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Chiropractic Services offered by Boulder Chiropractor Dr. Douglas Kennedy:

View some of the Services we offer listed below and click on the links provided to get more information about each service.

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NOTE: Many insurance companies consider these services as "investigational" and do not pay for them. Each insurance company has specific exclusions to what they cover. You MUST READ your policy...We offer services we feel are beneficial and "cutting edge." They all have research to back them up, or they don't get used at Kennedy Chiropractic.

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Whiplash/ AUTO Accident Treatment

Auto Accidents, big or small, can cause a long list of physical and mental trauma. The most often occurring is usually Whiplash. These symptoms can majorly impact your day-to-day activity and performance at work. Boulder Chiropractors are excellent, but not many have the experience and the multi-tool set like Dr Doug.

Dr. Kennedy is very experienced and successful with treating a wide range of issues that can crop up shortly after you've experienced an automobile accident. It is important that you take care of your body and come in as soon as possible after your accident to get you back to where you physically and mentally need to be. Boulder Acupuncture and Boulder Chiropractic services available online.

Click here to read more information and to view videos about Dr. Kennedy's treatments for Auto Accident and Whiplash Patients. Boulder Whiplash Care

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Spinal Decompression:

NASA CURE FOR BACK PAIN?

The truth is not so grandiose. Yes, when astronauts return from space their discs are probably a little higher and more spacious than when they walked in gravity on Earth. But, the big point here is that by creating less gravity force on the spine, we can begin to make healthy improvements to old, worn out discs.

New technology has been developed over the last 5-10 years that makes it much more comfortable to stretch the spine and allow the discs to rehydrate and take in fluids.

The Spinal decompression devices require powerful distractive forces over a long time to draw fresh nutrients and water into the dried out discs...this makes them get bigger and taller and that creates more space for nerves. That means less pain for you. The average number of treatments is 20; 5 per week for 4 weeks. Most people feel much better by the 5th or 6th treatment and many are so relaxed during their treatments that they often fall asleep on the machine!

Spinal Decompression Therapy

Do you suffer with low back pain, neck and carpal tunnel?

Have you been told you need back surgery?

Decompression Therapy is an effective treatment for these conditions. It is very affordable, less expensive than surgery and can be an easier, more effective way to treat your problem.

The Decompression-Reduction-Stabilization therapy is an effective treatment form many conditions including the following:

Herniated Disc
Degenerative Disc
Facet Syndrome
Sciatica
Post-surgical Patients
Spinal Stenosis

Are you experiencing a spinal issue? Is you doctor suggesting surgery, pain management or physical therapy? Have you tried regular Chiropractic care and still not getting any relief? Spinal Decompression might be your answer!

Click here for more information and a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding Spinal Decompression

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PENS Technique for chronic Pain:

PENS stands for Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. It is a form of electrical stimulation through the skin via needles (usually acupuncture needles). The electrical current is able to travel more easily through the body once it is beneath the skin, so less is needed and we are able to put it more exactly where it will do the most good. For more information on PENS

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FSM (Frequency Specific Microcurrent):

Very minimal currents are used two at a time to target injured tissue and quickly heal it. This new form of therapy is growing rapidly. We have the AutoCare unit at our clinic and are able to treat a wide range of chronic problems from back pain, headaches, neck pain, and fibromyalgia. For more information, click here.

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Pulsed Magnetic Fields

"Magnetic energy is that elemental energy which all life in an organism depends."
-Dr. Werner Heisenberg

Pulsed magnetic fields improve energy balance to raise the potential energy of the sick and dying cells. This is done by sitting or lying on a pad that is essentially a magnetic field; the pad is connected to a machine called a Magnopro. It is a very safe and effective way to wake up your cells and promote wellness. The pulsed magnetic fields are good for a number of illnesses and diseases and can also help with stress prevention.

For More Information, click here: MagnoPro

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Low Level Laser Therapy (Cold Lasers)

Excellent for the following conditions:
- Arthritis / Joint Pain
- Whiplash
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Headaches
- Tendinitis / Bursitis
- Sprains and Strains
- Pinched Nerve / Sciatica
- Muscle Pain
- Knee, Hip and Ankle pain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Tennis & Golfer's elbow
- Post-operative Pain
- TMJ Syndrome
- Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Injury
- Fibromyalgia

Carpal Tunnel: Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist. Symptoms can range from mild but frequent burning, tingling, or itching numbness in the palm of the hand, thumb, index and middle fingers to decreased grip strength, wasting of the thumb muscle and inability to tell between hot and cold by touch. This often leads people to consider surgical options, yet success rates range from 50-70% effectiveness, there can be residual problems like numbness, pain, stiffness or weakness and recovery may take several weeks to as long as a few months before you have unrestricted use of your hand and wrist. Laser Therapy has repeatedly been shown in dozens of studies to be 60-80% effective as a stand alone treatment. Dr. Kennedy's specialization in repetitive stress injuries has allowed him to develop a comprehensive system for evaluation and treatment that boasts a near perfect success rate. By combining deep tissue laser therapy, specialized soft tissue techniques, nutrition and chiropractic care he is able to identify and treat often overlooked components of CTS. Most patients will experience a great degree of relief by the 6th visit, though this will depend primarily on the severity of condition and the length of time the condition has been present. Complete resolution of symptoms can usually be expected within 15-20 visits. Generally, the more chronic or severe the condition, the longer it takes to respond but this does not mean excellent results can not still be achieved.

Tendinitis: Tendinitis is inflammation of the fibrous cord (tendon) that attaches a muscle to a bone. The most common cause of this inflammation is what is referred to as repetitive stress (or strain) injury. By frequently overusing a muscle through a repetitive motion, such as occurs while playing tennis or using a computer keyboard for hours at a time, a tendon becomes inflamed. Where there is inflammation, there is usually pain. If the site of irritation has no chance to rest and recover, and the inflammation continues, then fibrin and other inflammatory "debris" will accumulate. This, along with a decrease in blood vessel activity will lead to fibrosis and the formation of scar tissue. A spur is a calcification that forms where a tendon attaches to a bone. This is the final stage of a chronic tendinitis condition. Laser Therapy is the most effective treatment for tendonitis because it stimulates the regeneration of tissue at the cellular level (such as collagen). It also stimulates and re-establishes blood flow to an acute or chronic injury site. This helps carry accumulated inflammatory "debris" away from the injury site and healing nutrients in to the site. In the case where there's a spur formation, even though the spur remains, the cold laser can effectively treat the site and remove the associated inflammation and thus, the pain, often permanently.

Arthritis: There are several forms of arthritis, but the most common is "wear and tear" or "degenerative" arthritis. This is simply a wearing down of any joint from injuries, repetitive stress/strain, or from chronic structural imbalances (bad posture, etc.). Just as in the case of tendonitis, laser therapy has proven to be an extremely effective treatment for arthritis because of its ability to stimulate the regeneration of cartilage and to heal inflamed tissue. Even though an x-ray may still show severe degeneration laser therapy still provides pain relief and improved mobility. Sports injuries: For acute sprains and strains such as those common in sports injuries, nothing works as well or as fast as Laser Therapy. Whether it's tendon, ligament, or muscle trauma, Laser Therapy - used as soon as possible following the injury - can go to work by stimulating the healing response at the cellular level. This healing photon of light energy interrupts the inflammatory process and accelerates the regeneration of the damaged tissue allowing you to get back to your favorite activities sooner.