- Headaches
- Arthritis
- Plantar FasciitisActive Release Technique (ART) is a soft tissue therapy designed to rid injured areas of scar tissue. Here at Howards Grove Chiropractic we incorporate ART in our treatment of musculoskeletal disorders to remedy injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, rotator cuff injuries, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, tennis elbow, headaches, and back pain. All of theses conditions tend to have one thing in common: the result of an overused muscle.
- Medical Weight LossWeight loss is something with which millions of people struggle. As you know, your weight doesn’t just contribute to your physical appearance. Your weight and the amount of fat in your body can help or hurt your body by contributing to either a healthy physique or lead to medical issues such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. Weight loss is not just about restricting calories, which is what most people try to do. Weight loss is really about correcting your nutrition, managing your stress, and for some, working with or around chronic diseases and medical conditions.
- Nutritional CounselingAfter graduating with his Doctorate of Chiropractic Degree, he was interest in distinguishing himself from more veteran chiropractors in his field and got his Masters of Science Sports Science and Rehabilitation (MSR), Masters of Nutrition and Human Performance (MSN) (both from Logan University), Masters in Business Administration with a Healthcare Concentration (MBA) (from Cardinal Stritch University) and certifications as a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner (CCSP), Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP) and a Functional And Kinetic Treatment with Rehab (FATKR). Under his FAKTR certification he can do IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) work, cupping, nerve flossing and dynamic taping. Dr. Brocker is also trained in dry needling. Dr. Brocker is also certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners for not only all four chiropractic parts as required by the State of Wisconsin, but he is also board certified for Physiotherapy and holds a Nutrition Counseling License for the State of Wisconsin. Dr. Brocker holds the philosophy to do more than the bare minimum and will take at least twice the amount of continuing education hours required by the State of Wisconsin to be as current and up to date on recent research and protocols when treating patients.
- Pediatric CareDr. Varish has devoted time where her interests lie, as she is a member of several volunteer organizations. Her past leadership roles include Past-President and Board of Director of the Wisconsin Chiropractic Association. Additionally, she has served on the Documentation and Protocol committees for the WCA and is a Past-President of the Wisconsin Back Society. Other organizations that Dr. Varish has been involved in include the Council on Pediatrics; the American Chiropractic Association; the American Board of Chiropractic Sports Physicians; and the Federation for Chiropractic Education and Research. On a local level, Dr. Varish has been a long-term volunteer and board member of the Howards Grove Advancement Association and a Charter member and Secretary of the Howards Grove Education Foundation. She was co-chair and organizer of the previous annual Howards Grove Run/Walk that raised money for local organizations. Every year, Dr. Wendy entertains and teaches young Boy Scouts who are working towards their First Aid Merit Badges. Dr. Wendy Varish also volunteered and served as the on-field doctor and trainer for the Howards Grove Tigers High School and Sheboygan Lutheran-Kohler Crusaders High School football teams from 2000 until 2012.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCTS is a problem of the median nerve which runs from the forearm into the hand. When there is excessive pressure in the wrist, it causes swelling of the median nerve. This small area called the carpal tunnel is a narrow tunnel at the wrist made up of bones, soft tissues, nerves, tendons, ligaments and blood vessels. When the median nerve which runs through this tunnel gets compressed it causes pain, weakness, numbness or tingling in the hand and wrist which radiates into the forearm. The carpal tunnel is the most common area that gets compressed in both the hands and feet.
- Anxiety
- Diabetes Care
- UltrasoundUltrasound therapy is a chiropractic treatment used to help reduce muscle pain and increase range of motion. By using sound waves, we are able to stimulate deep inside the tissue. This minimizes stiffness, swelling, and pain while also promoting circulation, and pain-free movement.
- MRITo determine whether or not you may be suffering from arthritis or to determine the severity, your medical professional will perform blood tests and conduct an imaging scan (ie: x-ray, CAT scan or MRI). Eating healthy, staying active, and understanding your type of arthritis and treatment options are crucial to decreasing your discomfort and paving the way for an enjoyable, happy life.
- RadiologyWCA’s 2021 Wisconsin Chiropractor of the Year, Dr. Wendy Varish attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and National College of Chiropractic in Lombard, IL. She obtained a B.S. in Science and Human Biology and a Doctorate Degree in Chiropractic. Dr. Varish then went on to achieve her degrees as a Diplomate of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists (DACO), as a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP), a Certified Chiropractic Occupational Health Consultant (CCOHC), and a Medicare Compliance Specialist-Provider (MCS-P). She has also been accepted by the International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine as a Fellow and holds the distinction of FIANM(us). She has advanced training and is certified in Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) as well as Dry Needling. Dr. Varish is a national speaker and teaches multiple continuing education courses for doctors, PT’s, and staff with topics ranging from physiological therapeutics, light therapy / Photobiomodulation, rehab, anatomy, radiology, nutrition and clinical conditions and issues. She is also an instructor for Wisconsin’s Chiropractic Technician and Chiropractic Radiological Technician certification courses. As an Adjunct Instructor at Lakeland University, Dr. Varish taught Medical Terminology in the Exercise Science Studies Program.
- X-Rays
- OrthopedicsDr. George Varish, III is a native of New Berlin, WI. He graduated from National College of Chiropractic in 1990. Dr. Varish has earned his certification in occupational health as a Certified Chiropracic Occupational Health Consultant. He is also a board-certified Diplomate in Orthopedics. Dr. Varish’s advanced training also includes MUA (Manipulation Under Anesthesia). Dr. Varish takes pride in providing chiropractic care to families for general health and musculoskeletal conditions as well as in providing high quatlity care and treatment of work injuries.
- SciaticaSciatica is characterized by pain in the lower back that radiates down one or both legs. The pain is described as dull, achy, sharp, like “pins and needles” or similar to electric shocks. Other symptoms associated with sciatica include burning, numbness and tingling sensations. Sciatic nerve pain varies in intensity from mild to severe, and frequency may range from occasional to constant. The onset is generally gradual and not necessarily associated with a previous event. Sciatica is also known as radiating or referred pain, neuropathy, or neuralgia.
- WhiplashMany neck and back problems associated with workers’ compensation are the result of spinal misalignment, which means that the bones of the spine have moved out of position. Other work-related neck and back problems are the result of soft tissue injuries, such as whiplash, affecting the muscles, nerves and connective tissue of the neck and back.
- Pinched NerveA pinched nerve can happen in a variety of places throughout the body with some of the most common being the lower spine, wrists, neck, and legs. A pinched nerve occurs when the muscles or tendons around the nerve are inflamed, putting pressure on the nerve and either causing pain or even numbness throughout the extremities related or attached to this affected nerve.
- Sports MedicineDr. Wendy Varish has special interests in family care, sports injuries, work injuries, nutrition, and pediatrics. She uses a variety of techniques specific for the patient, including Diversified (hands-on), Gonstead, Activator, and Thompson. Depending upon the needs of the individual patient, Dr. Varish will include rehab and therapeutic exercise, nutritional counseling, dry needling, traction and even work with the Protec Spine Floating Manipulation Therapy unit.
- Tennis Elbow
- Shoulder Pain
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Manual TherapyThe ProtecSpine FMT is the only therapeutic device on the market that administers Floating Manipulative Therapy (FMT) for both chronic and acute cervical, lumbar, and shoulder pain. FMT is a gravity-based, three-dimensional spinal therapy that uses the patient’s own body weight to gently decompress the spine and allow for therapeutic stretches in a full range of motion. It has clinical benefits for patients of all ages and mobilities in a variety of care settings.
- Plantar FasciitisWe incorporate ART in our treatment of musculoskeletal disorders to remedy injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, rotator cuff injuries, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, tennis elbow, headaches, and back pain. Read More