Services & Techniques

At Powell Chiropractic Clinic, 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 Cedar Rapids office.

• Chiropractic Care  - Chiropractic Neurology, Care During Pregnancy & Chiropractic for Kids
• Corrective Exercises
• Lifestyle Advice
• Spinal Surface Electromyography & Postural Screenings
• Physiotherapy

Chiropractic Care

We provide advanced spinal correction utilizing "state of the art" chiropractic techniques. 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. Mike Powell and Dr. Kourtne Shanahan have years of training and experience in spinal adjustment.

Dr. Mike Powell is a nationally recognized Chiropractic Neurologist.  He sees a diverse patient population, ranging from families seeking wellness, children with developmental and learning problems to adults who suffer from migraines, vertigo, tremors or the effects of brain injury.  Many of his patients are sent from other doctors and travel from out of the area for neurological care.

Dr. Kourtne Shanahan is especially talented in working with babies, children and mothers.  She sees women during all stages of their pregnancies and also has advanced training in Clinical Nutrition.

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.

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 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. Mike Powell and Dr. Kourtne Shanahan can provide a structured nutritional program based on your individual needs.

Spinal Surface Electromyography & Postural Screenings

Posture and spinal screenings can reveal important health information and unlock the door to improved health and well-being. We combine state of the art technology with modern chiropractic care to measure muscle imbalance and tension through the use of sEMG (Surface Electromyography) testing with all our patients.  We can provide sEMG screenings at 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. Powell and Dr. Kourtne Shanahan's specific Chiropractic manipulative treatment, we at Powell Chiropractic Clinic also provide the following physiological therapeutic procedures:

• Ultrasound
• Interferential electrical muscle stimulation
• Cryotherapy
• Paraffin bath
• Nutritional Assessment