Park Cities Neuropathy & Wellness

R Todd Petersen, D.C., DACBSP, OPA-C, ATC, LAT

Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center & Board Certified in Sports Medicine located in Snider Plaza / University Park, Dallas, TX

What is Chiropractic Care?

Chiropractic care focuses on treating the body’s musculoskeletal system. Our chiropractor provides spinal adjustments and manipulations. Using manual, gentle force, our chiropractor realigns areas of the spine to move it back into its proper place. This alleviates tension and pressure in the back and other areas of the body as well.  Chiropractic adjustments treat conditions like whiplash, sciatica, herniated discs, and more. 

Chiropractic care is a specialized branch of health care that focuses on boosting your body’s inherent ability to heal itself without the use of drugs or invasive procedures. 

The foundation of chiropractic care is the relationship between structure (primarily your spine) and function carried out by your nervous system. This relationship affects all aspects of your health.

What conditions can chiropractic care treat?

It’s a common misconception that chiropractors treat only back pain and neck pain. While it’s true that back pain and neck pain are extremely common problems, chiropractic care is effective against many other conditions as well.

At Park Cities Neuropathy & Wellness, Dr. Petersen treats and manages all types of pain, including:

• Headaches and migraines
• Neck pain
• Shoulder pain
• Elbow pain
• Back pain
• Hip pain
• Knee pain
• Foot and ankle pain
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Weakness, numbness, and tingling in the arms or legs

He treats pain related to sports injuries, auto accidents, and work-related injuries as well as slip-and-fall accidents and chronic pain.

What treatments might I get during chiropractic care?

Spinal adjustment

Also called a chiropractic adjustment or spinal manipulation, this is the cornerstone of chiropractic care.

A spinal adjustment involves quick and gentle pressure to specific areas of your body to correct subluxations, which are structural abnormalities. Adjustments aren’t painful and usually provide immediate pain relief.

Spinal decompression

Spinal decompression is a safe and effective treatment for many causes of back and neck pain, including sciatica, herniated discs, facet syndrome, spinal stenosis, and degenerative disc disease. Park Cities Neuropathy & Wellness features a Triton DTS spinal decompression table.

Adjunctive therapies

• Cold Laser Therapy: Cold laser therapy uses light waves to heal the body’s tissues. It alleviates pain and inflammation and helps with tissue repair.
• Muscle Stimulation: This method uses electric currents to treat pain and muscle spasms.
• Myofascial Release: This soft tissue treatment improves your range of motion and stimulates your muscles.
• Spinal Decompression: Spinal decompression gently stretches the spine to allow discs to move back into place.

• Therapeutic Ultrasound: Ultrasound uses sound waves to create heat, which reduces inflammation and helps tissues heal.
• Trigger Point Therapy: This method alleviates chronic pain in targeted areas of the body.

Other therapies Dr. Petersen may include in your treatment plan are massage therapy, nutritional counseling, therapeutic exercises, lifestyle modification counseling, and postural and ergonomic training.

Did you know there are different types of chiropractic care? 

Phase 1: Relief Care

If you are in pain when you come into our office, the first objective is to help you feel better. Depending on the severity of your problem, it is typical to need care two to three times per week for four to 12 weeks.

Phase 2: Corrective/Restorative Care

During the corrective care phase, muscles and other tissues are allowed to heal more completely, thereby helping prevent injury. It is typical to need care four to eight times per month for six to 24 months, depending on your overall health and the severity of your problem.

Phase 3: Wellness Care

Once your body has fully healed, it is important to come in for periodic adjustments to avoid problems in the future. Usually, this only requires a quick visit to the chiropractor one to four times per month, based on your lifestyle and goals.

What are the benefits of chiropractic care?

Chiropractic care offers numerous benefits to your overall health, including pain relief, increased range of motion, enhanced tissue healing, and improved balance and coordination. Regular chiropractic care can also help you relax, improve your sense of well-being, and increase your energy and athletic performance.

To make chiropractic care part of your wellness regimen, call Park Cities Neuropathy & Wellness, or book an appointment online today.