Since graduating from Chiropractic school Dr. Jeff has received various awards for outstanding achievement and advancement within the Chiropractic profession. He has been licensed to practice in Virginia, Massachusetts and South Carolina.
Dr. Jeff feels it is important to stay on the cutting edge of chiropractic and as such has taken many post graduate courses and has been certified in the upper cervical chiropractic procedure. He has been entrusted to care for tiny babies to professional athletes. He has been a guest speaker on the subjects of health and wellness at various community engagements, businesses and organizations. In addition, he has also taught at professional seminars for other Chiropractors. Dr. Jeff has traveled to Russia in a humanitarian and benevolent effort to care for the people there.
Dr. Tanzar, his wife (also a Chiropractor) and his daughter attend Thomas Road Baptist Church.
Dr. Jeff is never surprised and still amazed at the bodies healing power once interference from the CNS (subluxation) is removed. He has personally witnessed people having symptomatic improvement from the following conditions:
Deafness
Asthma
Allergies
Fatigue
Incontinence (leaky bladder)
Crossed eyes
Impotence
High blood pressure
Weak immunity/frequent colds
Vocal cord paralysis
Hiatal hernia
Multiple Sclerosis
Back pain
Neck Pain
Headaches
Migraines
Arm/leg numbness/tingling
Weakness in limbs
Shoulder pain
As well as other conditions
Tanzar Chiropractic Mission Statement
It is the purpose of the Tanzar Chiropractic and Wellness Center to provide the highest quality, cutting edge Chiropractic care. We are focused on your health and wellness by providing you with the latest information and procedures regarding; spinal correction, diet, exercise, a maximized mind and removal of toxins.We strive to maintain a caring and friendly environment and look forward to serving you!
What To Expect At Your First Appointment
At our chiropractic center our examinations procedures are geared toward detection and correction of the "Vertebral Subluxation" (click on this link for more information on subluxations). The procedures we use are therefore specifically selected for your spine and nervous system health. There are a couple of things that you should expect when you have a first visit at our clinic.
Our Examination consists of a thorough spinal and nervous system exam which includes "Palpation". Palpation essentially is checking your spine by hand. With this exam the doctor can feel areas of your spine that may be involved with subluxations problems. Spinal position, curvatures and muscle tone can also be examined as it relates to possible spinal subluxations. Your examination may also include some specialized equipment designed to better access your spine and nervous system. This examination could involve several components.
The first part of this examination process may involve reading spinal heat differences from one level of the spine to another, as well as from one side of the spine to the other. Heat is a byproduct of circulation, which is controlled by the autonomic nervous system. From this we can see how subluxation may be affecting these functions of your nervous system.
In the second part of this examination scans may be performed on the surface of your spinal area to evaluate surface electrical impulses and measure them along your spine. This helps measure the effect of subluxation on the motor nerve system and the affect subluxations may be having on your muscles.
The importance of each of these tests will be explained to you at your Report of Findings. However, it is important to note that this examination helps scientifically understand the subluxation processes going on in your spine. It also gives us a baseline for future tests so we can accurately measure your progress to see how your spine is correcting and your nervous system is functioning. Using these examination procedures is much more accurate than just depending on "how you feel" on any given day.
Spinal X-rays may be taken depending on your age, and situation. There are many reasons why we would not take x-rays on certain patients including pregnancy, most children, recent usable spinal x-rays and some other various situations. Aside from these situations, x-rays are a common part of the examination process when looking for vertebral subluxations. X-rays give us important information including the position of the spinal bones, and the quality of the spine and safety of adjusting it. X-rays also tell us the relative length of time subluxations may have been involved in your spine. Commonly, most patients receive three spinal x-rays at the beginning of care.
With this important information we can make a more accurate determination of the type of adjustments your spine needs as well as the ongoing frequency of your care. Your x-rays will be explained to you and covered in detail at your Report of Findings. You will be scheduled for your Report of Findings within a few days of your initial visit. This visit is your most important visit and may take up to one hour. It is at your Report of Findings that we will give you a care plan and go over any special instructions you will need to obtain the best and fastest possible results. We have set aside specific times for these visits so as not to interfere with regular patient care hours. Our staff will schedule your Report of Findings with you after your first visit.
Our Chiropractic Care utilizes the most modern chiropractic analytical, and adjustment procedures and equipment available. We consider subluxations to be a serious threat to the quality and quantity of your health and that of your family. It is therefore imperative that we utilize the most modern, and the well established time-proven procedures to help you. We feel you're worth it!
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Custom Made Orthotics
What Happens When Your Feet Hit the Ground?
Your feet are the foundation of your body. They support you when you stand, walk or run. And they help protect your spine, bones and soft tissues from damaging stress as you move around. Your feet perform better when all their muscles, arches and bones are in their ideal stable positions.
The foot is constructed with three arches which, when properly maintained, give exceptional supportive strength. These three arches form a supporting vault that distributes the weight of the entire body. If there is compromise of one arch in the foot, the other arches must compensate and are subject to additional stresses, which usually leads to further compromise.
It's a Chain Reaction
Healthcare professionals know that alleviating pain in one part of your body often requires treating a different part. The pain you feel in your neck could be caused by a misalignment in your spine that is caused by unbalanced positioning in your feet. See? It’s a chain reaction. By stabilizing and balancing your feet, StepAdjuster orthotics enhance your body’s performance and efficiency, reduce pain and contribute to your total body wellness. Orthotics compliment your healthcare professional’s treatment when you stand, walk and live your active life.
Patients with certain types of spinal problems can benefit from custom made orthotic support. These devices stabilize the foundation of the pelvis and spine by first addressing structural problems with the feet, thereby reducing abnormal forces and stresses, while enhancing structural and functional relationships.
Understanding Human Biomechanics
The joints and muscles of the body function most efficiently when they are in physical balance. Principles of engineering have shown that with any physical entity, whether it is a bridge, a building, or the human body-structure dictates function.
The body is a biomechanical kinetic chain where abnormal movements at one line or joint, can interfere with proper movements at other joints. During standing and walking, our bodies are subjected to natural forces and postures that can inflict mechanical stress and strain throughout the interrelated chain of joints and muscles.
When foot imbalance is present, there is a negative impact on the knees, hips, pelvis and spine. Some patients must have these abnormal forces reduced before they can achieve improved spinal function.
Postural Effects From Imbalances in the Feet
1. A loss of arch height will cause a flattening and rolling in of the foot-this is termed pronation. Because everything is connected, the bones of the leg also inwardly rotate.
2. Tilting of the pelvis places tension on muscles and connective tissues, which can eventually lead to chronic back problems.
3. High levels of heel-strike shock can result from breakdown of the body’s natural “shock absorbers.” The shock wave then transmits up the kinetic chain causing painful symptoms all the way up to the head, slowed recovery of leg and spine injuries and aggravation of other conditions.
4. Excessive rotation of the bones of the leg (tibia and femur) will cause unnecessary stresses on the knee as well as twisting of the pelvis and spine. If the pronation is more prevalent on one side, there can be a resultant unleveling of the pelvis and a functional scoliosis.
Benefits of Custom Fitted Orthotics
Properly fitted customized orthotics support the foot to control excessive and unwanted pronation and supination. This helps to reduce unwanted stress on the body.
Improved shock absorption reduces repetitive stress on joints and muscles, permitting smoother function and decreasing arthritic symptoms. Use of customized orthotics represents a long-term, yet cost-effective intervention for many types of functional and structural problems.
How Spinal Pelvic Stabilizers Work
Wearing customized orthotics inside your shoes is similar to placing a shim beneath the leg of a wobbly table: it adds support to eliminate unwanted motion in the entire structure. The foot is formed of three distinct arches which create an architectural vault. The result of supporting these three arches is improved stability and postural integrity. Flexible customized orthotics encourage optimal muscle and nerve function by guiding the feet through a more normal pattern with each step taken.