
Laurence Churchill
Chiropractor
1007 SW 1st Ave. Ocala FL, 34471About
Dr. Laurence Churchill is a Chiropractor practicing in Ocala, FL. Dr. Churchill 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. Churchill seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
Education and Training
Palmer College of Chiropractic Doctor of Chiropractic 2013
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Laurence Churchill's Expert Contributions
When should you have your first chiropractic adjustment?
As soon as possible, they are beneficial from birth to being a senior citizen. READ MORE
Is a massage or chiropractor better for sciatica?
Both are beneficial. Massage will help relax and stretch your muscles, chiropractic will help realign your structure, giving you relief and restoring homeostasis. READ MORE
What are the risks of chiropractic neck adjustments?
The risks are minimal. An evaluation, history, and/or X-rays will help determine proper care to achieve maximum results. Thank you. READ MORE
What is better a massage or chiropractor?
Hello, You can benefit from both, massage to relax the muscles and chiropractic to realign your structure, therefore, putting your body in homeostasis. Thank you. READ MORE
Can a chiropractor help with pins and needles feeling?
Yes, chiropractic can help relieve the pins and needles, an examination/evaluation and history is important to find the underlying cause, in addition to X-rays and/or MRI imaging. Thank you. READ MORE
How do chiropractors help headaches?
Hello, This is a good question, headaches are created by tension in muscles or by the nerve impulse being restricted between the base of the head (skull) and the first cervical vertebrae (Atlas) and the 2nd cervical vertebrae (Axis). Releasing the tension between these three with chiropractic care will resolve the problem headaches. READ MORE
What is pelvic manipulation?
Pelvic manipulation consists of using a table designed for chiropractic and to assist the doctor with delivering force to adjust the pelvic area, known as a Thompson drop table, also manual specific positions can be used. READ MORE
How young is too young to see a chiropractor?
Good question. There is no age limit; newborn babies to senior citizens can benefit from chiropractic care. Chiropractic care realigns the bone structure allowing the nerve impulses to fire properly in to the organs and muscles, reducing inflammation and pain. Thank you, Dr. Churchill READ MORE
Is chiropractic neck manipulation safe?
Hello, Good question, chiropractic is safe for cervical adjustments; there are specific positions to place an individual in to correct an imbalance of the cervical spine. An evaluation and history will determine the type of care and treatment options to resolve your discomfort. Thank you, Dr. Churchill READ MORE
Can chiropractic treatment ease sciatica pain?
Yes, chiropractic can help alleviate sciatic pain issues by releasing the tight muscles and realigning the structure. There may be additional issues that contributes to the pain, therefore an exam is required. Schedule an appointment and get the relief you need. READ MORE
Is chiropractic care effective for a herniated disc?
Hello, Yes, it is, chiropractic care realigns the spine allowing the nervous system to 'fire' properly to the muscles surrounding the specific area and the entire body. Release of the muscle tension allows the body to operate appropriately and give relief of pain along with self help exercises. You should definitely see a Chiropractic Physician for an evaluation and adjustment to asses your issue. Thank you, READ MORE
What are the treatments offered for a herniated disc?
Hello, There are several options from stretches, exercise physiology, flexion/distraction, e-stim, and chiropractic adjustments of the structure. These are very beneficial, if you have not seen a chiropractic physician. You can set up an appointment for an evaluation and treatment to discuss the treatment. Thank you. READ MORE
How often should you get a chiropractic adjustment after a car accident?
Hello, The first two-weeks are most crucial to start getting treatment after an accident ans generally you are treated 3x a week for the first two weeks and then as your body and symptoms become better you will be seen 2x a week for three to four weeks, etc. And by the end of the treatment you should be 80 to 100% better and it can take up to six months for the rest if the healing to resolve. Thank you, READ MORE
Can chiropractor help with my neck pain?
Hello, Yes, it certainly can help reduce the pain and discomfort; an evaluation to determine the cause is advisable. Thank you. READ MORE
What are the risks of chiropractic neck adjustments for children?
Hello, There is minimal risk associated, depending on the severity of the issue, with adjustments on children, their bodies are still developing so they are very responsive to treatment. An evaluation will help determine the severity and protocol of treatment. Thank you, READ MORE
Is a chiropractic treatment effective for muscular pains?
Chiropractic care is very effective for muscle pains and discomfort; by realigning the bone structure and allowing the nerves to fire properly to the muscles (then the muscle pain diminishes and subsides). READ MORE
Can a chiropractor treat hip bursitis?
Yes, chiropractic adjustments along with other therapies can reduce the inflammation of the bursa and surrounding tissues. READ MORE
What chiropractic adjustments are effective for neck pain?
There are several different adjustments associated with relieving neck pain, you might do better with an adjustment seated rather than lying face down. Plus adjustment of the upper back can give relief to the neck. An evaluation is best to determine the underlying issue. READ MORE
How do you prepare a 12 year old for the chiropractor?
Tell her that she’s going to be well taken care of and that the doctor will do an exam to determine her exact issue and then treat her accordingly to give her relief, maybe use ice or heat, stretching, etc. good luck, she’ll do great and feel great after treatment. READ MORE
What conditions do chiropractors treat?
Chiropractors treat many different conditions, from muscle issues, structure issues, tendon/ligament issues, nerve issues, sprain/strains, etc., and through the initial evaluation it can be determined what treatment(s) can help you get the most relief. READ MORE
Professional Society Memberships
- Florida Chiropractic Physician Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- He\'s always had an interest in the human body. He began practicing as a Massage Therapist in 2000, and continued to do so 10 years.
Laurence Churchill's Practice location
Downtown Chiropractic and Wellness Center
1007 SW 1st Ave. -Ocala, FL 34471Get Direction
Downtown Chiropractic and Wellness Center
8484 SW 103rd St Rd -Ocala, FL 34481Get Direction
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