Vitalistic Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic

Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A. If you are looking for a Chiropractor, you should find one who uses up-to-date methods to assess the function of your Spine and Nerve system.

The best chiropractic protocol will include these things:
1. Spinal X-rays (to see joint misalignment, health of the discs, imbalance in the spine, curvature, and vertebral anomalies or malformations)
2. Nerve Function test - infrared scan or thermographic image (to find and measure nerve irritation, pressure, tension, and imbalance in the nervous system)
3. Structural assessment - posture, range of motion, head & neck balance, pelvic tilt, leg length inequality, gait analysis, etc. (to measure structural stability, muscle tone and balance, and neuromusculoskeletal function)
4. Precise Adjustments to the Spine when needed with some follow-up visits to measure progress, increase strength and stability in the spine, improve nerve function, and monitor overall health so you can live a better life...chiropractic is most helpful when it becomes a lifestyle choice, a new way of thinking about health and how your body really works. http://genesis-chiropractic.com/truth-about-how-the-body-really-works.html

Some doctors & therapists perform general spinal manipulation or joint mobilization, but a doctor of chiropractic (D.C.) is trained to deliver spinal adjustments that improve the function of the spine and nerve system.

Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?

A. Not all doctors are the same.

The best doctor in your town may or may NOT be on your insurance plan, but you still have the freedom to choose!

Specific upper cervical care is a one-of-a-kind service in health care. We commonly see the failures (or problem cases) of the medical profession...and it is very common for us to see amazing results after investing only a little bit of money and some time.

Your health (or lack of it) is a choice you make.

Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?

A. Well, that is a hard question to answer because there is nobody else in all of NW Arkansas who does what I do.

Genesis Chiropractic in Bentonville is the ONLY office in NWA providing vitalistic upper cervical specific chiropractic care. We deliver 100% customized adjustments, tailor-made for the individual client. Our care plans are also designed specifically for your needs, based on our findings, and we will help you reach your health goals.

There are many great chiropractors around the world, and a handful of wonderful upper cervical doctors too. But this specialized approach we use is only practiced exclusively by a very small percentage of the profession. In fact, fewer than 5% of chiropractors worldwide have even completed any extended training or study of upper cervical chiropractic. The vast majority of colleges don't even offer a basic entry level course on upper cervical neurology and adjusting protocols, so sadly we don't have enough of us to meet the growing demand.

Dr. Blackketter's rigorous training in specific upper cervical chiropractic care (extra-curricular studies, seminars, post-graduate courses, certifications, hands-on field experience, upper cervical spinal dissection labs, internship under an upper cervical master preceptor doctor, plus other mentors from the major techniques within the field) puts him in a unique position to deliver results beyond the average doctor.

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. Of course I love working with people and helping them, but it is very satisfying to see families come together. When children and teenagers start to get well again, the parents are very happy.

Q. What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A. How can a neck adjustment (upper cervical care) help me with my other problems...somewhere other than my neck?

Normally I'll ask them a few more questions to clarify their issue (and the intent of their question).

But usually it comes back around to these two things...
IT IS ALL CONNECTED and
The body will heal itself if we give it the chance!

Your brain & brain stem coordinate every single function in your entire body.
The trillions of cells in your body are connected to your brain by nerves.
For those cell to be healthy and adapt to stress (function optimally) your neurological connection between brain & body must be clear and strong...this "mental impulse" communication and delivery of information must be consistent.
Head and neck trauma OR a spinal injury will often "lock" the Atlas (C1 - 1st cervical vertebra) up against the skull in an improper position. Sometimes the Axis (C2) will also be misaligned into an improper range of motion in relation to the head and the rest of the spine.
These small misalignments of the upper spine are serious because of they alter the function of your central nerve system. Subluxation (misaligned spine & irritated nerves) puts measurable tension and pressure into the brain stem and spinal cord.
A subluxation process reduces the vital communication from brain to body. This lack of coordination (reduced connection) is the Primary Cause of diminished function of cells, tissues, organs, and systems throughout the entire body.
Once we restore balance and alignment to the spine, particularly the structures of the upper neck, your brain & body will be re-connected so you can begin healing and functioning better.

Get your head on straight so you can function & heal.
It's as simple as that!

Q. Do you have a favorite story from your work?

A. Check out our blog / web site and read the "Client Testimonials" section. We have a few case studies there with details about their problems and then how they've improved since coming under care. Some of the upper cervical blog posts and other websites have pictures and videos.

Q. What do you wish customers knew about you or your profession?

A. Real chiropractic -- when it is true to the purpose of the profession -- seeks to find the cause of dysfunction (why a client is in a state of "dis-ease"), rather than treating the illness, symptoms, disease, or pain.

You do not need drugs or surgeries to function normally.

All those annoying aches & pains are merely the side-effects of your real problem.

Do you hope to really get well and become stronger & healthier? Or are just looking to pop a pill for some temporary relief?

We deal with the cause not the effects.
Chiropractic is based on a vitalistic view of life, not materialistic. It is holistic in its approach, rather than mechanistic.

Although highly scientific and modern in its application, chiropractic is based on a very simple observation about life and health...
Your body is designed to be self-healing and adaptive.

We recognize the central importance of the nervous system to coordinate the function of every cell in the body so you can grow, adapt to stress, change, reproduce, heal, and function naturally.
These neurological communication pathways must be free to work properly so the brain-to-body connection is clear and strong...Any disruption in this system has negative results somewhere in the body.

Chiropractic deals primarily with the nerve system and the spine. It is a "hands on" profession.

You do not need drugs or surgeries to function normally. I'm not saying medication or drastic invasive measures and never necessary, because obviously accidents happen and certain life-threatening situations call for heroic steps to be taken.

Think of chiropractic as a lifestyle choice you can make that will help you live a better life.

Q. How did you decide to get in your line of work?

A. It is all natural approach to health care.

It made a huge difference for me and my family.
Ask my wife about her story, or maybe we'll tell you how Upper Cervical care changed our son's life!

Video below tells part of my wife's testimony.
http://genesis-chiropractic.com/what-is-specific-upper-cervical-care.html

Q. Do you do any sort of continuing education to stay up on the latest developments in your field?

A. Yes. I have mandatory (State regulated) Continuing Ed. hours each year.

But more importantly, I stay up with developments and continue working toward mastery through seminars, on-line research, sharing info. with colleagues, working on hard cases together, video conferencing, seeking feedback from respected experts in my field, and requesting constructive critique of my technique from my mentor doctors.

Q. If you were advising someone who wanted to get into your profession, what would you suggest?

A. Be very careful what you do next!!
Please research your thoughts and ideas about health care before choosing a profession or a college.

If you like surgery or drugs or emergency care, then you should consider Nursing or a medical first responder or possibly an MD or DO.

If you want to be a Chiropractor, please consider our philosophy and the amazing science behind specific upper cervical care. In my opinion it is the most beneficial approach in the profession.

True chiropractic is based on a vitalistic view of life, not materialistic. It is holistic in its approach, rather than mechanistic. We seek to find the cause of dysfunction (why a client is in a state of "dis-ease"), rather than treating the illness, symptoms, disease, pain...those are just the side-effects of the real problem.

Although highly scientific and modern in its application, chiropractic is based on a very simple observation about life and health...
Your body is designed to be self-healing and adaptive.

We recognize the central importance of the nervous system to coordinate the function of every cell in the body so you can grow, adapt to stress, change, reproduce, heal, and function naturally.
These neurological communication pathways must be free to work properly so the brain-to-body connection is clear and strong...Any disruption in this system has negative results somewhere in the body.

Chiropractic deals primarily with the nerve system and the spine. It is a "hands on" profession.

You do not need drugs or surgeries to function normally. I'm not saying medication or drastic invasive measures and never necessary, because obviously accidents happen and certain life-threatening situations call for heroic steps to be taken.

The unique philosophy, science, and art of what we do is vitally important for your success.

BEWARE! All the chiropractic schools are not the same. There are only about 3 or 4 I'd even recommend attending. Most of these schools have mixed a medical paradigm into their programs and become more like diagnosis and physical therapy treatment schools.
Some of them have moved so far away from the tenants of our profession, that they've begun changing their names and mission statements to remove chiropractic.

Feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions or to hear my thots on this issue.
479.696.8000
OR
doc@genesis-chiropractic.com