Dr. Gary Kurtz is a licensed chiropractor serving patients in Nevada, Missouri. Dr. Kurtz and the rest of the friendly team at Kurtz Chiropractic are dedicated to your total health and well being. We not only work with you in finding solutions to target your unique health care needs but we involve your other health care professionals as needed so you truly are getting the "best" possible care to diagnose, treat, improve and maintain your health.
Chiropractic care is effective in relieving back pain, neck pain, tension headaches, migraines, injuries and in maintaining over all health and physical well being.
Chiropractic care is effective in relieving back pain, neck pain, tension headaches, migraines, injuries and in maintaining over all health and physical well being.
Services
Although each of our doctor's processes vary slightly, you can expect to complete a full medical history questionnaire and "new patient" paperwork on your first visit. These forms can easily be downloaded from this web site, printed, and completed before you come to our office.
Not only will this allow you the opportunity to thoughtfully complete the needed information for our doctors, many of our patients appreciate that it can significantly reduce the amount of time necessary for you to be in our office on that first visit.You will then consult with the doctor. This consultation is your opportunity to discuss your health concerns and past health history with either Dr. Kurtz or Dr. Cartwright.
Not only will this allow you the opportunity to thoughtfully complete the needed information for our doctors, many of our patients appreciate that it can significantly reduce the amount of time necessary for you to be in our office on that first visit.You will then consult with the doctor. This consultation is your opportunity to discuss your health concerns and past health history with either Dr. Kurtz or Dr. Cartwright.
Chiropractic is based on the scientific fact that your body is a self-regulating, self-healing organism controlled by the brain, spinal cord and nerves of the body. The nervous system is protected by the spinal vertebrae. When these vertebrae become misaligned or lose normal motion, malfunction of the tissues and organs throughout the body result.
The main causes of joint dysfunction are mechanical, chemical, and emotional. Mechanical causes are referred to as micro- or macrotrauma. Microtrauma can also be called repetitive stress injury. Sitting with poor posture at a desk and typing all day can cause problems such as carpal tunnel, neck, upper back, or low back pain.
Subluxation is a term used in the chiropractic field to describe what happens when one of the vertebrae in your spine moves out of position. The word subluxation is derived from the Latin words meaning somewhat or slightly (sub) and to dislocate (luxate). When this happens, the misaligned vertebrae creates pressure and stress on the spinal nerves, blood vessels, and surrounding muscles.
First your spine loses its normal balance. There may be a loss of normal spinal curves. Your nerves may be affected and the vital life energy that flows over them is interfered with. Also your joints, discs, nerves and posture are stressed and age more quickly. Surprisingly, there may be no pain other than occasional minor discomfort.
