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Dr. Dennis Spurgin, DC
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Dr. Dennis Spurgin is a Chiropractor practicing in Palm Springs, CA. Dr. Spurgin specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system, while improving each patients functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include sciatica, neck pain, and arthritis pain, among many others. Dr. Spurgin seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
54 years
Experience
Dr. Dennis Spurgin, DC
- Palm Springs, CA
- Logan College of Chiropractic
- Accepting new patients
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What is chiropractic manipulation?
All manipulations are a combination of working with the skeletal, musculature, ligament and nervous system. There are many ways of doing these manipulation. Some cause a cracking READ MORE
All manipulations are a combination of working with the skeletal, musculature, ligament and nervous system. There are many ways of doing these manipulation. Some cause a cracking sound, but not all do cracking sounds and they don't need to crack to be effective. You need to have an evaluation done and let the Doctor tell you what he is going to do.
How should you sleep if you have scoliosis?
Have you been evaluated by a local Doctor of Chiropractic? If not that is where you start. No Scoliosis is the same as another. It is important that you have a profession do an READ MORE
Have you been evaluated by a local Doctor of Chiropractic? If not that is where you start. No Scoliosis is the same as another. It is important that you have a profession do an evaluation.
Should I go to a chiropractor for my neck pain?
Chiropractic has proven safe for neck pain
What are the risks of chiropractic treatment?
In all of health care there is a risk in any course of treatment. Historical it has been shown to be very low in Chiropractic. It is always important to understand that all examinations READ MORE
In all of health care there is a risk in any course of treatment. Historical it has been shown to be very low in Chiropractic. It is always important to understand that all examinations and diagnostic test do not show or even indicate possible underlining pathology. All doctors must exercise judgement during the course of treatment to determine if progress is being made and if diagnostic test need to be done and/or referrals need to be made.
Can you get paralyzed from chiropractor?
I have never heard of or read about a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic paralyzing a patient. The reports I have read were done individuals who were not trained Doctors of Chiropractic. READ MORE
I have never heard of or read about a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic paralyzing a patient. The reports I have read were done individuals who were not trained Doctors of Chiropractic.
Does cracking your neck release endorphins?
Endorphins can be released with cracking your own neck. In my opinion no untrained individual should crack their own neck or anybody else's neck. Let a trained and licensed Doctor READ MORE
Endorphins can be released with cracking your own neck. In my opinion no untrained individual should crack their own neck or anybody else's neck. Let a trained and licensed Doctor make an evaluation and determine of the need for making proper manipulations.
Is it dangerous to crack your neck?
Endorphins can be released with cracking your own neck and this may feel good. However in my opinion no untrained individual should crack their own neck or anybody else's neck. READ MORE
Endorphins can be released with cracking your own neck and this may feel good. However in my opinion no untrained individual should crack their own neck or anybody else's neck. Let a trained and licensed Doctor make an evaluation and determine of the need for making proper manipulations.
Why does a chiropractor crack your back?
I do not use the word cracking when talking about treating individuals. Proper Chiropractic manipulations may or may not cause a cracking sound. The sound is not important.
Can chiropractors adjust pelvic pain?
Chiropractic care can be very successful for treating pelvic pain if the pain is neuro-musculo-skeletal. The concern is where is the pelvic pain coming from and that is where the READ MORE
Chiropractic care can be very successful for treating pelvic pain if the pain is neuro-musculo-skeletal. The concern is where is the pelvic pain coming from and that is where the examination is important.
What is pelvic manipulation?
All manipulations are a combination of working with the skeletal, musculature, ligament and nervous system. There are many ways of doing these manipulation. You need to have an READ MORE
All manipulations are a combination of working with the skeletal, musculature, ligament and nervous system. There are many ways of doing these manipulation. You need to have an evaluation done and let the Doctor tell you what is going to do.
How long does chiropractic adjustment last?
It is important to know that having "hip pain" doesn't mean that the problem is in the hip. Consultation and examinations need to be made and possibly diagnostic test need to be READ MORE
It is important to know that having "hip pain" doesn't mean that the problem is in the hip. Consultation and examinations need to be made and possibly diagnostic test need to be done to determine what the condition is and where it is coming from. As for time. Our office recommends the new patient be prepared to be in the office for an hour. That hour includes filling out forms (paper and/or on the computer), consultation, examination and possible treatment. Ongoing treatments include similar aspects but take less time. approximately 15 to 30 minutes in the office.
Is there a specific chiropractic treatment for neck pain?
Chiropractic is a Science and an Art. Every practitioner is some what different. Also every individual patient's condition is different. Find a Doctor of Chiropractic you can trust READ MORE
Chiropractic is a Science and an Art. Every practitioner is some what different. Also every individual patient's condition is different. Find a Doctor of Chiropractic you can trust and see the results.
Does chiropractic treatment relieve stress?
Chiropractic is very effective with relieving stress. When an individual is under stress the musculature, ligament, and fascia systems tightens up. Chiropractic, massage, exercise, READ MORE
Chiropractic is very effective with relieving stress. When an individual is under stress the musculature, ligament, and fascia systems tightens up. Chiropractic, massage, exercise, acupuncture, etc are effective with stress.
Can chiropractic help with nerve pain?
Doctors of Chiropractic work all day long with nerve pain. However, there are more nerves than just pain. Therefore, pain is not only what needs to be evaluated. I dislike the READ MORE
Doctors of Chiropractic work all day long with nerve pain. However, there are more nerves than just pain. Therefore, pain is not only what needs to be evaluated. I dislike the term "pinch nerve" because if the nerve is truly pinch it need to be surgically evaluated and handled with a multiple specialist program. The most often found problem is an irritated nerve and Chiropractic is very successful with these conditions.
Is chiropractic care scientifically proven?
Chiropractic has spent much effort on scientifically proving its effectiveness, maybe more than other medical specialties. This is do to it not being consider "main stream." All READ MORE
Chiropractic has spent much effort on scientifically proving its effectiveness, maybe more than other medical specialties. This is do to it not being consider "main stream." All of healthcare as a science is a work in progress and as with all sciences are continuing to learn about their specialty. The human body and its billions of individuals are all the same in general terms, but each individual is different in many ways. Therefore, treating human beings is also an ART.
What happens when a chiropractor cracks your neck?
The sound of the crack is mainly a vacuum releasing and may or may not mean the vertebrae adjusted. It is dangerous to have anybody other than a trained professional "POP" your READ MORE
The sound of the crack is mainly a vacuum releasing and may or may not mean the vertebrae adjusted. It is dangerous to have anybody other than a trained professional "POP" your neck. However, Chiropractic is a proven safe therapy when done appropriately by a professional. I my opinion the issue is adjusting the right vertebrae the right way. Hypo mobile (not moving properly) and Hyper mobile (moving too much) vertebrae are in the neck and other areas of the spine and they need to be treated. If an individual doesn't know what they are doing they will "POP" the vertebrae that is already moving too much. This may feel good at the time because of the endorphins (the body's own hormone) released by the body, but in the long run may make the condition worse. Find a Doctor of Chiropractic you trust and see the benefit.
Why am I experiencing muscle spasms and discomfort in my arm?
A diagnosis of this condition needs to be made by a trained professional. Don't be your own Doctor, even Doctors shouldn't be their own Doctor. Seek care from a professional. READ MORE
A diagnosis of this condition needs to be made by a trained professional. Don't be your own Doctor, even Doctors shouldn't be their own Doctor. Seek care from a professional. Chiropractic is a good place to start. It maybe in your hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, upper arm, shoulder, cervical spine and/or thoracic spine. It can be a very simple and easily treatable condition or it can be very complex. A highly train Doctor of Chiropractic will evaluate the condition and determine what needs to be evaluated. The evaluation maybe as I have stated very simple and straight forward or many need diagnostic test and/ addition specialist evaluation
How can I deal with my elbow pain?
Chiropractic can be very effective with extremity pain. It ma y need to include treatment of the spine all the way done the extremity.
What can I do about my hip pain?
Definitely see a Doctor especially if it persists. Chiropractic can be very effective with hip pain. Many times the pain is in the lower spine and/or pelvis not the hip.
How young is too young to see a chiropractor?
Age is not the issue. I have treated children right after birth. The issue is the gentleness of the treatment.
