Our Services
Let Us Make You As Pain-Free As Possible
At Optimal Spine Chiropractic, we take great pride in providing the finest chiropractic wellness care to our patients. Below is
a sampling of the different chiropractic services we offer. You are more than welcome to give us a call at (224)643-7281 if you have any further questions or concerns.
Chiropractic Adjustment aka “Spinal manipulative therapy(SMT)
Is a process where joints are manually manipulated to increase range of motion, decrease pain, and promote
healing. SMT is being used worldwide by health care professionals. Chiropractors continue to be the number one
professionals in utilizing the SMT method and training.
Functional Rehab
Besides chiropractic manipulation, our clinic offers the most complete physical therapy in the area. The goal is to get
you back to form after an accident, injury or medical procedure. Some of our procedures include: Massage Therapy,
Electric Muscle Stimulation, Traction, Heat Therapy, Therapeutic Exercises.
Posture Correction
Chiropractic BioPhysics is a highly-advanced, scienti{c, and proven chiropractic technique that corrects and restores your spine back to alignment. It combines biology, physiology, geometry, and anatomy to identify the causes of your pain, discomfort, loss of mobility, and altered health. Once the source is identi{ed, we will create a carefully planned series of adjustments, exercises, and a spinal remodeling program to put you on a pain-free road
to better health. To learn more about Chiropractic BioPhysics click here.
Soft Tissue Therapy
This involves direct physical action on the muscle and other soft tissues of your body. Soft tissue techniques such
massage targets your muscles, tendons, ligaments, or other connective tissue such as fascia. Massage is the best
known example of a soft tissue technique.
Kinesiology Taping
Dr. Wiedrich is a certi{ed Rock Tape Practitioner. Rock Tape is a |exible tape that aids in the rehabilitation process
while providing support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the body’s range of motion. When
Rock Tape is applied to the patient based on a speci{c need found during an evaluation, it can alleviate pain,
the decrease in|ammation of the affected area, and help in the healing process.
Corrective Exercises
Improper spinal alignment isn’t just {xed by an adjustment, but rather our doctors provide exercises meant to
augment the manipulative therapy. You can do these exercises in the comfort of your own home and will {nd they
help you maintain the gains made through adjustments.
Wellness
We provide advice to treat for the whole patient, not just injuries. Dr. Wiedrich works to help patients make the adjustments necessary to have better health not just through spinal manipulation, but in overall changes that enhance the quality of life.
IASTM aka “ Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
This is a manual therapy approach to musculoskeletal injuries using specifically designed tools. The greatest benefits from IASTM is the awareness of the fascial connections up and downstream from the affected area, and being able to treat an entire limb, as opposed to spot treating. IASTM is to enhance myofascial mobility with limited adverse effects such as discomfort during treatment or bruising.