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Schumacher Chiropractic celebrates 29 years successfully treating patients for headaches,  neck, arm, low back and leg pain.

Patients who seek relief from acute low back problems, headaches, neck and leg pain experience honest, straightforward treatment with no hidden costs and no surprises. Upon visiting our clinic, you will find we have an ideal layout that allows us to treat our patients in a timely and efficient manner. In the event that your case requires further evaluation by another health care professional, we utilize a large referral base of network providers.

Do you need a chiropractor? We provide a short, easy questionnaire for your convenience. Another potentially useful indicator is the Spinal Screening Test. Do you have questions about your condition? No need to worry...we are here to assist you. In fact, your initial consultation is always FREE.

We treat a range of conditions using modern techniques and therapies that are gentle and effective for all age groups. Learn more about:

• Low Back Pain
• Sciatica/Leg Pain
• Disc Injuries
• Whiplash
• Headaches
• Neck Pain
• Arm Pain
• Mid Back Pain

For your convenience, appointments can be scheduled for the same day when available. Our friendly staff will be happy to answer any questions you have regarding scheduling and payment arrangements.

Schumacher Chiropractic Services:

       Auto injuries
       Workers Comp injuries
         Gentle Manipulation
         Activator Methods
       Acupuncture
       Physiotherapy
       Spinal Decompression
       Spinal Screening
       Foot Orthotics by Footlevers

We offer a variety of adjusting techniques that are gentle and effective for all age groups.

We utilize the latest in therapy technology:

• Ultrasound Therapy
• Muscle Stimulation
• Interferential Therapy
• Micro current Therapy
• Intersegmental Traction
•  Spinal Decompression Therapy
• Trigger Point Therapy
•  Acupuncture 
• Massage

* Each clinic is independently owned and operated. Services and fees may vary. Please call one of clinics for assistance.

Accepted Auto Insurance, Health Insurance, & Workers Compensation carriers:  

• All Auto insurance companies
• All Workers Compensation carriers. We are providers for Comprehensive Managed Care (CMC)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield - We are Blue Select Providers
• Patient Choice - we participate in ChiroCare
• Cigna HealthPartners
• Health Partners
• Medica
• United Health Care
• Preferred One
• Select Care 
• UCare
• Medical Assistance
• Medicare
• Humana
• ChoiceCare
• Railroad Medicare
• Other Health Insurance Companies (per health plan policy, there may be a deductible and/or percentage of the bill)

Each clinic is independently owned and operated. Services, fees and accepted insurance plans may vary. If you don't see your insurance provider listed here, please contact one our clinics for assistance.

New patients are currently being accepted. Please call 952-931-9867 or 612-776-8666. We will be happy to assist you.

News & Events for September  2010

It’s that time of year again—back-to-school time! Many parents and children prepare for that first day of school by doing some back to-school shopping, which often involves buying new clothing, pens, pencils, paper, markers, etc. However, backpacks are one of the biggest necessities for both college-aged and younger students, and it’s important to choose wisely.

 
There are so many backpacks to choose from, and choosing the right one for your child is not always easy. Backpacks come in all sizes, colors, fabrics, and shapes—all of which help kids express their own sense of style. As practical as backpacks are for those who use them, backpacks can cause strained muscles and joints and back pain when worn incorrectly.

The human spine is made up of 24 bones called vertebrae, and between the vertebrae are discs that act as shock absorbers. When something heavy—such as a backpack filled with books—is incorrectly placed on your child’s shoulders, the force of that extra weight can pull your child backwards. To compensate, your child may bend forward at the hips or arch his or her back, which can cause your child’s spine to compress unnaturally. Because of the heavy weight he or she is carrying, your child might begin to develop shoulder, neck, and back pain. What can we do about this? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that before you purchase a backpack, look for the following five criteria:

• Choose a lightweight backpack that doesn’t add a lot of weight to your child’s load. For example, although leather backpacks look cool, they weigh more than traditional canvas backpacks.

• Choose a backpack with two wide, padded shoulder straps. Straps that are too narrow can dig into shoulders.

• Choose a backpack that has a padded back, which provides increased comfort and protects the wearer from being poked by sharp edges (such as pencils, rulers, notebooks, etc.) inside the backpack.

• Choose a backpack that has a waist belt, which helps distribute the weight more evenly across the body.

• Choose a backpack that has multiple compartments, which also helps distribute weight more evenly.

Girls and younger children may be especially at risk for backpack-related injuries because they’re smaller and may carry loads that are heavier in proportion to their body weight. Doctors recommend that people—especially children—carry backpacks that are no more than 10–15 percent of their body weight. For example, if a child weighs 80 pounds, 15 percent of his or her body weight is 12 pounds. So, for an 80 pound child, the backpack and its contents should not weigh more than 12 pounds—but remember, lighter is always better.

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