Dr. Todd Michael Gewant D.C., Chiropractor
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Dr. Todd Michael Gewant D.C.

Chiropractor

1131 Wilshire Blvd Suite 202 Santa Monica CA, 90401
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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.

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Dr. Todd Michael Gewant D.C.'s Expert Contributions
  • What treatments are effective for a herniated disc?

    Depending on the severity, most important is balance of the vertebra above and below it, so Chiropractic is a step one and ask for them, if appropriate, to learn McKenzie extension exercises, which in many cases helps lumbar spine herniated discs. My response is based on you having a lumbar disc issue. If in the cervical or thoracic spine, ask the Chiropractor for the appropriate exercises. READ MORE

  • 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 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 READ MORE

  • 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 neck since teenhood and never needed even a shot. Just steroid pills when very bad and maintain with Chiropractic balance. READ MORE

  • 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, rest; your body is telling you to do so. Hope I helped. Got your back! Dr. Todd Gewant READ MORE

  • 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 improve, I suggest a visit to a reputable Chiropractor. Hope I helped. Got your back! Dr. Todd Gewant READ MORE

  • 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 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. READ MORE

  • 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 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. READ MORE

  • How soon can I see a chiropractor after my car accident?

    Immediately. Sooner the better! READ MORE

  • 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! READ MORE

  • 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 who specialize in pregnancy adjusting. Hope I helped. Got your back. Dr. Todd Gewant READ MORE

  • 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 is most definitely a good start. READ MORE

  • 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 sides of the spine are the areas of the curves. Hope I helped. Got your back! Dr. Todd Gewant READ MORE

  • 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 rule that out first. Hope i helped. Got your back! Dr. Todd Gewant READ MORE

  • 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 place. Hope I helped. READ MORE

  • 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 joints into place. Hope I helped. Got your back! READ MORE

  • 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 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. READ MORE

  • 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 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 READ MORE

  • 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 back! Dr. Todd Gewant READ MORE

  • 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 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. READ MORE

  • 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 ALSO out of alignment. That causes stress. READ MORE

Dr. Todd Michael Gewant D.C.'s Practice location

Michele Bosten Chiropractic Clinic

1131 Wilshire Blvd Suite 202 -
Santa Monica, CA 90401
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New patients: 310-394-6334
Fax: 310-393-8990

3200 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 205 -
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
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New patients: 310-453-4100
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