At Saranac Chiropractic Center, I take great pride in providing the finest chiropractic care to each and every patient. I have included information below about the different chiropractic services offered in my Saranac chiropractic office, but please call me at 616-642-9455 if you have any questions!
Chiropractic Care and Techniques Used
Chiropractors provide advanced spinal correction and chiropractic adjustments utilizing "state of the art" chiropractic techniques. Never in the history of chiropractic care have chiropractors been able to provide the level of help and expertise that is available today. Many of the newest chiropractic techniques are actually safer, more comfortable and more effective than ever before. As a chiropractor who cares about utilizing the most advanced chiropractic techniques, I have years of training, expertise and experience in helping patients get pain relief for back pain, neck pain, headaches, and other related conditions originating from the spine. I graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa during October 1998. Palmer Davenport is where chiropractic was born. It is an amazing story with bizzare personalities who took on a western medical approach to health. Chiropractic care was founded on the principles of prevention and wellness care and is now the #1 alternative health care approach in America.
ACTIVATOR METHODS I received my Activator Methods training at Palmer Chiropractic College in Davenport, Iowa along with additional training in Toronto, Canada and Minnesota while attending Palmer in Iowa. It is my primary technique for examination, assessment and diagnosing your chiropractic concerns. Feel free to click on the tab below this tab or on the Click Here for additional educational information.
THOMPSON DROP TECHNIQUE I use the Thompson Drop Method technique along with a Zenith chiropractic adjusting table to administer your corrections. I feel this technique is well suited with Activator Methods and treats patients honestly, ethically and accurately. I have written extensively about this protocol in this website under the saranac tab so please refer there for additional educational information.
Corrective Exercises
At Saranac Chiropractic Center, I am able to teach my patients how to perform special "blueprint" exercises which can help strengthen and correct the irregularities in their body which may be causing pain. Many of these corrective exercises can actually be performed in the comfort of your own home to help improve the effectiveness of your chiropractic care and spinal correction plan. In addition to skeletal misalignment, you may be experiencing pain that is caused by muscles and connective tissues which are out of their proper place. Other types of pain such as back pain, neck pain, and headaches are caused by muscles and tissues that are being used improperly, causing injuries over time. In each case, targeted corrective exercises and stretches from our experienced chiropractor will help you feel good while also helping your body achieve balance and health. Of course, you may also review this subject material on this website down below.
Lifestyle Advice
Many of my patients come to see a chiropractor to address a specific pain symptom such as back pain, neck pain or headaches. While I will address each patient's specific condition with chiropractic care, I often find it helpful to "coach" my patients towards achieving a healthier lifestyle. For example, there may be certain activities that you should avoid or do differently to prevent yourself from unintentionally aggravating your particular health challenges. The goal of including lifestyle advice with a chiropractic care plan is to help each and every patient achieve the fulfilling and happy lifestyle they deserve, one that is full of the activities that are enjoyed most. I recognize that every single one of our patients is a whole person, and I use our expertise to help them reach total health and wellness.
Nutritional Counseling
What does nutrition have to do with chiropractic care? The goal of chiropractic care is to help patients achieve total health and balance with their body, and as part of that goal we provide specific recommendations on nutritional supplements and healthy food choices. Nutritional counseling by our experienced chiropractic health professionals can assist a patient on their return to optimal health. Do you know which supplements and vitamins are good for you? Do you know how these supplements and vitamins interact with one another? At our Saranac chiropractic clinic, I can provide each patient with a structured nutritional program that is based on their individual needs.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy does more than make you feel good, it can actually help your body achieve balance and health. Massage therapy offers a natural treatment approach which actually relieves musculoskeletal pain for many patients. My chiropractic office provides specific massage and muscular therapy that is complimentary to their chiropractic care. Each massage therapy plan is tailored to meet the patient's unique pain condition or injury. The benefits of massage therapy may include the increase of blood circulation, a localized reduction in swelling and the relaxation of muscles. Massage has been known to relieve muscle pain and spasms, increase a patient's range of motion, while also aiding in a patient's recovery. Some investigative studies have even indicated that a single session of massage may help boost your immune system!