From sports injuries and arthritis of the joints to back pain or scoliosis, Oyler Chiropractic Clinic is equipped to handle all your chiropractic needs. To help you understand your options, we've included descriptions of some of our leading services on this page.

Arthritis Personal Injuries Auto Accidents Headaches Sports Injuries

Osteoporosis Whiplash Sleep Apnea Neck and Arm Pain Injured Workers

Arthritis

Arthritis affects everyone in different ways. In some, joints in the spine, fingers, wrists, shoulders, knees -- even toes -- lose their normal shape and large amounts of fluid and debris fill the joint space. Read More

Sports Injuries

Though there is no such thing as a "safe" sport, highly competitive sports, such as football, weightlifting, gymnastics, and wrestling, pose particularly higher risks of injuries, especially among children. Read More

Headaches/Migraines

Chronic headaches and migraines afflict many Americans. The severity of pain can go from mild and intermittent to episodes of debilitating throbbing, unrelenting agony, as well as nausea. Read More

Whiplash

Whiplash is an injury to the cervical spine, or neck, and occurs when the muscles and other soft tissues are hyperextended or hyperflexed. Read More

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a gradual disintegration of bone and it can have a devastating impact on the joints and vertebrae of your spine. Read More

 

Chiropractic Philosophy

The chiropractic perspective on health and disease emphasizes the fundamental concepts that the structure and condition of the body influences how the body functions and its ability to heal itself. Although chiropractic shares much with other health professions, its emphasis and application of philosophy distinguishes it from modern medicine. Chiropractic philosophy gravitates toward a holistic approach to healing which is defined by the World Health Organization as: "Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease of infermity."

We believe the body has an inherent healing ability which is affected by and integrated through the nervous system. Therefore, the purpose of chiropractic care is not merely to correct musculoskeletal dysfunction, improve range of motion and relieve pain, but to treat the whole person--to optimize health.

Widespread Use of Chiropractic Care

The increasing interest in alternative forms of care has caught the attention of several health associations and government agencies. A 1993 study in the New England Journal of Medicine reported that "The estimated number of visits made in 1990 to providers of unconventional therapy was greater than the number of visits to all primary care medical nationwide," and chiropractic was among the most frequently used non-medical therapies.

A followup report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 1998 found that the use of non-medical treatments had increased significantly since the 1990 survey, with "overall prevalence of use increased by 25%, total visits by an estimated 47%, and expenditures on services provided by practitioners of alternative therapies by an estimated 45%." Of the survey respondents, one in nine (11%) had used chiropractic care within the previous year.

International chiropractic acceptance was demonstrated in 1997 with The World Health Organization(WHO) admitting the World Federation of Chiropractic(WFC), which represents national chiropractic associations from 70 countries. The WFC's application was supported by other health sector organizations (eg.World Federation of Neurology, International Council of Nurses and World Federation of Public Health Associations).

Healthy Tips for a Healthy Spine
The following tips can help you take better care of your spine:

1. Make sure you have a firm mattress that keeps the spine aligned and supports the spine's natural curve. The best sleeping positions are on your back or side.
2. When standing for extended periods, rest one foot on a small stool to maintain spinal curvature and relieve pressure. The knees should be bent when bending forward. Low-heeled shoes may help by maintaining spinal curvatures and cushioning your weight.
3. Use chairs that promote good posture and support your back. Placing a lumbar support in the lower portion of your back may help support your spine's natural curve. Readjust the seat of your car so that your knees are level with your hips and remove your wallet from your back pocket when sitting.
4. When bending forward, bend at the knees and hips, but keep your back straight. This will help to keep your spine's curvature in proper alignment. When lifting, keep your spine straight while using your legs to do most of the work. Hold the objects being lifted close to your body to keep the weight on your spine to a minimum.

Scope of Practice
"The treatments, diagnostics and procedures below are commonly performed by the Chiropractic profession within the state of Oklahoma, and are within their scope of practice and should be considered for reimbursement:

Laboratory Testing: Includes but is not limited to the following:
All blood and serum testing, urine testing, sputum cultures, fecal testing, reinch testing, PAP smears.

Diagnostic Procedures: Includes but is not limited to the following:
EENT exams, orthopedic exams,neurologic exams, range of motion exams,muscle strength testing, EMG(surface and needle), all other electrodiagnostic testing (ie.NCV,CPT,EEG,EKG,etc.), pulmonary function testing, lean body mass, all diagnostic imaging procedures (ie.MRI,CT,X-ray,video fluoroscopy,PET scans,US,etc.), auscultation, phonocardiography, pelvic and PAP testing,breast exams,prostate exams, digital-rectal,anoscopic, proctosigmoidoscopic, thermocouple, algometry, psychological testing(ie.HOD,MMPI,etc.), miscroscopy (light and dark field), Thermography, doppler and plethysmography.

Treatments: Includes but is not limited to the following manual and non-manual procedures.

All forms of Chiropractic adjustment procedures (manipulation,both spinal and extra-spinal),MUA(for those certified),exercise and rehab,strength and conditioning, passive stretch (independently or in conjunction with a cryotherapy substance),trigger point injection (for those certified), nutritional counseling, injectible vitamins, minerals and other nutrional substances (IM,IQ,IV:for those who are certified), botanicals, homeopathics, non-schedule drugs with appropriate certification, bio-feedback, electrical modalities such as diathermy, interferential current, galvanic, TENS etc. thermal modalities, ultraviolet therapy, oxygen, ultrasound and phonophoresis, all types of traction, acupuncture, colonics, bracing, casting and supports.."