21st-Century Treatments

The Dunn Wellness Center focuses on total wellness for individuals. This philosophy incorporates the latest in drug-free, non-invasive treatments and therapies tailored to each individual. Dr. Dunn considers each person’s unique situation to determine the best course of action.

Medical Acupuncture
Chiropractic Neurology
Neuromuscular Therapy
Nutritional Supplementation

Medical Acupuncture

Medical acupuncture is not a method, but a set of principles based on anatomy and physiology. These principles involve stimulation of certain points throughout the body tissues. For thousands of years, achieving the therapeutic effect of acupuncture has relied on the use of needles. Today, acupuncture can be performed using electrical stimulation, providing excellent results for a wide variety of ailments.

Another form of acupuncture, as applied to the outer ear, is called auriculotherapy. It can be effective at relieving chronic pain and depression, reducing dependency on nicotine and other addictive substances, and stimulating the immune system to facilitate healing.

While acupuncture may be considered an ancient Chinese art, it has come to be acknowledged by many medical practitioners as a viable means to achieve relief from a variety of disorders. Pain and chronic conditions not responsive to drugs or other types of therapy can often be resolved through acupuncture.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institute of Health (NIH) confirm that acupuncture is effective for a wide variety of common health complaints. Acupuncture has been successful in treating conditions such as common colds, sinusitis, lower back pain, headaches and migraines. Many other conditions can also be treated with acupuncture. Overall, acupuncture provides the following benefits:

• Increase in vitality and energy
• Stress reduction and deep relaxation
• Enhanced athletic and physical function

Chiropractic Neurology

Chiropractic neurology applies the non-drug therapies of chiropractic to enhance neurological function and provide relief for many conditions. Worldwide, there are fewer than 600 chiropractic neurologists, and Dr. Dunn is one of only three in the Jacksonville area who is board-certified.

The basis for chiropractic neurology is the relationship of the central nervous system to spinal mobility. Spinal joints must move freely in order to provide optimal function throughout the central nervous system. If free movement is suppressed through prolonged immobilization, the result is loss of muscle tone, decreased brain activity, and increased pain. Chiropractic neurology promotes the healing of muscles and joints throughout the body by providing a powerful stimulus to the brain and nervous system – without the use of drugs or surgery.

Neuromuscular Therapy

Neuromuscular therapy is a form of massage therapy specifically effective for back pain arising from soft tissue injury, such as muscle strain. The American Academy of Pain Management recommends this form of massage therapy to promote the healing response in non-inflamed soft tissues.

Soft tissue damage in one area of the body may cause symptoms in other areas, which may also be relieved with massage. To address muscles in spasm, neuromuscular therapy alternates a concentrated pressure on the affected areas. Pain is relieved through relaxation of muscles in spasm as well as stimulation of the nervous system through the muscles.

Nutritional Supplementation

Nutrition plays a vital role in total wellness. When an individual is trying to regain health from injuries or chronic conditions, Dr. Dunn strongly recommends increased attentiveness to good eating habits, vitamin and mineral supplementation, and drinking a gallon of water each day.

Research and studies demonstrate that, for many people, a daily multivitamin may not be adequate. Daily recommended requirements for vitamins and minerals were formulated based on the amounts necessary to prevent disease. However, recent studies have focused on the role of the nutrients themselves and whether their function in the body may be optimized at higher levels. Dr. Dunn’s philosophy includes nutritional supplementation of the daily diet. Patients can experience an increased speed of healing in their bones, tissues, and muscles through proper nutrition and appropriate supplementation.

To provide his patients the optimum path to healing and promotion of good health, Dr. Dunn shares with his patients research that supports the value of nutritional supplementation. Glucosamine has recently been found to promote healing and even slow down degeneration of weight-bearing joints. Other vitamins and minerals play a definitive role in bone health and other types of chronic nerve and muscle dysfunction.

Contact the Dunn Wellness Center at 904-249-1551 to learn more about Healthcare Solutions for the 21st Century.