Not long ago there was a time when most people only associated chiropractic care with back pain. That has changed greatly with the advent of new technology and a greater understanding of what can be done to help patients with not only back pain but a variety of other related ailments.
Merckling Family Chiropractic, located on Long island, is a great example of this. Long known for their excellent patient care and community support over the past 15 years, Dr. Merckling and his staff remained committed to treating the health of the body as a whole. What sets this practice apart from others, is the fine balance they offer between treating each individual with care, while also remaining up-to-date on the latest treatments that are now available. The office offers a wide array of spinal services that include:
Chiropractic
Chiropractic care focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous system and the effects of those disorders on overall health and lifestyles. Everything in your body has a relationship with your nervous system. Nerve impulses leave the brain and travel down the nerves through the spinal column to every cell, tissue, organ and system of your body. When these nerve impulses are missing, impaired, or interfered with, the organs and tissues controlled by the affected nerve do not work as they should. Numbness, pain and tingling can be experienced, setting the stage for additional health problems and symptoms.
There is a growing list of research studies that are demonstrating that the services provided by chiropractic physicians are clinically effective, safe and sometimes less costly. Remember that chiropractic care should not just be sought out for back pain as it can help neck pain, headaches, disc herniation, sciatica, TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) and prenatal care. Chiropractic treatments can include:
Adjustments
Electric Stim Therapy
Dynatronics ThermoStim Probe
Ultrasound
Low-level Laser Therapy
Heat or Cold/Ice Therapy
Soft Tissue Massage/Manipulation
Therapeutic Exercises and Stretching
Associate Platinum Digital Orthotic Scanner
Professional Nutritional Products
Acupuncture
Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, this non invasive treatment method has been used by individuals all over the world for thousands of years. While some people have not yet explored acupuncture as a pain relief treatment, others have come to rely on this to help maintain and improve their physical and emotional health. By activating your body’s innate healing abilities, acupuncture can help to boost your immune system while increasing your overall well being. Acupuncture can help with everything from physical problems with your muscles, joints and nerves, to emotional problems with stress and sleep patterns. It is also used frequently to aid the pain and nausea that many cancer patients experience while undergoing treatment.
Flexion & Distraction
Merckling Family Chiropractic is one of the few offices on Long Island to offer treatment on a state-of-the-art computerized and automated flexion distraction table which is specifically designed for treatment of the cervical/ lumbar and disc herniations/bulges and pinched nerves. This is an example of where technology has helped chiropractors to fine tune their care. Using computer controlled distraction a decompression force is placed on the damaged discs and pinched nerves creating negative pressure decreasing the pressure on the spinal nerves and discs resulting in better functioning and improved mobility.
For Pregnant Women
Dr. Merckling believes that all women should be as comfortable as possible throughout their pregnancy. Sacral and other pelvic misalignments during pregnancy can be a primary cause of low back pain and/or sciatica for many women. These misalignments may also contribute to difficult labor and delivery for the expectant mother. He is certified in the Webster Technique by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). It is a specific chiropractic sacral analysis and diversified adjustment. The goal of the adjustment is to reduce the effects of sacral subluxation/SI joint dysfunction. In doing so the normal neuro-biomechanical functioning in the pelvis is facilitated.
Foot Levelers
Many people don’t even realize they can have an imbalance in their feet which can easily lead to problems in the knees, hips, backs and shoulders. They suffer for years unnecessarily as they think it is a natural condition that can’t be treated. The office can perform a 3D Computerized foot scan to see if you suffer from this common problem. If you do, they can offer customized footwear, support pillows and even individually designed Stabilizing Orthotics that can quickly help to improve your quality of life.
Contact us today at (631) 286-2300 to learn more about these special services and schedule an appointment to visit us at our conveniently located office in Bellport, Long Island.
