About
More than just a spinal alignment
We optimize the musculoskeletal (muscles, bones, ligaments) system and arthrokinematic system (joints and joint motion) and build a care plan that is signature to you.
Dr. Erik Uuksulainen
Chiropractic Doctor
Owner of True North Chiropractic
Entering high school, I knew I wanted to enter the health care field. I just didn’t know what branch I wanted to choose. My future path was set for me by the eleventh grade, following a sports injury.
In high school, I received a soccer injury to my right knee. Concluding the season, I began a full time job in the summer. I wore work boots and was on my feet all day. I developed pain that ran down the back of my right leg, which I know know as sciatica and would occur like clockwork before the 10:00 am first coffee break.
I told my father about my symptoms and be booked me a visit with the chiropractor in our home town.
He evaluated me, and noted I had dropped arches, and that my right hip was biomechanically misaligned. He explained this thing called chiropractic and how he was going to help me out – without drugs, injections or any surgery. I was floored and immediately impressed.
After the first visit, my pain was extended to the afternoon break and I knew I was on the right track to healing my body. After the third treatment, my pain was mostly gone and I was able to return to sports and training in a reduced capacity. By the fifth visit, I was essentially back to my old self. It was from then on that I knew my future profession was going to be hands-on and drug-free.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Human Kinesiology
Masters of Clinically Applied Nutrition
Doctorate in Chiropractic
Training
Manual therapies
Biomechanical screenings
Arthrokinematic screenings
Rehabilitaiton protocols
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly will I begin to experience positive results?
The short answer is within a few days to a few weeks. There are a number of factors that determine how good a candidate will be able to “hold” their spinal correction. It is important to acknowledge that factors such as age, prior history of injury / re-injury, occupation and compliance in addition to your individualized treatment plan and recommendations will determine your progress.
We schedule regular follow-up visits with all our patients in order to closely observe your progress. If it appears you are not progressing as quickly as we would expect, we may make changes to your current care plan, and recommend further diagnostic testing or refer to one of the massage or acupuncture specialists with whom we work closely. We will not allow care to continue indefinitely should we fail to see sufficient progress.
What is the “crack” I hear when I get treated?
The noise that you hear when getting treated is nitrogen gas being released from the joint, and is much the same noise you hear when cracking your knuckles. Nothing is breaking as the adjustment itself does no shearing motion to the joints or joint capsule (the ligament tissue that holds the bones together). The neck adjustment is of most concern, especially for new patients, as the sound they hear is loudest only because the ears are right there to amplify the sound.
It is our goal to work with you at your pace, not ours. There are many methods of treating the body using the chiropractic adjustment. Be honest with your chiropractor and he will present you with options throughout your care.
How quickly will I begin to experience positive results?
The short answer is within a few days to a few weeks. There are a number of factors that determine how good a candidate will be able to “hold” their spinal correction. It is important to acknowledge that factors such as age, prior history of injury / re-injury, occupation and compliance in addition to your individualized treatment plan and recommendations will determine your progress.
We schedule regular follow-up visits with all our patients in order to closely observe your progress. If it appears you are not progressing as quickly as we would expect, we may make changes to your current care plan and recommend further diagnostic testing or refer to one of the massage or acupuncture specialists with whom we work closely. We will not allow care to continue indefinitely should we fail to see sufficient progress.
Realign more than just your spine
You'll experience more than just a spinal adjustment at True North Chiropractic. We'll help you get the life you had back before your pain or injury. Make your appointment with Dr. Erik today!