Chiropractors/finding a chiropractor

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Expert: - 5/12/2009


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I would like to know how to find a chiropractor in my area that uses an "actuator" to do adjustments instead of manual adjustments.
I've had problems with manual adjustment of my neck, and an actuator worked great in the past, but I've moved and don't know how to find a D.C. that uses one.

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Hello C,

I think you are referring to the Activator, the small, hand-held clicking device.  If you go to the Activator website, they have a section that offers a search for an Activator doctor.  Here is the link:

http://www.activator.com/qualified_doctors.asp

Also, you can always call around and ask the secretary if the doctor in the office uses the Activator.

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Dr. JR Strecker, DC

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I can answer questions related to the customary practice of chiropractic, different types of chiropractic, as well as the routine management of common musculoskeletal conditions. My background and approach to healthcare emphasizes evidence-based integration of complementary and alternative therapies with traditional allopathic care. Please note: Due to the limitations of email communication, I cannot answer questions seeking a potential diagnosis or a second opinion. Without exception, any answers given may be used for educational purposes only. If a question is asked, you, the questioner, inherently agree to not use the answer for any type of evidence against another individual or to outweigh the advice or opinion of another healthcare professional. You, the questioner, also inherently agree to remove Allexperts.com and its affiliates and the author of the answer, Dr. JR Strecker, DC, from any harm or liability.

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I have extensive experience with chiropractic in an integrated system. I have treated patients at Venice Family Clinic, the nation’s largest free clinic and a teaching clinic for the UCLA medical system, in a heavily researched pilot program incorporating chiropractic and acupuncture with allopathic medicine. I am currently focused on private practice.

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American Chiropractic Association California Chiropractic Association

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Dr. JR Strecker’s Practice -- featured story (Front Page of Business Section), The Palisadian Post. Oct. 25th, 2007. (Dr. Strecker not the original author).

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Bachelor’s of Science, Human Biology (Cleveland Chiropractic College) Doctor of Chiropractic, Cum Laude Honors (Cleveland Chiropractic College)

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Youngest chiropractor in professional history to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree

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Consulting Chiropractor for Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy – Pacific Palisades, CA

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