Too many people suffer everyday from chronic or nagging pain that could be relieved with the right chiropractic care.
Having a chiropractor you know and trust to help you get free from pain is an essential part of a healthy, active life.
What Is Bergner Chiropractic All About?
Dr. Bergner is trained in chiropractic manipulation (adjustments), dry needling, Active Release Technique, IASTM (muscle scraping), cupping, and corrective exercise.
At Bergner Chiropractic we utilize a wide combination of treatments, including joint manipulation (adjustments), patient education, soft-tissue therapy, nutrition, and corrective exercises, to address each patient's unique situation.
The chiropractic adjustment puts movement into a joint that is fixated (what people often refer to as feeling “stuck” or “tight”). Dr. Bergner uses this to help restore normal function and motion in the joint, the way that it was designed to move.
As chronic pain continues to rise within the US healthcare system, Bergner Chiropractic offers an innovative approach that pulls from multiple different treatment methods in order to ensure that you are getting exactly what you need.
What does the chiropractic adjustment accomplish?
We believe one of the most effective treatments for restricted joints is a chiropractic adjustment (also known as manipulation or mobilization).
Chiropractic adjustments are commonly thought to only be used to treat back pain, however, they may be utilized on any joint in the body. Improper joint movement can reduce the effectiveness of the body's total movement, resulting in pain and/or tissue injury.
Chiropractic adjustments restore motion to restricted joints and normalize overall body movement in a safe and effective manner.
Adjustments also put the body in a comfortable position to enable the necessary movement while simultaneously applying a fast, precise force to the joint. Overall, chiropractic adjustments are very successful at relieving pain and improving athletic performance.
What makes Bergner Chiropractic different from other treatment options?
At Bergner Chiropractic, we truly get to the root cause of your condition, so that we treat the source and not just the symptoms.
Shots, muscle relaxants, and pain medication may only cure the symptoms of the issue. Believe it or not, adjustments alone actually accomplish the same. Short-term pain relief that WILL come back.
At Bergner Chiropractic, we do a joint-by-joint movement analysis to ensure that we are getting to the root cause of the problem. Each joint has effects up and down the body, so the pain you may be having in your back could actually be stemming from you hips! If you go to a chiropractor or physical therapist that just focuses on the site of pain, they are likely missing the bigger picture.
Additionally, many chiropractic offices don't combine any sort of soft-tissue or corrective exercise with their adjustments. This piece is a huge missing link. We make sure to get you the right exercises, done correctly, so that you are able to maintain the improvements in pain and mobility that you receive from the adjustments and soft-tissue therapy.
What does a typical examination look like at Bergner Chiropractic?
A typical chiropractic examination at Bergner Chiropractic will include the following:
- A thorough case history that will include your injury history, pain history, lifestyle habits, and dietary habits
- A complete joint-by-joint analysis to test for range of motion and mobility restrictions
- Functional tests, such as the squat and overhead press to check for any muscle asymmetries or strength imbalances
- Neurological tests if warranted
- Orthopedic tests as warranted
This examination will take approximately 45 mins to an hour. We will always go over our findings with you that very day, or within a day if more reviewing is needed, so that you are never in the dark and you know exactly what is going on and what we are going to do about it.
What Do You Treat at Bergner Chiropractic?
At Bergner Chiropractic, we treat a wide array of conditions. Here are some of the most common that we see in our office:
- Low back pain
- Sciatica
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Hip pain
- Knee Pain
- Headaches
- TMJ
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Plantar Fasciitis
This is certainly not an exhaustive list and we treat much more than this, but these are very common conditions that we treat with great success!
Why Choose Bergner Chiropractic for Your Back Pain?
Most people associate chiropractors with low back pain - and rightly so. What makes Bergner Chiropractic the BEST choice in Kansas City for low back pain?
Low Back Pain plagues our society as one of the most common causes of disability and healthcare costs. 90% of adults will experience low back pain at some point in their life.
What makes Bergner Chiropractic the best choice for low back pain in Kansas City?
For one, we won't just give you a quick adjustment, throw you on the roller table, and then send you on your way. We will utilize a wide array of techniques to ensure that you are getting exactly what is right for you and your unique situation.
Second, we have advanced certifications in several techniques that can all be great for low back pain at particular times in the treatment plan. So we will never run out of tools to ensure that you keep growing towards total resolution.
Our three step approach of activation, stabilization, and integration will ensure that your low back pain improves AND doesn't come back.
Chiropractic Care For Nagging Neck Pain
Neck pain is the second most common reason patients visit a chiropractor.
Changes to daily habits, postural stresses, and workstation ergonomics are among the most common activities resulting in a stiff or painful neck.
If neck stiffness is left untreated, a person may experience restricted joints and less range of motion. Spinal manipulation, delivered by chiropractors, has unrivaled success and safety for these types of neck pain.
Manipulation, in conjunction with exercise and postural reeducation, often alleviates symptoms quickly.
Chiropractic Care For Chronic Pain
A chiropractor will spend time with you to understand your unique pain presentation.
They will ask questions, perform a physical exam, and possibly order imaging to understand your condition entirely. Your pain is multi-dimensional, affecting many areas of your life—and so should your treatment plan.
A chiropractor can carefully craft a care plan to attack all of the postures, activities, hobbies, and stresses that may be resulting in your chronic pain.
Bergner Chiropractic For Headaches
Headaches affect almost half of the population. 15-25% of all headaches originate from the cervical spine.
We successfully manage headaches because we don't rely on one solution to do so.
Adjustments are awesome for headaches, but when combined with things like Active Release Technique and Dry Needling, they don't stand a chance.
We've had so many patients get fantastic results and go from daily headaches to no headaches at all through our care.
