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Dr. Todd Michael Gewant, D.C.
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Dr. Todd Gewant is a Chiropractor practicing in Santa Monica, CA. Dr. Gewant 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. Gewant seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
Dr. Todd Michael Gewant, D.C.
- Santa Monica, CA
- Accepting new patients
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How does a chiropractor adjust your foot?
There are different techniques, some by hand and some with tools. Manual manipulation can be achieved on extremities as well as the common spinal adjustments. A tool called Activator READ MORE
There are different techniques, some by hand and some with tools. Manual manipulation can be achieved on extremities as well as the common spinal adjustments. A tool called Activator uses speed in the instrument with a spring inside, in lieu of manual manipulation by hand. Hope I helped. Got your back! Dr. Todd Gewant
How long does it take a herniated disc to heal without surgery?
That question is way to broad. Many variables are involved and many questions to be answered before giving an appropriate answer. In short tho, I have a couple herniations in my READ MORE
That question is way to broad. Many variables are involved and many questions to be answered before giving an appropriate answer. In short tho, I have a couple herniations in my neck since teenhood and never needed even a shot. Just steroid pills when very bad and maintain with Chiropractic balance.
How long does fatigue last after chiropractic adjustment?
Hi there. There is no answer to that question. Everyone is different and fatigue may or may not occur after being adjusted. So many variables to consider. If you feel fatigued, READ MORE
Hi there. There is no answer to that question. Everyone is different and fatigue may or may not occur after being adjusted. So many variables to consider. If you feel fatigued, rest; your body is telling you to do so. Hope I helped. Got your back! Dr. Todd Gewant
Is bed rest good for back pain?
In many cases, REST is a very good approach to an injury. It decreases likelihood of more injury and allows inflammation to decrease in the meantime. If it doesn't resolve or READ MORE
In many cases, REST is a very good approach to an injury. It decreases
likelihood of more injury and allows inflammation to decrease in the
meantime. If it doesn't resolve or improve, I suggest a visit to a
reputable Chiropractor. Hope I helped. Got your back! Dr. Todd Gewant
likelihood of more injury and allows inflammation to decrease in the
meantime. If it doesn't resolve or improve, I suggest a visit to a
reputable Chiropractor. Hope I helped. Got your back! Dr. Todd Gewant
How should you sleep if you have scoliosis?
There is no specific way to sleep for scoliosis or for any individual for that matter. You should do your best always to sleep in a neutral posture. Either sleep in the back on READ MORE
There is no specific way to sleep for scoliosis or for any individual for that matter. You should do your best always to sleep in a neutral posture. Either sleep in the back on a more firm mattress or sleep on your side on a moderate to firm mattress with a pillow between your knees. The pillow disallows rotation of the pelvis and keeps your spine neutral. Hope I helped.
Why is my lower back pain worse in the morning?
Sleep posture may have a lot to do with it. Too soft a mattress can cause this issue. Also, if you are a side sleeper, please put a thin pillow between your knees so the top knee READ MORE
Sleep posture may have a lot to do with it. Too soft a mattress can cause this issue. Also, if you are a side sleeper, please put a thin pillow between your knees so the top knee doesn't over lap and rotate over the opposite knee. You will overstretch the SI joint and lumbar spine and wake up most often with low back pain. Hope i helped. Got your back.
How soon can I see a chiropractor after my car accident?
Immediately. Sooner the better!
Can you go to the chiropractor in your first trimester?
Absolutely. I’ve adjusted patients in the morning of an evening birth even. The third trimester I use SOT blocks with no manual manipulation. Hope I helped. Got your back!
Can a chiropractor help with sciatica during pregnancy?
Absolutely. I personally adjust manually first and second trimester but switch to SOT blocks for the SI Joint adjustment to avoid rotation of the trunk. You can also look up Chiropractors READ MORE
Absolutely. I personally adjust manually first and second trimester but
switch to SOT blocks for the SI Joint adjustment to avoid rotation of the
trunk. You can also look up Chiropractors who specialize in pregnancy
adjusting. Hope I helped. Got your back. Dr. Todd Gewant
switch to SOT blocks for the SI Joint adjustment to avoid rotation of the
trunk. You can also look up Chiropractors who specialize in pregnancy
adjusting. Hope I helped. Got your back. Dr. Todd Gewant
What happens if scoliosis is left untreated in adults?
I'm sorry but a way too broad a question. In many cases, scoliosis doesn't cause any issues unless moderate to advanced. Balance in the spine is imperative in all humans, so Chiropractic READ MORE
I'm sorry but a way too broad a question. In many cases, scoliosis doesn't cause any issues unless moderate to advanced. Balance in the spine is imperative in all humans, so Chiropractic is most definitely a good start.
What kind of pain does scoliosis cause?
Hello there. Scoliosis can vary from mild to moderate to severe. The common complaints would mostly be decreased ranges of motion of the trunk and muscular soreness on one or both READ MORE
Hello there. Scoliosis can vary from mild to moderate to severe. The common
complaints would mostly be decreased ranges of motion of the trunk and
muscular soreness on one or both sides of the spine are the areas of the
curves. Hope I helped. Got your back! Dr. Todd Gewant
complaints would mostly be decreased ranges of motion of the trunk and
muscular soreness on one or both sides of the spine are the areas of the
curves. Hope I helped. Got your back! Dr. Todd Gewant
Wrong heavy lifting?
Hello there. I'm not diagnosing you with this information, but it sounds like you may have an abdominal hernia perhaps. I would consult an MD before seeking Chiropractic care to READ MORE
Hello there. I'm not diagnosing you with this information, but it sounds like you may have an abdominal hernia perhaps. I would consult an MD before seeking Chiropractic care to rule that out first. Hope i helped. Got your back! Dr. Todd Gewant
Can you pop your sacroiliac joint?
I don’t understand your question, to be honest. If you mean, can you misalign it out of joint? Then Yes you can, and a Chiropractor is trained t realign it back into its correct READ MORE
I don’t understand your question, to be honest. If you mean, can you misalign it out of joint? Then Yes you can, and a Chiropractor is trained t realign it back into its correct place. Hope I helped.
Is it normal to feel pain after chiropractic?
I wouldn’t use the word normal but most definitely not abnormal to feel discomfort while the change takes place. Soft tissue can at times get aggravated in process of putting misaligned READ MORE
I wouldn’t use the word normal but most definitely not abnormal to feel discomfort while the change takes place. Soft tissue can at times get aggravated in process of putting misaligned joints into place. Hope I helped. Got your back!
Upper hip pain left side?
Hi there, first off, ICE is the best natural pain reliever, and inflammation decreaser. Ice will help. A stretch for that area to do VERY LIGHTLY is to lay on back with left leg READ MORE
Hi there, first off, ICE is the best natural pain reliever, and inflammation decreaser. Ice will help. A stretch for that area to do VERY LIGHTLY is to lay on back with left leg cross figure four style over right leg with knee bent and bring the right leg to chest with left leg/ankle area above the right knee. That will stretch the PIRIFORMIS muscle which is a hip external rotator and runs over the sciatic nerve. Also, stretch the gluteals by laying.
Do you need a reason to go to a chiropractor?
If you want to keep your body working and performing at the most optimal level, chiropractic care not only addresses disease and mis-alignments that cause symptoms, but also corrects READ MORE
If you want to keep your body working and performing at the most optimal level, chiropractic care not only addresses disease and mis-alignments that cause symptoms, but also corrects the ones that DON'T present symptoms. So, YES, chiropractic care is for overall wellness and health, along with care for injuries and/or disease.
Hope I helped. Got your back!
Dr. Todd Gewant
Hope I helped. Got your back!
Dr. Todd Gewant
How do chiropractors help sinus pain and pressure?
Since the nose has nerve roots in spine at C1/2 level, pressure, and problems associated with sinuses, may very well be helped with Chiropractic care.
Hope I helped. Got your READ MORE
Since the nose has nerve roots in spine at C1/2 level, pressure, and problems associated with sinuses, may very well be helped with Chiropractic care.
Hope I helped. Got your back!
Dr. Todd Gewant
Hope I helped. Got your back!
Dr. Todd Gewant
Lower back pain?
I would rather you get either a lumbar supportive ergonomic chair that will make your sitting posture appropriate as to decrease any reason to have symptoms, or add a lumbar support READ MORE
I would rather you get either a lumbar supportive ergonomic chair that will make your sitting posture appropriate as to decrease any reason to have symptoms, or add a lumbar support between you and your chair like either lumbar pillow or an apparatus i refer my patients to get called Magic Back Support. I would use the number one level of the 3 levels of curve on the magic back support which is available on Amazon.com.
Can a chiropractor help shoulder tendonitis?
YES. Chiropractic can help with shoulder tendonitis. I adjust shoulders regularly. Not just the spine. If a shoulder joint is out of alignment, the muscles and tendons are then READ MORE
YES. Chiropractic can help with shoulder tendonitis. I adjust shoulders regularly. Not just the spine. If a shoulder joint is out of alignment, the muscles and tendons are then ALSO out of alignment. That causes stress.
Which exercises are bad for shoulders?
Hello there,
This is way to general a question. Old injuries, age, body type, etc., are all factors. The following muscles have many exercises, just google “safe exercises” READ MORE
Hello there,
This is way to general a question. Old injuries, age, body type, etc., are all factors. The following muscles have many exercises, just google “safe exercises” for: anterior, lateral, and posterior deltoid, upper traps, locator scapula, and all 4 rotator cuff muscles. Barring any old injuries, most are safe. The ONE exercise I forbid my patients from doing though is the Lat Pull Down behind the neck. Don’t EVER pull or push weight from behind neck. Bring down to top of chest but never behind neck. That is a quick way to herniate your cervical discs. No good.
Hope I helped. Got your back!
Dr. Todd Gewant
This is way to general a question. Old injuries, age, body type, etc., are all factors. The following muscles have many exercises, just google “safe exercises” for: anterior, lateral, and posterior deltoid, upper traps, locator scapula, and all 4 rotator cuff muscles. Barring any old injuries, most are safe. The ONE exercise I forbid my patients from doing though is the Lat Pull Down behind the neck. Don’t EVER pull or push weight from behind neck. Bring down to top of chest but never behind neck. That is a quick way to herniate your cervical discs. No good.
Hope I helped. Got your back!
Dr. Todd Gewant
