CHIROPRACTIC TESTIMONIALS SCOLIOSIS CARE Dr. Griswold has post graduate training from the International Scoliosis Institute. He was Trained by it’s founder, Dr. Mawhiney. A thorough evaluation of the spine is performed using special x-rays designed by the scoliosis institute. Films are obtained first with the patient standing, under normal weight bearing, then hanging under traction. This effectively removes the effects of gravity on the curvatures. There will be a marked difference in the curves from one set of films to the next.

The care recommended by the institute results in an 80% reduction of difference of the two x-rays in most cases. This care involves specific techniques, heel lifts, home exercises and altered activities. The satisfaction of a child not having to wear a clamshell brace or worse, having to undergo surgery to place Herrington rods in the spine is amazing to see.

GRASTON INSTRUMENT ASSISTED SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION TECHNIQUE
Dr. Griswold has post graduate training in this relatively new technique. The training was offered by National College of Chiropractic in Lombard, Illinois. Graston is a technique that we incorporated into the practice about 2001. It has helped patients with chronic injuries, difficult cases, after surgery or with multiple injuries to the same area. This link has a great slide show to view that explains the technique well. It also has a great frequently asked questions page so that you may learn more about this very promising method. www.grastontechnique.com

PALMER COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
The alma mater of Dr. Griswold is located in Davenport, Iowa. Although, there are also locations in Florida and California. Davenport is where chiropractic had it’s beginnings back in 1895 by Dr. D.D. Palmer. As a profession, roughly the same age as the first school of osteopathy. Soon after, x-rays were developed and incorporated into the practice of chiropractic. Doctors were able to see what was happening inside the living human body for the first time. D.D. began using them right away, both in his practice and his teachings.

Palmer offers the D.C. degree, B.S. degree, chiropractic assistant training, and more. You can find out more at www.palmer.edu.

MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF CHIROPRACTIC
An organization representing most of the chiropractors in the state of Michigan. Created to protect the rights of the patients, the doctors, as well as educate the public and our legislators. The M.A.C. also provides continuing education for the doctors as well as ensuring the quality of care in our state.