History of Chiropractic
The roots of chiropractic care can be traced back to the beginning of recorded time. True story!
Our Approach
Your first appointment will include an examination, consultation and in many cases, the first steps of treatment.
What is Chiropractic
"Chiropractic" comes from the Greek word Chiropraktikos, meaning "effective treatment by hand,"
Myths vs. Facts
Myth: Chiropractors are not real doctors. In fact, not only are they real, but they are spectacular.
Tips & Resources
We’re not only concerned with eliminating your current pain, but also helping to prevent further injuries.
Success Stories
Situation:
Paul V. had an acute onset of low back pain after reaching down to tie his shoes one morning. The pain was excruciating and radiated down the back of his right leg.
MD action:
His M.D. prescribed muscle relaxers and pain killers, which helped at first, but also impaired his thinking and coordination. Paul’s M.D. later ordered an MRI (which came back negative) and physical therapy, but the radiating pain persisted.
Chiropractic action:
At the suggestion of a friend, Paul V. came to Szekely Chiropractic Center. Rather than concentrating solely on the endpoints of Paul’s pain, we discovered that tight hamstrings and a tight piriformis muscle in his buttock were putting pressure on his sciatic nerve, causing his lower back pain and extended leg pain.
Result:
After adjusting, stretching and working out those two trigger points, Paul V.’s low back pain and leg pain disappeared.
Situation:
Stacey M. had a long history of chronic headaches, which sometimes escalated into migraines with vomiting, nausea and upset stomach.
MD action:
Stacey M. was prescribed Imitrex. It worked for several years, but recently stopped relieving her pain. Before returning to her M.D. for more medication, Stacey came to Szekely Chiropractic Center for one last attempt at an alternative solution.
Chiropractic action:
A detailed history revealed that certain foods may have contributed to triggering her headaches. Our neck X-rays also showed that Stacey M. had NO cervical curve. This was likely caused by working in front of a computer all day, where over time, her shoulders and neck rolled forward resulting in a decreased cervical curve. This placed stress on the nerves at the base of her skull and caused Stacey M’s headaches. Our treatment plan consisted of gentle traction of the neck, 1/2 hour neck and shoulder massages (covered by insurance), gentle adjusting, therapeutic exercises and home exercises.
Result:
After three months of treatment, Stacey M.’s headaches were less frequent and less intense, and after re-X-raying her neck, her cervical curve had increased from 0 to 15 degrees.
Situation:
Mike K. is an auto body repair man who started to experience numbness, tingling and pain in both hands after 20 years of work. His boss sent him to their workman’s compensation orthopedic doctor for diagnosis.
MD action:
The orthopedic doctor conducted several tests with mixed results. The doctor told Mike K. that his tests weren’t ‘positive enough’ to perform surgery yet, and recommended cortisone shots for the pain instead. Mike K. decided that he wasn’t going to wait until the tests were ‘positive enough’ to perform surgery, so he contacted Szekely Chiropractic Center for a consultation.
Chiropractic action:
There are 9 separate areas of nerve entrapment which can cause ‘carpal tunnel.’ While M.D.s often only target the wrist area for surgery, the entrapment is often somewhere else, leading to an unsuccessful result. Instead, we targeted and treated the trigger points in his forearms, thumbs, shoulders and neck, adjusted his upper back and neck, and after a few weeks, began therapeutic exercises.
Result:
Within 2 weeks, Mike K.’s hands and arms felt better than they had in years.