Pat Dougherty

read moreDr. Karen A. Sesso has been a chiropractor for over 25 years. She has provided chiropractic care to the Spokane area since 1988. Dr. Sesso provides quality chiropractic care specializing in pain relief and wellness care after an auto accident. Our approach is simple. We believe that health is amongst our most valuable possessions. And while we generally meet people after they've lost their health, our commitment is two-fold. We're committed to teaching our patients that true health is a journey, not a destination.

read moreIf you've ever gone to a social event where you didn't know anyone, you know how uncomfortable that can make you feel. Our goal is to eliminate every shred of apprehension and make you feel at home. Since chiropractic care involves a series of visits, with each one building on the ones before, it's important that our relationship can go the distance. We've found that one of the best ways to have successful patient relationships is to explain everything in advance. The more you understand who we are, what we do and why we do it, the better results you'll enjoy.

read moreNew patients often remark how "homey" our practice is. That's good, because our goal is to offer state-of-the-art chiropractic care in a comfortable surrounding. So, make yourself at home! You'll find plenty of convenient parking and well-lit parking. You'll be greeted by name when you enter our practice and given a short tour to get you acquainted with our facilities. The purpose of your pre-care consultation is to discuss your health goals and see if you're a good candidate for chiropractic care.

read moreSpecific chiropractic spinal adjustments, because they can help restore proper motion and position of individual spinal bones, can help promote proper healing. The longer you wait the more unseen damage there is and the longer it seems to take to recover. Because the nerves to the arms and hands exit the spine through the injured area of the neck, numbness and tingling are common. Even lower back pain can result directly from the trauma, or as a reaction to the loss of proper spinal curves. Whether you've been in an accident, stressed at work, or over-exerted yourself in the garden, your body is constantly adapting to the environment.

read moreA common cause of headaches is from spinal bones in the neck that aren't supporting the head properly. You might not notice your reduced ability to turn your head. But these vertebral subluxations affect nerves, muscles and even the blood supply to your head. Our thorough examination detects vertebral subluxation patterns that could be causing your headaches. If vertebral subluxations are present, you're likely to benefit from chiropractic care. Some are surprised to learn that their headaches are being caused by problems in their lower back!

read moreThe nerve-rich facet joints on the back side of each spinal bone are a common cause of back pain. The pain can be a sign these interlocking "fingers" aren't moving right. The discs between spinal bones can be involved, too. Trauma can cause the soft, pulpy material in the middle to bulge, putting pressure on nearby nerves. Specific chiropractic adjustments can help improve spinal function. By restoring the way your spine works, discs and soft tissues may heal, nerve involvement may be reduced, pain can ease and better stability can return.

read moreWe use a number of highly-effective adjusting approaches to help improve spinal biomechanics and reduce nervous system interference. The approach we use is based on our judgment and years of experience. After identifying which spinal bones have lost their normal motion or position, a specific manual thrust is administered to free up "stuck" joints. This is a system of spinal evaluation combined with a handheld adjusting instrument that delivers a consistent, low-force thrust. Thompson Terminal Point technique is a system of analysis and a special table that reduces the amount of energy needed to adjust your spine.

read moreRepetitive motions (painting the ceiling), postural distortions (falling asleep with your neck twisted) and whiplash injuries from a car accident are physical stresses. So are slips and falls. Even being born! Today's environment constantly assaults us with chemicals. Drugs, preservatives, tobacco, alcohol, pollen and a host of other substances can affect our nervous system and muscle tone. When your body reacts by "tripping a circuit breaker" and causing vertebral subluxation, chiropractic care may help.