A: We like to think there are just too many reasons to put into writing.

One of the most common compliments our Doctors and staff receive from patients who have been to other Chiropractors, physical therapist or medical doctors; is that we are different and go beyond the standard adjusting techniques and help correct the problem. Whether it is muscular training, demonstrating before and after correction on x-rays, etc., many patients have never experienced putting many specialties of treatment all together under one roof.  

Our Doctors believe that treatment should combine modern technology and traditional, hands-on care. It should be an ongoing partnership between you and us so that you can recover from pain and be healthy for life.
Our care goes beyond generic injury or pain remedies. We create customized treatments and rehabilitation plans that are also designed to help you maintain overall good health. And we help keep pain from coming back by teaching you how you can avoid injury in the future. Our specialty is helping bodies perform at their healthy best. Whether you need intensive rehabilitation after an auto accident or personal injury, quick recovery from a work or sports injury or ongoing treatment for a lingering condition, we'll do everything we can to get you back to your active life and keep you there.

A: Don't just think Chiropractic care is for spines! You will be impressed when we put Chiropractic together with spine and joint rehabilitation. 

Since the majority of our body's nerves come out of the spine, chiropractors have traditionally focused on the neck and back.  Chiropractors are trained as neuromusculoskeletal specialists; a big word for nerve, muscle, and bone specialists. Therefore, we can successfully treat a variety of conditions including the following:

Chronic back and neck pain                    Jaw pain
Persistent headaches and migraines        Knee pain
Auto, job and sports injuries                    Foot and ankle injuries
Sciatica and leg pain
Shoulder disorders                                 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Whiplash
Arthritis pain
Numbness and tingling
Fibromyalgia
Stress
Hand and wrist pain (carpal tunnel)

A: Like all chiropractors, our primary treatment tool is the adjustment. Advanced Chiropractic doctors combine multiple treatment approaches in order to get the fastest and longest lasting results.  Additional treatments range from specific exercises, decompression therapy, postural correction, and soft tissue treatments to our new  FDA approved Low Level Laser Light treatment for pain and healing. See below...

This is breakthrough technology that has already become an extremely effective treatment in our office for neck and shoulder pain.

Our multifaceted approach to pain relief and health maintenance allows us to customize your care for your specific pain treatment and lifestyle needs.

A: Our doctors use a variety of adjustment techniques that all them to give the best adjustment for you! Whether you are a senior or an infant, Drs. Parson and Summerkamp have the ability to modify their adjustments according to your needs.

Their techniques include: Diversified, Activator, Thompson, Chiropractic Biophysics, Motion Palpation, flexion-distraction, spinal decompression, and soft tissue techniques.

A: The FDA has now approved Laser treatment for certain musculo-skeletal conditions, chronic neck and shoulder conditions.  And we have it!

Research demonstrates that light attracts cells which promotes healing internally in the damaged tissue. Bundles of light energy pass through the dermal (skin) layers, and are received within the cell membrane by specific energy photo (light) receptors. The increase in intra-cellular (within the cell) energy results in altered cell membrane permeability, and physiological changes occur through an enzyme cascade to affect several biological processes. Within the injured tissue, low-level light initiates increased microcirculation and enhanced tissue regeneration. 

                                              Bottom Line

The overall effects are decreased pain and inflammation, increased range of motion, and faster cellular healing! 

It is safe, it is not heat laser which cauterizes.

" Think of it as a calculator that subtracts pain".

A: There are two major types of arthritis: osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis.  Osteoarthritis is very common and can be found throughout the body.  It usually occurs in joints that are over-used or are injured at some point during your life.  Over time, the involved joint may become unstable.  The body's response is to restabilize the joint by laying down new bone.  Chiropractic care can not reverse this process.  Our goal is to help improve the movement and function of these joints so that you will experience less discomfort and greater interaction with those around you.

Inflammatory arthritis includes a variety of different conditions that tend to affect only certain joints.  This group includes Rheumatoid arthritis and Psoriatic arthritis among others.  These affected joints tend to become inflammed and very painful with greater rates of more significant changes.  Like osteoarthritis, chiropractic care can not cure inflammatory arthritis.  Our goal is to treat the involved joints during times of remission in order to help maintain a certain level of function.  It is also important to evaluate diet and nutritional aspects because diet modifications can help reduce the magnitude of these inflammatory processes.

Q: My pain keeps coming back, can you help me?

A: Our Doctors see and treat cases that others might deem too difficult. That's because we have the experience, training and commitment to give you appropriate care and lasting relief.

We continually receive, unresponsive to standard care, referrals from other professionals.

A: Our patient's are always exclaiming how easy and convenient it is for them to get the relief they want. Here are some of the reasons why:

• On-time appointments
• Same-day appointments
• Insurance accepted and filed, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Medicare & Workers' Comp
• Mastercard and Visa welcome
• Flexible payment plans available
• Handicapped-accessible

 A:  Absolutely, in fact that is probably who you should be seeing. Chiropractic combined with knowledgable rehabilitation is critical to not only helping the body to repair after surgery, but in many cases making the area even stronger than before.  Often times the areas of the spine that go through the most wear and tear and end up being operated on are not the real culprits.  When in fact, it is usually another part of the spine or body that is at the root of the problem.