Our Services

We serve individuals and families, offering relief, corrective and wellness chiropractic care customized to your individual needs.

Our Technology:

At Swickard Chiropractic we utilize the latest in state-of-the-art nerve scan technology to determine precisely where your nerve system may be experiencing interference. Through an individual program of education and gentle and specific chiropractic adjustments we can correct spinal misalignments (subluxations) and improve the body's innate healing abilities. Without this interference, overall wellness is maintained and improved.

The Insight Subluxation Station: The Insight Subluxation Station offers a method of chiropractic assessment known as electromyography or Surface EMG. This method is backed by a wealth of scientific evidence including controlled studies and clinical trials.

Custom Foot Orthotics: An 'orthotic' is a device designed to restore your natural foot function. Many 'biomechanical' (walking) complaints such as heel pain, knee pain and lower back pain are caused by poor foot function. Orthotics re-align the foot and ankle bones to their neutral position, thereby restoring natural foot function. In turn this helps alleviate problems in other parts of the body. In addition, orthotics give a more even weight distribution, taking pressure of sore spots (e.g. the ball of the foot, corns in between toes, bunions, etc.) and they provide some shock absorption.

And that's not all. Here is a sampling of the many other ways we offer care to our practice members...

Electrical and Needle Acupuncture - Acupuncture is an ancient healing art developed over 5,000 years ago, which involves applying needles and/or electrical stimulation to over 361 points all over the body. These points help restore the flow of life energy along the neurological channels called meridians. Each of the 12 meridians is associated with an inner organ, system or metabolic process and derives its name from that organ or function; heart meridian, small intestine meridian, etc. When the bodys energy pattern is too high or too low it creates an imbalance that leads to health problems. Treatment using acupuncture needles or electro-acupuncture stimulation helps bring about homeostasis to the body allowing it to re-adapt and heal itself.

Spinal Disc Decompression Therapy
A non-surgical alternative for treating neck and back pain associated with sciatica, pinched nerves, and bulging or degenerative disc diseases. This traction gently stretches the spine, relieving pressure from the discs, joints and muscular tissues, while enhancing the bodys natural healing process.

Electrical Muscle Stimulation

Small amounts of electrical impulses are sent into the muscles and soft tissues over the site of injury to promote healing, relieve pain and reduce swelling. Four pads are typically attached to the skin where the impulses, described as a "pins and needles" sensation, help soothe achy muscles, stimulate the release of the body's own natural pain killers (endorphins) and increase blood circulation to the area.

Intersegmental Traction - This therapy is a very comfortable therapy used to stretch out tight spinal muscles and joints to help improve function and mobility of the spine. It also helps exercise these associated supporting muscles and ligaments of the spine to allow your adjustments to hold better and last longer. The patient lies face up on a bench-type table while rollers move up and down the spine in a circular pattern. The circular motion of the rollers helps improve the blood supply to the area allowing the surrounding spinal joints and discs to get the necessary nutrients needed for proper function. Decreased circulation can cause abnormal wear and tear to the spine resulting in disc thinning and degeneration, often referred to as arthritis.

Cryotherapy - Ice is applied to the injured area to help reduce swelling and inflammation, muscle spasms and numb the affected area. This cooling effect helps reduce and prevent posttraumatic swelling for an acute injury which also helps decrease nerve transmissions of painful symptoms, providing temporary relief. Ice is often used with electrical muscle stimulation for added benefit and to aid in healing.

Moist Heat - Moist heat is applied using hydrocolator packs (silicone-filled pouches soaked in hot water to hold heat). This helps promote increased circulation, relax tight muscles and increase flexibility. Moist heat is typically used on chronic pain, muscle disorders and during the rehabilitative phase of treatment to help speed the healing process. It is also often used with electrical muscle stimulation for added benefits.

Nutrition and Supplements - Nutritional counseling appointments are available to assess your particular needs. We offer high quality supplements specifically formulated to bring about metabolic balance to your body. We also make available cleansing systems and analysis of any specific dietary needs. Our staff is happy to provide additional information.

Our Community Outreach Program

We all perform better when we are happy, healthy and motivated. Unfortunately, today's lifestyles don't always foster healthy habits and health in our country is declining as a result.

At Swickard Chiropractic we believe education is the key to making the shift to a healthier lifestyle. That's why we offer free general health education and awareness workshops to businesses and community organizations through our Community Outreach Program.

Our objective is simple; to educate and promote healthy lifestyle choices and the positive affects of health and wellness. Our plan is to safeguard the health of our community one healthy habit at a time.

Best of all, the program is free of charge. Contact us today about sharing our knowledge with your workplace, church or community group.

To learn more about our program or to schedule an event, call our office at 913-268-8300 or Click Here to email our Community Outreach Program Coordinator.