St. Germain Chiropractic - Gainesville
St. Germain Chiropractic is a chiropractic and non-invasive healthcare practice on W University Ave in Gainesville, one of ten St. Germain offices serving Central Florida and the Orlando area. The practice specializes in natural, non-invasive healthcare, and its physicians are trained to use a full range of medical diagnostic tools combined with a wide array of treatment techniques. Care starts with evaluating and diagnosing the spine to find misalignments, using x-rays or other diagnostic equipment or by palpating the spine by hand, then adjusting those areas gently to remove interference on the nerve. The approach uses the Gonstead system, and the practice describes modern chiropractic as a natural method of healthcare that does not use drugs or surgery, relying instead on spinal adjustments, exercise and rehabilitation to treat causes rather than symptoms. Treatment is organized into three phases that patients choose between: relief care to reduce inflammation and take pressure off irritated nerves, corrective care to fix the structural and biomechanical cause of the pain, and wellness care to strengthen and maintain the restored range of motion. Alongside adjustments the offices provide spinal decompression and disc therapy for herniated, ruptured and bulging discs, PEMF therapy, shockwave therapy, smart laser therapy, and testing-led treatment for peripheral neuropathy, plus physical rehabilitation therapy, nutritional and lifestyle counseling, and help with supplements including vitamins and natural herbal medicines. The clinical staff treats back and neck pain, headaches, auto accident injuries, slip and fall injuries, and acute or chronic musculoskeletal conditions, and the doctors have over 25 years of experience with car accident injuries, work related injuries and other musculoskeletal injuries. Dr. Patrick St. Germain graduated from Life Chiropractic College in 1988 and has provided chiropractic care with an emphasis on treating chronic pain conditions since. The practice accepts most insurance plans, and it says its ten Central Florida offices are open six days a week and welcome same-day appointments.
Services
Chiropractic adjustments
The chiropractors evaluate and diagnose the spine to find misalignments, then adjust those areas gently by hand with synergistic technologies to remove interference on the nerve.
Spinal decompression therapy
A specialized form of traction that gently stretches and realigns the spine to reduce stress on discs and nerves, delivered hands-free with no belts or restraints.
Disc therapy
Non-surgical treatment for herniated, ruptured, bulging and compressed discs, sciatica and pinched nerves.
PEMF therapy
Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy using low-frequency electromagnetic waves to improve cellular energy production, circulation and tissue repair.
Shockwave therapy
Energy pulses sent into affected tissue to reactivate the body's natural healing response in areas where recovery has slowed or stopped.
Why choose us?
Location & hours
3429 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607, USA
FAQs
Where is the Gainesville office located?
The office is at 3429 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607. You can reach it at (352) 681-4081.
What conditions does the clinical staff treat?
The clinical staff provides chiropractic services for back and neck pain, headaches, auto accident injuries, slip and fall injuries, and acute or chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
Do you accept insurance?
The practice states that it accepts most insurance plans. Call the Gainesville office at (352) 681-4081 to check your specific plan before your visit.
What happens during a chiropractic visit?
The chiropractor first evaluates and diagnoses the spine to find misalignments, using x-rays or other diagnostic equipment or by palpating the spine by hand, then gently adjusts those areas to remove interference on the nerve.
What treatments are offered besides adjustments?
The offices provide spinal decompression therapy, disc therapy, PEMF therapy, shockwave therapy, smart laser therapy, peripheral neuropathy treatment, physical rehabilitation therapy, and nutritional and lifestyle counseling.
How soon should I come in after a car accident?
The practice recommends seeking care from a doctor experienced in treating car accident injuries within 24 to 48 hours of the accident, because delaying treatment can risk irreversible damage.
Can disc problems be treated without surgery?
The practice offers spinal decompression and disc therapy as a non-surgical option for herniated, ruptured, bulging and compressed discs, sciatica and pinched nerves. Contact the office to see whether you qualify.
What are the Gainesville hours?
The office is open Monday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 3:00 to 7:00 PM, Tuesday 3:00 to 6:00 PM, Wednesday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 3:00 to 7:00 PM, Thursday 3:00 to 6:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It is closed Sunday.