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1349 NW 121st St #100 Clive, IA 50325
We are dedicated to empowering numerous families to achieve their utmost health potential by addressing vertebral subluxations. Through precise Gonstead Chiropractic care, we eliminate nerve interference, enabling the body to operate at its peak efficiency. We foster an environment that educates individuals about the true sources of health and wellness.
I have been a chiropractor in Clive for over twenty-eight years. I have cared for thousands, and have had roughly 450,000 patient visits. This experience, combined with my everlasting quest to live the best and healthiest life possible, has led me to find some of the answers most people are looking for when it comes to optimal living.
A Chiropractor in Clive can provide a range of services to help you feel your best. Whether you are experiencing musculoskeletal pain, playing sports and need a chiropractor, or just looking to improve your overall health and vitality, our friendly chiropractic team at Hassel Family Chiropractic is here to help.
We offer a wide range of chiropractic therapies and pain management methods to address conditions such as low back pain or severe back issues. Our clinic in Clive focuses on determining the root cause of your discomfort and using natural healing techniques to achieve your wellness goals. Our team is dedicated to answering all your questions and assisting you in harnessing your nerve system's natural ability to heal.
Chiropractors restore “normal” nerve transmission/function to the body through specific adjustments to the spinal bones. “Abnormal” nerve function (too much/too little) comes from misaligned bones or what chiropractors commonly refer to as “subluxations”.
These “subluxations” can create a state of “dis-ease” in the body…sometimes resulting in certain conditions. Specific adjustments bring the body back to it’s “EASE” state, oftentimes restoring one's state of health.
To determine whether chiropractic will be effective or not, one must consider a few important factors:
No. Adjustments are intended to be specific. The specificity is what makes chiropractic unique! Treating everyone the same way with the same twisting of the neck and lower back from right to left and popping everything in between is not at all specific. Anything less than specific is not chiropractic and may do more harm than good to the patient!
Hassel Family Chiropractic uses the Gonstead method of adjusting and analyzing the spine. We're one of a few offices in Clive that exclusively uses the Gonstead method. By thoroughly analyzing the spine through the use of x-ray, instrumentation, visualization, static and motion palpation you can expect a properly delivered adjustment.
Yes, chiropractic adjustments are safe…given that they are performed by a skilled and competent chiropractor! Like I tell patients, anyone can make a “popping” or “cracking” noise but very few people can make a proper adjustment. This is an art or skill that takes years to become efficient at. Chiropractic has been around since 1895 with a proven track record of success!
Besides the more common symptoms of neck and back pain, patients may often find relief/support with other symptoms such as:
Just to name a few!
Absolutely! During pregnancy, a women’s body goes through some pretty dramatic changes that can create stress along the spine. If the spine was already stressed before pregnancy, chances are it will intensify during the pregnancy. Great care is taken to be sure that both the mother and her baby are safe when performing an adjustment. We utilize special adjusting tables with different modifications to give the most gentle and accurate adjustment up to the time of delivery.
Unfortunately, most people associate a “popping” or “cracking” noise as being on the same level as an adjustment. Certainly, If you rotate your spine hard enough you will likely create a loud noise! However, this in no way constitutes an adjustment and may prove to be more harmful than good!
Adjustments are specific! For instance, the Gonstead technique utilizes a listing system that helps the doctor determine how the misalignment is occurring and the best way to make the correction.
It’s important to adjust the bone in the proper direction in accordance to how the bone is misaligned. It’s of even greater importance that the adjustment reduces and eventually eliminates nerve pressure and restores vital nerve function.
Sciatica often presents itself as pain down one leg or both. Oftentimes, the pain may travel all the way to the foot. Typically, when there is misaligned bone (subluxation) in the spine, this will induce an inflammatory response in the disc that can potentially irritate the spinal nerves…in this case, the nerves that travel down the leg.
With a proper analysis, the doctor can specifically determine how vertebrae has misaligned and where the nerve pressure is being affected. This information is then used to determine the best approach to restoring proper position and motion of the subluxated vertebrae that may be affecting, in this case, the sciatic nerve.
Chiropractors take x-rays to see the internal condition of the spine. X-rays also reveal if there are any underlying spinal disorders, such as arthritis of the spine, abnormal development, disc disorders, bone spurs, and spinal deterioration.
Having an x-ray taken before any adjustment helps chiropractors make a correct diagnosis. Combining x-rays with other exams will benefit the patient ultimately.
1349 NW 121st St #100
Clive, IA 50325
