiates into the shoulder or arm.
Sciatica Shooting, burning, or numbing pain from the lower back down through the leg. Caused by disc herniation, piriformis syndrome, or sacroiliac dysfunction — each requiring a different treatment approach.
Herniated Disc / Bulging Disc Non-surgical chiropractic treatment for cervical and lumbar disc herniations causing local spine pain and radiating nerve symptoms into the arms or legs.
Upper Back Pain Mid and upper back pain including thoracic spine restrictions, rib-related pain, periscapular muscle tension, and costochondritis. Dr. French has published research on rib dysfunction in Dynamic Chiropractic.
Scoliosis Chiropractic management of adolescent and adult scoliosis — pain relief, mobility preservation, and honest assessment of what treatment can and cannot achieve.
Head and Nerve Conditions
Headaches Tension headaches, cervicogenic headaches, and migraines. Chiropractic addresses the cervical joint restrictions and suboccipital muscle tension that drive most non-migraine headaches.
Vertigo and Dizziness BPPV, cervicogenic dizziness, post-medication vestibular symptoms, and dizziness following illness or concussion. Dr. French has treated vertigo cases where EENT and vestibular therapy haven’t provided relief.
Pinched Nerve Cervical radiculopathy — nerve root compression in the neck causing arm pain, numbness, or tingling — and lumbar radiculopathy causing leg symptoms. Often misattributed to the shoulder or wrist when the source is the spine.
H2: Shoulder and Extremity Conditions
Shoulder Pain Rotator cuff impingement, frozen shoulder, AC joint injuries, and shoulder pain from cervical referral or rib dysfunction. Dr. French evaluates the full kinetic chain — cervical spine, thoracic spine, ribs, and shoulder — to identify the actual source.
Rib Dysfunction — Stuck Rib Costovertebral joint dysfunction causing sharp upper back pain that worsens with breathing. Frequently missed in standard medical workups. Chiropractic adjustment is the most effective treatment and typically resolves pain quickly.
Injury and Trauma Conditions
Whiplash Cervical spine injury from car accidents — one of the most commonly undertreated post-accident conditions. Early evaluation prevents chronic pain. Dr. French coordinates with auto insurance and personal injury attorneys.
Auto Accident Injuries Comprehensive post-collision evaluation and treatment — whiplash, disc injuries, soft tissue injuries, and the delayed-onset symptoms that develop days after an accident.
Sports Injuries Running injuries, golf injuries, swimming injuries, racquet sport injuries, and youth athletics. Dr. French has served as a medical care provider at the New York City Marathon and has coursework in golf biomechanics.
Chronic and Systemic Conditions
Arthritis Management of osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease, and spinal arthritis — including the heat-over-ice approach, joint fluid production, and Lyme disease arthritis specific to Fairfield County.
Vertigo from Medication or Illness A growing patient population presenting with vestibular symptoms following medication use, COVID-19, or other systemic disruptions. Chiropractic addresses the cervical and neurological components that can be helped even when the primary trigger was non-mechanical.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Conditions
Pregnancy Chiropractic Safe, gentle chiropractic care throughout all three trimesters for back pain, sacroiliac dysfunction, sciatica, and pelvic girdle pain. Pregnancy-specific techniques using modified positioning appropriate for each stage.
Postpartum Back Pain Back pain in new parents from delivery demands, feeding positions, and carrying a newborn. Sacroiliac joints returning to normal mechanics after pregnancy sometimes need chiropractic support.
Postural and Occupational Conditions
Tech Neck / Text Neck Forward head posture from prolonged phone, tablet, and screen use — one of the fastest-growing chiropractic presentations among all age groups. Fairfield County’s commuter and remote-working population is particularly affected.
Poor Posture Rounded shoulders, forward head posture, and thoracic kyphosis from sustained desk work. Chiropractic adjustments combined with specific exercises address the structural component that stretching alone doesn’t resolve.
How to Sit Without Back Pain Office chair setup and desk ergonomics for patients whose back and neck pain is driven by their work setup.
Not Sure What’s Causing Your Pain?
Many patients arrive without a clear diagnosis — they know something hurts but haven’t identified why. That’s exactly what the first visit is for. Dr. French performs a thorough evaluation to identify the specific structure causing your pain before recommending any treatment.
Learn what to expect at your first visit →
Call (203) 939-9700 or book online. Located at 148 East Avenue, Suite 1D, Norwalk, CT 06851. Serving patients from Norwalk, Westport, Wilton, Darien, New Canaan, Weston, and Stamford.