By Abby Walton
Joseph Stockwell, M.D., has brought his unique style of chiropractic services to Zionsville.
“My wife is from Zionsville so we decided to move to be near her family,” he said.
Stockwell’s practice, 1500 W. Oak St., Suite 200, helps adults, but also specializes in helping children. Stockwell previously practiced in Utah.
“If you think about it, a lot of the physical troubles we have as adults usually began when we’re kids,” Stockwell said.
According to Stockwell, spinal troubles can begin as early as birth or even in utero. That’s why he suggests babies have their spines checked after birth.
“My technique is extremely gentle. There are no forceful movements, twisting, cracking or popping. What I do is use just a little pressure and guide your spine into alignment,” he said.
Stockwell said his practice is not like your typical chiropractor. When someone has their first consultation, he spends almost two hours examining your posture, how your body holds its weight and much more. This gives him the information he needs to properly adjust the spine.
“After that first adjustment, people walk around with a totally different expression. It’s like I’ve turned on a light switch,” he said.
Kids often wear heavy backpacks incorrectly, which Stockwell said is just one of many things that happen in childhood which can affect adults later in life.
“Children respond to adjustments more quickly. So if we can get to the root of the problem when they’re young, then those problems might not arise later in life,” he said.
For more information, visit www.indysatlas.com or call 733-2626.
Indy’s Atlas Inc’s
Address: 1500 W. Oak St., Suite 200
Phone: 733-2626
Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. Closed Friday through Sunday.
Website: www.indysatlas.com