Genuine

Chiropractic

Dr. Darren S. Kalkan

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Thank you for visiting our page. I hope it gives you an idea of what we have to offer as well as a little bit of our outlook on why we do what we do. We offer a very safe mechanically sound adjustment, with finesse and care, not just brute strength which is catered to your tolerance and comfort. We use a variety of techniques, mostly by hand, including PNF stretches & trigger point release to loosen soft tissue associated with your spinal condition. We do traction to treat disc issues,& we also have a massage therapist on staff to work out the knots if you so choose.

The human frame is supposed to have a wide range of motion, best exemplified in children. Flexibility, elasticity, & motion free of pain or discomfort. Everything we become physically, which often is what leads you to me, is an accumulation of the physical activities we do, and especially from the things we do not do! My job is to evaluate and remove your specific mechanical dysfunction & teach you stretches & strengthening exercises to keep your back strong & prepared for a life full of activity. I hope I get the chance to meet you & show you that it is possible to live free of pain and though it might take a little work, you are always worth it!

-- Dr. Kalkan

We tend to see patients who fall into one of three categories. Be aware that you come to us for our expertise so we will tell you what you need to hear & not just what you want to hear! It is your choice how you want to follow through-Those who try a couple visits or a few visits a year hoping for a quick cure, but choose to keep bouncing to different options to find one with less work or cost. They will come & go over the years. Those who take care of themselves & sometimes need a few adjustments to get them beyond a condition, but want to understand what to stretch & what to strengthen to take care of themselves on their own.Those who need to pain relief, rehabilitative, & maintenance care. People with a history of trauma, accidents, familial bone or disc degeneration, or other connective tissue disorders often fall here, as well as those who have avoided care for a length of time before scheduling an appointment. You only get one spine, and we can't stress enough that you do not want to let your health go. It is the most common complaint we hear once people begin to live with pain or know they are heading towards needing surgery. It may be easier than you think, & you can't afford not to! Please take care of yours!

What is chiropractic?

Chiropractic is a very safe and effective way to treat back pain and dysfunction as well as to maintain you current state of health. Similar to crooked teeth and orthodontists, we work to train your bones to function within their proper limits so not to wear down improperly or develope disc, musculo-skeletal conditions or ultimately degenerative arhtritis. Unlike teeth, your spine literally has hundreds of muscles associated with it's movement, so sometimes it not only takes visits, but requires home care to maintain health. Stretches & strengthening exercises for example, just as you have to brush your teeth daily or you could lose them! Unfortunately, there is no shortcut to health. You don't just take one antibiotic for an infection, nor work out once to get fit, so sometimes we have to see you for several visits to work through your condition. But there are several options, & we want to offer any help we can to lead you towards your goal.
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Providing assessment, treatment, & therapy for a full range of spinal conditions...

Spinal Clinic

Spinal conditions

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Every cell in the body is produced & maintained due to the electrical nerve supply provided by the brain and conducted by the spinal nerves. Every nerve exits the spine via the space between vertebrae provided by the height of your disc, so to protect them, you want to mantain a healthy spine!

If you are here because of pain, please understand that pain is the last thing that shows & the first thing that goes. What I mean by that is, by time you feel pain, the condition of your spine may have been forming from your habits over several years. We just don't seem to recognize the little symptoms of aches and such until it becomes more severe. Also, when you are under treatment, the pain may disappear after several treatments, but the condition may not actually be completely corrected until the asymptomatic signs disappear. For example, muscle tone or range of motion, because every joint has a specific capacity of movement and support strength. You may not hurt, but you still have tight or weak leg muscles or neck muscles. These unfelt symptoms over time, progress the conditions seen in the figure of discs to the left!

We all begin with a spine full of normal healthy discs. The health of your discs today depends on activity level, history of trauma, proper treatment & healing from all past traumas, age, and all the variables surrounding your individual life experience. The condition of your spine may be any possible variance of the conditions in the figure to the left. Our goal is to not let the health of the disc ever progress to a deeper degenerative state than you walk into my office with as well as to teach you the tools to maintain it, and improve the condition in which you showed up!

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Motion Palpation
PNF stretches
Lumbar specific traction
Intersegmental traction
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They Say that with todays work demands, 78% of americans will at one time or another suffer from debilitating back pain!

Questions are opinions

Let's look at research instead...

Supportive Peer research & information that may help you with your questions surrounding Chiropractic (M.D./Ph. D. reviewed)

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ChiroAccess.com

ACA- Chiropractic research

CLA - Chiropractic Life of America

RAND CORPORATION

NIH - National Institute of Health

Chiro.org -

Loads of Info compiled from peer research journals on many conditions

Keep in mind that there is very little money in Chiropractic research, so there is much less available! most medical related research is funded by Pharmaceutical companies which profit from your MD prescribed pills! There is no single comparitive product that Chiropractors use to bring in nearly as much money, thus, not nearly as much research!

Testimonials.

Charles H I started seeing Dr. Kalkan after having numbness & carpal tunnel problems in my hands. I went to several different types of doctors prior to trying Chiropractic. I was not familiar with what they do, & after he removed all the pain from my hands, I couldn't rave enough! I wish I had gone sooner because of how long it took to address my issue I have a degree of permanent nerve damage. But, Dr. Kalkan has maintained the neck & discs over the past 8 years, & though I was told that surgery is inevitable, X-rays & symptoms have absolutely been under control & I have been able to avoid surgery!! It is always worth a try & Dr. Kalkan is compassionate enough to approach with your questions, as he will help you understand the reality of your problem. Although the doctor believes I should consult a surgeon to evaluate what may happen down the road, I am quite happy avoiding the knife, for now!
Mark & Kimberly M It is very important that when you first visit an office, it "feels" right to you. You should feel comfortable with the doctor as well as their staff. The doctor should be friendly and willing to answer any and all of your questions. The doctor's personality should provide you with the emotional support that you need in your medical provider. Dr. Kalkan and his office are just that and more.Genuine Chiropractic has it's own "personality". It is one of respect and kindness. Dr. Kalkan is very respectful of your time and your well-being is his utmost priority. He never pressures you to do any treatment. He effortlessly teaches his patients about his findings and gives you options.The highest compliment a Chiropractor can get, is referrals. As I struggled for weeks with the pain of what was diagnosed as 'pleurisy' and taking prescribed steroids and pain killers that were not helping, Dr. Kalkan was referred to me by my husband. Mark saw him for lower back problems and was always thrilled with the results. I was instantly comfortable with Dr. Kalkan who upon examination found many ribs dislocated. With one adjustment to my rib cage, the pain was gone. I no longer had to suffer the pain nor with the side effects of steroids and pain relievers. I will never forget how amazed I was and will never be able to thank him enough.My husband and I do not hesitate to recommend Dr. Kalkan.Mark and Kimberly Middlewood
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