Lewis, Dan A DC

Dan A. Lewis DC, is an experienced chiropractic physician trained in many techniques, including the Cox Flexion-Distraction technique.
Among chiropractic care, the Cox Flexion-Distraction technique, sometimes called the Cox Technic, is a well established technique that is aimed at relieving pain in a patient's lower back.
Developed by Dr. James Cox in the early 1970's, the Cox Flexion-Distraction Technique, in short, is a gentle, non-force adjustment procedure.
The idea behind the technique is that gentle stretching and careful adjustments can help restore the spine to its natural alignment, allowing the body to heal itself naturally.

The Diversified Technique is the manipulation of the skeletal system with the goal of restoring normal range of motion to the joints.
In the chiropractic world, this technique is known as a high-velocity, low-amplitude technique, a method of affecting change through sudden, precise intervals of a low level force.
This technique involves the use of quick thrusts that often cause the targeted joint to "pop."
This noise, also known as cavitation, is the result of the joint or bone becoming separated, releasing nitrogen gas that was trapped within the joint.

Almost everyone will suffer some sort of back pain at least once in their lifetime.
While the most common back pain that people experience is in the lower back, there are still many that suffer from pain in the mid-back region, the area around the shoulder blades.
Unfortunately, those that do suffer from chronic mid-back pain tend to ignore it in fear of complex treatments or surgery.
While the pain may go away over time, more often than not ignoring the injury is not advised.
If the underlying injury goes untreated for too long, there's a serious risk for further damage to the mid-back, some that may not be able to be fixed.

Herniated discs, also referred to as slipped discs, are one of the most common back injuries.
More commonly occurring in men than women aged 35 to 55, herniated discs are quite frequent in the lower back, but the injury is also known to cause pain in the neck, back, and sometimes the legs.
Depending on the severity of a herniated disc, treatment may include medication and surgery, both of which many patients are reluctant to get.
Yet those with a herniated disc may not realize that they may be able to benefit from proper chiropractic care.

Carrying messages from the lower back all the way down both legs, the sciatic nerve is one of the biggest nerves in your body.
So when something happens to it, the effects can be crippling.
Sciatica-the name for back pain caused by a problem with the sciatic nerve-affects millions across the country each year.
When faced with pain from sciatica, chiropractic care is looked at as one of the best treatments available for the condition.
In general, sciatica is caused by compression of the sciatic nerve, and this compression can occur in a number of different ways-the most common being herniated discs, degenerative conditions, and the general wear and tear on the lower spine.