How Can We Help You?

Although statistics indicate that 80% of chronic pain sufferers never fully recover with traditional treatments, 90% of our patients experience significant improvement within a few visits of beginning therapy in our office.

Dr. Hargis’s training is somewhat unique. With nine years of advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal and musculoskeletal conditions, he is one of perhaps only one thousand Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedists in the country. Chiropractic orthopedists address orthopedic problems non-surgically and strive to correct issues before the need for surgery arises. Our approach differs significantly from that of conventional medical practitioners. We view the body holistically, evaluating the spine and human frame biomechanically to identify distortions and imbalances that are causing pain.

When evaluating spinal pain, we analyze weight-bearing spinal x-rays and other advanced imaging techniques to identify spinal stresses that are only visible when the weight of the head or torso bears down on the spine.

Only with standing x-rays can the true nature of spinal pain be appreciated, as it is in this position that the spine assumes the shape it adopts during our daily activities. Only with weight-bearing studies can we observe vertebral shifting and slippage, spinal joint compressions, and abnormal spinal curvatures. Only with weight-bearing x-rays can one detect spinal unleveling due to structural abnormalities of vertebral or pelvic formation or leg length discrepancies, all of which can imbalance the spine and contribute to chronic or recurrent spinal pain, headaches, nerve pain, and a host of other ailments. Therefore, the analysis of x-rays must be evaluated from an engineering perspective to understand the true causes of spinal pain. (Medical radiologists and most physicians have little to no understanding of these principles.)

Furthermore, we do not mask or dull pain with medications but instead uncover the underlying causes of pain and treat them appropriately with the correct therapeutic modalities to ensure healing.

Pain in the joints and extremities is evaluated with the same comprehensive and thoughtful approach.

We also offer a unique service that includes a comprehensive and in-depth examination/evaluation for those living some distance from the office. Within a few hours, we can evaluate advanced diagnostic imaging, conduct a comprehensive physical examination, and recommend the appropriate course of treatment, which can then be implemented by healthcare practitioners closer to the patient’s home. We frequently provide this service for chronic pain sufferers residing in other towns or states. We will inform your treating healthcare professional of our findings and recommendations.