Alan Wedell DC

Chiropractic is not just about back pain. Although we are typically thought of as 'back doctors' we are really nervous system doctors. It so happens there are a LOT of nerves exiting the spine!

3 T's of chiropractic - Thoughts, Toxins, Traumas : Mental, Chemical, Physical
These are the 3 types of stress we take on and must navigate throughout life. The body will operate well and symptom free as long as it can ADAPT to the stressors it receives. Once breaking that threshold of stress where the body can no longer adapt effectively we begin to see symptoms (pain, headache, tingling, numbness) and greater dysfunction of the organism.

This is where CHIROPRACTIC steps in. By the time symptoms occur there are already incredible amounts of tension, fixation, pressure, and stress on the nervous system.
By FREEING THE PRESSURE AND STRESS affecting the nerves the healing potential of the BODY IS LIBERATED. The body and brain reconnected via the nervous system can then RESPOND AND ADAPT appropriately once again. This is where you START YOUR HEALING JOURNEY.

Graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic - Davenport

Our office operates within the CHIROPRACTIC PARADIGM OF HEALTH. This includes an understanding that people are living, breathing, biological, self-healing, self-regulating organisms which have an innate intelligence within. We believe HEALING is an inside job; meaning HEALTH does not come from some outside source (such as a drug or surgeon's knife). We operate with an understanding that our bodies must adapt to the stresses of daily life and CHIROPRACTIC HELPS YOUR BODY ADAPT AND HEAL.

On a first visit we follow some general first steps:
- Gather Patient Health History
- Orthopedic and Physical Exam
- X-Rays (if needed) : X - Rays are a very cheap, safe, non-invasive and incredibly informative tool for chiropractors. They help a LOT to figure out what level of care you will need.
- Question and Answer

After these steps are completed we will have a good idea if and when treatment is right for you.

B.J. Palmer, D.D. Palmer, Victor Strang D.C. and of course my mother and father who have always supported me no matter what!