Treatment Philosophy
You don’t have to live with the pain. Chiropractic care is a safe and natural way to treat injury and pain. We offer both corrective and pain relief plans of care to better fit your health care needs. We focus on your whole body when your specific care plan is written. Often we recommend plans of care that involve co-treatment with other providers including massage, acupuncture, naturopathy, counseling etc …
We believe that everyone should have a team of health experts working together to get rid of your pain and symptoms permanently.
Motor vehicle accidents and workers compensation
Dr. Yogerst is very experienced handling acute injuries incurred from accidents, both vehicular and on the job. If you are in pain due to an accident we will provide treatment which will relieve your symptoms; and we will help you navigate the paperwork to get you the care you need.
Evaluation and manipulation of the extremities
Extremities include ankles, wrists, shoulders, knees, hips, elbows, and jaw. Treatment of these joints provides relief of symptoms including carpel tunnel, shoulder pain and popping, tendinitis, bursitis, chronically sprained ankles, and hip pain.
Sports Injuries
Athletic injuries involving the spine or extremities can be treated involving a combination of chiropractic manipulation and soft tissue work. When an injury is treated quickly and competently it usually resolves well and without long-term problems.
Diagnosis & Treatment of Common Ailments of the Spine
We can very effectively treat headaches, neck pain, low back pain, sciatica, postural imbalances, and more …
Treatment Specialties
• Adjustments of the spine
• Adjustments of the extremities
• Electrical muscle stimulation
• Drop technique (light force adjusting)
• Activator technique (light force adjusting)
• Therapeutic exercise
• Postural re-education
• Gait evaluation and retraining
• Ergonomic consultation
Educational Background
• Doctor of Chiropractic, Western States Chiropractic College, 2004
• Bachelor of science in Chemistry, Montana State University, 1995
• Bachelor of science in Biology, Montana State University, 1995