Dr. McDonald has 26 years of experience and is well versed in use of all the methods of chiropractic. His approach is very hands-on. As every patient is unique, so is our approach to care. A patient’s age, pain level, physical condition and personality are taken into account when care is rendered. For instance a child is treated differently than is a 25 year old athlete or an older more fragile person. Some patients prefer a strong manipulation, some prefer a gentle approach. Each patient gets the care appropriate to their condition and situation.

Most musculoskeletal conditions are accompanied or partially caused by muscle spasms or tightness. We don’t want tight muscles to pull things out of alignment again when you leave the office so we usually spend some time during treatment releasing muscle tightness. This is done with a traction table, heat application, ultrasound, stretching, and/or work done directly on the muscles involved.

Realignment and re-establishing normal range of motion are the key to resolving pain, stiffness and tingling. In most cases this is a painless process.

It is important to not recreate your injury or complaint once care has been concluded. We therefore consult you to determine if there are any situations in your lifestyle that are contributing to your problem. For instance; are you using the best pillow? Do you need a new mattress? Is your chair supporting you or injuring you? What are the best exercises to keep your back from hurting?

We believe in periodic care. What would happen to your car if it didn’t receive periodic maintenance? The tires would wear unevenly and fail before their time. Filters would clog. Oil would degrade and ruin the engine. Ungreased joints would cause friction problems.

Your body is similar in many ways. It is a physical mechanism subject to various influences such as gravity, aging, trauma, emotional stress, dietary stress and normal wear and tear. These take a toll on the muscles, joints, nerves causing pain, stiffness, headaches, tingling and numbness. Periodic chiropractic treatment can minimize the effects of these influences on the body allowing you to live your life as fully and as pain free as possible.