You have already made the first step in your mission to achieve optimal health by considering chiropractic care. Whether you have been involved in an accident, sports injury, or suffer from every day aches and pains, chiropractic may be your solution to lead a pain free lifestyle and learn how take charge of your health.
Mission Statement: Complete Chiropractic & Rehabilitation is dedicated to the community by providing ethical and patient centered care using the knowledge and expertise of the staff through diagnosis, treatment, and education to help patients achieve their wellness goals.
Mission Statement: Complete Chiropractic & Rehabilitation is dedicated to the community by providing ethical and patient centered care using the knowledge and expertise of the staff through diagnosis, treatment, and education to help patients achieve their wellness goals.
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Dr. Tara Zempel Kern is a native of western New York and has relocated to the DMV area to provide chiropractic services to Montgomery county. After graduating from John Carroll University with a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Dr. Kern continued her education by obtaining a Doctorate of Chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College.
At Complete Chiropractic & Rehabilitation, we use a variety of different techniques to accommodate each individual's needs and comfort. The chiropractic adjustment is used to ensure proper alignment of the joints which promotes healthy function of the neuromusculoskeletal system. When spinal vertebrae are out of place, there is more tension on the soft tissue structures that attach to these bones.
Essentially, dry needling is a technique used to treat trigger points or "knots" within a muscle by disrupting areas of tightness, allowing for the muscle to function at its full capacity. No- it most certainly is not. Dry needling technique requires a physical examination, diagnosis, location of anatomic points based on a western understanding of anatomy, neurology, and physiology.
Soft tissue is a collective term used to refer to ligaments, muscles, and tendons. These soft tissues attach the vertebrae (spinal bones) and help to control movement of the joints. Injury causes inflammation which typically results in pain and can create trigger points or fibrous adhesions. This fibrous adhesions can be thought of as glue that holds the soft tissues together.
If you have been injured, damage has occurred to your soft tissue structures. Initially, you are in an "Intensive Care" phase of treatment, where the main goal is to decrease the inflammation, reduce pain, and increase range of motion. After this phase, you begin to feel better, but this is NOT the time to stop treatment.
Reviews (10)
Lauren Serpan
Jan 05, 2022
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Simran Singh
Apr 22, 2021
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Dr. Tara is professional, personable and overall a great chiropractor. My husband and I both have been seeing her for over 2 years! She is the only one who has been able to help me through my back pain related to my job as a nurse. I will never go to any other chiropractor but her - my husband and I are fans!
Gary Spizler
Feb 21, 2021
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Dr. Kern is an excellent Chiropractor. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly. She explains everything she will do for you beforehand and as she works to improve your body. Dr. Kern has the ability to put new patients at ease. She accepts most insurance. My wife and I highly recommend Complete Chiropractic & Rehabilitation.
Annie Ly
Jan 17, 2021
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Dr. Kern has a positive spirit that is contagious! My appointments with her is like no other experience. Most practices are awkwardly quiet as they push and pull on your limbs. Dr. Kern ensures you are welcomed and beyond comfortable and most importantly, you have an enjoyable experience at the office.
Brooke H.
Nov 28, 2020
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Peggy Hamilton
Sep 05, 2020
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I have gone to chiropractors on and off for thirty years. I started seeing Dr. Kern in early 2019 for back and chronic neck pain. I have been going to her weekly ever since. I look forward to my appointment every week, not just for relief from my back and neck issues but comic relief as well. She could not be more friendly or fun. I honestly give her the highest possible recommendation and am forever grateful for her help!
Dakota Gillmore
Jun 17, 2020
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Jason W. Feaga
Sep 22, 2019
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Tara is passionate, knowledgeable and uses the latest in chiropractic techniques/equipment. The office is very colorful and professional. I have been going to various chiropractors for over 20 years and Complete Chiropractic & Rehabilitation is a totally different experience. If you are experiencing pain of any type, looking for a tune-up I highly recommend Tara/Complete Chiropractic & Rehabilitation.
Thanh Thanh
Jun 25, 2019
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Patrick Reeves
Aug 26, 2018
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Dr. Tara is amazing. Her business is very clean and well organized. She performed dry needling on me and it was amazing. I was very comfortable the whole time and saw great benefits from the treatment. She is very knowledgable and was able to put things in to terms that I understood so I was comfortable with everything. I will be making visits to Dr. Tara part of my weekly routine and highly recommend her services!
