Chiropractic: a method of treatment that manipulates body structures (especially the spine) to relieve low back pain or even headache or high blood pressure

chiroDr. Tom Etter is a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic and has nearly ten years of practice experience. He specializes in Chiropractic adjustments for lower back pain, neck pain, headache, sports injury, automobile injury, and pain relief. Chiropractic treatment is also avalible for injuries involving the rotator cuff (shoulder pain), knees, carpal tunnel, and running injuries. He has post graduate training in acupuncture, workplace ergonomics and myofascial release treatments. Dr. Etter has an acupuncture fellowship through the international academy of Medical Acupuncture (IAMA). Dr. Etter’s office is fully equiped with Bone Density testing equipment, traction tables and physiotherapy.

The focus of Dr. Etter’s practice is conservative management of back pain, neck pain and pain resulting from sports and overuse. Please see the section on sports injuries for a more complete list of common conditions and treatments.

Dr. Etter’s chiropractic techniques include Gonstead, Diversified, Lumbar Flexion/Distraction (Cox Flexion), Thompson, myofascial release, and Activator.

Dr. Etter is an approved provider for chiropractic services, including the following insurances: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Health Care, Aetna, Humana, Coventry, PHCS, Medicare, FMH, Sprint Choice and others.