Located on Oak St. in Eugene, OR., Jennifer Hess, DC, MPH, PhD has been in private chiropractic practice for over 20 years. She focuses on treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries. “In my practice I review the functional causes of pain and discomfort. In addition to standard clinical evaluations and tests I evaluate posture and gait and review work and home activities to identify root causes, which frequently result from muscle imbalances associated with activities at home or work, and which develop over time.”

Treatment focus includes: Acute injuries such as strains, sprains and disc herniations Neck, mid back and low back pain Headaches due to muscle tension or migraines Pain or numbness in the arms and legs and, Chronic pain that has lasted longer than 2 months Ergonomic issues Techniques Dr. Hess uses to treat injuries to muscles and nerves and restore health include: Traditional chiropractic adjusting techniques such as Diversified and Thompson Drop Table Gentler techniques such as Activator, Sacral-Occipital Technique (SOT), Strain-Counter-Strain, and Muscle Energy Techniques Graston Technique for rehabilitating soft tissues www.grastontechnique.com Deep tissue massage Tailored exercises Dr. Hess treats: Everyone is welcome from day old infants and young children, to working adults, and older adults.   Preferred provider with: Providence, Blue Cross Blue Shield, ODS, Pacific Source and other insurers. Dr. Hess accepts Medicare, workers compensation, and motor vehicle accident claims.