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Dr. Heaton Asks...

Why is a "slipped disc" unlikely?

Separating each spinal vertebra is a disc. Its fibrous outer ring holds in a jelly-like material. Because of the way a disc attaches to the spinal bones above and below it, it can't actually "slip." However, a disc can bulge, tear, herniate, thin and collapse. But it can't slip.

Is a muscle spasm a cause or an effect?

With the knee-jerk use of muscle relaxers, you'd think it was a cause. But it's an effect. Chiropractors know that bones don't move unless muscles move them. And muscles don't contract unless commanded by the nervous system. That's why your nervous system is the focus of our Decatur chiropractic practice.

Decatur Chiropractor | Dr. Larry Heaton

Chiropractic healed my family!

For years my son suffered with Asthma. He carried two inhalers and took two types of medicine. We went through three Pediatricians and two Allergy Specialist and he still had asthma. Our friends said " Take him to our Chiropractor." Well, I finally said yes.

After I saw the great results my son had with Chiropractic Care, my wife our other son and myself soon became patients. Next thing I know, I was enrolling myself in Chiropractic College to become a Doctor of Chiropractic. Before choosing to become a Chiropractor, I spent two years in the Army and worked at Westinghouse Electric.

My Chiropractic Education and Beliefs

I studied at Life Chiropractic College, the world's largest Chiropractic Institute. In college, I was extremely surprised at the concentrated depth of Anatomy and Physiology classes.

I am an energetic and enthusiastic Advocate of the powerful natural healing benefits of Chiropractic, Nutrition and Exercise. I am attempting to give every patient the opportunity to experience True health. I offer patients a choice that some have never experienced before. Some of the most moving, soul satisfying and deeply fulfilling aspects of my practice have been working with people who felt they had to live with their problem, when they didn't. From children who had torticollis to adults with severe arthritis.

My wife, Cindy and I moved from south Alabama to Decatur to be closer to our children and grandchildren. After 37 years, we like to travel and we love going to the beach. I love to go to Antique car shows. I also had a 1965 Mustang restored some time back.

I consider myself an excellent listener and hope I get the opportunity to meet you in person and discuss your specific health challenge. Give our office a call or email me with the link below.

Dr. Larry Heaton | (256) 351-8971
1406A Beltline Road SW, Decatur, AL