How to Avoid Back Surgery: See a Chiropractor First

I was reading recently that according to the Mayo Clinic, “back surgery is needed in only a small percentage of cases. Most back problems can be taken care of with nonsurgical treatments, such as anti-inflammatory medication, ice, heat, gentle massage and physical therapy.” While that is accurate on face value, it’s missing an important piece […]

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New Activator Even Better

Last week, Hartville Health & Wellness Centre became the first chiropractic facility in the Akron-Canton area to begin using the new Activator V (called the Activator five). The Activator is the adjusting instrument more doctors use to deliver low-force chiropractic manipulations. Adjusting instruments provide a controlled, fast thrust that is comfortable for the patient. In […]

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Why I am a Doctor of Chiropractic

Years ago, a chiropractic patient turned chiropractic advocate named Bill Esteb wrote an informal treatise of sorts for my chosen profession: Why I am a Doctor of Chiropractic Because I honor the inborn potential of everyone to be truly healthy. Because I desire to help the newborn, the aged, and those without hope. Because I choose to […]

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What is the Activator Method?

The Activator Method Chiropractic Technique is a gentle, low-force approach to chiropractic care. The technique has been used safely on patients of all ages since the late 1960s, bringing relief to people with lower back pain and a variety of other health concerns. Incorporating the latest advances in orthopedic, neurological and chiropractic examinations, this unique […]

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