Davis Sports & Family Chiropractic

Dr. Hartz

Dr. Hartz has been practicing the art and science of chiropractic since 1983. He completed his undergraduate studies in 1976 graduating from the State University of New York at Stony Brook with a degree in psychology and biology. Dr. Hartz went on to graduate from the Palmer College of Chiropractic-West in 1982 and was licensed in California in 1983. While in chiropractic college, Dr. Hartz extensively studied the Gonstead method of specific manual spinal adjusting, which he presently utilizes in his practice today. Dr. Hartz is a past faculty member of Palmer-West College, where he was a clinician teaching and assisting student interns with their patients in the campus clinic, as well as teaching classes in the Introduction to Chiropractic Procedures and the Gonstead Technique. Dr. Hartz practiced in a multidisplinary clinic from 1986 to 2000, where he gained invaluable experience in managing a multitude of spinal conditions while working cooperatively with an orthopedist and physical therapist. From 2000 through 2004, Dr. Hartz operated the Alternative BackCare Clinic providing quality chiropractic care to families and workers in Silicon Valley. He moved to Davis in 1995, and in 2004 when the opportunity presented itself, he moved his chiropractic practice to its present location.

• Headaches, Neck, and Back Pain; Acute and Chronic conditions
  

• Sports injuries, involving both spinal and extremity regions
  

• Personal/Auto Injury cases

Dr. Hartz’s practice has always incorporated an individualized approach beginning with a postural analysis followed by a thorough orthopedic examination of the areas of complaint. Dependent upon the diagnosed condition, Dr. Hartz will tailor a treatment regimen to provide comprehensive care for the patient. Treatment typically consists of moist heat packs with electrical muscle stimulation, along with ultrasound therapy when indicated, followed by manual adjustments to the spinal and extraspinal regions. Myofascial release technique, trigger point/acupressure therapy, soft tissue mobilization techniques, and manual traction are utilized dependent upon the patient’s specific clinical needs. Treatment also involves instruction in flexibility and strengthening exercises, proper ergonomics, and if needed, supportive devices, to aid in the patient’s active management of their condition.

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2008-11-14 14:16:09   I think he's a wonderful chiropractor. He is very professional as well as knowledgeable and is willing to share that information with his patients in order for them to understand the procedures he is doing. He had a variety of therapy treatments and was very careful to be sure that I was comfortable throughout whole visit. He cares about spending time with his patients and is very helpful with any questions asked. He does not try to rush you at all, instead he tries to slow you down and relax you so that the treatments are more effective. I really appreciate his help, and I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a chiropractor in this area. —Riva