– Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care That Gets Results
– Convenient Location, Family Friendly
- Doctors That Care
Upper Cervical Chiropractor East Colorado Springs (Powers)
Upper Cervical Chiropractic In Colorado Springs East – Powers And Research
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Thrive Health Systems
5490 Powers Center Point #148
Phone: 719-394-4588
Email: powers@thrivehealthsystems.com
Fax: 888-789-4317
Upper Cervical Chiropractor Near Me – Your East Colorado Springs Chiropractor
If you are looking for a Chiropractic clinic that is passionate about Upper Cervical Chiropractic care, you’ve found it. Our team is familiar with the major upper cervical techniques, including:
Palmer Upper Cervical Specific – also called “Toggle Recoil”
Atlas Orthogonal (AO)
Advanced AO
Blair
NUCCA
Orthospinology
Grostic
Each of these techniques has their place, and rather than being committed to a specific technique, we are committed to the patient, and what their unique, individual problem requires in order to address it appropriately.
And while we are proficient with UCC, we offer more. Philosophically, we care more about getting results than in proving a “technique” or “method” is the answer to every problem. That means our doctors do whatever it takes to solve the problem, and never stop learning. Of course, we are here to serve the patient, and while we will give our professional recommendations, ultimately we will serve the patient in the way that they wish, or provide a referral to someone who can.
Our East location, positioned at Powers and Research, offers you and your family Chiropractic care to support you and your health goals. We wanted to establish a convenient natural healthcare presence to serve the entire Powers corridor, as it is home to many young families that value their health.
Our East location is lead by Dr. Erik Arter, DC, who personally practices Atlas Orthogonal techniques as well as a host of other Upper Cervical Techniques.
Whatever the condition, our clinic is set up to serve you and help you get back to health as quickly as possible. You’ll know you found something different when you visit us, as we aim to ensure every patient is heard and understood, and that we are clear and aligned on your specific goals.
This location is family friendly, as we have a specific room set aside for youngsters to enjoy with movies and such. Give us a call and let’s work together to achieve your goals.
How Can Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care In East Colorado Springs Improve Your Life?
Our Chiropractors are trained in a variety of modalities and treatment techniques to help reduce pain, restore mobility, and ensure optimal neural and muscular performance in the body.
Common conditions we address include:
– Neck Pain
– Lower Back Pain
– Sciatica
– Upper Back Pain
– Shoulder Pain
– Knee Pain
– Headaches and Migraines
– Elbow Pain
– Upper Crossed Syndrome
– Sleep Problems
– Vertigo
And More (read about our case studies to see how we can serve you).
Whatever symptoms you may be experiencing, we recommend talking to our Colorado Springs Chiropractors to see what a solution would entail.
Meet Your Chiropractors In Colorado Springs East
At our East location, located on Research and Powers, we have a staff of Chiropractors ready to help you get the results you want.
Dr. Erik Arter, Doctor of Chiropractic
Education:
Undergraduate: BS in Human Biology, BS in Exercise Science, Minor in Chemistry from BYU-Idaho
Post-Graduate: Chiropractic Degree from Western States University.
Dr. Arter’s passion for health began as a child: at an early age he suffered from severe migraines that were remedied by chiropractic care, and though he didn’t know it at the time, that experience would shape his future career.
His interest in healthcare was bolstered by a unique opportunity he experienced while completing his undergraduate education at Brigham Young University (BYU), Idaho. Dr. Arter (then just Erik:) was asked to be the Director of Campus Wellness. In this role, he fostered his love for nutrition as he worked with students, campus community and administration to improve their health.
Dr. Arter graduated from BYU with degrees in Human Biology and Sports and Exercise Science, and then attended graduate school at the University of Western States, where he received his doctorate in Chiropractic.
Along with doing all the things you may think a chiropractor does (rehab, spinal adjustments, muscular work, physiotherapy, etc.), Dr. Arter specializes in Atlas Orthogonal technique, Auricular Therapy, and Functional Medicine.
Dr. Arter took time off from his studies to serve as a missionary in Brazil for two years where he learned to speak Portuguese and later Spanish.
Whenever he has a free moment, he loves to write music and spend time outdoors with his wife and four kids camping, mountain biking, snowboarding, playing tennis or a round of golf.
Dr. Arter and his wife have four beautiful children and enjoy living in Black Forrest, Colorado (Northeast Colorado Springs).
Dr. Steve Grammer, Doctor of Chiropractic
Education
Undergrad: Terrorism Studies and Persian Language, Excelsior College Albany, New York
Post-Graduate: Palmer Chiropractic College East
Dr. Steve Grammer’s passion for Chiropractic began when he suffered from disabilities that were a result of combat service in the United states Army. Dr. Grammer, (then Staff Sergeant Grammer) developed back and knee injuries that forced him to discontinue his military service. Through Chiropractic, he was able to fully heal from scars of battle and resume regular life without pain.
Dr. Grammer received a Bachelors of Science from Excelsior College in Albany, New York and went on to study chiropractic at Palmer college of Chiropractic in Port Orange, Florida where he received his doctorate in Chiropractic making the Dean’s List multiple times while simultaneously completing a rigorous study program from the Upper Cervical Academy through Sherman College of Chiropractic. He is trained in Multiple Upper Cervical techniques: Upper Cervical Specific Knee Chest, Orthospinology, Toggle (HIO), and Grostic, and is experienced in NUCCA, and Atlas Orthogonal. Dr. Grammer was the president of the Upper Cervical club at Palmer College of Chiropractic and served in multiple outreach programs to provide health care for the homeless population of Daytona Beach Florida. Dr. Grammer has also developed proficiency in Functional Medicine and has helped people address blood sugar, metabolic, GI, immune, and inflammation challenges.
Dr. Grammer has a passion for helping those in military service and helping them return to full duty. This is one of the many reasons he loves living and serving the people of Colorado Springs.
When he has free time Dr. Grammer enjoys spending time with his wife and six beautiful children in East Colorado Springs. Born in Utah Dr. Grammer enjoys the mountains and activities like hiking, camping, hunting, shooting firearms, and skiing.
Directions To Our Clinic Office
We are located at the intersection of Powers (Highway 21) and Research Parkway. Take Powers North from Woodmen and turn left onto Research and take your first left into Powers Center Pointe. Then take your next left past the 7-Eleven gas station, straight ahead into the parking lot. We are South of Integrity Bank, next door to 9 Round Boxing.
Chiropractic Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are Chiropractors Doctors?
A: Yes. Doctors of Chiropractic (aka “Chiropractors), are not medical doctors, but go through a similar four year post-graduate school to become licensed in the field of Chiropractic care.
Q: What Does A Chiropractor Treat?
A: Chiropractors can address a variety of pain and dysfunction under their license. Some common issues they address are neck pain, back pain, sciatica, migraines, shoulder and joint pain, and can make recommendations that pertain to other issues such as sleep disorders, immune issues, GI problems, and more.
Q: What Is A Chiropractic Adjustment?
A: An adjustment is the using a specific, controlled force in a precise direction applied to a specific area of the body (usually the spine, but could also be elbow, knee, hip, or wrist) to create structural alignment and eliminate interference to the nervous system. This creates more mobility and improved function, reduction in pain, and an overall elevation in health and wellness.
Q: Do Adjustments Hurt?
A: Adjustments should not hurt. Most patients feel relief when receiving an adjustment. Some post-adjustment soreness is common for those starting care, similar to the feeling one gets when starting a new exercise program.
Q: Are Adjustments Safe?
A: Yes. Chiropractic care, provided by a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic, is widely recognized as one of the safest, drug-free, non-invasive therapies available to address pain in the body.
Q: Why Do Adjustments Make That “Popping” or “Cracking” Sound?
A: That is the sound of air being released from joints. An adjustment affects the tissues that hold a joint together, and stretching those tissues releases small pockets of air.
Q: Are All Patients Adjusted The Same Way?
A: No. Adjustments are customized based on a patients individual physiology, symptoms, diagnostics, and structure. Each adjustment is designed for a specific outcome. A “one size fits all” approach is not something we utilize, or recommend.
Q: Will One Adjustment Remove All My Pain?
A: Probably not. There will likely be some immediate pain relief, but whatever is causing the pain will likely not be corrected in a single adjustment.
It’s best to think of Chiropractic care in the terms of other health activities like exercise, tooth brushing, or even taking medication. A single tooth-brushing does not eliminate all the plaque from a tooth. A single workout does not get someone their ideal physique. A single dosage of pain medication does not permanently remove all pain.
Q: Can I See A Chiropractor If I’m Pregnant?
A: Yes. Many pregnant women utilize Chiropractic care to relieve discomfort during pregnancy, and create an easier, more enjoyable birthing experience. Our clinic has worked with many pregnant women.
Q: Will I Need To Remove My Clothing At My Appointment?
A: No. In fact, we require you to be fully clothed at all appointments.
Q: Will I Need To Be Adjusted Forever?
A: No. You can be adjusted once, ongoing, or never. You are in charge of your care, at all times.
Here’s what we understand from research and experience: Whether it’s regular bathing, tooth brushing, exercise, or sleeping, these activities are simply choices people make to support their health, and their benefits are realized over time.
Chiropractic is both corrective in nature, and preventative in nature. It can “fix” things, and it can also prevent things from happening in the first place. Similar to the other activities listed above.
Where Chiropractic care fits into your priorities or lifestyle is 100% your choice, based on your goals, and we support your choice because it is your health.
Q: Why Would I Need X-Rays?
X-rays are used to understand what is happening within the body.
Check out the following X-ray:
What you see is a compression fracture. If we adjust this patient with a drop-table adjustment, they will be in so much pain they will leave the clinic crawling. This patient requires a very specific type of adjustment, delivered at a very specific angle, to get any kind of pain relief. We would never know that, without X-rays.
When it comes to health, we do not want to guess; we want to know we are actually helping a patient, and not making their problems worse. X-rays do that.
We also use them as a measure of progress. If someone has lost disk height, or spinal curvature, and they are experiencing the negative symptoms of that condition, then we want to track and manage the progress over time to improve it. We use objective diagnostics – like X-Rays – to hold ourselves accountable to progress.
Q: Does Chiropractic Care Really Work?
A: Yes. Please see our documented case studies, or our reviews online.
Q: How Long Is An Appointment?
A: It depends the type of appointment.
New patient appointments last 45 minutes.
Reports of Findings appointments last 30-45 minutes.
An adjustment lasts 5-7 minutes. A Decompression appointment lasts 15 minutes, as does a Class IV laser appointment.
A massage lasts 30 minutes, 60 minutes, or 90 minutes (depending on how long a massage you want).
Functional Movement Training lasts 60 minutes.
Functional Medicine Consultations last 15-30 minutes, as does Nutritional Counseling Appointments.
Re-Exam appointments last 15 minutes.
