What makes us so special?

At Florida Chiropractic Health Center, we take great pride in providing the finest chiropractic wellness care to our patients. Below is a sampling of the different chiropractic services we offer in our Longwood office.

Chiropractic Care

We provide advanced spinal correction utilizing "state of the art" chiropractic techniques, primarily the Gonstead technique. It is a system of meticulously analyzing the patient with visualization, heat sensing instrumentation, digital palpation, motion palpation, and x-rays; and on the basis of all the information acquired, decides what steps to take to quickly correct a patient's condition.  Never in the history of chiropractic have we been able to provide the level of help and expertise that now exists. These newer correction methods are even safer, more comfortable and more effective than ever before. As a Doctor of Chiropractic,  Dr. Ed Tobenas has years of training and experience in spinal adjustment.

Florida Chiropractic Health Center's scientific exactness, its untraumatic effect on the patient, and its predictability of prompt results, all help the patient achieve better health.

The “Gonstead Chiropractor”

The Gonstead Chiropractor goes beyond what many chiropractors consider a spinal assessment by conducting a thorough analysis of your spine using five criteria to detect the presence of the vertebral subluxation complex.

Visualization – Visualization is a way to cross reference all the other findings. Your chiropractor is an expert in looking for subtle changes in your posture and movement which could indicate any problems.

Instrumentation – The instrument of choice in the Gonstead System is the Nervoscope. The Nervoscope detects uneven distributions of heat along the spine which can be indicative of inflammation and nerve pressure. This instrument is guided down the length of your back and feels like two fingers gliding down each side of your spine.

Static Palpation – This is simply the process of feeling (or palpating) your spine in a stationary (or static) position. Your chiropractor will feel for the presence of swelling (or edema), tenderness and any abnormal texture or tightness in the muscles and other tissues of your back.

Motion Palpation – This process involves feeling the spine while moving and bending it at various angles. This enables the chiropractor to determine how easily or difficult each segment in your spine moves in different directions.

X-Ray Analysis – x-ray films enable your doctor to visualize the entire structure of your spine. This is helpful in evaluating posture, joint and disc integrity, vertebral misalignments and ruling out any pathologies, or recent fractures that may be present or contributing to the patient’s condition. These full-spine radiographs are taken in the standing, weight-bearing position to fully substantiate the examination findings.

Corrective Exercises

We teach our patients special "blueprint" exercises designed just for them to help strengthen and correct their own unique problem. These exercises can be performed in the comfort of your own home and can improve the effectiveness of your spinal correction by as much as 30-40%. In addition to skeletal misalignment, muscles and connective tissues can be out of place or strained by improper alignment and use. Specific exercises and stretches can help your body stay in balance and in health.

Massage Therapy

Most people know that massage therapy is a proven and effective means of relaxtion and stress relief.  Massage therapy can also provide a number of therapeutic benefits, including:

Reducing stress and tension
Improving flexibility
Increasing Endorphins - the body's natrual painkillers
Assisting in recover from injuries sustained in an automobile accident
Assisting in recovery from sports activities and injuries
Strengthening the immune system
Improving circulation problems
Alleviating chronic and temporary pain

Lifestyle Advice

We often find it helpful to "coach" our patients on certain activities they should avoid or do differently to avoid aggravating their particular health challenge. Our goal is to help every patient achieve a fulfilling and happy lifestyle full of the activities they enjoy most. We recognize that each of our patient is a whole person, and help them reach true health and wellness is a collaborate effort between our professionals and our patients.

Nutritional Assessment

We provide specific recommendations on nutritional supplements and healthy food choices to enhance our patient´s return to optimal health. Do you know which supplements and vitamins are good for you?  Dr. Ed Tobenas can provide a structured nutritional program based on your individual needs.

Spinal & Postural Screenings

Posture and spinal screenings can reveal important health information and unlock the door to improved health and well-being. We provide screenings at area malls, community events, health fairs and places of employment. Contact us today to arrange a screening at your event or workplace.

Physiotherapy

To complement and enhance the healing effects of Dr. Tobenas' specific Chiropractic manipulative treatment, we at Florida Chiropractic Health Center also provide the following physiological therapeutic procedures:

• Electrical muscle stimulation
• Microamperage neural stimulation
• Ultrasound therapy
• Mechanical traction
• Cryotherapy  
• Moist heat therapy
• Work hardening rehabilitation program