Yes. In 2004 major changes were made to the Worker's Compensation system. One of the changes was that employers/Insurance companies created their own doctor networks (Medical Provider Networks - MPNs) that they could use for injuries. Dr. Muldavin is an expert in Worker's Compensation and is a QME (Qualified Medical Evaluator) and is also on most MPNs. Please contact our office with any questions or for details about treatment.
Taking any kind of "pain killer" is only a temporary/quick fix and only treats the symptom. Chiropractic care treats the cause of the symptom/pain.
Besides the fact that Dr. Muldavin is an expert in the field of Motion Palpation, is specialized in Sports Medicine, and has over 20 years of experience. Dr. Muldavin and his office staff are firm believers in Chiropractic. Dr. Muldavin's focus is always to relieve pain, restore health, and prolong life.
Not at all. Dr. Muldavin's philosophy is simple - We don't push. We never push anyone to anything they do not feel they really need. Dr. Muldavin's job is to perform an exam and then, depending on what he discovers from that exam, tell you what he feels is the best treatment for the your condition and it is then your job to decide if that is what you want and how fast (if at all) you want to proceed.
We must remember that not having any symptoms does not mean that we are free of "problems." Only 10% of the nervous system feels pain. Studies have shown that Chiropractic care has many other non-pain related benefits such as: improved brain clarity, muscle strength, agility, balance, enhanced immune system function, and blood pressure. Up to 33% of patients who come in for pain symptoms report improvement in digestion, breathing, vision, and many other non-pain related issues. Regular Chiropractic "Wellness Care" is a fantastic health habit which helps restore and maintain health.
While it may seem that patients are being rushed in and out in a busy office, you can be assured that Dr. Muldavin and his staff care very deeply about you and your well being. We want you to feel comfortable and welcome. Yes, some visits may be quick but only because that is all the treatment needed. Our patients are our family so your thoughts and feedback are very important to us, so as a patient we ask that you let us know how we're doing at any time. And we are here to answer any questions that arise, just give us a call.
No. Chiropractic is a drugless profession and we do not have the ability to prescribe medications. Our goal is to relieve pain and
restore health without unnecessary medications. However, when required, Dr. Muldavin will provide referrals to prescribing physicians
or work with your previously established health care provider.
Dr. Muldavin does not use any external devices to adjust or crack during his adjustments. He performs gentle, but effective hands on
adjustments based on motion palpation to restore function and relieve pain.
An adjustment is the art of using specific force in a precise direction to a joint that is locked up or not moving properly. By restoring
joint fluidity, the bones gradually resume their normal position, allowing for range of motion to increase and the nervous system to work properly.
With the majority of patients, there is no appreciable discomfort after the initial treatment. For some, soreness may be experienced as
the body adjusts to a new regimen, just like when trying a new exercise for the first time. Dr. Muldavin treats each patient individually
rather than follow a formula. Sessions will be modified based on your feedback, tolerance and body responsiveness.
Just as a well-balanced diet achieves optimal nutrition; Chiropractic care endorses well-balanced wellness. As a compliment to
traditional modalities, Chiropractic both restores and maintains function to the spine and nervous system. This improves overall
body performance, keeps us moving and promotes health.
This is very rare! Dr. Muldavin uses gentle techniques and identifies potential trouble spots during a comprehensive 45-minute
medical intake appointment. He reviews current x-rays, MRI films and reads medical reports in detail. He believes in graduated
treatment intensity and rigorously follows safe practice guidelines to avoid further injury.
This depends on the severity of your injury, overall health and personal response to treatment. Dr. Muldavin will diagnose your
condition and recommend a treatment plan to relieve pain, maintain health and prevent re-injury. Patient comfort levels are paramount
- we never mandate treatment quotas or insist on unnecessary visits.
Yes. For specifics, please see our Insurance Policy link or call the office at 916.455.5404 with any additional questions.
The initial patient visit is a 45-minute, comprehensive medical intake appointment. Regular treatments range from 10 to 20 minutes and
can be longer if physical therapy is necessary.
Nerves are commonly irritated when the tissue is rubbed, scraped or stretched. About 70% of the time this is due to a loss of normal
spinal curvature or irritation by malfunctioning spinal joints. A true pinched nerve occurs less than 15% of the time.
Chiropractic helps restore the function, positioning and motion of the spine. With improved spinal function, there is relief of pain and
improved nervous system function.