What is chiropractic care?
Chiropractic care is a natural method of healthcare that focuses on treating the causes of physical problems, rather than the symptoms. This is accomplished without the use of medications or surgery. By combining chiropractic manipulation with physical therapies and rehabilitation.
What conditions can chiropractic treat?
For years chiropractic has been proven effective in the treatment of low back pain and various muscular skeletal ailments. Now people are becoming more aware that chiropractic relieves many additional conditions, including headaches, neck pain, muscle spasms, bulging or herniated discs, arthritis, pinched nerves, numbness or tingling to the arms or legs, and injuries to extremities such as shoulders, wrists, knees and ankles.
Do you work with athletes?
Yes, ART has become the treatment of choice for athletes. ART is used by Olympic, professional, and amateur athletes all over the US and now growing all over the world. Dr. T.J. McKeon is the team physician for the Lake Wales Highlander Football team, Webber International University bowling team, and has also worked various sporting events including PGA golf championships in Florida, PBA regional events, the Lake Placid Ironman triathlon, various track meets, rowing regattas, and road races. He is also the Team Physician for the Kegel Tournament and Training Center, where he works closely with junior, collegiate, and professional bowlers of all ages.
What are the risks of chiropractic care?
The risks associated with chiropractic are very small. When side effects do occur, they are typically very mild and temporary. The risks and benefits of any suggested treatment will be discussed with you in advance, so that you can make an informed decision about your care.
Will you recommend stretches, exercises and way to prevent re-injury?
Yes, patients will be given home & work instructions to assist their progress and prevent re-injury. ART patients will be given very specific stretches to perform in order to rehabilitate the soft tissue. We also provide rehab in the clinic.