Asheville, NC Chiropractic Care

See How Greenhands Healing Center and Chiropractic Care Can Help You

The chiropractic profession focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction, and is suitable for all ages. Through hands-on adjustments and other gentle techniques, chiropractors aim to alleviate pain while improving overall joint mobility and integrity.


What makes our Doctors unique?

What sets our doctors apart is their unique blend of advanced training—Dr. Greenspan in Applied Kinesiology and Dr. Paat in Functional Neurology. Working together, they combine expertise in structural, chemical, and neurological health to create individualized care plans that help patients achieve lasting results.

Optimizing overall function relies on maintaining balanced proprioceptive input and enhancing symmetrical activation of the cerebellum and cortical hemispheres. Disturbances in brain activity, often characterized by a decrease in function, can contribute to a wide array of patient complaints. Therefore, recognizing a patient's issues as originating from brain-related factors can significantly alter their care trajectory for the better.

When the body and brain exhibit asymmetrical activity, it can trigger compensatory patterns of joint dysfunction as the brain tries to adapt proprioceptive feedback to minimize the asymmetry, leading to musculoskeletal imbalance. Failing to address these patterns appropriately can exacerbate the wind-up of symptoms in the body.

When we have dysfunctional joints, categorized as fixations and subluxations, the amount of proprioceptive feedback reaching the brain may be diminished. Specific chiropractic adjustments have the potential to enhance proprioceptive feedback, thereby producing positive effects on brain and body function.

Examination and treatment applications that target the anatomical site of CNS dysfunction or neuromuscular imbalance may help to ensure a tailored chiropractic approach addressing each patient's unique needs to achieve optimal outcomes. With an emphasis on patient education, our doctors help to empower individuals to take an active role in their own health by providing exercise, posture, and lifestyle modifications to sustain their progress long-term.

Conditions that may benefit with Chiropractic Care

  • Neck Pain
  • Low Back Pain
  • Radiculopathy
  • Degenerative Joint Disease/Osteoarthritis
  • Sprain/Strain
  • Headaches
    • Migraine/Tension/Stress/Allergies
  • Postural issues
  • Scoliosis
  • Rib Dysfunction
  • Temporal Mandibular Joint (TMJ) Pain
  • Sciatica/Leg pain
  • Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
  • Injuries
    • Whiplash due to MVC
    • Sports
    • Repetitive Stress
    • Falls/Trauma
  • Birth Trauma, Colic, Ear infections, Torticollis
  • Disc Herniation or Bulge
  • Extremities
    • Plantar fasciitis
    • Knee/Hip Pain
    • Tendonitis (Golfer's Elbow, Tennis Elbow)
    • Carpal Tunnel
    • Frozen Shoulder
    • Rotator Cuff
older woman experiencing relief from adjustments playing in the sand with a toddler
a person laying on their right side, receiving an adjustment of their left shoulder from a chiropractor

What is an adjustment?

The purpose of an adjustment is to restore joint mobility by manually applying a controlled force into joints that have become hypomobile – or restricted in their movement – as a result of a hemispheric imbalances, chronic conditions, repetitive stress or trauma- all of which can lead to tissue injury. Injured tissues undergo physical and chemical changes that can cause inflammation, pain, and diminished function for an individual. Specific manipulation, or adjustment of the affected joint and tissues, or areas related to the ongoing cause of the breakdown can often lead to restoration of mobility, improving proper alignment and function to the spine and other areas of the body, alleviating pain, improving mobility, and enhancing overall well-being and brain balance.

How do you know if you qualify for care?

To initiate our evaluation process, we begin by having you complete a comprehensive intake form. This form is carefully designed to gather detailed information about your current health status, family history, personal history, and general lifestyle habits. By obtaining this comprehensive overview, we can develop a holistic understanding of your health background.

After reviewing the intake form, we may proceed with a thorough evaluation to gain further insight into the underlying cause of your health concern. Our doctors meticulously examine your condition, utilizing their expertise and diagnostic tools to gather more information and explore potential factors contributing to your health issue.

Once the evaluation is complete, Dr. Greenspan and Dr. Paat provide a diagnosis and formulate an appropriate plan of care that is tailored to your specific healthcare needs and goals. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and tools necessary to sustain your progress long-term.

If treatment is recommended, our doctors strongly emphasize the importance of patient involvement in their own healthcare journey. You play a vital role in the outcome of your treatment by actively participating, following the recommendations, and adhering to the customized treatment plan. You contribute significantly to achieving the desired result. Dr. Greenspan and Dr. Paat will provide periodic reviews to assess your progress and make necessary adjustments in your care, helping to ensure that your results are maintained over time.

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