Chiropractic Clinic Lakewood

What Makes Comprehensive Chiropractic Different?

Words matter. And we take the “comprehensive” part of our name to heart.  We aren’t your ordinary, run-of-the-mill chiropractor, where you can pop in, get popped, and get out the door in a few minutes. Here’s a look at what makes Comprehensive Chiropractic different from other chiropractic centers. What Makes Comprehensive Chiropractic Different? At Comprehensive…

person with acute lumbar disc injury holding their low back

What Is An Acute Lumbar Disc Injury?

So, you “threw out your back”. Maybe this was the first time or the fifth either way it is likely that you have a disc injury.  What now? Do you go to the emergency room? Have to get surgery? Have to lay around for months hopped up on pain meds?  Maybe none of the above.…

woman performing spinal extension using mckenzie method

What is the McKenzie Method

  You don’t necessarily need cracking, needles, surgery, or an invasive technique to get you out of pain. Sometimes, all you need is a specific set of strategic, gentle, repetitive movements, like the McKenzie Method.  If you are in pain and need help but are afraid to go to the chiropractor because you don’t want…

Functional Dry Needling

What is Functional Dry Needling?

It looks like acupuncture – and it does use the same tiny needles. But dry needling is a lot different than the traditional Eastern energy healing practice.  “Functional dry needling,” as it’s officially called, can be an effective type of treatment that can reduce pain, tension, and inflammation, as well as improve mobility and blood…

herniated disc

What is a Herniated Disc?

One of the most common issues we see with our clients is concern over a herniated disc of the spine. Sometimes it’s a sharp, electric zing. Other times, it’s tight and achy. And sometimes, it’s not a herniated disc at all.  Many people have heard the term “herniated disc,” but few people truly understand what…

Gardening Tips

Gardening Tips

    AVOIDING INJURY WHILE GARDENING   “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” – Benjamin Franklin March 12th is recognized as ‘National Plant a Flower Day’. Gardeners in Colorado know that it’s an unofficial rule not to plant anything until after Mother’s Day for fear of freezing temperatures, but with the…

Comprehensive Chiropractic - Med Pay

What is Med – Pay?

What is Med Pay (Medical Payments) ? Med Pay is a part of your auto insurance policy that pays any medical bills following an auto related accident. Med-Pay covers any accident in which a vehicle is related (i.e. pedestrian hit by car, bike rider hit by car) it also covers any passengers in your vehicle.…

Why is Vitamin D important?

The primary role of vitamin D is to promote calcium absorption in the gut and maintain adequate serum calcium and phosphate concentrations that enable normal bone mineralization. It is needed for bone growth, remodeling, and maintenance. But Vitamin D has also been shown to have roles in the modulation of cell growth, neuromuscular function, immune function,…