6412 20th St Ct W, Fircrest, WA 98466, us
"There is a vast difference between treating the effects & adjusting the cause"
DD PALMER - Founder of Chiropractic
Car Accidents
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Work Accidents
Thousands of people experience debilitating pain from automobile accidents each. We treat car accident injuries.
Work Accidents
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Work Accidents
When things go awry on the job, it's your health that can suffer. If you've been injured we can help.
Our Practice Offers
Our Practice Offers
Our Practice Offers
- Cold Laser Therapy
- Custom Foot Orthotics
- Headaches & Migraine Management
- Exercise and Fitness Recommendations
- Nutritional and Lifestyle Counseling
- Percussion Vibration Massage
- Intersegmental Spinal Traction
We Offer Erchonia Laser Treatments
How Does Laser Therapy Work?
Laser Therapy is the use of laser energy to create therapeutic effects. Research has shown that these effects include improved healing time, pain reduction, increases cellular regeneration and communication, increased circulation and decreased swelling.
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When laser light is absorbed by living tissue, it triggers biological reactions in the cells. Chemical substances are produced, released and carried by blood and lymphatic flow to other parts of the system. In this way the effects of cold laser light create broad systemic effects.
Dose Response. 2009 Sept 1;7(4):358-83
In the United States Laser Therapy has only been approved for the treatment of pain. However, although pain treatment is the most common use of laser, there are many other problems that are treated successfully with laser therapy. Research on humans and animals document:
~Reduction in pain by causing production of natural pain killer endorphins.
~Reduction in inflammation by suppressing the inflammatory enzymes that create swelling, redness, pain and heat.
~Enhanced lymphatic drainage, which increases circulation and reduces swelling.
~Release of tight muscles that create chronic pain, joint problems and decreased mobility.
~Faster bone repair by stimulating fibroblastic and osteoblastic proliferation.
Tuner, J., & Hode, L. (2010). The New Laser Therapy Handbook. Grangesberg, Sweden: Prima Books.
Is Laser Therapy Safe?
The FDA has cleared laser therapy for the treatment of many pain syndromes. The investigation of a broad array of conditions has been completed and more are presently underway. The FDA considers laser therapy to be a safe and effective modality when used properly by a licensed practitioner.
Is Laser Therapy Safe?
The FDA has cleared laser therapy for the treatment of many pain syndromes. The investigation of a broad array of conditions has been completed and more are presently underway. The FDA considers laser therapy to be a safe and effective modality when used properly by a licensed practitioner.
What Conditions Does Laser Therapy Treat?
WHAT CONDITIONS DOES IT TREAT?
There are thousands of published studies that describe the beneficial therapeutic effects of cold laser therapy, including hundreds of carefully controlled scientific trials that have demonstrated its clinical effectiveness. The following is a partial list of conditions that have shown successful outcomes in recent studies:
Tennis Elbow Herniated Disk
Sciatica Arthritis
Nerve Pain Soft Tissue Injuries
Bursitis Tendinitis
Jaw Pain/TMJ Sprains/Strains
RSD(CRPS) Back and Neck Pain
Whiplash Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Bell’s Palsy Chondromalacia Patellae
Fractures Muscle Pain
Headache & Migraines Plantar Fasciitis
Repetitive Strain Injuries
Tuner, J., & Hode, L. (2010). The New Laser Therapy Handbook. Grangesberg, Sweden: Prima Books.
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Our Doctors
Dr. Robert Wakeland
Dr. Wakeland received a BA in Psychology from St. Ambrose University. After numerous sports related injuries, he realized that the natural approach chiropractic offers has profound health benefits. He completed his studies at Palmer College in 1986. Dr. Wakeland practices traditional manual chiropractic techniques.
Dr. Jean Scarzello-Wakeland
Dr. Scarzello-Wakeland received a BS in Biology in 1981 from Ramapo College of New Jersey. Graduating from Palmer College in 1987, she began a practice in Lakewood, WA. Dr. Scarzello-Wakeland provides gentle, low and non-force chiropractic care for infants to seniors with an emphasis on nutrition and fitness. She has a strong background in competitive swimming, achieving College National Levels. She was recently inducted into the Ramapo College Athletic Hall of Fame.
In 1990, the Doctors joined efforts to provide area residents a team approach to care. Both are National Board Certified, and are members of the Washington State Chiropractic Association.