Services & Techniques

At Encompass Chiropractic Health, 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 Lake Oswego office.

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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. These newer correction methods are even safer, more comfortable and more effective than ever before. As a Doctors of Chiropractic, Dr. Pollack and Dr. Shoemaker have years of training and experience in spinal adjustment.

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Corrective Exercises

We teach our patients special "blueprint" exercises to help strengthen and correct their own unique problem. These exercises can be performed in the comfort of your own home and can improve the effectiveness of your spinal correction. 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.

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Yoga

We encourage our patients attend our special yoga sessions.  From beginners to the advance, you will be able to find a class that suits your skill level.  We have our own unique yoga studio and specially selected instructors to help empower you to get the most out of your care.  In addition to our specific exercises for spinal correction, yoga is proven to help keep your body in balance.  Our sessions are open to the public so it is very convenient to include friends and family.  Please check our clinic calendar for upcoming classes

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Spinal Decompression

Spinal Decompression Therapy is a well documented therapy for relief from back and neck pain. If you have been considering back surgery Dr. Pollack, Dr. Shoemaker and the professionals at Encompass Health urge you to research Spinal Decompression Therapy.

Decompression Therapy is an FDA approved therapy with an above average permanent relief success rate! Back surgeries' immediate success rates are mediocre and unfortunately, often weaken other areas of the spine leading to future pain and possibly additional surgeries. Decompression Therapy also has the advantage of being affordable and less expensive than back or neck surgery. With ongoing Chiropractic Care and proper physical therapy, you never need to be in debilitating back or neck pain again.

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Lifestyle Coaching

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 collaborate effort between our professionals and our patients.

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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? Do you know how these supplements and vitamins interact with one another? Dr. Pollack and Dr. Shoemaker can provide a structured nutritional program based on your individual needs.

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Physiotherapy

To complement and enhance the healing effects of your care plan, we at Discover Wellness Center also provide the following physiological therapeutic procedures:

• ARPWave
• Interferential electrical muscle stimulation
• Mechanical traction
• Cryotherapy
• Spinal Decompression
• Moist heat therapy

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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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Thai Massage

Often called “yoga for lazy people” it is one of the most dynamic and restorative modalities for overall wellness.  Thai Massage was started over 2500 yrs ago and is influenced by both Indian Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine.  This modality  combines passive/assisted yoga based poses, deep compression “palm walking “ and  Thai meridian energy point work.  Thai Massage helps increase range of motion and flexibility, improve circulation, relieve stress from muscular aches, improve body alignment and increase energy flow, while being deeply relaxing… It is performed on a padded floor mat as opposed to table work. Clients wear comfortable loose fitting clothing that can be provided. Experience Thai Massage for a massage like no other!

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Custom Orthotics

Custom-Fit Orthotics improve your performance and comfort in any type of footwear.  Having the proper foundation is vital to maintaining your optimal health and wellness.  Whatever you do for work or play, the health of your feet can determine your success and enjoyment. With Encompass' Custom-Fit orthotics your feet can perform at peak efficiency, and so can you.

In order to create a precise map of the shape of your feet, your feet must be examined and scanned in our office.  This is often included in our comprehensive wellness treatment plans.

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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.