Our Services
Below are just some of the many procedures and services we regularly provide to our patients.
If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact us today. We look forward to providing you with the personal care you deserve.
We Treat:
The benefits of chiropractic go far beyond relieving back and neck pain and can help people of all ages from infants to the elderly.
Chiropractic is proven effective in the treatment of many common ailments including...
- Auto Accident Injuries (Whiplash)
- Spinal Trauma
- Sports Injuries
- Headaches (Tension/Migraines)
- Back/Neck Pain
- Shoulder/Arm Pain
- Hip/Leg Pain
- Knee Pain
- Foot and Ankle Pain
- Pinched Nerves
- Slips & Falls
- Allergies
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Nutritional Deficiencies
- Work-Related Injuries
Chiropractic Adjustment
An adjustment is a gentle force introduced into the spine intended to release a vertebral segment from its abnormal motion and/or position thereby reducing the vertebral subluxation. The doctor applies pressure to the bone and "unlocks" it from its improper position. The bone will then be free to align itself correctly. The chiropractor will free up the vertebrae so the body can do its job and put them back in the correct position. This treatment works for many joint, muscle and nerve conditions and is completely safe. Such vertebral subluxations are caused by injury, poor posture, improper lifting habits, wear and tear, and many other causes. A chiropractic adjustment is the most conservative approach to a health issue and should precede other forms of treatment which can always be utilized if should an adjustment fail.
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy exercises are designed to specifically meet our patients’ needs and to help them get stronger and achieve a full recovery. The exercises help strengthen the joint, lessen the risk of the re-injury and aid in the proper healing of the injured area. We offer rehabilitation right in our clinic to monitor your progress and ensure the exercises are being done and being done properly.
Rehabilitation
Our Office incorporates Rehabilitation related exercises into many treatment plans. Because we treat many types of injuries, it is critical that once pain has been relieved that the muscles themselves are worked to restore the patient’s strength and to stabilize the joints and spine where they attach. We use a variety of current high tech approaches to rehab, including stretching, wabble board, therapy ball exercises, and neck and lowerback resistance exercises. Our staff are trained and work closely with each patient in the proper performance of their rehabilitation program prescribed by the doctor.
Ultra Sound Therapy
Ultrasound is the application of sound waves to an injured part of the body, serving to reduce inflammation, pain and promote healing. Circulation to the injured tissue is increased which facilitates the body's ability to remove waste products and bring in nutrients necessary for repair of damaged tissues. Appropriate uses include, tendinitis, knee pain, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc.
Heat Therapy
Heat Therapy such as hot packs and ultrasound therapies may be used to improve circulation and aid in healing. Ultrasound is especially helpful for the treatment of extremity injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, elbow and shoulder tendonitis, knee injuries, and chronic pain from arthritis. Hot packs are effective in relaxing muscles and improving circulation.
Nutritional Analysis
The Doctor and Staff are trained in the detection of nutritional deficiencies. Dr. Ranicke uses a technique called Contact Reflex Analysis. This phenomenal approach to health recognizes that the body has a certain level of health that is optimal for each person and that blockages to the body’s flow of energy create deficiencies. These deficiencies create symptoms that are felt by the person. Such deficiencies are created by poor dietary choices, injuries, genetic weakness, and surrounding environmental stresses. If left unidentified, a person will show these symptoms and become progressively worse, leading to more serious signs and symptoms. Contact Reflex Analysis recognizes that the body has a map called acupuncture points, that when a certain system of the body is deficient, the acupuncture point for that system will show on testing by the Doctor. Once the deficiency is identified, the proper nutrient, treatment, or modification of environment can be recommended, which will restore normal function to the previous deficiency, allowing the body to return to normal function as a whole.
Cold Laser Therapy
Cold laser therapy is a rather new approach to soft tissue healing. This form of therapy is directed over the site of pain and provides an energy to the injured cells, which then takes up the cold laser energy. Once the cell absorbs the energy, it assumes a normal energy state and the tissue can then heal completely. This therapy works on such conditions as carpal tunnel syndrome, shoulder, elbow and knee cartilage and ligament conditions, arthritic joints, and other similar conditions.
Interferential Muscle Stimulation
Interferential muscle stimulation is a modality that sends mild electrical impulses to the area involved via electrodes attached to the skin. The electrical impulses provide soothing relief from muscle spasm and joint swelling following an adjustment. Patients who use this treatment can expect their condition to improve 30% faster than those that don’t use it.
