Services & Techniques

At Accurate Chiropractic LLC, we take great pride in providing the finest chiropractic wellness care to our patients. Below is a sampling of the different chiropractic services we offer in our Ft. Myers office.

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 Non Surgical Spinal Decompression    (DRX9000)

Accurate Chiropractic LLC offers the latest cutting edge technology in the non-surgical treatment of serious chronic lower back pain and sciatica. Our commitment to offering the highest quality of care resulted in the addition of the FDA cleared Spinal Decompression technology known as the DRX9000 for the treatment of back pain due to:

• Back Pain
• Sciatica
• Herniated and/or bulging discs
• Degenerative disc disease
• A relapse or failure following surgery
• Spinal Stenosis

Interested in learning more about NON-Surgical Spinal Decompression on the DRX9000 click here

 

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Chiropractic Care

We provide advanced spinal correction utilizing "state of the art" chiropractic techniques. Never in the history of chiropractic have we been able to provide the level of help and expertise that now exists. Our staff is well versed in a variety of Chiropractic treatment methods and able to provide both low force and deep tissue techniques.  In fact our manual treatment techniques are a key component in helping patients return to an active lifestyle following bouts of sciatica and chronic lower back pain related to disc herniations, bulges, and degenerative disc disease.  Among that techniques that Dr. Rubano has received training in are: Diversified, Gonstead, SOT, Blair Upper Cervical, Chiropractic BioPhysics, Thompson and Activator. As a Doctor of Chiropractic, A.J. Rubano  D.C. has years over 15 years of training and experience in spinal adjustment.

 

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Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA)

 

Manipulation under anesthesia (MUA), is a non-invasive procedure increasingly offered for acute and chronic conditions, including: neck pain, back pain, joint pain, muscle spasm, shortened muscles, fibrous adhesions and long term pain syndromes. It is generally considered safe and is utilized to treat pain arising from the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine as well as the sacroiliac and pelvic regions.  MUA provides a great alternative to the potentially dangerous side effects of some conventional treatments of lower back pain, sciatica, and disc related injuries including protrusions, herniations, disc bulging, and degenerative disc disease.

 

Manipulation under anesthesia uses a combination of specific short lever manipulations, passive stretches and specific articular and postural kinesthetic maneuvers in order to break up fibrous adhesions and scar tissue around the spine and surrounding tissue.   This is all performed while the patient is in a relaxed state under a mild sedative.  Dr. Rubano performs this procedure, which is covered by several insurance plans, with the assistance of a full medical staff at The Gladiolus Surgery Center in Fort Myers.

 

FOR more information on MUA click here.

 

 

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Corrective Exercises

We teach our patients special "blueprint" exercises designed just for them to help strengthen and correct their own unique problem. These exercises can be performed in our office under the direction of the doctor and in the comfort of your own home and can improve the effectiveness of your spinal correction by as much as 30-40%. In addition to skeletal misalignment, muscles and connective tissues can be out of place or strained by improper alignment and use. Specific exercises and stretches can help your body stay in balance and in health.  When it comes to helping people recover from and prevent future recurrences of chronic back pain and sciatica often related to disc injuries including disc herniations, bulges, and degeneration there is no substitute for the RIGHT exercise program.  Click here to visit our members only interactive exercise program.  (New to our practice?  Simply ask our staff to provide you with your member login and password.  It's FREE to all of our practice family members!)

 

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Lifestyle Advice

We often find it helpful to "coach" our patients on certain activities they should avoid or do differently to avoid aggravating their particular health challenge. Our goal is to help every patient achieve a fulfilling and happy lifestyle full of the activities they enjoy most. We recognize that each our patient is a whole person, and help them reach true health and wellness is a collaborative effort between our professionals and our family of patients.  This area takes into consideration the concept of mind-body awareness.  So often I find that chronic lower back pain and sciatica can be prevented or at least curtailed by knowing what NOT to do.  As you become more aware of the activities and habits that are either beneficial or detrimental to your overall well-being you can make better choices and reap positive results! 

 

I believe our staff, because of their caring attitudes really excels in this area.  We are excited to offer several options, at no additional cost, to improve your overall experience with our practice.  Check out our Thought For The Day on our companion web site, http://bedoandhave.net/.  Here we offer positive thoughts accompanied by winning actions.  Click here to visit the site and subscribe to receive the "Thought For The Day".  In addition on our home page you can tap into a variety of wellness related articles and subscribe to our monthly newsletter with topics geared toward helping you reach your health and fitness goals.

 

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Nutritional Counseling

We provide specific recommendations on nutritional supplements and healthy food choices to enhance our patient´s return to optimal health.  Do you know which supplements and vitamins are good for you?  Whether your goal is to simply improve your body composition by decreasing fat or you desire to increase athletic performance Dr.  Rubano can provide a structured nutritional program based on your individual objectives and needs. 

 

In addition to the supplementation of vitamin and minerals for healthy bones, joints, and muscle function Dr. Rubano is also well aware of the potential for injury as a result of both prescription and over the counter medications for pain and swelling.  If you are taking medications for pain you should be aware that in many cases there are natural options for pain that do not carry the harmful side effects.  In our experience helping people suffering with lower back pain or sciatica related to disc bulges, disc herniations, and degenerative disc disease we have found the response to these natural products to be extremely helpful.

 

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Spinal & Postural Screenings

Posture and spinal screenings can reveal important health information and unlock the door to improved health and well-being. We provide screenings at area malls, community events, health fairs and places of employment. Contact us today to arrange a screening at your event or workplace.

In addition Dr. Rubano is also available to hold health talks and seminars on a variety of topics for your civic, church, or professional organization.  Just a few of the topics he has covered are:

 

• Seven Keys to a Healthy Retirement
• The Quantum Leap: How Little Things Make a BIG Difference
• The Truth About Prescription Medications
• Eating For Life
• 10 Things You CAN Do To Save Your Teenage Driver 

 

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Physiotherapy

To complement and enhance the healing effects of Dr. Rubano's specific Chiropractic adjustment treatment and Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Treatments on the DRX9000, we at Accurate Chiropractic LLC also provide the following physiological therapeutic procedures:

 

• Ultrasound
• Interferential electrical muscle stimulation
• Mechanical traction
• Cryotherapy
• Diathermy
• Moist heat therapy
• Work hardening rehabilitation program

These therapies assist in what we like to call "the Power of Combination".  Since in most cases of back pain and associated disorders like sciatica and whiplash involve more than one type of tissue (i.e. muscle, tendon, ligament, bone, nerve, etc.) a wholistic approach combining different treatments to address the different needs of these tissues is a sensible approach to the healing processs, that is the approach to helping you that we take.

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Massage Therapy

Massage therapy offers a natural conservative treatment approach  that relieves musculoskeletal pain for many patients. Our office  provides specific massage and muscular therapy that is tailored to  meet the patient's condition and injury. The benefits of massage  therapy may include increasing blood circulation, reducing swelling,  relaxing muscles, relieving muscle pain and spasms, and aid in recovery and range of motion.

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  Expert Witness Testimony

During his career in Chiropractic Dr. A.J. Rubano has maintained a high level of focus on the treatment and medico-legal needs of accident victims.  Dr. Rubano has treated hundreds of people who have experienced the life changing affects of whiplash, herniated discs, headaches, and lower back pain and sciatica related to automobile crashes.  His ability to communicate the effects of soft tissue injuries to both attorneys and jurors has been an invaluable asset to his clients.  In several instances Dr. A.J. has been called upon by plaintiffs lawyers to asses the merits of their medical problems and provide expert witness testimony.  Click here to see what lawyers have to say about the way Dr. Rubano cares for his patients and why having an experienced doctor is a must for any PIP case.