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Our Doctors

Alex Rodnick DC

Dr. Rodnick has studied various chiropractic techniques in order to give each patient the best results possible. He is an experienced public speaker having provided hundreds of lectures on various topics including diet, exercise, stress management, and proper ergonomics and work safety. Dr. Rodnick has participated in chiropractic mission trips to help spread health through chiropractic to countries around the world including China, Panama, El Salvador, and the Dominican Republic. 

Dr. Rodnick is a member of the various state, national, and international chiropractic and health associations. Aside from his work Dr. Rodnick is happily married to his wife Missy, and they have one son, William.                                   Dr. Rodnick is proud to serve the Livonia, Farmington, Novi, Northville and Plymouth areas. As a chiropractor with experience he is committed to promoting health and optimum performance.Dr. Rodnick has been a licensed Chiropractor since 2009. He currently holds licenses in the states of Michigan and New York.

 

Education

 

  • Doctor of Chiropractic, Life University College of Chiropractic, Marietta, GA

  • Bachelors of Science in Biological/Life Science, Excelsior College, Albany, NY

  • Diplomat of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners; Part I, II, III, IV, and Physiotherapy

Associations & Memberships

  • Consortium of Independent Physicians Association

  • International Chiropractic Association

  • Delta Sigma Chi, Professional Chiropractic Fraternity

  • Michigan Association of Chiropractic

  • Life Force 1000 

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At Triumph Chiropractic our examinations procedures are geared toward detection and correction of the "Vertebral Subluxation" (click on this link for more information on subluxations). The procedures we use are therefore specifically selected for your spine and nervous system health. There are a couple of things that you should expect when you have a first visit at our clinic.

Our Examination consists of a thorough spinal and nervous system exam which includes "Palpation". Palpation essentially is checking your spine by hand. With this exam the doctor can feel areas of your spine that may be involved with your problems. Spinal position, curvatures and muscle tone can also be examined as it relates to possible spinal subluxations. 

The examination process may involve a series of orthopedic and neurological testing as well as range of motion analysis. These tests are necessary to ensure the most accurate diagnosis and ideal individualized treatment plan. From this we can see how subluxation may be affecting your nervous system and how we can best correct your problems.

 

The importance of each of these tests will be explained to you at your Report of Findings. However, it is important to note that this examination helps scientifically understand the subluxation processes going on in your spine. It also gives us a baseline for future tests so we can accurately measure your progress to see how your spine is correcting and your nervous system is functioning. Using these examination procedures is much more accurate than just depending on "how you feel" on any given day.

Spinal X-rays may be taken depending on your age, and situation. There are many reasons why we would not take x-rays on certain patients including pregnancy, most children, recent usable spinal x-rays and some other various situations. Aside from these situations, x-rays are a common part of the examination process when looking for vertebral subluxations. X-rays give us important information including the position of the spinal bones, and the quality of the spine and safety of adjusting it. X-rays also tell us the relative length of time subluxations may have been involved in your spine. Commonly, most patients receive three spinal x-rays at the beginning of care.

With this important information we can make a more accurate determination of the type of adjustments your spine needs as well as the ongoing frequency of your care. Your x-rays will be explained to you and covered in detail at your Report of Findings. You will be scheduled for your Report of Findings within a few days of your initial visit. This visit is your most important visit and may take up to 30-45 minutes. It is at your Report of Findings that we will give you a care plan and go over any special instructions you will need to obtain the best and fastest possible results. We have set aside specific times for these visits so as not to interfere with regular patient care hours.

Our staff will schedule your Report of Findings with you after your first visit. Our Chiropractic Care utilizes the most modern chiropractic analytical, and  adjustive procedures and equipment available. We consider subluxations to be a serious threat to the quality and quantity of your health and that of your family. It is therefore imperative that we utilize the most modern, and the well established time-proven procedures to help you. We feel you're worth it!

THE PRACTICE

Techniques

Since each and every individual is unique, the same adjustment is not used with everyone. At Triumph Chiropractic, a wide variety of chiropractic techniques are used. There are many factors one must consider while performing adjustments on a patients. One patient may require a light, low force technique, such as Activator or impulse. Other’s may need a full spine approach, in which a high velocity, low amplitude thrust is delivered and joint cavitation is obtained. Below is descriptions of the various Chiropractic techniques utilized in the office.

 

Fullspine & Diversified

After a complete analysis, the Dr. Rodnick will deliver any necessary adjustments. The focus of a Diversified adjustment is to be as specific, precise and accurate as possible, addressing only the problem areas (areas of subluxation). Great care is taken to ensure a bio-mechanically correct position and precise thrust to provide the most accurate and painless adjustment possible. It is our goal  to restore and maintain optimal health by locating and correcting any interference to the nervous system caused by vertebral subluxation.

 

Extremity Adjustments

A misalignment of a joint not only occurs in the spine, but can manifest in the extremities of the human body. An extremity adjustment can be performed on the TMJ, shoulders, elbows, wrist, knee, ankle and more. The adjustments can be used to reduce scar tissue, reduce tight muscles, help recover from an injury, re-educate the joint motion and restore normal function to the joint.

 

Activator

The Activator technique has published clinical and scientific peer-reviewed papers beyond that of most chiropractic analytical treatment procedures. The Activator is a mechanical low force, manually-assisted adjusting instrument is recognized and covered by insurance. It is safe and easy to use with patient of all ages.

 

Thompson Technique

Thompson Technique uses an adjusting table with a pneumatically driven, segmented drop system, which quickly lowers the section of the patient’s body corresponding with the spinal region being adjusted. The doctor thrusts at high speed, using minimal force, because while the thrust initiates movement, the fast drop carries the joint through the remainder of its range of motion. Leg length checks, palpation, X-rays and other appropriate tests are used by the Thompson practitioner in determining where to adjust.

 

Pregnancy Care

Chiropractic care has yielded great results for decades in not only reducing back pain, but improving overall quality of life during ones pregnancy.  When a women has the job of creating another life, pain should be the last thing affecting her nervous system. In addition to reducing pain, the Webster technique has shown positive resulting in promoting proper positioning of the baby for delivery.

 

Cox Flexion/Distraction

Cox® Technique is research-documented spinal manipulation to relieve lower back pain, neck pain, arm pain, leg pain and a host of other spinal related conditions like disc herniation, spinal stenosis, post-surgical continued pain, and pregnancy related back pain. Cox® Technic’s developer, Dr. James M. Cox, has insisted for nearly 50 years on documenting the science of this non-surgical alternative to back surgery approach to back pain relief in the hands of well-trained back specialists.

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