Services

Services and Conditions

Chiropractic Services

Chiropractic is a comprehensive approach to the recovery and restoration of normal biomechanical function that has been lost due to aging, injury, and chronic strain.  Chiropractic is a drug-free, non-surgical science and, as such, does not include pharmaceuticals or incisive surgery.  Dr. Swank gives personal, caring attention utilizing spinal adjustments with Gonstead and Palmer techniques.  Dr. Swank may utilize physiotherapy modalities to enhance the body's ability to repair and heal.

Physiotherapy Modalities

State-of-the-art rehabilitative modalities including: Electrical Muscle Stimulation (Interferential, Bi-polar, HVG and H-wave), Ultrasound, Intersegmental Traction, Cervical Traction, Hot and Cold modalities, Proprioceptive Therapy, Aquamed/Dry Hydroptherapy.

Sports Medicine

Sports medicine is a multidisciplinary field that specializes in the education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.  Training in sports medicine gives doctors a better understanding of the physical, physiological, and psychological demands of exercise.  Dr. Swank is a Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician.  The rigorous ACBSP Certification Program measures the professional knowledge and competency of chiropractic doctors engaged in the specialty of chiropractic sports medicine.  In addition to the expected care of back and neck problems, chiropractic sports medicine can help with complaints in the upper and lower extremities:

  • Upper Extremity: Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hands
  • Lower Extremity: Hip, Knee, Ankle, Feet

Therapeutic Massage

  • Sports massage: To help prevent athletic injury, keep the body flexible and healthy should injury occur.
  • Swedish massage: The most common type of massage, to relax and energize.
  • Deep Tissue massage: For muscle damage from an injury, such as whiplash or strain.

Custom Fit Orthotics

  • Computer designed Spinal Pelvic Stabilizers
  • Custom made orthotics
  • On site scanning and fittings

Spinal Decompression Therapy

Triton DTS Spinal Decompression Therapy is an FDA cleared and clinically proven non-surgical treatment for pain and symptoms associated with herniated or bulging discs...even after failed surgery. [ Read More... ]

Rehabilitative exercise

  • Exercise and Strengthening Programs given on-site
  • Stress Reduction
  • Weight Loss and Nutrition
  • Registered Dietitian referrals available for weight loss plans, body building and general nutrition.
  • M.D. referrals
  • Orthopedist referrals
  • Close working relationship with local medical specialists for cases requiring medical treatment and/or concurrent care.

We also give special attention to the following areas

  • Automobile Accidents
  • Sports Injuries
  • Migraine/Tension Headaches
  • Pregnancy
  • Sciatica

Evaluation Services

  • Consultation with Doctor
  • Examination
  • Radiology Services
  • Diagnostic Services
  • Orthotic Services

Nutrition

Vitamins and herbal support for

  • Weight loss
  • Supplements for women's needs
  • Immune system function
  • Cold/Flu
  • General Health
  • Rehabilitation
  • Bone Strength and Density
  • Anti-aging
  • Vitality
  • Concentration

AquaMed

State-of-the-Art dry hydrotherapy system combines the time proven therapies of soft tissues mobilization, thermotherapy, and the benefits of whirlpool treatments in a single modality.

Patient Education

  • Educational videos
  • Monthly newsletter
  • Office pamphlets

Dr. Swank is a certified "Protect your Back" industrial injury prevention instructor and has broad experience speaking to large groups.

Conditions Treated

Correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment are the keys to successful recovery.  Neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction may cause and contribute to many diverse health complaints like:

  • Sports Injuries
  • Automobile Accident Injuries
  • Back Pain
  • Bursitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
  • Disc Injuries/slip disc
  • Headache Pain (tension/migraine)
  • Muscular Pain
  • Muscle Spasms
  • Neck Pain and Stiffness
  • Pinched Nerves & Nerve Pain
  • Rotator Cuff Injury
  • Sciatica
  • Tendonitis
  • Workmans' Compensation Injuries

Recommended Supports, Pillows and Convenience Items

Conveniently sold in our office, Dr. Swank suggests the following items to help keep you in top form.

Therapeutica Pillow

Support

  • Therapeutica comfort support pillow
  • Sizes to fit everyone

Woggle/Toggle Boards

Proprioception

  • Used to develop balance and motor coordination skill