Health Conditions Treated

Chiropractic

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Chiropractic spinal adjustments are primarily divided into two categories, force and non – force. I primarily use non – force techniques as I have found over the years that the same or better results can be achieved with a gentle approach toward improving spinal function. Chiropractic adjustments are a foundational item I offer to all our patients as it assists in improving the function of your nervous system which is considered the master control system of the body. It’s improved function will also potentially assist your immune, digestive, musculo-skeletal, reproductive and hormonal systems.

Nutritional Medicine

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I utilize a Functional Medicine approach toward helping your body heal a chronic condition. This approach focuses on identifying and treating several key items that frequently are basic reasons as to why the body is in a state of disease. Central to this approach is having patients improve their diet by reducing their intake of packaged/manufactured foods and increasing their intake of whole foods.

Functional Neurology

As a board certified chiropractic neurologist, I look to identify and treat the various parts of the nervous system that are not working at an optimal level. I start with a good functional neurologic evaluation of your nervous system and then look to start making immediate beneficial changes. As your nervous system controls and regulates all other systems of your body, it’s improved function can be central to regaining your health as quickly as possible.

Physical Therapy

We utilize a number of cutting edge physical therapy tools to assist your body in it’s healing process. These include Class III and IV laser’s, hydrotherapy tables, VAX-D spinal decompression, Med-X spinal strengthening equipment, Ondamed and Graston and Rapid Relief Therapy instruments to assist with musculo-skeletal rehabilitation. 

Diabetes

Diabetes is the 6th leading cause of death among Americans. It is the fastest growing disease in every age group. It is a silent, modern epidemic. Currently over 17 million Americans are diagnosed with some form of diabetes. 

Back Pain / Vax-D

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My approach toward treating chronic back pain is to utilize multiple cutting edge FDA cleared tools as part of a unique system that addresses the primary reasons that people suffer with chronic pain.

Physical Therapy Modalities

Fibromyalgia

We have had reasonably good success treating this complex chronic disorder utilizing a comprehensive natural approach. Our focus is toward treating the underlying reasons that many of the bodies systems are in a state of dysfunction.

Thyroid disorders

Having been diagnosed and successfully conservatively treated for thyroid cancer and coming from a family background of problematic thyroid conditions, I can safely say I know quite a bit about treating various thyroid conditions.

Digestive Disorders

Irritable bowel syndrome, hiatal hernia, gastritis, esophageal reflux, diverticulitis and Crohn’s Disease are some of the common names given to various states of dysfunction and disease of the digestive tract. We utilize a functional medicine approach to this complex of disorders as we do with other conditions, but the emphasis here is on finding and removing food allergies (sensitivities) from the diet, and dealing with a condition known as dysbiosis.

Sleep Disorders

Getting a good nights sleep is huge in terms of maintaining your bodies overall state of well being. It is when your body undergoes repair and healing. An amazing dance between various neurotransmitters, hormones and blood sugar occurs to enable us to get to sleep and to stay asleep all night.

Whiplash

The effects of a whiplash injury, like any other traumatic injury, can range from mild to severe. Four people can be in the same car accident and one can walk away unharmed, one can have mild symptoms, one moderate symptoms and the other can be paralyzed. How is this possible if all of them were subjected to the same forces? Read more…Fibromyalgia – We have had reasonably good success treating this complex chronic disorder utilizing a comprehensive natural approach. Our focus is toward treating the underlying reasons that many of the bodies systems are in a state of dysfunction.

Dizziness, Vertigo and Balance Issues

Dizziness is quite different then vertigo in that with dizziness one is dizzy, unsteady whereas with vertigo one is experiencing sensations of they or the world are spinning.  Frequently with vertigo it will be set off with moving their head as in turning one’s head or with lying down.  Either dizziness or vertigo can be anywhere from mild to severe and vertigo can also have a component of nausea associated with it.
There are numerous reasons one can have symptoms of dizziness, vertigo or balance problems and the remedies can be as easy as giving it some time to getting cranial surgery to stop the vertigo.