At Mt. Lookout Chiropractic & Sports Injury Center, located on the east side of the city of Cincinnati, OH, we see a wide variety of family practice patients.
Some of the common cases we see include:
- Care through preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum
- Youth and high school athletes
- Treatment for scoliosis
- Geriatric musculoskeletal care
- Gentle adjustments for infants
What you should expect at Mt. Lookout Chiropractic & Sports Injury Center
On your first visit, our doctors perform a thorough history and examination which determines the diagnosis and course of treatment. If x-rays are warranted, they are taken in-house, using our state-of-the-art digital x-ray unit.
Each treatment plan is customized to your specific condition.
Our goal is to get you out of pain at the same time finding the cause of your pain. Mt. Lookout Chiropractic has experience treating a wide variety of patients and their conditions. We are proud to serve each patient and their family members.
“Dr. Kowalski and everyone else at the center have been nothing but amazing for both myself and my 4 year old daughter. We have been to previous chiropractors and never made the progress I’ve seen with her. I have been highly recommending this office to all of my family and friends! We are so glad to have found this office.” Carly R. Mariemont, OH
Our Methods at Mt. Lookout Chiropractic & Sports Injury Center
- Chiropractic adjustments to the spine and extremities help restore motion, balance musculature and reduce pain. Our doctors utilize many techniques and can determine which method is best suited for the patient. The doctors at Mt. Lookout Chiropractic & Sports Injury Center have done extensive training with the Motion Palpation Institute. They use Gonstead and Diversified adjusting techniques. Our treatments are safe, gentle, and comfortable for our patients.
- Soft tissue or myofascial release techniques treat the affected soft tissue including muscle, tendon, and ligament dysfunction. This helps reduce irritation, break down scar tissue/adhesions, and increase circulation to speed healing.
- Physiotherapies or passive therapies such as electric stimulation, heat, ice, ultrasound, and level IV cold laser. These help treat inflammation and speed healing.
- Decompression traction helps decompress, traction, or stretch the spine and is most effective when treating disc pain, disc degeneration, stenosis, and radiculopathies/pinched nerves.
- Rehabilitation to help build strength and stability to help recover from injuries and prevent future issues.
Common conditions treated at Mt. Lookout Chiropractic & Sports Injury Center:
Pregnancy-related treatment and postpartum care
The body undergoes a multitude of changes during pregnancy. Maintaining proper musculoskeletal health is important during this time.
Common ailments that we see during pregnancy are:
- SI joint pain
- Sciatic pain
- Low back pain
- Neck pain
- Mid back pain
- Round ligament pain
- Pelvic floor pain and dysfunction
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
These pains often interfere with activities of daily living, exercise, and sleep. Studies have shown that those who receive chiropractic care during pregnancy have less pain and even shorter labor times than those who do not.
Borggren CL. Pregnancy and chiropractic: a narrative review of the literature. J Chiropr Med. 2007;6(2):70-74. doi:10.1016/j.jcme.2007.04.004
Chiropractic family practice care often continues after delivery. Mt Lookout Chiropractic can assist you with your recovery.
We utilize a thorough rehabilitation and postpartum care program. We understand that in order for you to care for your infant and family you must first take care of your own health. Our goal is for you to be pain-free, regain your strength, energy, and activity level to embrace your new phase of life with energy, focus, and fun.
You do not have to live with pain and discomfort during pregnancy. Schedule your evaluation at Mt. Lookout Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center today.
Chiropractic care for youth and high school athletes
The doctors of Mt. Lookout Chiropractic have many years of experience working with young athletes. We fix the injury, assist in their recovery and then educate them in building strength and flexibility to reduce the risk of future injuries.
It is our responsibility to give our youth and high school athletes the tools to help them achieve their future athletic and wellness goals. We continue to support them in their path, whether it be recreational or collegiate athletics.
Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine that often develops as an adolescent. The chiropractors at Mt. Lookout Chiropractic combine specific manipulation, soft tissue myofascial work, and a cutting-edge rehabilitation technique called Dynamic Neuromuscular stabilization/DNS to treat our scoliosis patients.
We are trained and experienced in treating all types of scoliosis from adolescents to adults. If you are living with scoliosis, Mt. Lookout Chiropractic & Sports Injury Center can help you live an active healthy life.
TMJ Dysfunction/ TMJ pain
TMJ pain or a dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint is often caused by clenching the jaw, grinding your teeth, bite misalignments, or trauma to the jaw. Oftentimes the patient presents with clicking and or pain in the jaw. The jaw pain and clicking are often seen in conjunction with headaches and neck pain. The doctors of Mt lookout Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center perform a thorough case history along with an orthopedic and neurological examination to properly diagnose your TMJ. We then provide the best treatment plan to fix your problem.
Geriatric musculoskeletal care
We offer comprehensive care for geriatric patients. Often our geriatric patients suffer from arthritis or degenerative joint disease, stenosis, sacroiliac dysfunction, scoliosis, adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder, hip pain and knee pain, and neck and mid back pain. We do not have to live with joint pain as we age. Chiropractic treatment will help you get out of pain and stay active and healthy for many years to come.
Chiropractic adjustments for infants
Chiropractic adjustments for Infants are very safe and gentle. Chiropractic care along with nutritional intervention has been shown to help with colic, indigestion, reflux, and sleep.
FAQ about our approach to family chiropractic care
Are chiropractic adjustments safe during pregnancy?
Yes, extremely safe. In fact many OBGYN’s and midwives recommend chiropractic care as the first line of defense in treating pregnancy-related musculoskeletal back pain and for ease of delivery. Often it is recommended to avoid medication while you are pregnant, making chiropractic care the best option for pain caused by pregnancy.
Are chiropractic adjustments safe for infants?
Yes, we have specific infant adjustments and treatments that are gentle and safe, and effective.
How much does it cost?
Most insurance companies cover chiropractic care and our office accepts most plans. Typically, you will have an office copayment or you will have an annual deductible. If you do not have insurance we offer affordable self-pay options.
Once I go to a chiropractor, do I always have to come back?
Our goal is to release you from care at the end of your treatment plan. You will have the necessary tools to be independent and live a healthy pain-free life.