The Pain Clinic

read moreWe hope that you will find this website helpful in learning more about our office, our chiropractic care, and how chiropractic care can improve your quality of life. The Pain Clinic is committed to relieving your pain using the combined principles of chiropractic care, Activator technique, acupuncture and Oriental medicine, and massage therapy. The doctors, Roper Dollarhide, D.C. and Alejandro Portuondo D.C., use modern chiropractic, diversified, drop table, and Activator adjustive techniques, depending on your needs or preferences, along with physiotherapy including spinal traction.

read moreWe are proud to provide a state-of-the-art facility for the highest quality chiropractic care available. It is one of our top priorities to protect the well-being of our valued patients. We are confident that you will feel right at home in our office as we welcome all patients as if they were family. If you would like to make an appointment, please contact our office by calling (702) 368-0508. A member of our staff will follow up with you directly to confirm scheduling. Our practice accepts cash, check, and major credit cards.

read moreMaybe you've heard about chiropractic care through a friend or did some research online. Maybe you're just tired of living in pain. If going to the chiropractor is a new experience for you, don't worry! We're here to help you shed your pain and get back on your feet. Your first visit to our practice will be about getting to know your chiropractor, and a chance for us to get to know you! Appointments at our office typically begin with a bit of paperwork, as you no doubt would expect. Your skilled chiropractor will perform a physical examination, and take any necessary x-rays, to learn more about the cause of your pain.

read moreConsidered the perfect balance of therapy and relaxation, Swedish massage is universally popular for its gentle yet effective results and benefits. Swedish massage is the perfect "beginner's massage, " providing gentle pressure and friction that soothe sore muscles and loosen tight joints. Among its many benefits, Swedish massage effectively eases tension, wipes out stress and promotes deep relaxation. Swedish massage is performed on a massage table with the client undressed and draped in a sheet for comfort and privacy.

read moreChiropractors are professionals who uncover underlying issues in personal injury accidents. Whether using a single spinal adjustment or a series of treatment, visiting a chiropractor is one of the best options to start the healing process. If you find yourself in a personal injury accident, schedule a consultation with a chiropractor, as you may have underlying issues that we can help diagnose and treat.

read moreOne moment everything may seem fine, when suddenly you're involved in a serious collision. Most people have one thing on their mind after a car accident--their car! However, it's important to remember that you and your injuries come first. A visit to a chiropractor should always follow an auto injury, as chiropractors are specialists in damage to soft and hard tissue. Chiropractors are able to treat neck and back injuries associated with auto accidents. Many times, individuals who have been injured in a car accident experience such intense muscle pain and stiffness that they simply cannot function normally.

read moreSeeing a chiropractor is not only for back pain and neck pain. Chiropractic care is an excellent way to keep your body at its peak performance through nutrition, adjustment and overall wellness. In addition, chiropractic care has been known to help a wide range of conditions from fibromyalgia to diabetes. Chiropractic is an overall way of looking at the human body. It's based on the idea that the body is self-sustaining and self-healing. The body is in essence completely controlled by the brain through its connection via the spinal cord and the vast networks of nerves that make up the body.

read moreHeralded for centuries in the East for its energizing and restorative effects, Thai massage is gaining popularity in the West as people discover this unique and powerful form of massage. Sometimes called "assisted yoga, " Thai massage involves easing the client into various assisted stretches to deepen muscle relaxation. Vigorous and stimulating, Thai massage is as energizing as it is relaxing. Thai massage is performed on a padded mat on the floor and the client remains fully dressed, preferably in comfortable clothing that permits free movement of the limbs.