Why See A Chiropractor?
As a chiropractor Dr. Weimer has unique training enabling him to dig down and focus on the root causes of your condition, rather than focusing solely on symptom control. No other practitioner has the training and focus to look for and find areas of fixation and misalignment called subluxations or segmental somatic dysfunctions. Dr. Weimer looks beyond the gross issues of fractures or dislocations etc. and evaluates and treats appropriate conditions at the core functional level. Through his undergraduate and graduate training in chiropractic and his extensive post graduate training and certifications he is often able to ease or eliminate conditions more quickly. He is often able to give relief and correction those that have failed traditional treatments.
Spinal and Extremity
Adjusting / Manipulation
Dr. Weimer utilizes a hands on approach to determine the root cause of your pain and dysfunction and to treat it. By finding areas of fixation and misalignment that can cause pain at the joint and can affect the nerves associated to that spinal level, he can address your problem at the source. Adjustment /Manipulation is performed using precise positioning of the affected joint with a gentle directed impulse to unlock the injured joint and re-align it. This restores proper function and reduces or eliminates your symptoms.
Massage
and Myofascial Release
Dr. Weimer will identify tight, shortened and knotted muscles. He will find irritated nodules called trigger points that can cause local pain and radiate pain to adjacent tissues. He uses localized massage, stretching, myofascial release and ischemic compression to release these areas for a better, lasting correction. Also available at The Center for Integrated Medicine are massage therapists and myofascial specialists right there in the same office for more extensive work.
Therapeutic Exercises
Dr. Weimer will show you simple exercises to address weak and or tight muscles that may be contributing to your core fixations and misalignments and preventing you from maintaining any corrections that have been made. These can be done at home without a large investment in time. If you need instruction in the gym or sport wise, Dr. Weimer can provide this too.
Physical Therapy Modalities
Dr Weimer uses modalities such as electrical muscle stimulation and therapeutic ultrasound to help loosen tight and spastic tissues, to reduce pain and to promote healing.
Acupuncture
Dr. Weimer does not administer acupuncture services himself. He relies on dedicated medical professionals who are experts in this field to deliver acupuncture treatments most effectively. Acupuncture services are available right in the same convenient location at The Center for Integrated Medicine.
Multidisciplinary Care
The Center for Integrated Medicine at UPMC Hospital Shadyside brings together practitioners from many disciplines to address your problem. They use non-invasive procedures to try and correct the base causation of your condition. Chiropractic, Psychologic services, Acupuncture, Massage therapy, Myofascial practitioners, Nutritional consultants and others are available in one location to help you.
Insurance
Dr. Weimer is a preferred provider for most insurances including UPMC, Highmark, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna etc. Auto accident and workman’s compensation cases are also accepted.
About Dr. Weimer
Dr. Weimer was born and raised in southwestern Pa. and has practiced chiropractic in the region for over 30 years. He graduated magna cum laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA. He has post graduate certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists and is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician. Dr. Weimer treats patients utilizing several joint manipulation techniques, myofascial release and trigger point work, stretching and exercise prescription. Dr Weimer is on staff at UPMC hospital and sees patients at the Center for Integrative Medicine in Shadyside, Pittsburgh as well as in Uniontown PA at Midtown Chiropractic Clinic.
