Chiropractic is a branch of healthcare that focuses on improving and maintaining the alignment of the spine and the function of the nervous system. Misalignment can lead to decreased mobility, arthritic changes, inflammation, and pain. Spinal nerve irritation can be corrected through chiropractic care.
The main difference between chiropractic care and other health care methods is that chiropractic employs no drugs or surgical procedures. Instead, chiropractic bases its treatment on achieving optimum health through natural methods including gentle manipulative techniques, stretching procedures, physiotherapy, and home exercise programs. This "total" approach to healing is based on the premise that the human body is capable of healing itself.
The chiropractic treatment administered does not conflict with a patients's medications prescribed by their M.D. If a condition is determined to be untreatable by chiropractic procedures, the doctor of chiropractic will make referrals to other health care providers.
On your first visit, you will be required to fill out a questionaire detailing your chief complaints and health history. Holtz Chiropractic will then spend time talking with you about your condition, past history of treatment, and other factors in your health history that may be related to your recovery process.
An examination of your spine and related areas will then be performed. Orthopedic, palpation, and range of motion studies will be used in accordance with Holtz Chiropractic's clinical judgement to help to determine the cause of your condition.
X-ray studies are a useful tool for a chiropractor. They help him to check for structural abnormalities, degenerative and arthritic changes, and any pathology that may be present. Holtz Chiropractic will only recommend x-rays that he believes are necessary for determining an accurate diagnosis so the treatment prescribed is most effective. The x-rays taken are always reviewed with the patient so that they may have a more complete understanding of their condition.
Based on the findings of your exam and consultation, Holtz Chiropractic will individualize a treatment plan for you and answer any questions that you may have.
Holtz Chiropractic has successfully treated lower back, mid and upper back pain, neck pain, headaches, "pinched nerves", disc problems, and symptoms occurring as a result of osteo-arthritis and degenerative disc disease. His practice history also includes many patient recoveries from soft tissue and sports injuries, traumas resulting from automobile accidents, falls, and workers compensation injuries. Knowing what to do after an injury and getting the appropriate treatment will enhance the overall healing result and minimize lost work time.
The primary treatment method utilized by chiropractors is manipulation to mobilize and adjust the joints and tissues of the spine and extremeties. Another major purpose of the treatment is for the reduction of nerve irritation caused by joint dysfunction. Holtz Chiropractic only uses manipulative techniques that are gentle and designed to be comfortable to the patient. In April, 2008, he was trained in the Impulse adjusting instrument. The patented and FDA registered device was developed in 2004 after many years of research. This advanced technology is now being used by over 5000 chiropractors worldwide. The electrical instrument feels like a gentle and precise tapping sensation that is used on muscles and joints to relieve pain and improve function. It is safe and effective for patients of all ages. Many patients who have received the Impulse adjustment from Holtz Chiropractic were very pleased with both the results and how the treatment felt. He also utilizes the Cox flexion distraction therapy to the lumbar spine for treating many lower back conditions, including disc problems. This treatment involves tractioning the spine and then flexing it. This specific motion can resolve pain from joint and disc problems painlessly. It is a powerfully effective, conservative approach to lower back and leg pain, and an alternative to explore before considering surgery.
For tissue healing and pain relief, Holtz Chiropractic also utilizes ultrasound therapy, electrical stimulation, and cold or hot packs, whatever is most appropriate for the patients condition. Holtz Chiropractic received a certification in physiological therapeutics in 1992.
Home exercises and stretching programs are recommended to help aid in the healing process and to minimize the probablility of flairups. Since the intervertebral discs have a poor blood supply, the way that they receive their nutrition is through motion. Motion can be achieved through specific exercises, walking, biking, swimming, and chiropractic treatment.
Chronic or intermittent back pain can be draining and make your life miserable. Dr. Holtz can help relieve your pain whether it is caused by a misalignment of the spine or is a result of an injury. From low back pain to radiating pain along your entire spine, we will find a treatment that works for you.
Whiplash often occurs as a result of a car accident, but what many people do not know is that it can also be caused by countless other situations, as mild as they may seem when they happen. Whiplash can even be caused by an inadequate sleeping position. Many people dismiss the pain thinking that the soreness will go away on its own, which only makes the injury worse. Dr. Holtz will be able to determine whether treatment for whiplash is needed.
Sports injuries aren't always as simple as a sprained ankle, stretched ligament or broken bone. They often require attentive chiropractic care to mend properly without leaving long-term pain and damage. If you have been injured while practicing your favorite sport and are in pain despite having been treated for the initial diagnosis, Holtz Chiropractic may be able to help.
If you are living with chronic arthritic pain, you may have been told that your only option for relief is to manage your pain by taking pain killers as needed. You may be surprised to learn that a skilled chiropractor can in many cases bring you relief from arthritic pain without the use of prescription medicine.
Occasional headaches are common and most people take a few over the counter pain medications and forget about them. If, however, you find yourself suffering from headaches or migraines frequently, you may have a more serious, underlying condition that can be evaluated and treated by Holtz Chiropractic. Conditions such as whiplash and misaligned spines can often cause chronic or frequent headaches and migraines, so getting a professional opinion is strongly recommended.
Holtz Chiropractic
N168 W22224 Main St Suite E
Jackson, WI 53037-9321
(262) 677-1136
(262) 677-1137
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