Our Services
Our goal is to determine the root issue so we can offer the right kind of treatment and instruction for the quickest results. Take a look at the variety of treatment services we offer tailored to individual patient's needs.
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We work with many health/auto/workman's comp insurance companies and offer cash and pre-pay options.
Please call our office for more information.
The philosophy of a Chiropractic Adjustment
"in a nutshell"
The spine consists of 24 vertebrae, the top attaching to our skull and the bottom to our tailbone. Not only does this provide an important, moveable structure to keep us upright and strong, but it also encases and protects our spinal cord which is an extension of our brain. From the sides of each vertebra exit nerve roots that divide like roots or branches of a tree into infinitely smaller nerves. These nerves ultimately go to our skin for sensation, muscles to contract, and organs to perform their various functions. If there is irritation to these nerve roots these areas can be adversely affected. If, for example, there is irritation to the nerve root at the base of your neck you might have pain in your neck, pain or tingling down your arm, tight muscles in the neck, and even a slow functioning thyroid (cold hands/feet, weight gain, fatigue, etc.). Chiropractors are experts at manipulating the bones in your spine so they no longer irritate the nerves. No irritation to the nerve means everything down the line works better.
What symptoms can chiropractic adjustments treat?
Dr. Mecham has performed tens of thousands of chiropractic adjustments over the years. Patients’ ages range from hours old to 98 years old. Through safe, gentle, and skilled techniques Dr. Mecham has successfully helped his patients who have suffered with:
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Headaches
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Vertigo/dizziness
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Sinus issues
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Neck pain/stiffness
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Whiplash injuries
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Numbness/tingling
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Low back pain
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Sciatica
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Disc bulge/herniation
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Bed wetting
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Constipation
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Joint Pain (hips, shoulders, ankles, etc)
And More…..
What about shoulders, hips, knees, etc?
Some like to think of Dr. Mecham as a non-operative orthopedist. He has completed various trainings which has allowed him to successfully treat jaw pain, shoulder pain, elbow pain, wrist pain, hip pain, knee pain, and ankle pain (including chronic pain), carpal tunnel syndrome, TMD, etc. in many of his patients.
Quantum Neurology
Quantum neurology, as its name implies, is based on some of the ideas of quantum physics. Quantum neurology focuses on allowing nerves to stabilize so that the body can heal itself from illness or injury. It is a safe, non-invasive technique that allows us to evaluate and rehabilitate every major nerve in the body. Using quantum neurology, Dr. Mecham administers a specific series of upper and lower-body muscle strength tests designed to evaluate the spinal cord. We can also strengthen the nerves with a combination of light therapy and joint mobilization.
Nutrition Response Testing
Nutrition Response Testing (NRT) is a non-invasive system of analyzing the body in order to determine the underlying causes of ill health. When these causes are corrected through safe, natural, nutritional means, the body can repair itself in order to attain and maintain more optimum health. NRT is very precise and scientific. It is based on decades of successful clinical outcomes helping sick people restore their health naturally—without drugs, without surgery, non-invasively, and often relatively rapidly. The analysis is done through testing the body’s autonomic nervous system.
Massage Therapy
At the Spinal Care Center of Utah we employ only top notch massage therapists that are held to the highest of standards in the profession. Through yearly continuing education and training, our massage therapists remain current on the latest and greatest techniques to best serve our clients. Whether a part of concurrent treatment with Dr. Mecham or by itself, massages have endless benefits.
Massage gift certificates are available.
If you opt for therapeutic massage, please read our massage guidelines before your first appointment.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy promotes the mobility, functional ability, and quality of life of our patients. Dr. Mecham uses physiotherapy in conjunction with other treatments to improve his patients’ ability to move normally and heal from illness or injury. PT is very effective in helping the body to heal and return to normal function. Dr. Mecham may choose from a variety of modalities such as therapeutic ultrasound, interferential stim, high volt galvanic, whole body vibration, etc., to assist in the healing process.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a centuries-old therapy that originated in China that uses very fine needles inserted into the skin to stimulate certain points on the body. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that stimulating specific acupuncture points corrects imbalances in the body’s energy flow along channels known as meridians. Still practiced today, acupuncture can relieve a myriad of illnesses and physical complaints, including chronic pain, headaches, nausea, and arthritis, to name a few.
Nasal Specific
Bilateral Nasal Specific (BNS) is a proven, reviewed, controlled approach and technique that works to unwind the body and help it return to a more optimum function by widening the nasal passages and adjusting the cranial plates to release stress/ pressure that effects the nervous system. It reestablishes/increases the flow of oxygen, blood, and cerebrospinal fluid to the body’s nervous system, and to the brain. Bilateral Nasal Specific Treatment can be used to treat chronic sinusitis, chronic migraines, concussions, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, hearing loss, vertigo, cognitive disorders, TMJ, and more.
***We also offer adjunct therapies such as massage tables, therapeutic ultrasound, electric stim, heat therapy, etc. as needed.
Custom Orthotics
Foot Levelers custom orthotics are clinically proven to reduce low back pain! 80% of people will have low back point at some point in their lives. Oftentimes imbalances in the feet are the source of low back pain. Add comfort while standing, walking, or running, with orthotics custom made specifically to your feet to feel supported, help reduce pain, and protect the body. Call to schedule an appointment for a foot scan today!
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Weight Loss & Nutrition
Good nutrition is the foundation of good health. I encourage eating fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and hormone-free animal products, and avoiding the harmful chemical additives often found in processed foods. I use Nutritional Response Testing to find out which organs or systems in your body are in need of attention and then determine what supplements will be the most beneficial, which eliminates the process of trial and error that can be so frustrating for many.
I use a variety of methods to help individuals in their quest to look and feel younger and healthier, and one way to do this is to lose unnecessary weight. Dr. Mecham has three methods to help his patients achieve weight loss: a standard process purification program, endocrine system management, and pain reduction, as described below.
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Endocrine System Management
A slow thyroid is often blamed for weight gain (as well as other symptoms), but other organs might be involved as well, such as the hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenal glands, and gonads. These organs all communicate with each other in an effort to balance our hormones. A problem with any one of these can adversely affect the hormone balance in our bodies and cause our metabolism to slow down, which then leads to weight gain.
Dr. Mecham uses a Systems Survey (click link box above) in order to cluster symptoms into groups that help to reveal organs and systems that might be involved. He also uses Nutritional Response Testing (NRT) and Quantum Neurology to find out which organs are not up to par. Through special techniques, Dr. Mecham is able to improve brain/nerve communication to these organs to improve their function. He also finds out which specific supplements will aid in the repair or stimulation of the same organs.
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Standard Process
Purification Program
We change our oil and air filters in our cars so they can perform better, be more efficient and last longer, so why not do the same for our bodies? Our bodies have filters too. Our liver, kidneys, intestines, lymphatic system, lungs, and skin remove harmful toxins from our body. If not eliminated regularly, toxins can slow our body’s ‘engines’ down. Symptoms of having too many toxins in our body can include:
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Weight gain
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Headaches
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Emotional irregularities
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Reduced mental clarity
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Fatigue or difficulty sleeping
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Pain and inflammation
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Digestive issues
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Immune challenges
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Food cravings (especially sweets)
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Low libido
If you read the above list and have one or more of the symptoms listed, click the link box above to find out how toxic you are.
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Pain Reduction
Pain, as well as stiffness of the muscles and joints, prevents people from being able to exercise. Dr. Mecham has extensive training and practice in treating virtually every joint and muscle in the body. Through chiropractic, massage therapy, physiotherapy, and Quantum Neurology, his patients are able to successfully carry out a workout regime without pain.
Accidents
Auto accidents, work accidents, and general clumsiness are large sources of pain and discomfort for many and make up a good portion of our patient load. Most people are unaware that chiropractic treatment for auto accident-related injuries, both major and minor, is often covered 100% by most auto insurance plans. If left untreated, even minor auto accident injuries can become chronic health and pain problems that require more involved treatment to resolve.
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At least six studies by the Workman’s Compensation Fund and others have found chiropractic care is superior to medical care for treating on-the-job back injuries. Chiropractors are able to relieve their patient’s pain and get them back to work faster and with lower treatment costs than traditional medical care.
Insurance
We accept most major medical insurance plans,
including:
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Blue Cross/Blue Shield
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Regence
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Aetna
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Altius
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Humana
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Medicare
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Mailhandlers
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GEHA
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Cigna
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PEHP
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Educators Mutual
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Workers Comp.
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Auto. Insurance
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DMBA
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Value Care
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United Health Care
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Select Health
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Beech Street, and many more. . .
Are you uninsured? We offer reasonable cash prices for our services so that we can offer treatment to everyone.