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Chiropractic as a profession began in 1895 when its founder , Daniel David Palmer , “ adjusted ” the spine of a deaf janitor and claimed to restore his hearing . Depictions and writings of spinal manipulative therapy can be traced back to ancient cultures .
The Huntsville Joint and Spine Center - Dr . Jeffrey L . Pruski was voted Best of the Best for 2024 for their chiropractic services . Dr . Pruski has owned and operated the center for over 30 years and services clients in Walker and Montgomery counties .
Pruski received his training from Parker College of Chiropractic and undergraduate work from SHSU . He practices the McKenzie Method of spinal rehabilitation .
The McKenzie Method is a biopsychosocial system of musculoskeletal care emphasizing patient empowerment and self-treatment . This system of diagnosis and patient management applies to acute , subacute , and chronic conditions of the spine and extremities . It offers a reliable and practical approach
that focuses on “ what patients need ” and not on “ what therapists want to do ”.
“ I have trained staff who are committed to provide the best service to our patients ,” said Pruski . “ Our core treatments include acute injuries , arthritis , back and neck pain , degenerative conditions , herniated disc , and joint pain and swelling .”
The Joint and Spine Center recently partnered with Victory for Veterans . A non-profit organization whose goals are to heal ‘ invisible ’ wounds .
They provide group sessions , online peer support groups , and Memorial Day recognition at military cemeteries .
“ Thanks to Dr . Pruski and his staff we formed a ‘ Life Readiness Center ’ here ,” said Col . Mikel Burroughs , ( Ret ). “ We were able to raise over $ 60,000 and placed two Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers ( HBOT ) here in Huntsville to assist any veteran or first responder free of charge . The chamber treatment is a 60-minute , 98 % pure oxygen therapy , to address Traumatic Brain Injuries , Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD ),
anxiety , depression , and other invisible wounds .”
“ We are able to scan the brain before HBOT treatment and after 40 treatments to see improved brain activity ,” said Col . Burroughs . Through our agreement with Dr . Pruski , he is also able to use these chambers to treat his regular patients for a wide range of issues . This is our first center , and all future ones will be modeled after this center .”
“ We are very blessed to have this partnership ,” said Dr . Pruski . “ It was not something we were looking for , but ‘ what we find is necessary we do it ,’ is how we operate . We care about our community and our patients , and this partnership provides new treatment options . We do not know everything but will go the extra mile for our patients .
“ In my over 30 years of experience , most of my referrals come from family members who were treated here or friends of a friend . We are thankful the community has faith in our commitment to serve them .
- Story by Dee Howard Mullins
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