Dr. Joshua Bletzinger

Between the growing youth population and the active baby boomer there is a desire for maintaining a high level of function.  Repetitive activity is the breeding ground for many injuries in both the sports world as well as the workplace.  Much research has been conducted in an effort to find better postures, ergonomic strategies, exercises and more effective supports.  Despite the benefits to date, much more can be done.  The importance of preserving body structure and overall body function is the most necessary component to maintaining that high level activity and overall health. 

Musculo-skeletal imbalances and fixations are the cause of the majority of injuries that occur throughout life.  In the eyes of the public, treating injuries falls into the hands of the orthopedists, physical therapists or chiropractors.  Unfortunately, most of these professionals have geared their practices towards treating symptoms and not evaluating on a structural or architectural basis.  Unless someone is hurting, most doctors wouldn’t know what to do.

Currently, there is no structural prevention, evaluation or improvement program made available to the masses even though neck, back, shoulder, hip, knee and foot problems are near epidemic proportion.  With all of the specialization available today, what’s the deal?  However, with the proper testing, a tremendous amount of information can be detected, and a pro-active program can be designed, consisting of corrective treatment, functional exercise, lifestyle changes, etc.

Performance Chiropractic is a speciality clinic in the diciplines of Gonstead chiropractic and sports medicine.  We are a clinic that meets the needs and goals of the masses through our Structural Management and Functional Movement programs.  We’re looking for a better level of balance between right and left, both muscular and structural.  We’re looking for improved range of motion in the joints of the spine, pelvis, hips, knees and ankles.  We’re looking for any hereditary defects that may influence the function of our unique structure. We’re ultimately looking for specific defects, whether conditional or constitutional, that can be improved.  For if we can improve the balance and function of our body, there will be exponential gains in our future.  We may be able to run longer.  We may not suffer with pains or injuries as much.  We may reduce the  likelihood of degenerative changes in our joints.  We may just enjoy life a little bit more.

All people have many contributing factors that dictate the status of their structures.  From heredity, prior injuries, lifestyle, activities, sports, mattress, shoes, job, height, weight, diet, attitude, etc., it is virtually impossible to know which of these factors are more influential than the others.  However, it isn’t as critical to isolate which factor is more important as it is to determine a current status report and to begin making corrections and improvements.

The Structural Management Program is designed to systematically detect and correct biomechanical or architectural imbalances and distortion patterns.  This road map, of sorts, strategically takes the you through the necessary process to reach maximum biomechanical improvements in a realistic time frame.

In our present, overly reactive healthcare industry, this program encourages a more pro-active approach.  Starting with a Structural Fingerprint Exam, it is important to look at each and every patient and their structural uniqueness that truely exists.  No two structures are identical, and the starting point for every patient must begin with their unique biomechanical findings.  Once this information is determined, an effective corrective program can begin.

The Gonstead System of Chiropractic epitomizes the definition and the hands-on approach to real Chiropractic.  The Gonstead Chiropractor utilizes a unique and refined art of skeletal analysis to detect any harmful misalignments and then specifically corrects the misalignment, thereby restoring proper nerve function and health.
The Gonstead System is unique because it is thorough, complete and specific in both analyzing and treating the spine. The Gonstead practitioner addresses your entire spine when evaluating for the presence of vertebral subluxations (spinal misalignments producing nerve interference or irritation) which causes ill health.

Key components in the Gonstead System are:

• Visualization of posture and movement changes.
• Thermographic instrumentation of the spine to detect nerve pressure.
• Static Palpation to determine the presence of pain, swelling, and tightness.
• Motion Palpation to determine if a joint moves properly.
• X-Ray analysis to visualize the spine and to evaluate for any disease processes, fractures, and joint and disc wear.

Welcome to my blog site… DrJoshuaBletzinger.com.  From time to time I’m going to write on various topics in the world of health care, chiropractic, sports medicine and nutrition.  I will also post my newsletter topics here with a lot more depth. 

The health care world is changing and I want to educate you on what is happening out there as well as give you information to help you make better decisions for your health.  I am a true proponent of the active, preventative, wellness lifestyle and work every day to know the very latest information on keeping you well.  Join me here and please participate, ask questions and have fun reading the articles.