Being a Gonstead Chiropractic Clinic is nothing short of a blessing! The life changing transformations we've seen patients experience here at The Bridge Chiropractic is what motivates us each and every day.
A Chiropractor in Ann Arbor can provide a range of services to help you feel your best. Whether you are experiencing musculoskeletal pain, playing sports and need a chiropractor, or just looking to improve your overall health and vitality, our friendly chiropractic team at The Bridge Chiropractic is here to help.
I have had a really great experience with Dr. Nick and his team. Very friendly. And my neck is a million times better. I’ve learned a lot, too. Very glad I found The Bridge!
Dr. Nic Mueller is in my opinion one of the most competent chiropractors in the state of Michigan. He uses cutting edge diagnostic tools to locate problem areas and addresses those areas to provide comfort and relief from pain and suffering. I highly recommend Dr. Nic for any person seeking relief and maintenance in order to live better, more productive lives. Great job! Dr Nic. See you next week!
Love the staff!!! Super welcoming! They are all so knowledgeable! Would recommend this to anyone that is looking for a chiropractor!
I absolutely love this practice. I was referred to this proactive from my former chiropractor that has a similar practice. I’m not sure how I would be functioning right now in my masters program if I hadn’t found this place before starting. My pain has been reduced significantly since starting (only been about 2 months!). I can’t recommend it enough.
Dr. Nick is the best. I have experience with many chiropractors and PT's over many years. Dr. Nick has provided lasting results. His blend of expertise in "the science", effective treatment processes, and a caring, pleasant personality make it a pleasure. Many of my family members are also clients and all of them are happy with their experiences. I highly recommend.
Dr. Nick is great! I have loved every visit. The staff is always warm and welcoming when you walk in. It's a true family feel practice where everyone knows your name and actually uses it when they address you!
Choosing a Gonstead Chiropractor means opting for scientific and data driven chiropractic care for optimal function and reduced pain. By focusing on your body's innate ability to heal itself, chiropractic care in Ann Arbor empowers you to take charge of your health and function. This personalized care emphasizes treating the root cause of issues rather than just the symptoms, promoting long-term health benefits and solutions.
The Bridge Chiropractic offers a personalized approach to wellness by tailoring treatments to your specific needs. Through individualized care plans, they address your unique concerns, whether it's back pain, neck pain, migraines, shoulder pain, knee pain or overall functional goals. This personalized attention ensures that you receive the best possible care to achieve optimal health and function.
Our Chiropractors use gentle adjustments to restore proper alignment, alleviate pain, and enhance the body's natural healing processes. This approach helps you reach your functional goals and maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.
Chiropractors restore “normal” nerve transmission/function to the body through specific adjustments to the spinal bones. “Abnormal” nerve function (too much/too little) comes from misaligned bones or what chiropractors commonly refer to as “subluxations”.
These “subluxations” can create a state of “dis-ease” in the body…sometimes resulting in certain conditions. Specific adjustments bring the body back to it’s “EASE” state, oftentimes restoring one's state of health.
To determine whether chiropractic will be effective or not, one must consider a few important factors:
No. Adjustments are intended to be specific. The specificity is what makes chiropractic unique! Treating everyone the same way with the same twisting of the neck and lower back from right to left and popping everything in between is not at all specific. Anything less than specific is not chiropractic and may do more harm than good to the patient!
The Bridge Chiropractic uses the Gonstead method of adjusting and analyzing the spine. We're one of a few offices in Ann Arbor that exclusively uses the Gonstead method. By thoroughly analyzing the spine through the use of x-ray, instrumentation, visualization, static and motion palpation you can expect a properly delivered adjustment.
We work with all insurance companies, however we are out of network. What this means is we will work with you by providing an itemized receipt, so you can submit it to your insurance company and receive reimbursement directly. However, we do not collect payment directly from insurance companies or insurance providers.
What we're doing for your knee and shoulder is not traditional chiropractic. This is not spinal adjustments. We are offering new state-of-the-art technologies, therapies and techniques that allow us to drastically help people in need of our care.
While chiropractic care and adjustments may be offered or suggested to you, this would only ever be in addition to your knee or shoulder care as a way to assist you in finding relief.
Yes, chiropractic adjustments are safe…given that they are performed by a skilled and competent chiropractor! Like I tell patients, anyone can make a “popping” or “cracking” noise but very few people can make a proper adjustment. This is an art or skill that takes years to become efficient at. Chiropractic has been around since 1895 with a proven track record of success!
Besides the more common symptoms of neck and back pain, patients may often find relief/support with other symptoms such as:
Just to name a few!
Absolutely! During pregnancy, a women’s body goes through some pretty dramatic changes that can create stress along the spine. If the spine was already stressed before pregnancy, chances are it will intensify during the pregnancy. Great care is taken to be sure that both the mother and her baby are safe when performing an adjustment. We utilize special adjusting tables with different modifications to give the most gentle and accurate adjustment up to the time of delivery.
Unfortunately, most people associate a “popping” or “cracking” noise as being on the same level as an adjustment. Certainly, If you rotate your spine hard enough you will likely create a loud noise! However, this in no way constitutes an adjustment and may prove to be more harmful than good!
Adjustments are specific! For instance, the Gonstead technique utilizes a listing system that helps the doctor determine how the misalignment is occurring and the best way to make the correction.
It’s important to adjust the bone in the proper direction in accordance to how the bone is misaligned. It’s of even greater importance that the adjustment reduces and eventually eliminates nerve pressure and restores vital nerve function.
Sciatica often presents itself as pain down one leg or both. Oftentimes, the pain may travel all the way to the foot. Typically, when there is misaligned bone (subluxation) in the spine, this will induce an inflammatory response in the disc that can potentially irritate the spinal nerves…in this case, the nerves that travel down the leg.
With a proper analysis, the doctor can specifically determine how a vertebrae has misaligned and where the nerve pressure is being affected. This information is then used to determine the best approach to restoring proper position and motion of the subluxated vertebrae that may be affecting, in this case, the sciatic nerve.
