Core Life Chiropractic offers life-changing therapies that are helping patients finally find relief
By Mary Malik
Chiropractic care offers a drug-free, surgery-free path to pain management along with the restoration of mobility and function for people suffering from a variety of conditions. Dr. Pooja Patel, founder of Core Life Chiropractic, recently moved her practice to a larger location after six years of being in practice. She now has space to treat twice as many patients using spinal decompression, manual adjustments, focused shockwave therapy and a combination of other non-surgical, drug-free treatments.
“We moved into a bigger, brighter space right next door to our previous space that includes an additional decompression table to accommodate more patients seeking pain relief,” Dr. Patel says. “Spinal manipulation is fast becoming the first line of defense for people suffering from acute and chronic lower back pain and is more commonly prescribed by physicians before drug therapies or surgeries.”
Spinal decompression therapy involves a gentle lengthening of the spine through the creation of negative pressure within the vertebrae, opening the spaces where nerve roots travel and relieving pressure on the nerves.
“This happens over repeated visits, but many patients feel relief after one session,” Dr. Patel says. “Each session lasts from 10 to 12 minutes and many patients read, scroll through their phone or just rest while the machine does the work.”
The decompression table slowly tractions the spine at 30 to 40% of the patient’s body weight, creating negative pressure that releases the stress on the nerves and improves blood flow. In addition to the decompression, Dr. Patel pairs sessions with manual adjustments, rehabilitative exercises, stretching, vibration plate therapy, and other treatments according to each person’s needs and age.
“Like all wellness care, spinal alignment needs to be maintained,” Dr. Patel says. “Babies and children respond very well to chiropractic adjustments. The birth process is very stressful and adjustments can lead to better sleeping, improved head mobility, improved potty issues among toddlers and even improved latching on for breastfeeding.”
Dr. Patel describes the experience at Core Life Chiropractic as a partnership in wellness. A first visit includes a consultation and reviewing of health history, an exam and possibly X-rays. Dr. Patel also addresses lifestyle changes throughout the sessions to help each person attain a functional life.
“This can involve a combination of spinal decompression and other therapies and often lifestyle changes like losing weight, not smoking, incorporating daily exercise, dietary changes and other strategies,” Dr. Patel says. “Everyone’s pain exists for different reasons. I find out what those reasons are and work on getting my patients pain-free and staying that way. It’s a team effort.”
Dr. Patel says her patients report improved mobility and balance, no more pain medications, pain-free walking, improved sleep and higher energy levels.
“Whatever your pain relief goals are, Core Life Chiropractic offers a therapy to help you achieve them,” Dr. Patel says. “Focused shockwave therapy is something I am now offering patients who may not benefit from spinal decompression. It’s a game-changing treatment for pain relief in particular areas.”
Focused Shockwave Therapy
Do you suffer from any of the following acute or chronic pain conditions?
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Tennis and golfer’s elbow
• Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder
and frozen shoulder
• Patellar tendon syndrome
• Shin splints
• Achilles tendinopathy
• Sacroiliac joint pain
• Plantar fasciitis
• Knee, meniscus issues
• Rib, hip pain
• Soft tissue, muscle or ligament issues
• Chronic neck or back pain
“Shockwave therapy is life changing for so many pain sufferers and is extremely effective at relieving discomfort,” Dr Patel says. “This non-invasive treatment uses sound waves that penetrate deep into the tissue at the cellular level to break down calcifications and scar tissue, stimulating the body’s natural healing process.”
The increased blood flow to affected areas through focused shockwave therapy allows essential nutrients and oxygen to reach the damaged tissue, promoting healing and reducing pain.
“Side effects of shockwave therapy are minimal but can include mild discomfort similar to how you might feel after a massage,” Dr. Patel says. “With all of the treatments here, patients leave relaxed, invigorated and on the path to a pain-free life.”
Core Life Chiropractic is located at 20140 Van Aken Blvd. in Shaker Heights. For more information on all services Dr. Patel provides and to schedule a consultation, call 216-675-1710, visit the website CoreLifeChiro.com and find Core Life Chiropractic on Facebook and Instagram.