Purpose
The focus at Hart Chiropractic is on a condition known as vertebral subluxation. This occurs when a spinal bone (called vertebra) gets jarred slightly out of alignment and disturbs spinal nerve function.
Adjustment of vertebral subluxation helps to improve function of the spine and nerves, which in turn promotes self-healing in the patient.
About Dr. Hart
- Palmer Graduate (DC), 1981
- Master's degree in health science (MHSc), 2006, Nova Southeastern University
- Certificate in applied biostatistics, 2012, University of Washington
- Practicing chiropractor in Iowa and Nebraska, 1982-1995
- Professor and researcher at Sherman College of Chiropractic, 1995-2017
- Hart Chiropractic in Greenville, 2017 -
- 70 + full papers published in peer-reviewed science journals, 1988-2018 (Click on Research link above for a sampling)
- Occasional first place finisher in age group for 5k running races in Greenville, 2017 - (such as this one: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/62551/IndividualResult/QDgL?#U29424146
Spinal Analysis
Dr. Hart checks the health of the nerve system with:
a. Skin temperature analysis (shown in picture)
b. Resting heart rate
c. Heart rate variability
Learn more about how Dr. Hart uses heart rate information by clicking the Research link above. Here you will see case studies from Dr. Hart's practice.
To check spinal alignment, Dr. Hart uses palpation, leg length comparison, and if indicated, on-site digital x-ray.
Spinal Adjustment
Adjustment of the spine is gently given when testing indicates the presence of vertebral subluxation.
Dr. Hart has a focus on upper cervical subluxation since there are more nerves in this area than anywhere else in the spine.
The patient's nerve system is monitored following the adjustment to determine effectiveness of care.