Specific Chiropractic

Experience the Gonstead Difference

The meticulous systematic approach of the Gonstead System has revolutionized chiropractic and stood the test of time since 1923. It is taught in chiropractic schools around the world and earned the reputation as one of the most effective means of hands-on adjusting for Structural Correction and reducing nerve pressure.

Journey to Health

We will thoroughly investigate and get to the cause of your health issue(s). We will empower you with the knowledge of what's been going on with your health, and how to get your health back!

Do You Have a Structural Abnormality?

A structural abnormality leads to premature wear and tear to the structures of the spine and nerves resulting in Secondary Condition(s). A structure in proper alignment results in a strong stable structure allowing optimal health.

At Specific Chiropractic, we are proud to be one of the foremost alternative medicine practitioners in Manhattan. Our healthcare incorporates more than just routine spinal treatments. We follow the Gonstead Chiropractic approach, which transformed spinal care in 1923. Dr. Ryan Suh, a certified Gonstead Diplomate, is part of an elite cadre of practitioners devoted to this technique.

Dr. Suh's practice focuses on alternative medicine which aims at treating the entire person, rather than specific symptoms. We believe wellness can only be achieved when fundamental health issues are addressed, especially proper vertebral column positioning and the functioning of the nervous system. When the spine is aligned to its optimal position, the body works like an organism with all constituents of life functioning smoothly. Regulation of inflammation, healing, and many other vital biological processes will take place.

Unlike conventional medicine, we take a more holistic approach. Symptom masking will never be part of our workflow. Instead, we focus on restoring alignment via meticulous adjustments which in turn aids the body to self-heal. Our methods are non-invasive, drug-free, and centered around permanent wellness rather than momentary relief.

Manhattan patients interested in other forms of medicine prefer Specific Chiropractic because we blend age-old practices with contemporary science. Dr. Suh's Gonstead expertise is the pinnacle of chiropractic care; he offers a systematic, evidence-based approach to health restoration in conjunction with other wellness therapies.

Dr. Suh is a Specific Chiropractic Manhattan pain management expert dealing with acute and chronic pain conditions. Specific Chiropractic's disciplines like to think of themselves as 'sub-specialists' under the umbrella of manual medicine. Whereas other forms of pain management tend to lean toward medication and pain-inducing processes, we strive to find the source of the problem and fix it, something that is atypical in the field of pain management.

Pain is the body's mechanism of alerting you that there is something wrong. We do not mask vital signals with medication because we believe pain can be useful. Through the Gonstead method, we identify specific vertebral subluxations or misalignments that tend to chronically irritate the nerves causing a body-wide turmoil.

Specific Chiropractic has developed effective protocols for the management of a variety of painful conditions including but not limited to chronic back pain, neck pain, sciatica, joint pain, work-related injuries, and chronic headache syndromes. The focus and accuracy that our practitioners have provides remarkable outcomes: the regions of the spine that are misaligned are frequently so malposed that adjacent segments are not healthy either leading to a rapid or sluggish inflow of blood.

What differentiates our pain management strategy is our focus on permanent solutions over temporary alleviation. By addressing patients' structural problems at the root level, we help patients experience not just pain relief but enhanced function, improved range of motion, and an overall better quality of life.

Specific Chiropractic is proud to be a trusted pregnancy care center Manhattan ortho chiropractors, providing specialized chiropractic to mothers-to-be for each step of their transition to motherhood. As the body tries to adapt to accommodate a new life, Pregnancy poses unique challenges and tends to cause skeletal changes, increased spinal stress, and a myriad of other bodily discomforts that overall turbulent a mother's health and wellness during this pivotal window of time.

The pregnancy care methods employ gentle, specific adjustments which are safe for both mother and child. The Gonstead technique's specificity permits us to cater to the particular requirements of pregnant patients without undue manipulative force or contorted positioning. Dr. Suh has worked extensively with pregnant patients, understanding the physiology of each trimester.

Some of the common pregnancy related complications that we manage are lower back pain, sciatica, pubic symphysis pain, round ligament pain, delivery easier by improving pelvic alignment, improved pelvic alignment, and reduced osteoarthritis. Better alignment of the spine and pelvis during pregnancy allows many women to enjoy improved mobility and sleep, reduced discomfort, and smoother labor and delivery.

We are one of the best pregnancy care clinics in New York. At our clinic, caring specialists create a personalized experience for every mother that adapts to their individual needs throughout their journey. This, alongside other prenatal care, forms an essential part of the overarching strategy for holistic pregnancy wellness that we offer.

Specific Chiropractic stands out as a sports medicine clinic New York City, New York, serving all types of athletes from weekend warriors to competitive professionals. We integrate the Gonstead chiropractic approach with athletic performance, biomechanics, and injury prevention and recovery processes into our practice for efficient sports medicine.

Athletes have to meet certain expectations and many times exceed their physical capabilities which lead to acute injuries or chronic strains. Our sports medicine protocols aim to these challenges through proper spinal alignment as a prerequisite for optimal athletic ability. Proper alignment of the spine along with the joints, leads to effective muscle, tendon, and ligament communication resulting in efficient athletic performance, coordination, and lower chances of injury.

Dr. Suh's sports medicine expertise includes care for athletic injuries such as sprains, strains, tendonitis, runner's and golfer's elbow, shoulder impingements, and other sport-related injuries. We go further to enhance injury management through maintenance strategies that identify and address subtle biomechanical problems before performance decline is observed.

Athletes from various disciplines, including distance running, golf, tennis, basketball, dance, and even recreational and competitive strength training, visit us for sports medicine services to meet specific performance concerns.

Being a full-service wellness clinic in Manhattan, Specific Chiropractic goes beyond simply treating existing problems to laying the groundwork for optimal health and proactive wellness. Specific chiropractic takes a wellness approach by recognizing that disease prevention and the ability to maintain health requires proper structural alignment and optimal function of the nervous system.

As with any of the specific chiropractic wellness programs, we begin with a comprehensive evaluation of your health which includes an assessment and detailed evaluation of spinal alignment, posture, movement, and neurology. Most wellness paradigms that are out there primarily focus on symptom resolution. Our approach is different because we look after the underlying structural integrity that controls all bodily systems and functions.

Incorporation of wellness chiropractic care, or regular visits to the chiropractor, aids in the retention and maintenance of proper physiological nerve flow throughout the body. This practice helps to enhance immune response, function of organs, and the ability to heal naturally. Many patients who incorporate chiropractic into their wellness regimen report improved energy, better overall sleep quality, enhanced mental clarity, and increased resilience to stress.

Drastic Improvement From Incorporation
With regular appointments, patients experience drastic changes to their overall health, including: increased quality of energy, improved capability to relax and sleep, stronger mental acuity, and heightened adaptability to stress, among other things.

The Gonstead approach that sets our practice apart is particularly effective in wellness settings because of its accuracy and attention to detail. Instead of administering one-size-fits-all treatments, we offer adjustments designed precisely to your individual structure. This "customized care approach" guarantees that your body neither overcompensates or under-addresses areas requiring attention, but receives exactly what is necessary to function optimally.

"I can't express in words how amazing my first visit was. I've had shoulder pain for 20+ years and some lower back issues. After one specific adjustment I got my shoulder back! I've had injections, physical therapy, been prescribed different medications... but nothing worked until I visited Dr. Suh."

"Great Doctor!!! Very informative. He gave me the information I needed to change my life. After my first appointment seeing him, I stopped experiencing lower back pain. Truly amazing!!! Looking forward to my next appointment with him."

"Went to Dr. Suh 7 years ago for a herniated disk that other doctors said need surgery so I could sit and walk normal again. Two visits to NY to see Dr. Suh, I was sitting and able to run a little if needed. Things happened plus covid and I couldn't visit again until this month. So grateful for his help and expertise!"

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