What' Special About My Chiropractic Practice?      
For over 20 years I've been caring for patients with all types of back and neck pain and every other health condition.  Many of my patients use me as a primary care doctor.  Many of my patients have been to a long series of practitioners before they found relief under my care. 

• Experience - In addition to having seen thousands of patients, I am continously learning through seminars, books and scientific articles and consulting with colleagues.

• Passion - I care about my patients and the results they get.  I take the time to find the source of the problem. Sometimes that means"thinking outside the box."
  

•  Skill - Chiropractic is both a science and an art.  I pride myself on my hands-on skills, in both diagnosis and treatment.

• Technique -  I have a large toolbox; I am continuously learning and innovating so I can have the spedific techniques and equipment to get you feeling better fast.
• Holistic - Not just chiropactic, but a wide range of skills and knowledge to treat everything from hormonal imbalances to mood disorders. 

You will find this nowhere else because I developed it based on basic anatomy and physiology.  It has helped thousands of my patients recover from injuries that no one else could diagnose.  Often they thought there was no hope for them.  more..

Applied Kinesiology - Accessing Your Autonomic Nervous System 

Applied Kinesiology starts with looking for muscle imbalances. This is often an important piece of solving basic structural problems. Beyond that Applied Kinesiology is a sophisticated technique for accessing information through the autonomic nervous system which can quickly find the source of problems that otherwise might never be found. more..

Adjusting is the core chiropractic technique.  I take pride in precise adjusting, appropriate to the patient.  I adjust elderly ladies and weightlifters and I have been doing it for 20 years.  For patients who do not like or cannot tolerate hand adjusting I have a selection of low force techniques.  more..

Extremity Adjusting

Chiropractic adjusting is not limited to the spine.  Any joint in your body can become fixated and hurt.   Specific, skilled adjusting can often provide dramatic relief to shoulder, arm, hand , hip, knee, ankle and foot joint problems. 

I have experience with a wide variety of techniques to speed healing of soft tissue injuries and get you out of pain, speed healing, and get you going on a course of self care so you can return to your favorite activities as soon as possible.

Manual Soft Tissue Techniques
Applied Kinesiology includes a large number of manual techniques for relieving pain and restoring function.  In addition I have a large number of specific techniques to corrected specific problems including trigger point therapy, active isolated stretching, cross friction massage and many more.

Interferential Electrical Stimulation helps reduce pain and muscle spasm. Adjustments are easier and last longer. And it feels great.

The Arthrostim can be used to adjust spine and extremities with no "cracking", but is also helpful in releasing chronic muscle pain patterns using a technique I have developed called Assisted Muscle Release.

 The Percussor provides controlled vibration to release connective tissue adhesions.  It has been called "craniosacral therapy on steroids."  It allows gentle, deep release in a short period of time

Microcurrent Stimulation uses "homeopathic" electricity.  It corrects imbalance to electrical conduction caused by shock and trauma.  I have seen it produce amazing pain relief in minutes.  It balance meridian energy in the acupuncture channels and stimulates healing.

Low Level Laser Therapy provides amazing benefits in pain control, releasing tension, balancing meridian energy and speeding healing.

Acupuncture.  Acupuncture can be used to treat the energy body but is also very effective to treat specific orthopedic issues such as trigger points or injured ligaments.  I practice both energetic and orthopedic acupuncture.

Kinesio Taping is a relatively new technique which is widely used in professional and competitive sports to support muscles and joints.  It is one of the most effective treatments for chronic muscle problems that I have found.

I take the time to find the source of your problem and fix it.  So most patients get better in a much shorter time than with other practice models.  I don't waste your time making you come for multiple visits a week, because in most cases that is not necessary.  I do my very best to respect your time by seeing you at your scheduled appointment time.

I believe that the more you know the better you will be able to participate in your care, make wise health decisions and get better faster.  I spend a great deal of time educating patients so they can take an active part in getting better fast and staying that way.  If you want to keep up with information to help you take charge of your health sign up for my newsletter.

Health problems rarely occur in a vacuum.  They arise in the context of your life, your body, your history.  Some patients present with simple problems that are mainly mechanical, such as a recent sprain or injury.  Some problems are part of a more complex pattern that may require addressing deeper health issues.  For example, a patient may have low back pain associated with an inflamed digestive system or neck pain associated with sinus problems.  Sometimes it is important to address emotional aspects either by teaching self care stress release techniques or though referral.  Sometimes we need to explore daily activities and habits to find what is causing your problem.  Whatever the cause, my goal is to solve your health care problem in the most efficient manner possible.

Chiropractors are the only nationally licensed doctors who are trained in clinical nutrition.   I have taken thousands of hours of continuing education in this field.  I am licensed by the North Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners to practice acupuncture based on extensive post graduate education.  I have extensive training and experience in helping patients with stress release and energy psychologies.  With these tools I am convinced that any health condition that does not require immediate hospitalization, can be resolved or improved.    

If you are looking for solutions, whether for immediate pain or a chronic health challenge, for yourself or someone you care for, call my office for an appointment .  I will gladly schedule a brief phone consultation at no charge to help you decide whether this is where you belong.   I offer longer consultations for patients who live farther away.

 Links to related articles on this website:

This series of studies shows conclusively that chiropractic manipulation produces the best initial results AND shows the best outcomes on follow-up a year later.

Chiropractic Best for Chronic Spine Pain

A randomized, controlled clinical trial just published in Spine¹ reveals that chiropractic "manipulation" is superior to both drugs and acupuncture in the treatment of chronic spinal pain (people with pain lasting more than 13 weeks). The study, conducted at a multidisciplinary spinal pain outpatient unit (MSPU) in an Australian public hospital, involved 115 patients randomly assigned to receive one of three interventions: medication, needle acupuncture or chiropractic manipulation.

  Why You Need Alternative Healthcare

We Don't Have a Health Care System, we have a disease care system and it's not working.  Americans spend more than any other country on health care and have the worst outcomes of any major industrialized country.   The medical system in not only an economic disaster but has been fundamentally corrupted by its financial ties to the drug and insurance industries.

Your Treatment Choices

Take Charge of Your Health.  Integral healthcare represents a major advance in the management of health and disease. It is patient oriented - that means I listen to you and honor your needs and goals.  It is holistic taking into account all aspects of life that may contribute to the state of your health. It is process oriented - that means that I seek to understand the source of the problem and correct it rather than cover up symptoms with drugs or surgery. It works to support your own body's natural healing processes.  

Dr. George Manlove

Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of Dr. Manlove, unless otherwise noted. The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of Dr. Manlove. Dr. Manlove encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.