Services

• WORKERS' COMPENSATION INJURIES

The Workers' Compensation system in Ohio provides money and medical benefits to an employee who has an injury as a result of an accident, injury or occupational disease on-the-job. Workers' compensation is designed to protect workers and their dependents against the hardships from injury or death arising out of the work environment. It is intended to benefit the employee. The employee receives money (usually on a weekly or biweekly basis) as well as medical benefits in exchange for forfeiting the common law right to sue the employer. The employer benefits by receiving immunity from court actions against them by the employee in exchange for accepting liability that is limited and determined. For legal questions pertaining to your Workers' Compensation Claim, please contact an attorney who specializes in Workers' Compensation. We can refer you to several attorneys who have assisted our patients in the past.

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• AUTO ACCIDENTS/PERSONAL INJURY

Car crashes, collisions, and minor fendor benders are the major causes of whiplash.The ill effects of a whiplash injury can occur instantly or it could be weeks, months or even years before symptoms occur.  Injuries to the neck caused by a sudden movement (head forward, back, or sideways) is commonly referred to as "whiplash" or "acceleration/deceleration  injuries".  Literally thousands of pounds of force is exerted upon the neck and spine of the whiplash victim.  These forces result in tearing of muscles, ligaments, and tendons, and in turn, can result in a displacement of the vertebrae of the spine(subluxation) which is a dysfunctional joint causing nerve irritation (pinched spinal nerves).  The results of such injuries can cause neck pain, shoulder and arm pain or numbness, elbow and hand pain or numbness, mid back pain, headaches, dizziness, and blurred vision.  The injured areas lose the ability to function and loss of range of motion (stiffness) occurs.  The body attempts of adapt and symptoms can appear anywhere from the instant the injury occured until weeks or even months later.

Chiropractic combined with physical therapy (PT) is the most appropriate approach to these types of injuries.  Chiropractic care utilizes specific bone manipulations (Adjustments) to help normalize spinal function.  This is crucial in the beginning phases of healing to bring back proper motion, but return of functional joint motion usually requires 2-3 months of chiropractic care.  Physical therapy is also crucial in allowing the body to heal properly begining about 2-4 weeks post injury and utilizes active care.  Active care allows the soft tissue (muscles, ligaments, and tendons) to heal most effectively with minimal scar tissue and physical therapy can take from a few months up to a year to complete the healing process.  Modalities/therapies (Passive Care) such as ice, hot packs, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, traction, etc. are also utilized to compliment the different phases of the healing process while undergoing both chiropractic care and physical therapy.

• MASSAGE THERAPY

Massage Therapy is the manual manipulation of muscles and soft tissue by applying pressure to the body with the goal of positively affecting health and well being  of the patient.  Massage is one of the oldest, simplest forms of therapy and is a system of stroking, pressing and kneading different areas of the body to relieve pain, relax, stimulate, and tone the body.Massage does much more than create a pleasant sensation on the skin, it also works on the soft tissues(the muscles, tendons, and ligaments) to improve muscle tone.Although it largely affects those muscles just under the skin, its benefits may also reach the deeper layers of muscle and possibly even the organs themselves.Massage also stimulates blood circulation and assists the lymphatic system (which runs parallel to the circulatory system), improving the elimination of waste throughout the body.   Some Benefits Of Massage: 1.Relaxing, 2.Soothing, 3.Healing, 4.Reassuring, 5.Eases tension, stiffness, and pain, 6.Improves breathing,  7.Improves circulation, 8.Enhances well-being.  The Effects Of Massage Therapy:  Although a single massage will be enjoyable, the effects of massage are cumulative and a course of massage treatments will bring the most benefits.Regular massage can have the effect of strengthening and toning the entire body mechanism, and so help to prevent unnecessary strains and injuries that might otherwise occur due to excess tension and any resulting structural weaknesses.Massage can stimulate or calm the nervous system-depending upon what is required by the individual-and thus help reduce fatigue, leaving the reciever with a feeling of replenished energy.At its best, massage has the potential to restore the individual physically, mentally and spiritually.

• PHYSOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION

Using Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in conjunction with Chiropractic Care, our Physicians are able to maximize a patient's recovery ability per session. Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from many types of injuries. In restoring, maintaining, and promoting overall fitness and health, optimal pre-incident status can be achieved. Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation patients include accident victims and individuals with disabling physical conditions.

Treatment often includes exercises for patients who have been acutely or chronically immobilized and lack flexibility, strength, or endurance. Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation encourage patients to use their own muscles to increase their flexibility and range of motion before finally advancing to other exercises that improve strength, balance, coordination, and endurance. The goal is to improve how an individual functions at work and at home; hence optimizing the patients' long-term outcome.

• CHIROPRACTIC CARE

We provide advanced spinal correction in each of our offices utilizing "state of the art" chiropractic techniques. Never in the history of chiropractic have we been able to provide the level of help and expertise that now exists. These newer correction methods are even safer, more comfortable and more effective than ever before.

Chiropractic is a health care discipline that emphasizes the inherent recuperative power of the body to heal itself without the use of drugs or surgery. The practice of chiropractic focuses on the relationship between structure (primarily of the spine) and function (as coordinated by the nervous system) and how that relationship affects the preservation and restoration of health. In addition, doctors of chiropractic recognize the value and responsibility of working in cooperation with other health care practitioners when in the best interest of the patient.

Doctors of chiropractic use natural or non-invasive approaches including manual interventions (for example, spinal adjustments, a specific form of manipulation), physical therapy services, exercise programs, nutritional counseling, lifestyle modification, and other patient education.

Doctors of chiropractic provide conservative management for patients with neuromusculoskeletal disorders, including but not limited to, back pain, neck pain, and headaches. Although chiropractic patients are typically under care for musculoskeletal conditions, patients often find a variety of other conditions respond to chiropractic care. Abnormal motion and position of the spinal bones that cause nerve interference is called a vertebral subluxation. Sometimes this condition is also called somatic dysfunction.

Doctors of chiropractic encourage periodic spinal examinations and preventive or wellness care. Our professional goal is normal function of the neuromusculoskeletal system throughout life for the optimum expression of health. Just as patients choose the level of care they prefer from the family dentist, many people enjoy the benefits of regular chiropractic care.

Chiropractic was founded in the United States in 1895 and is now established in over 70 countries. There are approximately 65,000 doctors of chiropractic in the United States, and 90,000 internationally.

• CORRECTIVE  EXERCISES

 We teach our patients special "blueprint" exercises designed just for them to help strengthen and correct their own unique problem. These exercises can be performed in the comfort of your own home and can improve the effectiveness of your spinal correction by as much as 30-40%.

• LIFESTYLE ADVICE

We often find it helpful to "coach" our patients on certain activities they should avoid or do differently to avoid aggravating their particular health challenge. Our goal is to help every patient achieve a fulfilling and happy lifestyle full of the activities they enjoy most.

• NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING

We provide specific recommendations on nutritional supplements and healthy food choices to enhance our patients' return to optimal health.