integrity as well as the location of spinal dysfunction sets the stage for disease and ill health. When the individual bones of the spine, the vertebra, do not align correctly and do not move in normal patterns, they are subluxated. The purpose of Chiropractic adjustments is to reduce subluxations, thereby restoring normal function to the spine and joints. This will encourage the healing process and aide in balance and flexibility along with improving the nerve communications between your brain and your body. There are a variety of Chiropractic Adjustment techniques in use today. Drs. Dolberg and Shields utilize the approach that is determined to be the most effective and comfortable for the patient. Prior to doing any adjustments, the doctors consult with each patient to make sure it is understood and accepted. There are no surprises here. We prepare the patient for treatment and make it comfortable. Most of the time what we hear is, "Wow, that felt great!"

 

in a variety of techniques, including: Diversified, Cox Flexion-Distraction, Palmer Package, Gonstead, Logan Basic, Thompson, Leander, Nimmo and other soft tissue techniques.

 

of physiotherapy modalities, moist heat or cold, ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation, trigger point or traction may be used depending on your condition and stage of healing. Some of these are used in combination to obtain the greatest symbiotic effect and encourage the most rapid healing process.  These modalities are useful, but primarily used as a set-up for the most important procedure of all, the Chiropractic Adjustments.

 

exercises are incorporated to stabilize the body and improve biomechanics, thus reducing the chance of re-injury. The exercises encourage the maximum use of your body while staying independent of the office, providing you with control over your own health care.

 

by bringing oxygen and other nutrients to body tissues. It relieves muscle tension and pain, increases flexibility and mobility, and helps clear lactic acid and other waste, thus reducing pain and stiffness in muscles and joints. Please see additional information under the “Massage“ tab and get some specific details about our terrific licensed therapists, Rhonda and Chrissy.

 

are essential components of a healthy body.  The doctors can provide general information and guidance to help you get on the right track. This information can be used in conjunction with personal­ized dietary/nutrition goals to achieve better health such as cholesterol reduction, controlling blood pressure, overcoming Type II Diabetes and weight loss/management.

 

and treat foot biomechanics, the Computerized Foot Scanner process takes just a few minutes and you can see your foot’s biomechanics immediately after the scan is completed. The data is analyzed and proper, flexible, custom orthotics to match your specific condition is recommended. The inserts support the arches of the feet and encourage normal body biomechanics. Additionally, sometimes something as simple as a 3 or 5 mm heel lift may be inserted into one shoe. Achievement of spinal balance and the defeat of nagging back pain sometimes has a simple solution.