Chiropractic Care
Precise, Purposeful Adjustments That Actually Work
At Advantage Chiropractic , chiropractic care means more than quick manipulations and cookie-cutter treatment plans. Dr. Tim O’Brien practices “straight chiropractic” – a traditional approach that emphasizes specific, targeted adjustments designed to remove impediments so your body can heal itself naturally. Every adjustment is purposeful, documented, and tailored to your unique spinal condition and health goals.
Beyond the “Crack and Go” Approach
While many chiropractors use the quick “twist left, twist right” method for neck adjustments, Dr. O’Brien takes the time to evaluate and adjust individual vertebrae. Your neck has seven segments, and commonly three or four can be misaligned simultaneously.
Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Care
Our chiropractic services extend far beyond spinal adjustments to include comprehensive extremity care. Dr. O’Brien treats shoulders, knees, ankles, wrists, elbows, and even jaw problems that many patients don’t realize can be helped with chiropractic care.
We also specialize in rib adjustments and can perform toggle recoil adjustments on the Atlas (first cervical vertebra) – a technique that very few practitioners in our region offer. This comprehensive approach recognizes that your body functions as an interconnected system.
Advanced Techniques and Technology
Dr. O’Brien combines traditional manual adjustments with modern technology to provide the most effective care possible. Our Thompson Drop Table system allows for precise, comfortable adjustments of the pelvis and lower spine, while diversified manual techniques address the challenging upper thoracic region. We’re also introducing arthrostim instrument adjusting for patients who prefer a gentler approach or have anxiety about traditional adjustments. This vibrating instrument provides many of the same benefits as manual adjustments without the “popping” sounds that concern some patients.
Treatment Philosophy: Quality Over Quantity
We firmly reject the industry-standard “3-2-1″ protocol that many chiropractors use (three times weekly for four weeks, twice weekly for four weeks, then once weekly for four weeks). Instead, we follow evidence-based national guidelines suggesting 6-12 visits depending on condition severity. Dr. O’Brien takes detailed notes on what works for each patient, adjusting treatment plans based on your actual progress rather than a predetermined schedule designed to maximize billing.
What Makes Our Approach Different
- Specific adjustments targeting individual problem areas
- Detailed documentation of what works for your case
- No pressure tactics or predetermined treatment packages
- Extremity adjustments beyond just spinal care
- Traditional techniques rarely found in modern practices
- Patient education about your condition and treatment options
- Honest timelines based on evidence, not profit margins
Conditions We Treat
Our chiropractic care effectively addresses a wide range of conditions including chronic back and neck pain, headaches, sciatica, disc problems, sports injuries, work-related injuries, arthritis pain, and postural problems from desk work. We also help patients with conditions like spondylolisthesis and other spinal abnormalities that require specialized understanding and gentle care approaches.
Schedule Your Appointment
Experience chiropractic care the way it was meant to be practiced. Call Advantage Chiropractic today to discover how precise, honest treatment can transform your health and quality of life.