Dr. Amanda Myers DC, MS
ANNOUNCEMENT
Jenkins Chiropractic and Wellness is now True Health Chiropractic and Acupuncture.
Chiropractor Lombard IL
True Health Chiropractic and Acupuncture
Discover True Health in Lombard, Illinois. What does it mean to be truly healthy? We believe true health is greater than just the absence of pain and disease. Embarking on a journey to true health empowers you to bring balance back to your physical, mental, social, and spiritual health. Chiropractors are equipped to help you and your family in a safe and effective way.
Our mission
True Health Chiropractic and Acupuncture seeks to help our patients achieve optimal health through the discovery of the root cause of pain and dysfunction. We offer effective treatments that promote a healing environment in the body and allow it to naturally adapt to better function.
About Our Clinic
At True Health Chiropractic and Acupuncture in Lombard, Illinois, we take the best approach right from the start. We use natural treatments to promote a healing environment in the body.
Dr. Amanda Myers in Lombard, Illinois has extensive experience in providing safe, natural, and effective care for patients in Lombard and the surrounding areas. Dr. Amanda Myers has treated and managed numerous conditions ranging from acute disc extrusions and rheumatologic diseases to post-operative joint rehabilitation and severe nerve impingement conditions. She is ready to provide relief for both acute injuries and chronic pain. Her experience and the modalities available to her at True Health Chiropractic and Acupuncture make her an excellent choice for your care.
Dr. Jim Jenkins serves his patients using comprehensive knowledge of rehabilitation to evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions related to postural stress, repetitious injuries, chronic pain syndromes, and sports-related injuries. Dr. Jenkins is the creator and producer of the Core4Training® DVD, Booklet and Manual. This program promotes the proper utilization of essential musculature during exercise, with specific attention given to the stabilizing systems of the neck, shoulder, lower back, and pelvis.
Why Is Our Approach Different?
We take the time to understand what is causing your discomfort and design an approach specifically for you. Many common treatments for pain and disease only cover symptoms without addressing the underlying cause. Worse yet, some may have long-term detrimental effects. Pain is a sharp, urgent message from the body, signaling something has gone awry. Our approach is to identify the cause and promote the body’s natural ability to heal. By creating an optimal environment for healing in the body, we can address the root cause while providing lasting pain relief. We use an evidence-informed approach and we also work with a network of medical specialists to ensure our patients get the care they need.
Why do I need chiropractic care when I’m not in pain?
Muscle and joint imbalances may not produce pain or symptoms initially. However, these compensatory patterns can lead to significant issues over time. The body is incredibly adaptable, and these changes may not be immediately noticeable. For example, studies on runners show that asymmetries in leg strength or hip mobility often precede injuries like IT band syndrome or knee pain - sometimes by years.
- Uneven distribution on muscles or joints: if one side is stronger, tighter, or more flexible than the other, the body adjusts by redistributing weight and forces. When it comes to muscles, joints, and tendons, overburdening some and underutilizing others stresses them in ways they were not designed for. This wear on the joint builds silently.
- Postural changes: imbalances often nudge your posture out of alignment. For example, tight hip flexors or weak glutes will create pelvic imbalance. Over time, this creates strain on your lower back, knees, or even shoulders as your body tries to adapt.
- Compensatory patterns: without symptoms to alert you, these imbalances train your nervous system into inefficient movement habits. A weak core might make your shoulders hunch during lifting, stressing the neck. A runner with tight calves might not feel ankle stiffness, but years of altered stride could lead to plantar fasciitis or shin splints. Over time, these patterns erode joint stability and create pain.
Can Your Health Condition Be Helped With Chiropractic?
We believe patient education is vitally important in our role on your journey to true health. When you have a clear understanding of what is causing your condition and why it feels or responds in a certain way, you can take the right steps to find lasting relief. At your initial visit, we will explain our exam findings and work with you to create a plan of action. We will spend time with you to understand your concerns and recommend the best options for you.
Chiropractic care has become the first choice of individuals seeking to optimize their health with a drug-free approach to pain relief and injury prevention. We have advanced education in conditions affecting the spine and the extremities. You can expect the same level of expertise and care when it comes to the jaw, ribs, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, hips, knees, ankles, and feet.
Give us a call or send a message, we are ready to answer your questions.
Conditions We Help
Chiropractors are extensively trained in the management of low back pain. Additionally, groups such as the American College of Physicians and The Joint Commission recommend non-drug treatments, such as spinal manipulative therapy, as the first line of treatment for low-back pain.
Our treatments are both safe and effective for a range of conditions that contribute to neck pain. A thorough history and physical exam will help us determine what is causing or contributing to your discomfort. We may also order advanced imaging or tests to assist with a diagnosis or prognosis.
Many headache conditions can be alleviated with the treatments we offer. If your headaches are interfering with your work, time with family and friends, or hobbies, we may be able to help.
Your shoulder needs a balance of both mobility and stability for optimal function. Its wide range of motion also makes it vulnerable to injury. We have advanced knowledge of conditions affecting the shoulder and many ways to help.
Our extensive knowledge and experience of sciatic pain equips us to effectively alleviate chronic or even sudden and severe cases. Our treatments and recommendations can reduce the pain at the source and help you prevent it.
Whether you're a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, we can help you recover from sports injuries and get back in the game. Our sports injury treatments are tailored to your specific needs.
Your knee pain may be caused by arthritis or a problem unique to the knee joint. However, muscle imbalance related to pelvic dysfunction often contributes to knee pain. We are ready to identify the root cause and help you function better.
This pain is closely related to the function of the pelvis. By improving mobility and promoting muscle balance, you can find lasting pain relief.
Services We Offer
This is a precise, manual manipulation of the joint to restore alignment and mobility. Our techniques are safe, gentle, and effective.
Spinal Decompression does not involve ‘popping’ or ‘cracking’ of the joints while still providing an effective stretch to the spine to alleviate pressure and pain. We find this very useful in treating disc problems, radiating pain, or spinal stenosis.
Class VI Cold Laser Therapy is a low intensity laser that is applied directly to the affected area. The body tissue then absorbs the light. The red and near-infrared light cause a reaction, and the damaged cells respond with a physiological reaction that promotes regeneration.
Acupuncture can promote overall balance in the body and address many conditions by using traditional Chinese medicine meridians. Dry needling targets trigger points using thin needles to relieve pain and tension. We also routinely apply electroacupuncture to provide effective and lasting pain relief.
We can use several different waveform currents to encourage muscle balance by alleviating tension and blocking pain signals.
Hydrocollator packs boost blood flow, relax tight muscles, and sooth pain more effectively than dry heat. Cold therapy is very effective and used to alleviate swelling and pain in acute conditions.
This modality is ideal for conditions affecting the hands, feet, or other extremity joints. This treatment uses a chamber of warm, dry air mixed with fine particles to create a ‘fluid’ like sensation to massage and ease joint pain and stiffness.
Sometimes an injured area needs extra support. You may find a temporary brace is helpful to stabilize and reduce pain by limiting harmful movements. Kinesotaping can also provide gentle support while allowing the joint to move.