Introducing Naperville Chiropractor, Dr. Gary Bowman

Dr. Bowman joined the clinical staff in July of 2009. He has a skill set that focuses on spinal rehabilitation techniquesthat support his work as a Chiropractor. He is presently working toward receiving full certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy from the McKenzie Institute®, and is currently the only authorized provider of Graston Technique® soft tissue treatment and rehabilitation in the Naperville area. During his doctorate program he was a treating intern at the Chiropractic Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Department at Palmer College of Chiropractic. Before joining the ISSR team in July, Dr. Bowman spent a week treating patients in Agadir, Morocco, and completed a four-month residency program under Dr. Lukosus. He has taken post-doctorate course work in Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization and Functional Rehabilitation through the Prague School of Rehabilitation and National University of Health Sciences. He is in the referral network for management of TMJ disorders through the Central Institute for Human Performance, and has done extensive work in conservative management of both upper and lower extremity injuries.

Dr. Bowman is a native of Casper, Wyoming where his family continues to reside. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Wellness Management and Health Science from Oswego State University in Oswego, NY. While at Oswego State he was a 4-year NCAA varsity athlete for the men’s ice hockey team. Before starting his chiropractic schooling he played professionally for the Elmira Jackals of the United Hockey League (now known as the International Hockey League). As a student at Palmer College of Chiropractic he was very involved in the academic community as the President of the men’s ice hockey team, a member of the Palmer Student Council, and a Teaching Assistant for the Physical Therapy courses. He continues to play recreational hockey and enjoys exercising and outdoor sports.

Dr. Eric Asks some important questions of interest to Naperville residents - Chiropractor Naperville Dr. Eric Asks...

What causes subluxations?
Chiropractors acknowledge three types of stress: physical, chemical and emotional. When the adaptive capacity of your body is compromised, weakened areas along the spine can become involved. Muscles tighten, spinal joints lock up and nearby nerves are affected. The purpose of chiropractic care is to find these areas and restore balance, alignment and motion.
Is a muscle spasm a cause or an effect?
With the knee-jerk use of muscle relaxers, you'd think it was a cause. But it's an effect. Chiropractors know that bones don't move unless muscles move them. And muscles don't contract unless commanded by the nervous system. That's why your nervous system is the focus of our Naperville chiropractic practice.

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