If you have been involved in an automobile accident injury, you found the right chiropractor! Dr. Dende has successfully treated thousands of automobile accident patients and has a special passion for treating these unique injuries. Many local primary care providers and specialists (including neurosurgeons) refer auto accident cases to Dr. Dende because they trust Dr. Dende and his level of experience. On numerous occasions, Dr. Dende is called upon as an expert witness on behalf of patients as well as insurance companies for accident injuries through independent medical examinations. If you are hurting from an auto accident injury, you just found a quality chiropractor.

The neck (cervical region) is a unique area of the spine, and I am amazed by its design. It is the most mobile region of the spine and balances the head on two tiny surfaces of the first cervical vertebra. It’s amazing to study the anatomy of the cervical spine in relationship to the nervous system. Because of this unique proximity, when neck symptoms develop, they may be accompanied with individual symptoms other than neck pain, including headache, dizziness, vertigo, visual, and auditory disturbance. For this reason, cervical spine examination includes radiographic analysis to identify the root problem accurately. Any patient who has a neck problem in my office will leave on their first visit, knowing precisely what the problem is and how we are going to fix it. I have a special method developed over the years in treating neck problems, and it is among the top 3 disorders I treat. Patients love this treatment, and the typical treatment response described by our patients is: “Amazing!”

The mid-back is referred to as the “thoracic spine.” This region is unique to the other areas of the spine because It is less mobile, and the rib cage attaches to it. This creates extra joints, and more moving parts can cause more potential problems. As with every area, identifying the problem is the key. Many times, patients present with back pain only to find out that it is referred pain from the neck. If you have mid-back pain, it’s time to get it diagnosed and treated.

I love treating lower back pain patients because the results are so gratifying. In my 35 years of practice, I have gained a lot of wisdom in treating Low back pain. There are two basic categories of low back pain. “simple cases” and “complicated cases.” To properly treat “back pain” the source of the pain must be identified, and there can be many sources causing identical symptoms. When a patient comes in my office with lower back problems, I will first identify the cause then treat the problem. 95% of cases in my office are successfully treated with chiropractic care alone. Over the years, I have developed my special techniques to address specific lower back ailments. Every treatment plan is customized to the patient’s condition and typically involves thoroughly educating the patient regarding their unique problem then treatment with a combination of precise, gentle chiropractic manipulation, physiotherapy modalities, and a customized at-home exercise plan. It is not unusual for a patient to enter my office as a “last resort” having been to several doctors who have failed to identify the correct diagnosis and treatment. We have helped so many people in this way. In a rare situation, when I encounter an extreme case, my promise is that I will be tenacious to find an outside source to bring you relief.

“Herniated discs” are among the most common and successfully treated conditions in my office. Most patients do not realize there are many types of disc problems, including disc bulge, disc herniation, disc protrusion, disc extrusion, sequestered disc. There are many causes, including trauma and genetic predisposition. Is important to recognize the reason for a patient’s unique disc problem. It is also essential to understand what type of disc problem they have. X-rays and physical examination may typically identify disc lesions with relative accuracy, although an MRI is the most common useful tool for proper identification. I have been utilizing specific manual decompression techniques to treat herniated discs successfully.

Treating headaches is a daily event in my office, and we do it well. Headaches come in many forms, from muscle tension headaches to migraine headaches. Many unique factors may trigger patients who are susceptible to headaches. From stress to repetitive motion and from acquired causes to a congenital predisposition. Whatever the case, the first goal is to diagnose accurately, which leads to quality care. If you can sit in my waiting room and ask any of my headache patients their chiropractic story – you will be convinced this is the right place to be If you are dealing with headaches.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is compression of the median nerve in the wrist. The condition typically begins with numbness and tingling in the entire hand. It is common for the condition to present while sleeping at night. The condition can progress, causing hand weakness among other symptoms. I’m amazed at how many people have carpal tunnel syndrome and do not know that chiropractic care can help this. Treatment involves gentle manipulation to the wrist, along with various therapies and exercise designed to alleviate nerve compression. Do these symptoms sound familiar to you? I have successfully treated hundreds of these cases over the years.

I have successfully treated many shoulder conditions. There is a multitude of problems that can occur in the shoulder, and accurate diagnosis is the key to proper treatment. Typical shoulder cases involve direct therapy to the shoulder, including specific manipulative procedures. Also, at-home exercise is a must, and all my shoulder patients have a particular program designed. Shoulder pain is a common disorder successfully treated in my office.

The majority of foot problems stem from a mechanical foot problem. The foot has a unique design with 26 bones, all moving harmoniously with each step. As we age, the arch of the foot tends to flatten, leading to all kinds of mechanical foot conditions. If you have a foot problem, especially plantar fasciitis, make an appointment at my office and we will set up a treatment program to get you walking well again!

Other ailments successfully treated include hip pain, elbow pain, and hand pain.