Journey Chiropractic - Andrew Schieber DC

06/26/2025

Check out My Article in the Health and Wellness Magazine!

06/15/2025

Look what a patient brought me on Friday!

06/02/2025

A mechanism that led some patients to experience cases of deadly clotting following some types of Covid-19 vaccination has been identified in new research.

05/21/2025

The office will be closed Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day.

05/21/2025

My son was on the front page of the Sentinel!

FAIRMONT – According to new data, homeschooling is becoming more popular in Martin County and across Minnesota. Comparing 2017-19 to 2025, Fairmont, Martin County West, Granada-Huntley-East Chain and Truman school districts have increased homeschooled students. Across the board, there has been an ...

04/11/2025

The clinic will be closed on April 18th for Good Friday.

04/11/2025

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)

occurs when the nerves or blood vessels between the clavicle bone and the first rib are compressed, leading to:

pain

- numbness

Weakness in the neck, shoulder, and arm.

Signs and symptoms:

• Neurogenic TOS (Nerve compression):

• Pain in neck, shoulder, and arm.

• Numbness and tingling in hand (especially ring and pinky fingers).

• Weak grip strength.

Venous TOS (Vein compression):

• Arm swelling.

• Bluish discoloration.

• Heaviness in the arm.

Arterial TOS (Artery compression):

• Cold hands or fingers.

• Pale or discolored hand.

• Weak pulse in the arm.

Special tests used for diagnosis:

* Adson's test: Assesses changes in the radial pulse with neck movements.

* Roos test: Checks for numbness, tingling, or pain with arm elevation.

(physical therapy management)

1. Pain management: Manual therapy, ice/heat.

2. Postural correction: Strengthen scapular and neck muscles.

3. Nerve gliding exercises: Improve nerve mobility.

4. Stretching: Scalene and pectoral muscle stretches.

5. Strengthening: Rotator cuff and shoulder girdle muscles.

6. Breathing exercises: Diaphragmatic breathing.

7. Functional training: Gradual return to daily or sport activities
Doctor of physical therapy

03/18/2025

03/15/2025

A Chicago-area study of 50 individuals with a misaligned Atlas vertebra (located high in the neck) and high blood pressure showed that after a one-time specialized chiropractic adjustment, blood pressure decreased significantly. The decrease was equal to taking two blood-pressure drugs at once.