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Dr. Donald John Riepenhoff, DC

Chiropractor

<p>Dr. Donald Riepenhoff is a Chiropractor practicing in LIMA, OH. Dr. Riepenhoff 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. Riepenhoff seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.</p>
<p>Dr. Riepenhoff is a certified SHAPE ReClaimed practitioner. SHAPE ReClaimed is a total health transformation targeting inflammation in the body.</p>
<p>Dr. Riepenhoff is also a Nutrition Response Testing practitioner. He is able to rapidly identify the nutritional and toxicity status of the patient and to provide a nutrition-based personalized health improvement program to restore health.</p>
22 years Experience
Dr. Donald John Riepenhoff, DC
  • Lima, Ohio
  • Cleveland Chiropractic College
  • Accepting new patients

Is it safe to go to a chiropractor if you have arthritis?

It is safe for someone with arthritis to go to a chiropractor. In fact, it is one of the best things that you can do. After doing a detailed history and examination, the chiropractor READ MORE
It is safe for someone with arthritis to go to a chiropractor. In fact, it is one of the best things that you can do. After doing a detailed history and examination, the chiropractor would more than likely get a set of X-rays to determine the severity of arthritis. This will allow them to determine if there is any contraindications, and it will help them to determine the best treatment plan in your case.

Can a chiropractor or massage therapist help with migraine headaches?

Absolutely, both can! As long as there are no contraindications, chiropractic can help a lot. In fact, the reason I became a chiropractor is that one helped me with my migraines. READ MORE
Absolutely, both can! As long as there are no contraindications, chiropractic can help a lot. In fact, the reason I became a chiropractor is that one helped me with my migraines.

What kind of treatments should I seek for my persistent headaches?

You would want to first find a chiropractor that also practices Nutrition Response Testing in your area. This individual should take a DETAILED case history to help determine the READ MORE
You would want to first find a chiropractor that also practices Nutrition Response Testing in your area. This individual should take a DETAILED case history to help determine the cause of your headaches. They should also perform an extensive chiropractic examination INCLUDING X-rays. They would perform a Nutrition Response Testing examination to determine if something else is possibly causing your headaches.

How do you know if your ankle is out of place?

For some people, they have pain and/or swelling in the ankle joint. There may be restricted range of motion. It may feel like the ankle is jammed or locked up. Some people experience READ MORE
For some people, they have pain and/or swelling in the ankle joint. There may be restricted range of motion. It may feel like the ankle is jammed or locked up. Some people experience pain in different parts of the body - the knee, hip, lower back, etc. Whenever a joint is restricted in movement, other areas have to compensate and work harder. That is where some people would feel pain and not the restricted joint itself.

Can you walk with a dislocated ankle?

It is not recommended due to the potential of damaging ligaments and tendons.

Can chiropractors help flat feet?

Depending on the specific cause, it is possible. I had flat feet that were corrected by adjustments of the bones in the feet and strengthening exercises for the muscles of the READ MORE
Depending on the specific cause, it is possible. I had flat feet that were corrected by adjustments of the bones in the feet and strengthening exercises for the muscles of the lower leg.

Can pregnant women go see a chiropractor?

Pregnant women can see a chiropractor. In addition to helping with low back pain, we can make sure that the pelvis is balanced to help the delivery go smoother.
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