Dr. David N. Block - Family Chiropractor David N Block D.C. 1108 Madison Plaza Chesapeake, VA 23320 Ph1: 757 436-5428 Fax: 757- 436-5325 E-Mail Dr. Block Credit Cards   Insurance Trigon, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Optima, Aetna, Cigna, Mailha United Health Care, ACN, Virginia Health Network, GHI, Allia Health Keepers, Automoblie Medpay, Personal Injury, Workman' | ||||
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 1 of 10 prev - next About Our Practice Our clinic has provided personalized, family chiropractic care to over 7000 men, women and children since 1993. Our safe, gentle procedures have not only helped our patients to regain their health but also to help bring their health to amazing new levels. We have found that many health conditions you or your family may be suffering with respond well to Chiropractic care in many cases eliminate the need for drugs or surgical procedures. Our 2 doctors and friendly staff of over 20, are eager to help you learn more about getting and staying well. We have extensive, accomodating hours with a centralized location in the heart of Chesapeake. New patients are seen immediately and "Out of town visitors" are always welcome. Our office is a listed provider with nearly every insurance company and we will handle all of the paperwork for you. We have proven over the years that you need not "Learn to live" with deteriorating health. Call today and take the first step in learning to help yourself or the one you love! We are dedicated to the health of you and your family and look forward to speaking with you or meeting in person. Additional Doctors Dr. Mindal Donner D.C. Additional Staff Office Manager Stacey |
Upper Cervical Upper Cervical Technique focuses on the precise adjusting of the atlas and axis, the two vertabra just below the head. It is the basic premise of the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research Association (NUCCRA) that an atlas or C1 subluxation is the most damaging subluxation in the spinal column. It is the first vertebral opening through which the nervous impulses pass to and from the brain. As it is located at the lower end of the brain stem, the subluxation's misalignment factors are capable of unsetting the central nervous system's inhibitory control over the extensor muscles of the spinal column, causing spinal imbalance, bodily distortions and stress. The NUCCA theory states that less than 1 mm of atlas laterality is enough to trigger a spastic contracture. Therefore, precision is essential in both X-ray taking and analysis. Each aspect is of equal importance: X-ray placement, X-ray analysis and the adjustment. Contraindications of this NUCCA adjustment are few, but osteoporosis and vertebral fracture are two conditions that could be problematic. The advantages of this procedure include safety, little pain, measurability, predictability, reliability and stability so that the body can heal itself. Skin temperature analysis, static and motion palpataion and spinal balance (leg check) are examination procedures which accompany x-ray analysis and preceed the initial adjustment. Complete physical, orthopedic, neurological examinations and laboratory, when indicated, are part of the work. The upper cervical X-ray series are used for the listing of the misalignments. Palmer Upper Cervical technique is a coordinated concussion of forces, applied by the hands, arms and shoulders, to reduce or correct multi-directional structural disrelationships of the first and second neck vertebrae in the human spine. The patient is placed on their side with their head on a drop head-piece falling approximately 1/2 inch as the adjustive thrust is initiated. A simultaneous and extremely rapid contaction of the doctor's arm muscles provides the adjustive thrust delivered through the doctor's hands. Only the hands are used to deliver the toggle (adjustive thrust). The hands and arms are allowed to 'recoil' quickly, thereby assuring minimal discomfort to the patient. Post adjustment instructions are given on an individual basis. Patients are usually advised to rest for a short period following adjustments and a 'common sense' exercise and balanced diet program are suggested.
Driving Directions Located next door to Lowe's Home Center just off Battlefield Blvd, serving all of Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk and North Carolina.  Map...(a new window will open) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
