At Mounds View Chiropractic, our mission is to offer the best care possible in a manner that is specific to each patient's individual needs.  Dr. Huffman is a board certified chiropractic neurologist. He received his neurology diplomate through the Carrick Institute of Neurology which enables him to better serve those suffering from chronic neurologic conditions such as Fibromyalgia, Migraines, Vertigo/Dizziness, Neuropathy, Chronic Fatigue and a number of other conditions. He has advanced training in functional endocrinology and nutrition.  He also has experience and training in treating patients who are suffering acute injuries such as whiplash trauma sustained in an auto accident, tension headaches, neck pain, back pain, ankle sprains, and many other conditions. 

    As a patient of Mounds View Chiropractic, you can be sure that you will receive a thorough examination before you are treated.  If Dr. Huffman determines that you are a candidate for care at our clinic, he will develop a treatment plan specific to your condition.  Dr. Huffman chooses to use very specific adjustment techniques for your specific needs.  He may also recommend one or more therapeutic procedures to complement your adjustment.  Following is a descriptive list of most of the treatment methods and therapies Dr. Huffman may choose to use in your case: 

Adjustment Techniques:

• Diversified Method-This is the traditional "hands on" Chiropractic adjustment. 
• The Arthrostim-This is an electrical instrument that gives 12-14 impulses per second into the joints and surrounding musculature.
• The Vibracussor-This instrument saturates the tissues with a combination of vibration and percussion.  It feels great, and helps to increase blood and lymph flow in the tissues. It also helps to break up adhesions left in the muscles from old chronic injuries.
• Unilateral Adjustments-This is a method of adjusting the spine designed to stimulate proper cortical or cerebellar function.  This is most commonly used in conjunction with Brain Based Therapy to treat chronic neurologic conditions.

Therapies:

• Whole Body Vibration-This is a true vertical vibration platform that the patient stands on.  It sends vertical vibrations throughout the body helping to increase blood and lymph flow throughout the body. It results in thousands of reflexive muscle reactions per minute leading to increased muscle strength and tone.  It is also used to increase stimulation to the nerves. For more information visit www.theravibeusa.com
• Cold Laser-This is a highly researched low level laser that stimulates regeneration of cells throughout the body. It also helps to decrease inflammation in tissues. We use the Erchonia PL5000 Laser, the world's premier low level laser.  For more information on this state of the art laser therapy visit www.erchonia.com
• Non- Surgical Spinal Decompression-We use the Chattanooga Triton DTS Spinal Decompression system.  This technology allows us to bypass muscle spasticity and then decompress the spinal discs.  This is a very effective treatment for those who suffer from disc herniations, disc bulges, spinal stenosis, and many other low back and neck conditions.
• ATM 2-Active Therapeutic Rehabilitation-This is a state of the art system that we use for retraining muscle and brain function.  For patients who cannot move without pain the ATM 2 often gives immediate relief.  For more information visit their website at www.backproject.com 
• Ion Detoxification Foot Bath-We all accumulate toxins in our body through the food we intake, and the environment we live in.  We live in a toxic world.  As the toxins accumulate in our bodies it can cause GI distress, muscle pain, and chronic fatigue.  The EB Pro Ion Detoxification system is a researched method of removing heavy metals and many other toxins from our bodies.  For more information visit Erchonia's website at www.erchonia.com 
• Electrical Muscle Stimulation-It helps to reduce spasticity in muscles.  It produces endorphins and enkephalons, which are natural pain relievers within the body.
• Massage Therapy-We have a nationally certified massage therapist, who specialized in deep tissue therapeutic massage.  We offer special discount pricing for our patients. 
• Neuromuscular Re-education-Procedures used to retrain dysfunctional muscles throughout the body.  It aids in the stabilization of joints that are weak and dysfunctional.
• Oxygen Therapy-The brain is the most oxygen dependent organ in the body. Supporting the brain with one of its most essential nutrients while we use therapies to regrow neural connections improves the effectiveness of our brain based techniques.  
• Brain Based Therapy-If you have suffered with your condition for years, been to multiple specialists and have received no help, there is a good chance the problem is in your head... by that we mean the brain. The brain is one of the most overlooked areas when it comes to chronic disease. Regardless of whether you suffer from chronic pain, irritable bowel, thyroid disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, neuropathy, autism, or any other chronic disease condition the brain may be at the heart of what is going on. Many patients who suffer from chronic neurologic and metabolic conditions have areas of decreased cortical or cerebellar function.  Imbalances in brain function indicate areas of decreased cellular health in the brain.  As neurons in the brain degenerate, the body's ability to function may become impaired. Through a thorough neurogical evaluation Dr. Huffman will locate areas of decreased function in the brain. Areas of the brain that Dr. Huffman evaluates and may be contributing to you condition include:
  (1) The Frontal Lobe
  -The Pre-Frontal Cortex
  (2) The Parietal Lobe
  (3) The Temporal Lobe
  -The Hippocampus (Memory)
  (4) The Occipital Lobe (Vision)
  (5) The Basal Ganglia
  (6) The Cerebellum
  (7) The Mesencephalon
  (8) The Pons
  (9) The Medulla
  When one of these areas of the brain fails to function as efficiently as it should, other areas of the brain begin to overfire, causing imbalance and dysfunction in the body. Brain Based Therapies are essentially exercises that Dr. Huffman has developed to rehabilitate the specific areas of decreased function.  Brain Based Therapies commonly used in the clinic are warm water calorics, whole body vibration, saccadic eye movements, exercise with oxygen therapy, and many others.  

Labwork: 

When you come to Mounds View Chiropractic, you can be sure that no stone will be left unturned in determining the exact cause of your condition.  In addition to the state of the art treatment facility we have, we also may use lab testing, especially in the treatment of chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia, neuropathy, migraine headaches, thyroid disorders, and many others.  This allows us to determine the true cause of your condition and get you the best, fastest results possible in your care.  Some of the tests that may be ordered by Dr. Huffman include:

• Food Sensitivity Testing- Dr. Huffman may order tests to confirm if you have food sensitivities to foods such as gluten, soy, yeast, dairy, and egg.  If you have developed an intolerance to these foods it can wreak havoc on your digestive system but can also lead to inflammation in your body resulting in pain and fatigue. 
• Complete Metabolic Panel- Dr. Huffman uses bloodwork to determine if there are disease processes or functional shifts in physiology that may be contributing to your chronic condition.  This testing may include thyroid panels, CBC's, blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels, iron levels, vit. D levels, and much more.
• Adrenal Stress Index-  This test measures the function of the adrenal glands.  They are your "stress" glands and this test gives a measure of your cortisol levels.  This test is a must if your are currently or have been under high levels of stress.
• Immune Panel- We run TH1/TH2 panels to determine if you are suffering from an autoimmune condition, where your immune system has began attacking your own body.  Running the immune panels allows us to determine if you have an autoimmune condition and if you have what is called an "active antigen pattern" or an "immune dysregulation" problem.
• Hormone Panel- We may run tests for testosterone levels in males or progesterone/estrogen levels in females. Imbalances in hormonal regulation are extremely common in todays society. In our office we look for the underlying causes that are causing the hormonal balances and look to support these pathways.
• Gut Ecology Profiling- In the case of suspected autoimmune disease it is important to evaluate for underlying infections in the GI tract. This testing allows us to check for pro-biotic status in the GI tract. It also evaluates for pathogenic bacterial infections, parasitic infections, fungal infections, and yeast overgrowths.