General Practitioners

• Arthritis
• Fibromyalgia
  Fibromyalgia is a condition that we still do not know much about. There is no specific known cause, and it could be brought on by many different factors. The main symptom of fibromyalgia is chronic pain throughout the body, mainly located in joints. The pain may be achy, sharp, radiating, burning, or shooting and it may be mild or severe. Fibromyalgia has also been known to bring on other conditions like trouble sleeping, headaches, depression, and anxiety.
• Pediatric Care
  Chiropractic is a naturally based whole person healing art discipline of health care and not a modality of service or services. The profession’s educational standards are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and Council for Higher Education Accreditation through the Council on Chiropractic Education. All chiropractic physician graduates of Council on Chiropractic Education accredited colleges are trained and qualified to provide primary care. Post graduate education may be sought in primary care such as pediatrics and family practice and specialty care such as neurology, nutrition, orthopedics, radiology, sports medicine and physical rehabilitation. The Connecticut chiropractic scope of practice authorizes chiropractic physicians to provide whole person diagnosis and management of the individual’s state of health without the use of drugs or surgery. Since the inception of the profession in 1895 and licensure in Connecticut in 1917, patients have utilized their chiropractic physician for their primary health care and specialty health care needs. The chiropractic profession espouses natural methods of health care and has demonstrated exceptional, safe and effective results for primary care and specialty care related conditions usually at costs less than medically provided care and often with better clinical outcomes. Patient satisfaction for chiropractic care is usually superior to other methods of care. Chiropractic physicians are qualified by training, state and federal law to provide physician level services including physical examinations, consultations, diagnostics, physical medicine, diet and nutrient services and products, preventive and wellness health care and the prescription and provision of durable medical good services and products.
• Primary Care
  Primary care: addresses all your health care needs through natural methods and incorporates care with other providers when necessary. To provide this service a comprehensive medical history and examination may be required and is usually scheduled at a later date. The following Institute of Medicine definition should help you understand the primary care concept: “Primary care is the provision of integrated, accessible health care services by clinicians who are accountable for addressing a large majority of personal health care needs, developing a sustained partnership with patients, and practicing in the context of family and community.”
• Ear Infections
  Yes. Chiropractic is effective for many conditions for persons of all ages. Well researched studies have demonstrated substantial benefits of chiropractic treatment as well as superior benefits when compared to other forms of treatment for many conditions such as headaches, neck pain, lower back pain, ear infections, sports injuries, work related injuries, motor vehicle related injuries and primary care.
• Family Practice

Gynecologists

• Pregnancy

Neurologists

• Neurology
  Dr. Richard Duenas is a graduate of New York Chiropractic College. He has specialty qualifications as a Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Neurology and Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician. He offers a naturally based wholistic approach to general health care, neurologically related conditions. He has extensive experience in caring for sport, work and auto related injuries and achieved Advanced Certification in Whiplash study from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego. He served as the Medical Director for the Nutmeg State Games, 1994 through 1999, 2006 and 2014. In 1999 and 2006 he received the Connecticut Chiropractic Association, Chiropractor of the Year award. He served as president of the Connecticut Chiropractic Association from 2015 to 2018 and is a Fellow of the International College of Chiropractors. He considers good health as dependent upon a sound and balanced mind, body well integrated with the environment.
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  This condition is most commonly associated with people who are constantly using a computer. Typing is a motion that, when performed repetitively and with poor posture, can cause carpal tunnel syndrome. Symptoms include pain, numbness, weakness, or a burning sensation. The nerves in the fingertips travel through the wrist, up the arm, and into the neck. The spine is the center of the nervous system, and the pain in your hands and wrists can be relieved by your chiropractor with concentrated spinal and joint adjustments.

Psychiatrists

• Depression
• Anxiety

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  Ultrasound Therapy is a chiropractic treatment used to help reduce muscle pain and increase range of motion. By using sound waves, we are able to stimulate deep inside the tissue. This minimizes stiffness, swelling, and pain while also promoting circulation, and pain-free movement.
• MRI
  MRI may be ordered when more information such as specific soft tissue injury is necessary to assess. The MRI is usually ordered after a reasonable period of treatment is provided unless a clear and significant condition is observed with specific signs of injury.
• Radiology
• X-Rays
• Computed Tomography
  When you come in for your first appointment, please bring in imaging studies (X-rays, CT Scans, MRI Scans, Laboratory Tests (blood, urine, saliva, etc.) and records from another doctor if available. This information is especially important for motor vehicle collision injuries, worker’s compensation injuries and personal slip and fall injuries.

Surgeons

• Orthopedics
  Techniques: Dr Szwez practices utilizing many different chiropractic techniques including: traditional diversified manual adjustments myofascial soft tissue release techniques and rehabilitative exercise. He also offers many low force techniques for patients that are fearful of traditional manual adjustments. These techniques include Arthrostim instrument adjustments and Thompson drop technique. Dr Szwez also has extensive training and experience utilizing The Erchonia violet red laser. These lasers help promote healing and pain relief for many conditions.
• Sciatica
  One common form of joint dysfunction is sacroiliac joint dysfunction, which occurs where the base of the spine meets the pelvis. It causes low back pain and prohibits movement. This condition is often misdiagnosed because the symptoms are similar to sciatica or a herniated disc.
• Whiplash
  Whiplash is a common injury for people involved in car collisions. When a car is struck from behind or collides with another object, it causes the neck to snap back and forth violently. This causes the muscles and ligaments to overextend, leading to strains and/or tears. This is referred to as soft tissue damage, and can cause stiffness and soreness. Whiplash can also cause structural damage such as misaligned vertebrae, herniated, bulging or ruptured discs, or nerve damage due to the overextension from the violent movement.
• Pinched Nerve
  When a nerve is squeezed or compressed it is called a “pinched nerve”. This can be caused by spinal misalignments, bulging or herniated discs, or other factors. The increased pressure on the nerve causes inflammation, pain, and sometimes muscle spasms. The pressure on the nerve must be relieved in order to alleviate the pain. An examination can reveal the cause of the pain, and an adjustment can relieve the pain by properly aligning the spine and addressing the cause of the pain.

Dermatologists

• Lesions
  Whether you have a minor acute condition that requires a few treatments, chronic conditions that requires regular care throughout the year, or lifetime general health care, chiropractic care can be helpful in restoring and maintaining your normal self. Acute conditions such as sprains, strains and disc lesions should be seen promptly to establish a comprehensive diagnosis, determine the extent to which non-drug care can help (thus avoiding unnecessary medication such as opioids) and to take advantage of the natural processes of your body during the initial stages of healing. Regular natural based of health care is superior to episodic care of chronic conditions such as chronic musculoskeletal pain, cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders and arthritic conditions.
• Rashes

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  Doctor Duenas has supported the Nutmeg State Games as a sports medicine volunteer and/or Medical Director for over 20 years. He actively supports efforts by the chiropractic profession to improve health care policy in the state.
• Physical Therapy
  Physical therapy rehabilitation uses mechanical, electric, thermal, light and sound forces to improve mobility, function, and even quality of life. We are well trained and licensed to examine, diagnose, and treat impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities in patients.
• Slipped Disc
  Intervertebral discs are positioned between the vertebrae in the spine. The outside of a disc is made from cartilage, and in the center is a jelly like solution. These discs serve many purposes, including allowing movement of the spine, creating space between the vertebrae, and acting as shock absorbers. The gelatinous middle allows the disc to compress and expand based on impact and movement. Trauma to the spine can cause the discs to herniated, bulge, become displaced (slipped disc), or even rupture. Trauma or direct injury to the area is not the only cause, however. As we get older, the discs can begin to weaken and dehydrate. These conditions can put pressure on the nerves around the spine and cause pain.
• Neck Pain
• Back Pain
• TMJ Dysfunction
  Specialty care: addresses the neuro-musculoskeletal system of the body which, when mal-functioning, may lead to certain conditions such as: headache, mechanical low back pain, joint sprain and strain, whiplash injury, disc injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, TMJ dysfunction.
• Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

Allergists

• Allergies