We provide advanced spinal correction utilizing the most advanced technique in chiropractic today. Never in the history of chiropractic have we been able to provide the level of help and expertise that now exists.  These newer correction methods are gentle, more comfortable and more effective than ever before.  To top it off is that this cutting-edge service is available to you in a unique and exquisite setting overlooking the Saddle River.

Dr. Standridge's mission to provide excellent chiropractic care for young and old, as well as services for patients, families, schools, corporations, and community organizations that support a balanced life-style including:

• Family and sports chiropractic care                                                                               
• Pregnancy and pediatric chiropractic care
• Upper Cervical and Full Spine techniques
• Whole Body Detoxification  (READ BELOW)
• Cold Laser Therapy  (READ BELOW)
• Corporate wellness programs
• In house health fairs and workshops
• School talks and posture screenings  

Pregnancy and Pediatric Chiropractic   

Dr. Laura has a particular specialty in pregnancy chiropractic.  During the course of pregnancy, a woman's body undergoes innumerable changes biochemically and structurally which can create postural strain and neck and back pain. A brief look at the anatomy of the spine provides insight as to why chiropractic adjustments can facilitate a healthier, more comfortable pregnancy:

The vertebral column is a strong, flexible rod composed of a series of bones called vertebrae which enclose a protect the spinal cord, support the head, and serve as an attachment for the ribs and muscles of the back. This "spine" is able to rotate and move in anterior, posterior, and lateral directions. The vertebral column shows four normal curves which increase its strength, help maintain balance in the upright position, absorb shock, and help protect the column from fracture.

The spinal cord, which courses down the center of this column conveys sensory impulses from the peripheral nerves to the brain and conducts impulse from the seat of the Central Nervous System, the brain, to all of the peripheral nerves. When an electrical impulse is stimulated in the brain, it travels a neural pathway in the spinal cord. Misalignment of this vertebral column can create pressure on the spinal nerves, irritating the surrounding tissue and causing impeded nerve flow, discomfort and/or pain.

Over the course of a forty week gestation, a mother's weight gain will ideally reach somewhere between 30-40 lbs. This increase in weight can create spinal misalignment and/or postural distortions which in turn affect nerves, muscles and mobility of joints. As the bulk of this weight is deposited in the abdominal area, the mother's center of gravity shifts forward. In order to compensate, the natural curves of the spine, particularly in the lumbar region, become exaggerated causing "low back pain".

The hips may also expand laterally to help stabilize the body, putting pressure on the sacro-illiac joints. The hormones of pregnancy cause muscles, ligaments, cartilage (such as the symphisis pubis), and even bones to "soften" and become more pliable. Pelvic bones "slip" and can become more easily displaced and/or fixated. In addition, certain round ligaments attach to pelvis bones and then to the uterus as it enlarges with the growth of the baby. When these ligaments are strained or torqued, as with sudden movement or "rolling over", they can cause even more discomfort for the pregnant mother.

Benefits of Prenatal Chiropractic Care:

• Correct vertebral misalignment and relieve pressure with gentle and effective adjustments.
• Help ensure that pelvic bones are properly aligned, facilitating a quicker, easier delivery.
• Re-establish the natural position and mobility of the joints.
• Provide freedom from interference of normal nerve energy which is vital for the development of a healthy baby and mother.

Chiropractic Brain Balancing

Dr. Standridge specializes in Chiropractic Brain Balancing as part of the approach to restorative healing. The small and subtle changes in our health, which we do not notice on a day to day basis, add up to significant changes over time.  Eventually, we wake up one day and ask ourselves, “How did I get here?” Our goal is to allow the body to get everything working together, in balance, the way nature intended.

Chiropractic Brain Balancing is precise chiropractic that deals with the integrity of the musculoskeletal system affecting the neurological system. Chiropractic Brain Balancing is about finding and fixing the imbalances in brain function, biochemistry and body function that create symptoms and promote dysfunction and disease. Since the brain controls virtually every function in the human body, it is important to use both sides equally. This will allow the human body as a whole to function optimally.

The left side of the brain controls logical thoughts, science, mathematics, etc.  The right side of the brain controls intuition, arts, emotions, etc.  There are distinctly different chemical and hormonal functions assigned to the separate brain hemispheres, and having neurological imbalance leads to a host of potential health issues.

Through sophisticated equipment and techniques, we stimulate the weak side of the brain to balance the brain and allow for optimal function of the human body.  It works for everything from chronic fatigue syndrome to muscle pain, depression to digestion, allergies to autoimmune problems, and for all human beings seeking overall enhanced performance in athletics and in life.

School Talks and Events   

Children are our future. If we are able to teach kids what true health really feels like, there’s chance we’ll have a healthier planet tomorrow. It is for this reason that Dr. Laura is especially excited to teach workshops at local schools on achieving optimum health from the inside out. Ironically, children understand the chiropractic wellness concept without any difficulty. It is more difficult to “re-train” the minds of adults!