Our Philosophy: The Gonstead Difference

“The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patient in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.” -Thomas Edison, circa 1903 (He clearly saw a good chiropractor!)

“The art of medicine consists of amusing the patient while nature cures the disease.” ~ Voltaire

At Kaplan Chiropractic, we don’t just treat symptoms; we hunt for the root cause of dysfunction using the specific, time-tested Gonstead System of chiropractic.

Some Of The Common Conditions We Treat

Back Pain: The Leading Cause of Being Out of Action

Worldwide, back pain is the single leading cause of disability. It prevents millions from enjoying work and everyday life. If you’re one of the half of working Americans who admit to having back pain each year, you know the drill: it’s miserable.

• Our Gonstead Promise: We pride ourselves on finding the precise root cause of your back pain and treating it as fast and efficiently as possible. We’re not guessing; we’re being specific.

Neck Pain and Headaches: It’s All Connected

Experiencing limited motion in your neck, or pain when turning your head? Neck pain can happen from something as dramatic as a car accident or as simple as “sleeping funny” (we’ve all been there—it’s never actually funny).

The cause of most headaches directly correlates with the condition of the neck. We know that the connection between the cervical vertebrae and the central nervous system is key.

We seek to provide drug-free relief from all forms of headaches and neck pain by meticulously improving the connection between your spine and your nervous system.

Leg Pain: More Than Just a Cramp

Leg pain isn’t always a chiropractic issue, but we are dedicated to investigating the underlying cause. We’ll rule out issues like vascular conditions, peripheral neuropathy, or medication side effects.

• Where We Excel: Chiropractic adjustments are highly effective when leg pain is caused by a pinched nerve root in the low back (sciatica), gait changes, or other related extremity issues. If a nerve is being squeezed, we’re here to gently give it some space!

Extremity Pain: It’s Not Just About Your Spine!

While we always start with the spine, we are experts in treating extremity pain too. Extremity joints (outside the spine) can become misaligned due to overwork injuries or trauma.

• Common Areas We Treat: We work on shoulders (frozen shoulder, rotator cuff dysfunction), elbows (golfer’s or tennis elbow), wrists (carpal tunnel syndrome), knees (tendonitis, degenerative joint disease), and ankles/feet (sprains, tarsal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis). We restore proper neural flow and adjust the joint itself when needed.

TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Pain

TMJ discomfort is becoming increasingly common. Since you use this joint constantly (daily, hourly, minutely!), any discomfort should not be ignored.

• Causes We Address: Factors leading to TMJ disorder can include trauma, bruxism (clenching/grinding teeth—stop doing that!), inflammation, dental problems, or even a stressful, wide-open trip to the dentist. Dr. Kaplan is expertly trained in determining the correct treatment.

Focusing on Wellness and Function

Maternal and Pediatric Care: Healthy Spines from the Start

We are here to assist you through each stage of pregnancy. Maintaining proper alignment can help alleviate discomfort as your baby grows. Plus, statistics show that chiropractic care can help reduce labor and delivery times.

• For the Little Ones: The birthing process is traumatic for everyone involved! A spinal checkup for your baby goes a long way in helping them adapt. There’s no need to wait for symptoms like stiff neck (torticollis), colic, or constipation to arise. A happy nervous system is a happy baby! We treat kids of all ages, helping their nervous systems adapt to everything life throws at them, from traumatic falls to flu season.

Immune System Support: The Nerve-Immune Connection

Did you know chiropractic became an accredited entity partly due to its positive results during the 1918 flu epidemic?

Gonstead Chiropractic care is fundamentally about optimizing the function of your nervous system. Since the nervous system controls and coordinates every cell, organ, and system in the body removing interference (subluxations) in the spine allows the body to operate at its best.

“We don’t cure anything, we restore optimal function to the body so it can cure itself.”

The immune system is run directly by the nervous system. Studies show that even the weight of a dime on a nerve can decrease nerve signal transmission by 40%-60%. That slight reduction might just be the difference between getting sick and fighting it off. Gonstead Chiropractic looks to remove nerve pressure to allow your body to fight the good fight and keep you healthy.

Digestive and Gastrointestinal Issues

Because the nervous system is the master controller of all bodily functions, including the digestive process, a subluxation in the spine can interfere with the nerve signals traveling to and from the stomach, intestines, and other organs. Gonstead specific adjustments work to remove this interference, helping to restore clear communication between the brain and the digestive tract, allowing your body’s systems to self-regulate and function properly.

Sports Performance: Optimized by the Gonstead System

Sports and chiropractic go hand-in-hand. The stressful nature of sports means most athletes find it highly beneficial to be checked regularly by a Chiropractor to ensure proper nervous system function, promote flexibility, and prevent injuries.

• Tailor-Made Care: With the use of the precise Gonstead System of Chiropractic, our office is specifically designed to care for athletes of all ages, helping them address their specific problems and obtain optimum performance levels. We help you stay in the game, not on the bench.