Special Information for Medical Doctors
If you are a medical doctor in the
Bloomington-Normal area, thank you for taking the time to learn about our
office. We want you to know that we are different than many other
chiropractors because we work WITH medical doctors. We will never deny a
patient the proper care that he or she needs.
When a patient comes to see us, we do not simply
lay the patient down and adjust him or her. We perform a thorough
examination which includes range of motion, muscle tone and strength,
neurological examination, and orthopedic examination. We also take X-rays
when needed for a proper understanding of the patient's anatomical
presentation. If we truly believe we can help the patient, we will tailor
our treatment plans on an individual level.
Our short-term goal is to decrease pain in our
patients, but we also work to realign the skeletal structure, which can take
a lot of stress off the joints, ligaments, muscles, discs, and nearby
neuronal structures. When structure is improved, improved function usually
follows. We have a treat-and-release policy where we look for improved
function objectively as well as subjectively. If we find that chiropractic
is insufficient for the patient, we work with his or her medical doctor to
make sure things like NSAIDS, rehabilitation, or other options are not
neglected.
As far as safety is concerned, we ask you to take
a look at our
chiropractic research which has been provided by the Foundation for
Chiropractic Progress. It explains much of what we do as well as safety,
effectiveness, and philosophy. If you ever have any questions about what we
do or if we can help one of your patients, please don't hesitate to email
drgroves@schnack-chiropractic.com. Thank you for your time!