CHIROPRACTIC CARE

As Doctors of Chiropractic, our chiropractic care providers in Rochester, NY are committed to a hands-on, drug-free approach to examining, diagnosing, and treating neuromusculoskeletal conditions including, but not limited to: low back pain, neck pain, headaches, TMJ pain, pregnancy related pain, disc injuries, and sciatic-like symptoms. They may utilize laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, and other diagnostic interventions to determine whether chiropractic treatment is appropriate or not.

Our providers practice evidence based care and consider research, clinical expertise, patient values, and preferences when putting together a personalized treatment plan. What may be the best treatment for one person, may not be the best for another based on their goals and history. Chiropractic care is appropriate and beneficial for everyone from all walks of life!

Injured tissue undergoes physical and chemical changes that cause inflammation, pain, diminished function and hypomobility. Joint restriction can be caused by a single traumatic event or through repetitive stresses such as long days sitting in poor posture or lifting heavy objects with improper form. Our providers work with all patients, but specialize in sports, prenatal, postpartum, pediatric care. 

Meet Our Doctors of Chiropractic

Rochester Chiropractor Dr. Michael Penkin

Dr. Mike Penkin

Rochester Chiropractor Dr. Sarah Tirimacco

Dr. Sarah Tirimacco

Rochester Chiropractor Dr. Caitlin Simpson

Dr. Caitlin Simpson

Rochester Chiropractor Dr. James Walters

Dr. James Walters

Rochester Chiropractor and Rochester Nutrition Dr. Rachel Stummer

Dr. Rachel Stummer

Dr. Timothy Daly

Dr. Kieran Villnave

Dr. Zack Spatol

Chiropractic Care Treatment Methods

Spinal and Extremity Manipulation

Spinal and extremity manipulation is the application of manually applying controlled force into hypomobile or painful joints in order to reduce muscle pain and tightness, allowing injured tissue to heal.

Flexion and Distraction

Flexion and Distraction is hands-on spinal manipulation performed with the patient lying on a specially designed chiropractic table. This decompression therapy is most appropriate for conditions causing low back pain, leg pain, neck pain, and arm pain. This method has been proven to relieve spinal pain associated with disc bulges and herniations, facet syndrome, spinal canal stenosis and spondylolisthesis.

The Activator Method

The Activator Method is a widely researched and effective instrument-assisted chiropractic technique utilizing a tool to deliver a gentle, yet direct impulse to the joint with the goal of restoring motion. This method can be used to treat a variety of neuromusculoskeletal conditions.

Cold Laser Therapy

Cold laser therapy is a safe, non-toxic, and non-invasive modality that can treat and accelerate recovery from minor injuries and sprains tendonitis, joint pain, inflammation, low back pain, and neck pain. This modality allows more intense therapy techniques to be implemented earlier in the rehabilitation process, improving functional gains and outcomes.

Cupping

Cupping is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy utilizing pump activated cups to create a vacuum. The cups are strategically placed over acupuncture points or muscles with the intent of moving blood to release tension or break up adhesions to aid the healing of injured tissue.

Taping

Taping is a rehabilitative technique designed to provide support and stability to muscles and joints to facilitate the body’s natural healing processes. This modality can be used to treat orthopedic, neuromuscular, and neurological conditions in a variety of populations from pediatric to senior.

Rehabilitative Exercises

Our lower-level training facility is the perfect setting to assess movement patterns and integrate rehabilitation exercises and strength training into patient treatment plans.

Frequently Asked Questions About Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic care offers a drug free and non-surgical approach to treating and preventing neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Conservative healthcare options, such as chiropractic care, can help you with pain relief, achieve full range of motion and prevent future injuries. It is also affordable and covered by a number of different insurance plans.

Chiropractic care is less expensive than long term medication use or surgery. The majority of health insurance plans have coverage for chiropractic care. If you have questions about your specific insurance plan, please call our office at 585-444-7325 to have our Billing & Insurance Coordinator complete a complimentary insurance verification for you.

Doctors of Chiropractic treat a number of different neuromusculoskeletal conditions, such as low back pain, neck pain, headaches, shoulder pain and TMJ pain. Whenever you are experiencing some type of joint, muscle or nerve pain, making a chiropractic office your first call is ideal! For a full list of conditions our providers treat, please CLICK HERE.

It is not recommended to have your partner give you a “bear hug” or have your child walk on your back. If your child or partner doesn’t have proper training or understanding of how to safely manipulate the spine, there’s a risk of injury. A sudden or incorrect movement could potentially strain muscles or even cause injury to the spine and surrounding structures. If you’re considering having someone crack your back, it will be safer to seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional, such as a chiropractor. They can assess your condition and provide appropriate techniques or exercises to help alleviate any discomfort you’re experiencing.

The “cracking” sound you hear while getting adjusted is nothing other than gases begin released from the joint capsule. The sound does not necessarily indicate that a chiropractic adjustment was successful. Even without the sound, movement has occurred and motion has been restored to the joint.

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“ALL THE STARS. I never had a chiropractic adjustment before, but this appointment exceeded my expectations. I came into my first appointment with considerable pain and left with a marked improvement!”