- Hot Stone MassageMassage therapy has a powerful effect on the bodies circulation, joint mobility, breathing and muscle tension, to name a few. The massage therapy session are great addition to your chiropractic adjustments and other therapies. We offer this service Monday through Saturday and can be done on same appointment as your other treatments. We offer a variety of treatments from hot stone massage to therapeutic massage. When you make your appoint please specify which type of care you are looking for and we will accommodate your wishes.
- Chiropractic Adjustments7. Why is there a popping sound when a joint is adjusted? Adjustment of a joint may result in release of a gas bubble between the joints that makes a popping sound – it’s exactly the same as when you “crack” your knuckles. The noise is caused by the change of pressure within the joint that results in gas bubbles being released. There is no pain involved. Chiropractic adjustment or manipulation is a manual procedure that utilizes the highly refined skills developed during the intensive years of chiropractic education.
- Spinal AdjustmentsStockton Chiropractor, Dr. Christopher Schlenger uses his years of experience and training to help relieve low back pain, neck pain and other health challenges related to the spine and nervous system in his wellness practice. The focus of Premier Chiropractic is on reaching you and your family’s health and wellness goals through natural and effective therapies. You will find out what so many other Stockton area residents have discovered, Dr. Schlenger has made the chiropractic experience amazingly simple, by assessing your current physical condition, providing necessary spinal adjustments, supportive therapies, and education on exercise, nutrition, and stress management, Dr. Schlenger will help you improve your health and overall well-being. Premier Chiropractic of Stockton California offers several classes that are free of charge to area residents. We offer the New Patient Orientation several times a month. It is a great introduction to our office and chance to ask the doctors any questions. Dr. Schlenger is a regular speakers for corporations and like to bring their passion for chiropractic back to the office and provide the same talks at the Stockton Office. When you schedule your first appointment with Dr. Schlenger you know that you will receive a comprehensive consultation, orthopedic and neurological exam, pain assessment, and digital x-rays if necessary. Rest assured that all of the findings will be explained to you thoroughly and several options for care will be given. We want to help you meet your health and wellness goals.
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- SubluxationChiropractic Care for Children: Chiropractic Care for children is growing rapidly and many more pediatricians are beginning to recommend Chiropractic for many ailments such as ear infections, colic, reflux, enuresis (bed wetting), ADHD, ADD, Mood disorders, Chronic Illness and many more aliments. Chiropractic is most beneficial for children because their nervous systems are just developing. When a child receives care from birth, it has been noted that their incidence of disease is much less common and much less severe. When subluxations are removed at an earlier stage of life, it allows the nervous system to function at a much higher level and, thus, allowing Children to fight off disease on their own without the use of excessive pharmaceutical drugs. Dr. Schlegner’s two children have been under Chiropractic care since day one and continues to live a vibrant, healthy, and drug free childhood.
- Manipulation Therapy3. Is chiropractic treatment safe? Chiropractic is widely recognized as one of the safest drug-free, non-invasive therapies available for the treatment of neuromusculoskeletal complaints. Many patients feel immediate relief following chiropractic treatment, but some may experience mild soreness or aching, just as they do after some forms of exercise. Current literature shows that minor discomfort or soreness following spinal manipulation typically fades within 24 hours. Neck pain and some types of headaches are treated through precise cervical manipulation. Cervical manipulation, often called a neck adjustment, works to improve joint mobility in the neck, restoring range of motion and reducing muscle spasm, which helps relieve pressure and tension.
- Chiropractic NeurologyHe uses several techniques in his practice to get the best results possible. He uses a range of techniques from: chiropractic biophysics, gonstead, activator technique, diversified, palmer technique, chiropractic neurology and pettibon.
- Chiropractic Injury TreatmentSpecialization in Auto Accidents, Personal Injury and Trauma: Chiropractic for Auto Accidents/Trauma-It has been known for a very long time that trauma such as Auto Accidents can cause significant misalignment of the spinal column, known as subluxations. If this condition is not corrected following significant trauma, it can lead to Degenerative Disc Disease later in life. This condition can be debilitating as it affects your central nervous system. Chiropractic has long been the care of choice for trauma. Most people do not, realize that almost three-fourths of injuries sustained by a human being are of repetitive stress to the body. Working at a computer for longs hours, repetitive lifting, bending, twisting, standing or sitting for extended periods without a break are some of the leading causes to injuries. These types of trauma also cause significant structural problems and major health concerns. It is imperative than any person who suffers from any acute or chronic injury be seen by a Chiropractor.