Dr. Jerry Smalling has been practicing Chiropractic Medicine since 1981 - he offers you his many years of experience and extensive knowledge. Dr. Smalling's approach to wellness incorporates a whole-body perspective that results in a successful recovery from many types of back, neck and joint pain. If you would like to schedule an appointment or would like more information, please feel free to contact us!
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On your first visit Dr. Smalling will consult with you about your health, explain how chiropractic works, and examine your spine. Next, Dr. Smalling will most commonly palpate, or feel, your entire spinal region to detect nerve interference. Sometimes other methods or instruments may be used to verify the findings.
Barometric Pressure: A detailed discussion of spinal and whole body neurology far exceeds the scope of this web site. Years ago, an acupuncturist named Chan Gunn, MD did some spectacular research on the effects of "supersensitivity" on the human body (Gunn, C; Prespondylosis and Some Pain Syndromes Following Denervation Supersensitivity, SPINE, Vol. 5 (2), 3/1980).
The term subluxation means minor misalignment of a vertebrae. However, the effects on the human body as a result of a subluxation on the upper cervical spine for example, can be far from minor. In the simplest of terms, a subluxation is when one or more vertebrae (bones in your spine) move out of line and create pressure on spinal nerves, facet joints, recurrent meningeal nerves or discs.
Over 100 years ago, chiropractic health care was founded by Dr. D.D. Palmer. He had a simple theory: that good health can be sustained naturally, often without the use of drugs or surgery, by removing vertebral subluxations and allowing the nervous system to function properly. His theory has stood the test of time.
Low back pain and/or leg pain that usually travels down the large sciatic nerve, from the lower back down the back of each leg, is generally referred to as sciatica and is fairly common. This pain can be caused when a nerve root in the lower spine that helps form the sciatic nerve is pinched or irritated.
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Gary R.
Aug 31, 2019
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Susan S.
Aug 09, 2019
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Don't do it. My husband was in extreme paid in his lower back which radiated down his leg for about a week. He went to Dr. Smalling out of necessity since his chiropractor was no longer practicing. He made 3 visits over the week and was seen for 10 minutes at each session. On the second session he was asking if he was feeling better, he said no, and his left knee was really hurting. The doctor manipulated his knee. I'm not a chiropractor but seems that pain was radiating from his back. He went for a third 10 minute session and was told to come back after the weekend. He came home in agony
