Gardner Chiropractic & Injury
Gardner Chiropractic & Injury is a chiropractic clinic on NW 8th Avenue in Gainesville, Florida, led by Dr. Paul Gardner, DC. The practice takes a balanced approach to spinal health and wellness, combining gentle chiropractic adjustments with a full suite of therapeutic modalities and physical rehabilitation. Dr. Gardner received his doctorate from Palmer Chiropractic College Florida and holds a bachelor's degree in Criminology & Law and Pre-med from the University of Florida. He is trained in the Gonstead, Diversified, ArthroStim, Thompson drop table, and Activator protocols, and uses that range of techniques to match the adjustment to the patient rather than the other way around. Patients who feel anxious about chiropractic treatment can request a non-manual adjustment that does not include cavitation forces to the spine. Alongside spinal and extremity manipulation, the office provides medical and sports massage therapy, non-surgical spinal decompression on a motorized table, ultrasound therapy, cold laser therapy, intersegmental traction, and vibration therapy, and pairing intersegmental traction with manipulation addresses the source of the pain. Auto injury care is a significant part of the practice. Dr. Gardner has over 10 years of experience practicing chiropractic in Florida, sees patients after a car accident whether they were at fault or not, and provides free medical consultations to accident patients who are still in pain, covering diagnosis, a recommended course of treatment, a referral to a specialist if one is needed, and an explanation of the medical options they are entitled to. The clinic can be reached at (352) 727-4438 or office@gainesvillechiropractor.com.
Services
Spinal and extremity manipulation
Manual therapy technique used to relieve pain and restore motion, circulation, and nerve conduction to and from the spine as well as other joints, for back, neck, shoulder, joint, and headache pain.
Massage therapy
Medical and sports massage combining movement, pressure, and depth to relax and heal muscles and tissues, used for injury recovery, muscle tension, sprains and strains, and headaches.
Spinal decompression therapy
Non-surgical therapy that manually stretches the spine on a motorized table to hydrate intervertebral discs and relieve pressure from herniated or degenerated discs.
Ultrasound therapy
High-frequency sound waves applied with a handheld sound head to deliver heat deep into soft tissue, used for tendonitis, bursitis, frozen shoulder, joint swelling, and muscle spasms.
Cold laser therapy
Non-invasive low-level light therapy that penetrates two to five centimeters below the skin to stimulate healing in damaged tissue, used for inflammation, arthritis, carpal tunnel, tendonitis, and plantar fasciitis.
Why choose us?
Location & hours
4741 NW 8th Ave Ste b, Gainesville, FL 32605, USA
FAQs
Where is Gardner Chiropractic & Injury located?
The office is at 4741 NW 8th Avenue, Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32605. You can reach the clinic at (352) 727-4438 or office@gainesvillechiropractor.com.
Who will I see at the clinic?
Dr. Paul Gardner, DC. He received his doctorate from Palmer Chiropractic College Florida and a bachelor's degree in Criminology & Law and Pre-med from the University of Florida, and he offers gentle adjustments, therapeutic modalities, and physical rehabilitation.
I was in a car accident. What happens at the first visit?
Dr. Gardner will assess your pain regions, hear your story, and explain the medical options you are entitled to after an auto injury. The consultation includes help diagnosing your condition, a recommended course of treatment, a referral to a specialist if one is needed, and an explanation of your rights and options.
Do you charge for an auto injury consultation?
No. If you have been in an auto accident and are still experiencing pain, the clinic provides a free medical consultation, whether you were at fault or not.
What therapies do you offer besides adjustments?
Massage therapy, non-surgical spinal decompression, ultrasound therapy, cold laser therapy, intersegmental traction, and vibration therapy, plus physical rehabilitation. Dr. Gardner will assess your condition and decide which treatments are right for you.
I am nervous about being adjusted. Are there gentler options?
Yes. Dr. Gardner is trained in several techniques, including ArthroStim, Thompson drop table, and Activator protocols, and a patient can request a non-manual adjustment that does not include cavitation forces to the spine.
What conditions does spinal manipulation help with?
Common reasons for an adjustment include back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica, inflammation, and scoliosis. Spinal manipulation treats the causes of pain rather than the symptoms, and it is a drug-free, natural approach.
Is spinal decompression right for me?
At your first appointment Dr. Gardner will determine whether you are a candidate for spinal decompression therapy, and you will have the chance to ask him directly about the treatment. The session is done lying on a motorized table with a harness that gently stretches the spine, and it should not be painful.