Advanced ChiroCare in Council Bluffs, Iowa provided comprehensive chiropractic care built around the Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP) methodology. The clinic offered structural spinal correction, rehabilitative exercise programs, patient education, and preventive wellness care. This page preserves an overview of the services as originally described on the practice's website.
Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP) Correction
The cornerstone of the practice was CBP-based structural correction. Every patient received a comprehensive assessment including digital posture analysis, full-spine X-rays measured against published normal values, and orthopedic and neurological testing. From these objective measurements, individualized correction protocols were designed to address the specific deviations identified in each patient's spine.
Treatment combined three integrated components. Specific chiropractic adjustments, performed in mirror-image positions opposite to the patient's postural distortion, restored mobility and initiated structural change. Mirror-image exercises, assigned for both in-office and home practice, actively retrained postural muscles and reinforced correction. Corrective traction, using specialized equipment applying sustained forces to the spine, gradually reshaped spinal curves toward normal. Sessions typically lasted 30 to 45 minutes.
Progress was tracked through periodic reassessment, including comparative posture photographs and X-rays. Patients could see objective evidence of structural change as their treatment progressed. Learn more about this technique in our current CBP guide.
Spinal Rehabilitation
Beyond the adjustment, the clinic offered comprehensive rehabilitation services. A supervised exercise area allowed patients to perform prescribed corrective exercises under staff guidance. Equipment included wobble boards for balance training, resistance bands and weights for strengthening, and foam rollers for myofascial release.
Rehabilitation programs were tailored to individual needs. Post-injury patients followed graduated protocols that progressed from basic mobility to full functional capacity. Chronic pain patients received programs targeting the specific muscular weaknesses and imbalances contributing to their condition. Athletic patients received sport-specific rehabilitation with return-to-play testing.
Whole Body Vibration Therapy
The practice incorporated whole body vibration platforms as part of its rehabilitation and wellness programs. Vibration therapy was used for warm-up before adjustments, bone density support, balance training for elderly patients, and neuromuscular reactivation during injury recovery.
Patient Education
Education was considered as important as hands-on treatment. New patients received comprehensive orientation covering spinal anatomy, the rationale behind structural correction, and realistic expectations for their treatment plan. Ongoing education addressed workplace ergonomics, daily spinal hygiene habits, nutritional support for the spine, and exercise technique for prescribed home programs.
The practice provided printed educational materials, hosted periodic workshops on topics like posture correction and injury prevention, and maintained this website as a resource hub — the precursor to the current PostureDoc site.
Conditions Treated
The clinic treated a range of musculoskeletal conditions, with particular expertise in structural cases:
- Chronic lower back pain and neck pain
- Sciatica and radiating arm pain
- Tension and cervicogenic headaches
- Disc herniations and degenerative disc disease
- Whiplash and auto accident injuries
- Scoliosis management
- Sports injuries and repetitive strain conditions
- Pediatric postural problems
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Advanced ChiroCare?
Advanced ChiroCare was a chiropractic clinic in Council Bluffs, Iowa that operated from 2003 to 2022. Founded by Dr. Dan Kjeldgaard, the practice specialized in Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP) for structural spinal correction, comprehensive rehabilitation, and patient education.
Is this clinic still operating?
No. The original Advanced ChiroCare practice is no longer in operation. This page is archived for historical and educational purposes. PostureDoc continues the educational mission by providing evidence-based chiropractic health information.
How do I find a CBP chiropractor near me?
The Chiropractic Biophysics website maintains a directory of certified CBP practitioners. You can search by location to find a provider who uses objective measurement and correction protocols. Our current health articles section provides additional guidance on choosing a chiropractor.