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Dr. Dennis Spurgin, DC

Chiropractor

Dr. Dennis Spurgin is a Chiropractor practicing in Palm Springs, CA. Dr. Spurgin specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system, while improving each patients functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include sciatica, neck pain, and arthritis pain, among many others. Dr. Spurgin seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
53 years Experience
Dr. Dennis Spurgin, DC
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • Logan College of Chiropractic
  • Accepting new patients

Can a chiropractor help with foot pain?

Chiropractic helps a lot of foot pain. An evaluation is necessary.

Can a chiropractor cure sciatica?

Sciatica is treated successfully by Chiropractic, but if it doesn't respond to treatment, X-rays, MRIs, and other diagnostic tests are required.

Should you rest your foot if you have plantar fasciitis?

Who diagnosed the plantar fasciitis? That is the diagnosis for chronic foot pain. Rest can be part of the regime, but there is much more to it than that.

Why do chiropractors require so many visits?

I won't speak for all Doctors of Chiropractic. For myself, average number of visits per patient is very low. Insurance companies keep close track of these statistics and have on READ MORE
I won't speak for all Doctors of Chiropractic. For myself, average number of visits per patient is very low. Insurance companies keep close track of these statistics and have on their doctor panels those doctors who practice under the insurance company's protocols. However, that said, there are patients that need multiple treatments. The number of treatments needs to be justified by their history, diagnostic tests, examinations results, and response to treatment trials. When documented necessity is shown to be appropriate, longer term treating is usually allowed.

What are the methods chiropractors use when treating back pain?

Chiropractic is a Science and an Art. My father was Chiropractor and so is my son. We know the most about each other and yet our treatments are not the same, but similar. I personally READ MORE
Chiropractic is a Science and an Art. My father was Chiropractor and so is my son. We know the most about each other and yet our treatments are not the same, but similar. I personally don't like hard forceful treatment. When it comes to manipulation, I use quickness and finesse. I don't use a lot of modalities. I use a select few that I feel complement my manual therapy. I work with my patients on activities of daily living, habits, the need for exercises, and other pertinent issues.

Does chiropractic help spondylosis?

Chiropractic helps spondylosis and is treated regularly for all the various symptoms and management associated with these conditions. However the underlying condition is degeneration READ MORE
Chiropractic helps spondylosis and is treated regularly for all the various symptoms and management associated with these conditions. However the underlying condition is degeneration of the area of the spine and will never go back to normal tissue.

Is ice or heat better after chiropractic adjustment?

Directly after treatment I recommend wet heat (wet towel, hot tub and/or shower). As a home remedy between treatments: I recommend contrast therapy, Ice followed by wet heat (wet READ MORE
Directly after treatment I recommend wet heat (wet towel, hot tub and/or shower). As a home remedy between treatments: I recommend contrast therapy, Ice followed by wet heat (wet towel, hot tub and/or shower). I usually don't recommend a heating pad.

Why does my ankle feel like it needs to pop but won't?

Do not pop your ankle and any other joint on purpose! Have you had a proper examination? I can't tell what is wrong and what needs to be done without a proper hands on examination. READ MORE
Do not pop your ankle and any other joint on purpose! Have you had a proper examination? I can't tell what is wrong and what needs to be done without a proper hands on examination. The questions that I would ask are: 1. Have you injured the ankle? 2. What sports have you played? 3. Have you turned the ankle? Did you have any fall as a child? Other questions would come up during an examination.

Does improving your posture hurt?

The real question is why are you having pain when you straighten up your posture? Have you had a proper examination? I can't tell what is wrong and what needs to be done without READ MORE
The real question is why are you having pain when you straighten up your posture? Have you had a proper examination? I can't tell what is wrong and what needs to be done without a proper hands on examination and that may include needing Xrays.. The questions that I would ask are: 1. Have you injured the ankle? 2. What sports have you played? 3. Have you turned the ankle? Did you have any fall as a child? Other questions would come up during an examination.

How should I sleep to fix rounded shoulders?

Sleep will not fix rounded shoulders or any other postural problems. The questions should be; What is causing the condition? Is it structural or functional? Have you had a proper READ MORE
Sleep will not fix rounded shoulders or any other postural problems. The questions should be; What is causing the condition? Is it structural or functional? Have you had a proper examination? I can't tell what is wrong and what needs to be done without a proper hands on examination. The questions that I would ask are: 1. Have you injured our back? 2. What sports have you played? 3. Have you had any accidents? Did you have any fall as a child? Other questions would come up during an examination. If there is no structural component then manipulation and stretching exercises are appropriate. Google my name and download my exercises.

Is it bad to crack your ankles?

If your ankles or any other joint cracks spontaneously and doesn't hurt, then don't worry about it. However, cracking your joints regularly is not a good idea. Never try to crack READ MORE
If your ankles or any other joint cracks spontaneously and doesn't hurt, then don't worry about it. However, cracking your joints regularly is not a good idea. Never try to crack your joints as a treatment. See a professional.

Can chiropractors adjust feet?

Chiropractic includes the treatment of extremities including the adjusting of extremities (hands and feet).

Can being out of alignment cause knee pain?

Knee pain can come from a variety of causes and needs a very good examination starting at the bottom, the feet and progressing up the leg all the way into the back. It can be muscular, READ MORE
Knee pain can come from a variety of causes and needs a very good examination starting at the bottom, the feet and progressing up the leg all the way into the back. It can be muscular, ligamentous, tendon and /or the joints. It can be structural from current or previous injury. It can also be from internal disorders as and example in Rheumatoid Arthritis. If the pain persist see a professional.

Why do my wrists and ankles crack?

If your joint cracks spontaneously and doesn't hurt then don't worry about it. However, if you are cracking your joints regularly and it become a habit that is not a good idea. READ MORE
If your joint cracks spontaneously and doesn't hurt then don't worry about it. However, if you are cracking your joints regularly and it become a habit that is not a good idea. Never try to crack your joints intentionally or as a treatment. See a professional.

How should I sleep to fix rounded shoulders?

Rounded Shoulders is a postural problem and sleeping has no effect. Exercises and posture is the most beneficial

How do you stretch your lats?

I don't like hard forceful stretching. I am more in favor of dynamic range of motion stretching. All the range of motion of the shoulder and upper back are important.

How painful is frozen shoulder manipulation?

I have worked successfully on many frozen shoulders. I don't do hard, forceful and panful manipulation. I work with quickness and finesse. I try to minimize pain. The amount of READ MORE
I have worked successfully on many frozen shoulders. I don't do hard, forceful and panful manipulation. I work with quickness and finesse. I try to minimize pain. The amount of success depends on the cause of the condition, how long it has been there, how contentious the individual is with following advice and type of previous treatment. I usually recommend a combination of dynamic range of motion and contrast therapy which is Ice followed by wet heat (wet towel, shower or jacuzzi). Chiropractic, Physical Therapy and Massage are helpful.

What is the best sleeping position?

When babies begin to be able to move they tend to turn to their sides. However, sleeping is also dynamic and moving while sleeping is expected and should not be a concern. Individuals READ MORE
When babies begin to be able to move they tend to turn to their sides. However, sleeping is also dynamic and moving while sleeping is expected and should not be a concern. Individuals with internal or musculoskeletal issue need to adapt sleeping situation according to their needs.

Can you move your elbow if it's dislocated?

The evaluation and assessment of a Dislocation is an emergency issue and should be seen in an Urgent care or ER. Follow up can be done in an office setting.

Can chiropractors treat tendonitis?

Every day Doctors of Chiropractic treat Tendonitis.