Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chiropractic Care Provider in Greensburg, PA
Shields Chiropractic Clinic has been dedicated to providing comprehensive chiropractic care since 1986, focusing on personalized treatment plans that address individual patient needs. Our approach combines advanced diagnostic techniques with evidence-based therapies such as DTS Therapy, spinal decompression, and therapeutic exercise to promote natural healing and long-term wellness. With over three decades of experience, we prioritize patient education to empower individuals in managing their health through chiropractic care.Our team utilizes state-of-the-art equipment and holds certifications in specialized techniques including spinal trauma, thermography, and rehabilitation. We serve patients seeking relief from chronic pain, sports injuries, and work-related conditions while maintaining a commitment to ethical practice and community health education.
Services
DTS Therapy
Spinal Decompression
Chiropractic Adjustments
X-Ray Services
Ultrasound Therapy
Therapeutic Exercise
Workers Compensation
Personal Injury Care
Nutrition Counseling
CDL Medical Exams
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized treatment plans tailored to individual medical conditions and goals.
- Our clinic utilizes advanced therapies like DTS Spinal Decompression and computerized thermography.
- Certified in spinal trauma, rehabilitation, and extremity adjusting techniques since 1986.
- Comprehensive diagnostic services including X-ray and computerized thermography available onsite.
- Proven track record helping patients achieve 90-95% pain reduction through chiropractic care.
Associations and certifications
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
- Pennsylvania State Board of Chiropractic
What people say
90-95% pain reduction
Highly recommend
Professional expertise
Personalized treatment
Effective chronic care
Services
DTS Therapy
DTS Therapy provides non-surgical pain relief for back, neck, and disc issues through controlled spinal decompression. This technology enhances blood flow and nutrient exchange to injured areas using cyclic distraction techniques. Patients typically experience significant improvement within 6-10 sessions, with most completing treatment in eight weeks through a combination of decompression and stabilization exercises.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Manual adjustments realign displaced vertebrae to restore proper nervous system function and alleviate pain. Using precise hand movements or instruments, this treatment addresses misalignments from daily activities or trauma. The procedure often produces joint cavitation sounds while improving overall body function through improved nerve communication between the brain and body systems.
Therapeutic Exercise
Customized exercise programs strengthen core muscles and improve spinal stability through targeted movements like partial sit-ups and stability ball exercises. These evidence-based routines enhance treatment outcomes by building muscular support for the spine while promoting long-term pain prevention through home exercise programs and periodic office visits.
X-Ray Services
Digital X-ray technology provides detailed spinal structure analysis to identify alignment issues and potential complications. This diagnostic tool helps determine treatment plans by revealing spinal angles, disc degeneration, and structural abnormalities. Results guide decisions about additional imaging needs like MRI referrals while monitoring treatment progress over time.
Ultrasound Therapy
Therapeutic ultrasound uses sound waves to accelerate healing in muscles, joints, and connective tissues. This modality reduces inflammation, breaks down scar tissue, and promotes cellular repair through both mechanical vibrations and deep heat generation. It effectively treats soft tissue injuries and complements other therapies by enhancing circulation to injured areas.
People
David P. Shields, D.C.
Chiropractor
Dr. David Shields has practiced chiropractic care in Greensburg since 1986, holding certifications in spinal trauma, thermography, and rehabilitation. He graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic and maintains advanced training in multiple adjusting techniques while serving as a panel physician for workers' compensation cases.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat back pain, neck pain, sciatica, sports injuries, work-related injuries, and auto accident injuries using chiropractic adjustments and therapeutic treatments.
Is chiropractic care safe?
Yes, chiropractic adjustments are safe when performed by licensed professionals using evidence-based techniques tailored to individual patient needs and health conditions.
How long are treatment sessions?
Initial sessions include comprehensive evaluations, while therapy sessions typically last 15-20 minutes with most DTS Therapy patients completing treatment in eight weeks.
Do you accept insurance?
We participate with Pennsylvania Medicare/Medicaid and Blue Shields of Western PA, with payment options discussed during your initial consultation.
What should I wear to appointments?
Wear comfortable clothing that allows movement, as some treatments may require changing positions or performing light exercises during therapy sessions.
How often should I get adjustments?
Treatment frequency varies by condition, with most patients starting with 2-3 visits weekly and transitioning to maintenance visits as symptoms improve.
