Services & Techniques
We use a number of highly-effective adjusting approaches to help improve spinal biomechanics and reduce nervous system interference. The approach we use is based on our judgment and years of experience.
Austin-area patient enjoy Dr. Wendee Whitehead's adjusting approach. Think of an adjustment as "tuning" a piano, adjusting each string so it produces the perfect tone. The primary adjusting techniques we use include:
Gonstead Named for its developer, we conduct a thorough evaluation using full spine X-rays and a heat-sensing instrument for accurate adjustments. Thompson Thompson Terminal Point technique is a system of analysis and a special table that reduces the amount of energy needed to adjust your spine... read more» Activator Methods® This is a system of spinal evaluation combined with a handheld adjusting instrument that delivers a consistent, low-force thrust.
Mckenzie Exercises Is a program of assessment, treatment and prevention strategies (including exercise) that is used to relieve back and neck pain. Grostic Orthospinology Utilizes precise instrument adjustments for a gently and painless correction. The correction is mathematically calculated for each patient, according to the misalignment of his or her spine. This specific adjustment is designed to remove interference from the spinal cord and restore body balance.
If you’ve been to a chiropractor before and prefer to be adjusted in a particular way, let Dr. Wendee Whitehead know. We want you to relax, enjoy and fully benefit from your chiropractic care.
Chiropractic Care
We provide advanced spinal correction utilizing "state of the art" chiropractic techniques. Never in the history of chiropractic have we been able to provide the level of help and expertise that now exists. These newer correction methods are even safer, more comfortable and more effective than ever before. As a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Wendee Whitehead has years of training and experience in spinal adjustment.
Corrective Exercises
We teach our patients special "blueprint" exercises designed just for them to help strengthen and correct their own unique problem. These exercises can be performed in the comfort of your own home and can improve the effectiveness of your spinal correction by as much as 30-40%. In addition to skeletal misalignment, muscles and connective tissues can be out of place or strained by improper alignment and use. Specific exercises and stretches can help your body stay in balance and in health.
Lifestyle Advice
We often find it helpful to "coach" our patients on certain activities they should avoid or do differently to avoid aggravating their particular health challenge. Our goal is to help every patient achieve a fulfilling and happy lifestyle full of the activities they enjoy most. We recognize that each our patient is a whole person, and help them reach true health and wellness is a collaborate effort between our professionals and our patients.
Nutritional Counseling
We provide specific recommendations on nutritional supplements and healthy food choices to enhance our patient´s return to optimal health. Do you know which supplements and vitamins are good for youDr. Wendee Whitehead can provide a structured nutritional program based on your individual needs.
Spinal & Postural Screenings
Posture and spinal screenings can reveal important health information and unlock the door to improved health and well-being. We provide screenings at area malls, community events, health fairs and places of employment. Contact us today to arrange a screening at your event or workplace.
Physiotherapy
To complement and enhance the healing effects of Dr. Wendee specific Chiropractic adjustment treatment, we at Whitehead Chiropractic also provide the following physiological therapeutic procedures:
- Ultrasound
- Interferential electrical muscle stimulation
- Microamperage neural stimulation
- Mechanical traction
- Cryotherapy
- Diathermy
- Moist heat therapy
- Paraffin bath
- Work hardening rehabilitation program
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy offers a natural conservative treatment approach that relieves musculoskeletal pain for many patients. Our office provides specific massage and muscular therapy that is tailored to meet the patient's condition and injury. The benefits of massage therapy may include increasing blood circulation, reducing swelling, relaxing muscles, relieving muscle pain and spasms, and aid in recovery and range of motion.3D Spine Simulator
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