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Welcome To Functional Chiropractic PLLC

Whether you're just visiting Ogden or an established resident looking for a great chiropractic experience from an exceptional chiropractor in Ogden, Functional Chiropractic PLLC is the place for you!
Being a Gonstead Chiropractor is nothing short of a blessing! The life changing transformations we've seen patients experience here at Functional Chiropractic PLLC is what motivates us each and every day.

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What Can a Ogden Chiropractor Help?

A Chiropractor in Ogden can provide a range of services to help you feel your best. Whether you are experiencing musculoskeletal pain, playing sports and need a chiropractor, or just looking to improve your overall health and vitality, our friendly chiropractic team at Functional Chiropractic PLLC is here to help.

We offer a wide range of chiropractic therapies and pain management methods to address conditions such as low back pain or severe back issues. Our clinic in Ogden focuses on determining the root cause of your discomfort and using natural healing techniques to achieve your wellness goals. Our team is dedicated to answering all your questions and assisting you in harnessing your nerve system's natural ability to heal.

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What People Say About Functional Chiropractic PLLC

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Experienced Gonstead Practicioner, wonderful adjuster, has been my chiropractor for years. I moved overseas and have not found anyone comparing to Dr. Elberts care. Family friendly!
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My husband and I just started seeing Rick a week ago and already our pain is much better! I suffer from Hydrocephalus and extreme migraines and with just a simple adjustment my migraine vanishes without even realizing it! I recommend Rick highly and I'll never stop going to him
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Dr. Rick Elbert has been a chiropractor of mine for years! I absolutely love him and his practice. I highly recommend to anyone who needs good quality care!
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Common Symptoms

By addressing the underlying cause of chronic pain, chiropractors help patients find long-lasting relief and improve quality of life.
Back Pain
Chiropractic care could be a viable solution if you're dealing with persistent or acute back pain.
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Neck Pain
A thorough understanding of neck pain is crucial for selecting treatments that aid in effective recovery.
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Headaches & Migraines
Chiropractic care has been effectively relieving headaches and migraines with great success.
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Sciatica
This condition triggers pain that starts in the lower back, extends down the back of the leg, and reaches into the foot.
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Disc Injury
Chiropractic treatments have consistently demonstrated effectiveness in treating disc-related injuries.
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Wellness
Poor health isn't always manifested through feelings of sickness or pain. Your chiropractor is a great resource.
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Introducing a first edition publication by Dr. Rick Elbert, Gonstead Fellow in Ogden, IA

"Gonstead X-ray Analysis and Clinical Case Management -Improving Spinal Curves"

In the 100 years since Dr. Gonstead graduated from Palmer Chiropractic College there have been many scientific advancements that have impacted the practice of chiropractic, such as digital x-rays. As science changes, so does our understanding of its application of subluxation detection and correction. The purpose of this book is to show what he developed is still congruent today. This book is not designed to be a "cookbook", rather it is hopefully used to develop critical thinking skills about spinal biomechanics and clinical case management of patients. This will allow the doctor to gain confidence and certainty about their systematic Gonstead approach to chiropractic case management. Case management is not a black and white situation, rather it is shades of gray, determined on a case by case basis.
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Things You Might Not Know About Chiropractic

Most people do not realize the lengths chiropractors had to go through to succeed in their profession. Hours and hours of constant training and education, which translate to those of a physician, are required to even graduate school. After 4 years of undergraduate medical education, chiropractors must continue on with another 4 years in a chiropractic college. Building and testing their knowledge rigorously, chiropractic school is no joke.

Gentle and precise adjustments are the main works of a chiropractor. These adjustments should realign the spine, resulting in fully functioning muscle tissue and neurological pathways. A correctly aligned spine is the start of a restoration of health and pain relief because there is no blockage in the communication of nerves throughout the body.

If you would like to schedule a new patient visit, feel free to call our office (515) 275-4899.
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Common Questions About Chiropractic Care

Answers to some of the most common questions we hear from patients.
Chiropractic FAQ

Chiropractors restore “normal” nerve transmission/function to the body through specific adjustments to the spinal bones. “Abnormal” nerve function (too much/too little) comes from misaligned bones or what chiropractors commonly refer to as “subluxations”.

These “subluxations” can create a state of “dis-ease” in the body…sometimes resulting in certain conditions. Specific adjustments bring the body back to it’s “EASE” state, oftentimes restoring one's state of health.

To determine whether chiropractic will be effective or not, one must consider a few important factors:

  1. Age of patient
  2. To the degree that the condition has progressed
  3. The body’s own innate ability to heal
  4. The chiropractor's ability to correctly analyze and adjust your spine
  5. The time you allow for recovery

No. Adjustments are intended to be specific. The specificity is what makes chiropractic unique! Treating everyone the same way with the same twisting of the neck and lower back from right to left and popping everything in between is not at all specific. Anything less than specific is not chiropractic and may do more harm than good to the patient!

Functional Chiropractic PLLC uses the Gonstead method of adjusting and analyzing the spine. We're one of a few offices in Ogden that exclusively uses the Gonstead method. By thoroughly analyzing the spine through the use of x-ray, instrumentation, visualization, static and motion palpation you can expect a properly delivered adjustment.

Yes, chiropractic adjustments are safe…given that they are performed by a skilled and competent chiropractor! Like I tell patients, anyone can make a “popping” or “cracking” noise but very few people can make a proper adjustment. This is an art or skill that takes years to become efficient at. Chiropractic has been around since 1895 with a proven track record of success!

Besides the more common symptoms of neck and back pain, patients may often find relief/support with other symptoms such as:

  • Vertigo/dizziness
  • Headaches/Migraines
  • Menstrual issues
  • Digestive issues/Diarrhea/Constipation
  • Heartburn
  • Asthma
  • Pregnancy
  • Carpal Tunnel

Just to name a few!

Absolutely! During pregnancy, a women’s body goes through some pretty dramatic changes that can create stress along the spine. If the spine was already stressed before pregnancy, chances are it will intensify during the pregnancy. Great care is taken to be sure that both the mother and her baby are safe when performing an adjustment. We utilize special adjusting tables with different modifications to give the most gentle and accurate adjustment up to the time of delivery.

Unfortunately, most people associate a “popping” or “cracking” noise as being on the same level as an adjustment. Certainly, If you rotate your spine hard enough you will likely create a loud noise! However, this in no way constitutes an adjustment and may prove to be more harmful than good!

Adjustments are specific! For instance, the Gonstead technique utilizes a listing system that helps the doctor determine how the misalignment is occurring and the best way to make the correction.

It’s important to adjust the bone in the proper direction in accordance to how the bone is misaligned. It’s of even greater importance that the adjustment reduces and eventually eliminates nerve pressure and restores vital nerve function.

Sciatica often presents itself as pain down one leg or both. Oftentimes the pain may travel all the way to the foot. Typically, when there is misaligned bone (subluxation) in the spine, this will induce an inflammatory response in the disc that can potentially irritate the spinal nerves…in this case, the nerves that travel down the leg.

With a proper analysis, the doctor can specifically determine how a vertebrae has misaligned and where the nerve pressure is being affected. This information is then used to determine the best approach to restoring proper position and motion of the subluxated vertebrae that may be affecting, in this case, the sciatic nerve.
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