Dunedin Chiropractic Services Provide Pain Relief

At Raveling Chiropractic Center, P.A. in Dunedin our chiropractor, Dr. Paul Raveling, has used his skills to provide relief from back pain, headache pain, injury accident, workers' compensation cases, and auto accident injury since 1983. As a chiropractor, he primarily focuses on disorders of the muscles, spine and nervous system, which can decrease mobility and function and affect overall wellness. He believes in using this natural, drug-free, hands-on approach because it is non-invasive, unlike surgery, and doesn’t have the possible side effects associated with prescription medications.

When you first come to our center, our chiropractor performs a thorough examination and uses his diagnostic skills to assess your individual pain management needs. He then recommends a course of treatment which may include chiropractic care, massage therapy, physical therapy, and rehabilitative exercises along with nutritional advice and lifestyle counseling.

Dr. Raveling primarily employs the Gonstead Technique when making adjustments that can help restore mobility. Dr. Gonstead was a pioneer in the profession who refined this field of medical care into the modern-day bio-mechanical science it is today. When using this technique, a practitioner targets only the specific problem area. He corrects any misalignments by using precise thrusts and applying pressure at exact locations.

Relief from Dunedin Headaches and Back Pain

For some patients with chronic neck, back and joint problems who have failed to respond to traditional treatment methods, Dr. Raveling may perform Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA). Our Dunedin chiropractor has extended training in this safe, non-invasive technique which breaks up scar tissue or adhesions that may have formed around the spine and are preventing healing. With the patient in a state of safe, temporary sedation, Dr. Raveling uses a series of specific maneuvers, passive stretches and levered manipulations to reduce this interference and support the body's natural healing process.

Dr. Raveling may also use the flexion/distraction technique, which is a gentle stretching and bending of the spine to relieve pressure and minimize pain. All techniques are performed with an eye to achieving optimal health and wellness.

Spinal health is important to overall health and pain relief because each area of the spine directly relates to nerves and organs in the body. When the spine is misaligned, pressure on these nerves causes pain in the affected area and can radiate out to cause disruption in other areas of the body as well. Our doctor combines his care with massage therapy, physical therapy and a wide range of healing arts to help patients achieve true health and wellness.

The healthcare team at Raveling Chiropractic Center works together to provide effective pain management and therapeutic services for patients from Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Tampa, Clearwater, and all of the surrounding communities.

Call us at 727-733-0433 to schedule an appointment.