Our Services

HealthFirst clinics offer the widest variety of services available.  Your treatment program is custom tailored to your condition and your tolerance of treatment procedures.  A frequent comment that is heard is “I can’t go see a chiropractor because I can’t handle them twisting my neck” or “I can’t tolerate the popping during an adjustment so I don’t go.”  HealthFirst uses such a diversity of techniques that resolve these concerns. 

An Activator adjusting instrument can be used which allows for a gentle low force treatment that is tolerated by anyone and everyone.  Special tables that use the weight of the body to assist with the treatment also allow for a treatment that is more comfortable for those who have difficulties with traditional chiropractic procedures.

The most important thing is we listen to the needs of our patients.

Lumbar Flexion Distraction

In addition to the standard chiropractic procedures, HealthFirst uses techniques that are not found in all other clinics.  Lumbar Flexion Distraction is a gentle procedure that helps to open the space where the nerve leaves the spine to give it room to function.  It has been shown to be extremely effective in the following conditions:

  • Sciatica / Leg Pain
  • Failed Back Surgical Syndromes
  • Disc Herniation / Ruptured Disc / Bulging Disc / Herniated Disc
  • Stenosis
  • Failed course of Steroid Injections
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • "Hip Pain" due to sciatic nerve irritation

Myofascial Release is a technique that is used on the soft tissues of the body (muscles, ligaments, and tendons) to break up adhesions and allow for more complete healing.  Myofascial release is extremely effective in tendonitis, bursitis, carpal tunnel, muscle strains, and a variety of spine conditions as well.

Baby being adjusted

Pediatric care is a focus of HealthFirst clinics.  Some of the chronic problems that are experienced as adults develop as a direct result of injuries and problems that occurred in childhood but were never properly treated.  Some of our offices are specially equipped with pediatric tables that are designed in a fun style to eliminate some of the fear and apprehension that a child experiences in any healthcare facility.

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 Dr. Hendricks Asks some important questions of interest to Watertown residents - Chiropractor Watertown Dr. Hendricks Asks...

How could chiropractic help a stomach problem?
Chiropractic works by locating and reducing areas of the spine compromising nerve communications between your brain and your body. If nerves to or from your stomach are irritated, your stomach won't work right. Chiropractors find the source of the interference, reduce it and allow your body to work as designed.
How long does it take to form a bone spur?
Many who begin chiropractic care think their problem happened "last week when you bent over funny." But pictures of the spine tell a different story. Chiropractors know it can take your body years to deposit the calcium necessary to form a bone spur. It's your body's response to stress due to gravity or joint malfunction. And chiropractic care can help.