Chiropractic Treatment
Chiropractic adjustments are a simple, safe, and affordable mode of care for many ailments affecting joint integrity, muscles and organs. For low back and neck pain, chiropractic is a safe and conservative option to consider before surgery or other radical treatments (1). If you have arthritis, heartburn, colitis, migraine headaches, insomnia or any other illnesses, chiropractic care can alleviate symptoms by reducing stress on your nervous system, which allows your body to better perform the work of recovery. As chiropractors, we treat patients, not conditions. Though every case is unique, I typically see symptomatic patients on a weekly basis. Regular chiropractic adjustments can prevent re-injury, accelerate healing, and maximize your physical potential, whether you are an athlete, a parent wrangling the kids, or both. I recommend weekly or monthly sessions for most patient to consistently maintain and improve health and quality of life.
During your session, I will combine a variety of chiropractic adjusting techniques and tools depending on your needs. I largely adjust patients manually with my hands. This style of adjusting is called diversified or Gonstead (2). I also incorporate ‘low-force’ adjustments using Logan Basic Technique (3), especially for kids and newborns. Adjusting tools called an ArthroStimTM and VibracussorTM may be used on targeted joints such as knees or shoulders but may also be used for spinal misalignments. In tandem with manual or mechanical adjustments, I may also use pelvic blocks (4). This type of adjusting uses the patient’s bodyweight with small cushioned wedges to correct for pelvic imbalances and lumbar spine fixation. Finally, I use cranial adjustments (5), another low-force form of adjustment, to allow expansion and relaxation of the skull bones. Fixations between these bones can impact the brain, cranial nerves, jaw, gait, and other parts of the body.
Chiropractic care has been popular in the U.S 1895 when D. D. Palmer and his son B. J. Palmer diverted attention from their osteopathic profession to focus on the relationship between the joints of the spine and the function of the central nervous system. What they discovered was a titanic shift in the understanding of stress on the nervous system. When one or several joints are fixated or out of place, this can reduce the activity and function of nerves associated with the joint. This has negative consequences on the muscles, organs, and body tissue serviced by the nerves, producing symptoms like loss of function, pain, or illness. Chiropractic adjustment to restore the normal motion of the joint can reverse these conditions and allow the body to recover naturally. This is the fundamental principle behind chiropractic care.
1 JMPT. 2000 Jun;23(5):307-11
2 Named after a famous chiropractor in Wisconsin who developed this technique in 1923.
3 Named for Dr. H.B. Logan from St. Louis, MO who developed this technique in 1935.
4 Dr. M.B. DeJarnette from Lincoln, Nebraska developed this technique in 1924.
5 Cranial work is inspired by the works of Dr. George Goodheart [Applied Kinesiology (http://www.icakusa.com/what-is-ak), 1965] and Dr. Mark Pick [Sacro-Occipital Technique (http://www.sotousa.com/wp/?page_id=14959), 1929].
During your session, I will combine a variety of chiropractic adjusting techniques and tools depending on your needs. I largely adjust patients manually with my hands. This style of adjusting is called diversified or Gonstead (2). I also incorporate ‘low-force’ adjustments using Logan Basic Technique (3), especially for kids and newborns. Adjusting tools called an ArthroStimTM and VibracussorTM may be used on targeted joints such as knees or shoulders but may also be used for spinal misalignments. In tandem with manual or mechanical adjustments, I may also use pelvic blocks (4). This type of adjusting uses the patient’s bodyweight with small cushioned wedges to correct for pelvic imbalances and lumbar spine fixation. Finally, I use cranial adjustments (5), another low-force form of adjustment, to allow expansion and relaxation of the skull bones. Fixations between these bones can impact the brain, cranial nerves, jaw, gait, and other parts of the body.
Chiropractic care has been popular in the U.S 1895 when D. D. Palmer and his son B. J. Palmer diverted attention from their osteopathic profession to focus on the relationship between the joints of the spine and the function of the central nervous system. What they discovered was a titanic shift in the understanding of stress on the nervous system. When one or several joints are fixated or out of place, this can reduce the activity and function of nerves associated with the joint. This has negative consequences on the muscles, organs, and body tissue serviced by the nerves, producing symptoms like loss of function, pain, or illness. Chiropractic adjustment to restore the normal motion of the joint can reverse these conditions and allow the body to recover naturally. This is the fundamental principle behind chiropractic care.
1 JMPT. 2000 Jun;23(5):307-11
2 Named after a famous chiropractor in Wisconsin who developed this technique in 1923.
3 Named for Dr. H.B. Logan from St. Louis, MO who developed this technique in 1935.
4 Dr. M.B. DeJarnette from Lincoln, Nebraska developed this technique in 1924.
5 Cranial work is inspired by the works of Dr. George Goodheart [Applied Kinesiology (http://www.icakusa.com/what-is-ak), 1965] and Dr. Mark Pick [Sacro-Occipital Technique (http://www.sotousa.com/wp/?page_id=14959), 1929].
Acupuncture
There is an energy in our bodies that keep us alive and thriving. “Chi” is the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) term for this body energy. It is what organizes and sustains health. It begins with our very first breath. Acupuncture meridians are the pathways through which this Chi travels. It directs our organ systems, metabolism, physical bodies, and emotional states. Our body enjoys balance in these energetic meridians. Excess or deficient Chi in a meridian can disrupt health and be the cause of symptoms and illness. Along these acupuncture meridians are points that are accessible to the patient and practitioner to treat using acupuncture needles, finger tapping, or cold laser therapy. With skillful evaluation and diagnosis, acupuncture meridian therapy can restore proper energetic balance in the meridian and encourage proper flow of energy throughout the all the body’s meridian systems.
Many things lead to a stagnant flow of Chi throughout the acupuncture meridian system of the human body. Postural stress, poor diet, emotional stress, and toxicity have a detrimental influence on the Bladder meridian which runs the length of the back literally from head to your pinky toes on both sides of the spine. All other meridians connect with this important meridian, so if its energy becomes compromised here, many problems can arise. Insomnia, anxiety, blood sugar imbalance, fatigue, depression, loss of libido can all be due to a problem with the bladder meridian function. Because of its close association with the spine, the bladder meridian can be heavily influenced by poor posture and spinal pain. Many Chiropractic acupuncturists like myself pay close attention to posture and it’s affect on the spine and this important meridian.
For thousands of years, the Chinese health care system included joint manipulation, acupuncture needling, and diet and herbal therapies to restore balance in the meridian system and successful relief of symptoms and body dysfunction. Today, chiropractic physicians like myself combine these ancient healing principles with modern modalities like chiropractic, applied kinesiology, and cold laser therapy to get better lasting results with patients. We successfully treat patients who have ‘been everywhere’ and are still searching for solutions to their health concerns.
Many things lead to a stagnant flow of Chi throughout the acupuncture meridian system of the human body. Postural stress, poor diet, emotional stress, and toxicity have a detrimental influence on the Bladder meridian which runs the length of the back literally from head to your pinky toes on both sides of the spine. All other meridians connect with this important meridian, so if its energy becomes compromised here, many problems can arise. Insomnia, anxiety, blood sugar imbalance, fatigue, depression, loss of libido can all be due to a problem with the bladder meridian function. Because of its close association with the spine, the bladder meridian can be heavily influenced by poor posture and spinal pain. Many Chiropractic acupuncturists like myself pay close attention to posture and it’s affect on the spine and this important meridian.
For thousands of years, the Chinese health care system included joint manipulation, acupuncture needling, and diet and herbal therapies to restore balance in the meridian system and successful relief of symptoms and body dysfunction. Today, chiropractic physicians like myself combine these ancient healing principles with modern modalities like chiropractic, applied kinesiology, and cold laser therapy to get better lasting results with patients. We successfully treat patients who have ‘been everywhere’ and are still searching for solutions to their health concerns.