When a middle-aged businessman suffers his first heart attack, were there any existing problems with his cardiovascular system prior to his first actual experience of chest pain? A female homemaker enjoys playing tennis recreationally with neighborhood friends, but after years of enjoying this activity, she begins to experience back pain. What would you guess is the likelihood that her low back was structurally optimal prior to her experiencing back pain for the first time ever?

The relationship between chiropractic and sport-specific needs is growing in leaps and bounds.  Now there are many NFL football teams who have hired doctors of chiropractic to serve a critical role as a natural health care provider for athletes at this level.  At the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, chiropractic care was the most requested form of health care by athletes at this venue.

Dr. Stude is officially certified as an ART provider, a specialized soft tissue management system that is so different from other systems, it has been granted a medical patent. In order to become an ART provider, each professional must complete extensive hands-on instruction and written/practical testing unparalleled by other soft tissue programs. Soft tissue conditions often do not show up in radiographic studies. When soft tissues have been injured, or are chronically tight, scar tissue formation occurs. While necessary for healing, scar tissue may stick to adjacent structures, restricting range of motion and many cause compression over nerves or blood vessels. This condition alters the texture of soft tissue, which an experienced ART provider can diagnose and treat. ART is considered the "gold standard in soft tissue treatment".

Dr. Stude has been providing comprehensive healthcare treatment options for victims of work related injuries for over 20 years.  He is certified in rendering opinions regarding permanent impairment, for those individuals who in fact have permanent injuries.

Chiropractic care can be very beneficial for children. Children suffer from symptoms that are similar to those reported by adult patients.  Recent research demonstrates that back pain is very prevalent in our adolescent population.  Headaches and neck pain are also frequent.

Doctors at SouthWest Chiropractic, Inc., have training and experience in providing nutritional recommendations for patients with an interest in this area.  This may include dietary recommendations for improved health, weight loss recommendations, programs for sports performance, chronic pain, improved sleep quality, specialized detoxification programs and a variety of other options.

SouthWest Chiropractic, Inc. offers massage therapy, provided by licensed massage therapists.  This form of therapy can be very beneficial for overall wellness, improved relaxation, improved sleep quality, stress reduction, and for reducing general muscle tension.

The Graston technique is an instrument-assisted, specialized soft tissue intervention for addressing soft tissue injuries. Dr. Stude is certified with the use of this technique, and presently, there are more than 4500 clinicians across the country using the Graston technique, including more than 550 outpatient physical therapy clinics, chiropractic offices and the medical staff of more than 70 professional and amateur sports organizations.

We receive calls frequently from individuals who have questions about pain relief.  We have a lot of experience in providing patients with natural, conservative, drug-free treatment plans that focus on treating the underlying reason for pain, rather than focusing on the temporary relief of symptoms only.  

Dr. Stude has been providing comprehensive healthcare treatment options for victims of work related injuries for over 20 years.  He is certified in rendering opinions regarding permanent impairment, for those individuals who in fact have permanent injuries.

Sometimes x-ray studies, also called plain film radiographs, can be very beneficial in ruling out bony pathology or diseases, and for gaining valuable information about the structural integrity of the patient with a specific presentation.

SouthWest Chiropractic, Inc. provides custom casted orthotics for people with foot related problems, for chronic back pain, for improved sports performance, and to reduce the effects of fatigue associated with extended walking.  Research studies also show that it may increase one's balance/coordination ability as well, in addition to improving structural alignment.

 
MUA is a noninvasive, specialized procedure that involves specific manual adjustments and specific stretching maneuvers applied while patients are placed under twilight sedation. This procedure is primarily indicated for individuals with difficult to treat, chronic pain conditions, especially those who have not found relief through conventional treatments or other invasive procedures.