Chiropractic Professional

read moreDr. Michael Mauger a Chiropractor and is a Family Medical Practitioner that provides professional chiropractic and medical services to the Corpus Christi area and surrounding communities. Service offerings focus on providing relief from acute and chronic pain, increased mobility, function, and rehabilitation as well as long-term wellness care to individuals and families of all ages. He graduated with honors in 2016. Having more than 40 years of diverse experiences, especially in Chiropractic.

read moreThank you in advance for taking the time to discover chiropractic and its powerful effects on human health. Each year more than 15 million North Americans choose chiropractic for safe, natural and effective relief from back pain, neck pain, headaches, extremity pain, poor overall health, low energy levels and much more. According to The Association of Chiropractic Colleges, Chiropractic is a health care discipline which emphasizes the inherent recuperative power of the body to heal itself without the use of drugs and surgery.

read moreIf you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident you will need to make an appointment for a brief, but thorough, examination. Often, individuals involved in motor vehicle accidents experience minimal or no symptoms for the first few weeks and even months. It's important to not only receive immediate and appropriate treatment for any injuries sustained, but also to document the extent of the injuries, if present. Failure to obtain a timely evaluation or appropriate treatment for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident may negate your ability to receive monetary compensation for any future medical bills resulting from the accident, negate your ability to receive pain and suffering settlements, and negate compensation for work loss.

read moreDr. Mauger has won the "Best of the Best" in Chiropractic services in Corpus Christi area 14 years in a row! When a person is injured in an accident or suffering from back and muscle pain, they often are referred to a chiropractor. Dr. Michael Mauger D.C., director of Mauger Medical, said the chiropractor's role is to treat pain and teach patients to better take care of themselves. Mauger Medical offers a variety of services including acupuncture, massage and physical therapy. The office also has an exercise and rehabilitation center to help patients.

read moreWelcome to "Baby Boomers and Beyond", the section of our site dealing with health issues of the maturing individual.

read moreThe adjustment is a safe, natural, noninvasive procedure used by the chiropractor to restore and improve health. Learning the art of adjusting is a skill that requires years of study and practice. Chiropractic doctors are the only health care professionals trained to deliver the chiropractic adjustment. Spinal adjustments by any other individual or health care professional have been shown to be dangerous and less effective. In basic terms, the spinal adjustment or spinal manipulation refers to the process in which the doctor of chiropractic skillfully applies controlled force into one or more "subluxated" vertebrae of the spine.

read moreMost insurance policies do offer some limited type coverage of chiropractic care. However, if yours does not we encourage you to urge your employer or health insurance broker to change your policy to one that does. Your freedom to choose your own health care provider is a fundamental right. If we can help in any way please let us know. The Institute of Pain Management does offer a preferred patient type of insurance for those without health insurance. Some of today's insurance policies do not provide the type of coverage that you may desire and larger patient payment will be required.

read moreOnce the paperwork has been completed, you will have a consultation with the doctor to discuss your health-related problems, concerns, as well as potential treatment options. In order to determine what your actual problem is, the doctor will ask you various questions related to your condition. Next, a number of specialized tests will be performed to determine which tissues are affected and to what extent. Your specific condition may require us to take x-rays to either rule out more serious conditions or assist us in developing the most effective treatment plan for you.