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Chiropractor in Minooka, IL for Back Pain, Neck Pain, Sciatica & Sports Injuries
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Welcome
Welcome To
Ridge Chiropractic Center
Ridge Chiropractic Center provides personalized chiropractic and musculoskeletal care for individuals, families, athletes, pregnant patients, and children in Minooka, Illinois.
Dr. Darren Cissell offers gentle, individualized care using multiple chiropractic techniques along with extremity care, supportive therapies, acupuncture, massage therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, and other appropriate treatment options.
A Voice for Wellness
Everything has its place in health and medicine, and Dr. Cissell strives to be a voice for wellness in the community and positively affect one life at a time.
Many people first come to Ridge Chiropractic Center because they are experiencing pain, an injury, or another musculoskeletal problem. In addition to acute and symptom-focused care, Dr. Cissell incorporates multiple areas of wellness into the health center to help patients work toward their individual health goals.
Depending on the patient's needs, services and wellness options at Ridge Chiropractic Center may include chiropractic care, spinal and extremity adjustments, pregnancy and pediatric chiropractic care, sports chiropractic care, jaw/TMJ care, manual therapy, trigger point therapy, PNF stretching, flexion-distraction, acupuncture, massage therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, electrical stimulation, exercise and mobility recommendations, nutritional guidance, and other appropriate conservative treatments.
Dr. Cissell's passion and commitment to chiropractic are reflected in the sincere and honest relationships he develops with his patients. Patients are treated like family, and he wants to help them and their loved ones work toward the health, movement, activity, and wellness goals that are important to them.
Dr. Cissell takes pride in providing gentle, individualized chiropractic care. Adjustments do not have to be forced, and Ridge Chiropractic Center offers multiple chiropractic techniques so care can be adapted to the patient's age, condition, comfort level, examination findings, and preferences.
If you've been adjusted by a chiropractor before and prefer a particular technique, please let us know. We want you to feel comfortable, relaxed, and able to fully benefit from your chiropractic care.
Services
Chiropractic & Supportive Services
Our services are designed to support better movement, function, comfort, and overall wellness. We offer a wide range of chiropractic services, supportive therapies, and techniques to help make each patient's path toward improved health and wellness as efficient and individualized as possible.
Personalized spinal and extremity chiropractic care focused on joint mobility, movement, function, and individual patient needs.
Evaluation and chiropractic treatment of appropriate shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle, and foot complaints
Individualized acupuncture care that may be used for appropriate musculoskeletal concerns, pain, headaches, and wellness-related goals.
Acupuncture at Ridge Chiropractic Center is $45 per session.
Therapeutic massage for muscle tension, soft-tissue discomfort, mobility, recovery, relaxation, and wellness.
Massage services may include:
Clinical Massage Therapy
Deep Tissue Massage
Trigger Point Therapy
Prenatal Massage
Wellness Massage
A gentle, non-invasive therapy using sound waves that may be incorporated into care for selected muscle, tendon, joint, and soft-tissue complaints.
Therapeutic ultrasound is $30 per session.
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Doctor
meet the doctor
Darren Cissell, BSc, DC
Dr. Darren Cissell provides personalized chiropractic care for patients of all ages at Ridge Chiropractic Center in Minooka.
His approach combines multiple chiropractic techniques with treatment recommendations based on each patient's examination findings, condition, comfort level, activities, and goals.
Dr. Cissell particularly enjoys working with athletes and active individuals and evaluates both spinal and extremity concerns. He also provides individualized chiropractic care for families, pregnant patients, children, and patients with appropriate jaw/TMJ-related musculoskeletal complaints.
His philosophy emphasizes sincere communication, gentle care, patient choice, and treating patients like family.
Why Patients Choose Ridge Chiropractic Center
Why Patients Choose
Ridge Chiropractic Center
At Ridge Chiropractic Center, chiropractic care is not based on one technique or one treatment plan for everyone.
Dr. Darren Cissell evaluates each patient's symptoms, movement, examination findings, activities, comfort level, preferences, and goals before recommending care.
Patients have access to:
Multiple chiropractic adjusting techniques
Spinal chiropractic care
Extremity adjustments
Gentle and lower-force approaches
Sports chiropractic care
Pregnancy chiropractic care
Pediatric chiropractic care
Jaw / TMJ-related musculoskeletal care
Manual and soft-tissue therapies
Acupuncture
Massage therapy
Therapeutic ultrasound
Electrical stimulation
Exercise and mobility recommendations
Nutrition guidance
On-site X-rays when clinically indicated
No single technique or treatment is right for every patient.
Conditions
Conditions We
Commonly Evaluate
We also evaluate patients with appropriate jaw/TMJ-related musculoskeletal complaints, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, hip, knee, ankle and foot complaints, carpal tunnel symptoms, muscle and joint pain, arthritis-related concerns, pregnancy-related musculoskeletal discomfort, sports and overuse injuries, and other musculoskeletal conditions.
Chiropractic Care Isn't Limited to the spine
Chiropractic Care Isn't Limited to the Spine
In addition to neck, mid-back, and lower-back concerns, Dr. Cissell evaluates appropriate joint and movement problems involving the jaw, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, hips, knees, ankles, and feet.
Depending on examination findings, care may include spinal or extremity adjustments, jaw/TMJ related musculoskeletal treatment, trigger point therapy, PNF stretching, manual therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, mobility work, exercise recommendations, or other appropriate conservative treatments.
Chiropractic Care for Athletes, Families, and Pregnant Patients & Children
Chiropractic Care for
Athletes, Families, Pregnant Patients & Children
Ridge Chiropractic Center provides individualized care for people at different stages of life and activity levels.
Sports Chiropractic Care
Care for recreational athletes, student athletes, weekend warriors, and active adults may include evaluation of both the spine and extremities, chiropractic adjustments, trigger point therapy, PNF stretching, manual therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, mobility work, and exercise recommendations.
Pregnancy Chiropractic Care
Gentle chiropractic care may be used for appropriate pregnancy-related musculoskeletal discomfort involving the lower back, pelvis, hips, surrounding muscles, posture, and joint mobility.
Pediatric Chiropractic Care
Children with appropriate musculoskeletal, sports-related, joint-mobility, or activity-related concerns may be evaluated using age-appropriate examination and gentle treatment approaches.
Multiple Chiropractice Techniques
Multiple Chiropractic Techniques
Care That Can Be Adapted to You
Dr. Cissell uses a variety of chiropractic techniques based on each patient's condition, examination findings, age, comfort level, preferences, and treatment goals.
The primary techniques used at Ridge Chiropractic Center include:
Diversified
Thompson
Gonstead
Activator® Methods
Palmer Package
Webster Technique
ArthroStim® Instrument Adjusting
Flexion-Distraction
If you've been to a chiropractor before and prefer to be adjusted in a particular way, let us know.
FAQs
Questions About Chiropractic Care at
Ridge Chiropractic Center
What chiropractic services does Ridge Chiropractic Center offer?
Ridge Chiropractic Center provides spinal chiropractic adjustments, multiple chiropractic techniques, extremity adjustments, sports chiropractic care, pregnancy chiropractic care, pediatric chiropractic care, jaw/TMJ-related musculoskeletal care, flexion-distraction, manual therapy, trigger point therapy, PNF stretching, therapeutic ultrasound, electrical stimulation, acupuncture, massage therapy, exercise and mobility recommendations, nutrition guidance, and on-site X-rays when clinically indicated.
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What conditions does Dr. Cissell commonly evaluate?
Patients commonly visit Ridge Chiropractic Center for back pain, neck pain, sciatica, headaches, sports injuries, jaw/TMJ-related complaints, shoulder pain, elbow pain, wrist and hand complaints, hip pain, knee pain, ankle and foot problems, muscle and joint discomfort, and other appropriate musculoskeletal concerns.
Treatment recommendations depend on the patient's history and examination
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Does Ridge Chiropractic Center only treat back and neck pain?
No. Chiropractic care at Ridge Chiropractic Center may involve both the spine and extremity joints.
Dr. Cissell evaluates appropriate complaints involving the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, hips, knees, ankles, and feet, along with jaw/TMJ-related musculoskeletal complaints and sports injuries.
Do chiropractic adjustments have to involve forceful twisting or cracking?
No. Dr. Cissell uses multiple chiropractic techniques and can adapt the approach according to the patient's condition, age, examination findings, comfort level, and preferences.
Ridge Chiropractic Center offers both hands-on adjusting and instrument-assisted or lower-force approaches.
What causes the popping sound during an adjustment?
The popping or cracking sound sometimes heard during an adjustment is commonly caused by a rapid change in pressure within the joint that results in gas coming out of solution in the joint fluid.
It is similar to the sound produced when someone cracks their knuckles.
The sound itself is not required for an adjustment to be effective, and many chiropractic techniques produce little or no popping sound.
Do you provide chiropractic care for athletes
Yes. Ridge Chiropractic Center provides chiropractic and musculoskeletal care for recreational athletes, student athletes, weekend warriors, and active adults.
Sports-related care may involve evaluation of the spine and extremities along with chiropractic adjustments, trigger point therapy, PNF stretching, manual therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, mobility work, and exercise recommendations.
Do you provide pregnancy chiropractic care?
Yes. Dr. Cissell provides individualized chiropractic care for pregnant patients with appropriate musculoskeletal concerns.
Care is adapted according to the patient's stage of pregnancy, examination findings, comfort level, and individual needs.
Do you provide pediatric chiropractic care?
Yes. Dr. Cissell provides gentle, age-appropriate chiropractic evaluation and care for children when musculoskeletal treatment is appropriate.
What happens at my first chiropractic appointment?
Your first visit is used to discuss your health concerns, review your history, and perform an appropriate examination.
Dr. Cissell evaluates the problem and determines an appropriate care approach. X-rays may be recommended when clinically indicated.
Patients who already have relevant X-rays or MRI reports are encouraged to bring them. When appropriate and time permits, treatment may begin during the first visit.
Does Ridge Chiropractic Center offer X-rays?
Yes. Ridge Chiropractic Center has on-site X-ray capability when imaging is clinically indicated.
Patients who already have recent or relevant X-rays or MRI reports are encouraged to bring them to their appointment.
Does Ridge Chiropractic Center offer treatments besides chiropractic adjustments?
Yes. Depending on the patient's needs, supportive options may include acupuncture, massage therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, electrical stimulation, manual therapy, trigger point therapy, PNF stretching, exercise and mobility recommendations, nutrition guidance, and other appropriate treatment options.
Can I receive wellness care even if I am not currently in severe pain?
Some patients seek care because of pain or injury, while others are interested in maintaining mobility, movement, activity, or general wellness.
Dr. Cissell discusses each patient's individual goals and recommends care based on their needs and preferences.
Ongoing or wellness care is an individual patient choice.
Do I Need a Referral?
While many patients are able to contact and schedule with a chiropractor directly, individual insurance plan requirements can vary.
Some insurance plans may require a referral or have specific coverage requirements.
If you have questions about your benefits, please contact your insurance provider before your first appointment. You may also contact Ridge Chiropractic Center with general questions.
Call: (815) 467-1464
What Education Does a Chiropractor Have?
Doctors of Chiropractic complete extensive undergraduate and professional education before earning a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree.
Chiropractic education includes study in anatomy, physiology, diagnosis, radiology, biomechanics, chiropractic techniques, and other basic and clinical sciences, along with supervised clinical training.
Chiropractors must also meet applicable state licensing requirements before practicing. Where is Ridge Chiropractic Center located?
Ridge Chiropractic Center is located at:
104 Ridge Rd, Ste 144
Minooka, IL 60447
The office is located just off I-80, south on Ridge Road, behind McDonald's.
Call: (815) 467-1464
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How do I schedule an appointment?
Patients may call (815) 467-1464 or use the existing:
For urgent scheduling needs or to ask whether an earlier opening is available, patients should call the office directly.
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