Certified Chiropractic Extremities Practitioners, or “CCEPs,” are specialized chiropractors who focus on treating misalignments in patient extremities. Hearing that you need a CCEP might sound alarming, but it simply indicates a higher level of expertise. A CCEP can provide adequate care for a variety of injuries and conditions.
CCEPs possess a deep understanding of the biomechanics and anatomy of the extremities. This expertise allows them to accurately diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, including joint pain, sports injuries, repetitive strain injuries, and post-surgical rehabilitation.
If you’re experiencing pain or discomfort in your extremities, a CCEP can provide targeted, effective care to help you regain your mobility and quality of life.
What Is A CCEP In Chiropractic Care?
A CCEP is any Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) who has completed a 105-hour, seven-course certification program and passed their final exam. This means that the accredited CCEP has undergone enough training to treat misalignments in patient extremities.
CCEPs operate on the principle that the neurological system, represented by the spine, is interconnected with the mechanical control system or the extremities. They believe that misalignments in one area can lead to imbalances in the other. For example, a misaligned extremity can cause the spine to become misaligned and vice versa. This interconnectedness highlights the importance of addressing both spinal and extremity issues for optimal health and function.
Governor’s Park is a full-service chiropractic office serving the Denver, Lone Tree, and Wheat Ridge areas. Dr. Ferdowsian, the clinic manager, is a fully licensed CCEP and offers his exclusive services to all needing specialized care. The chiropractors at Governor’s Park Chiropractic in Denver provide personalized care to meet the needs of each patient, utilizing advanced treatment techniques to ensure effective recovery from chronic pain and injuries.
Why Might You Need A CCEP To Relieve Pain?
As a patient, you could have a perfectly aligned spine and still suffer from pain and discomfort due to misalignment in your extremities. Misaligned extremities can put additional pressure on surrounding tissues and joints, possibly causing subluxations (dislocations of the joint).
Even the most cautious athletes occasionally experience unexplained soreness and pain. These ailments could result from subluxations that, if left untreated, can cause misalignment in the spine. However, aligning just the spine will not fix these subluxations. Aligning extremities so they are in place to support your nervous system is the job of a CCEP. CCEPs can effectively manage extremity pain, which can arise from multiple sources, such as accidents, sports injuries, or aging.
Can Any Chiropractor Help Treat Spinal Misalignments?
In chiropractic school, Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) are specifically trained to adjust the spine, but they receive very little training on how to adjust extremities. While many DCs go into practice specifically to treat spinal misalignments, few continue their schooling, adding extremity alignment later on.
This makes CCEPs uniquely qualified to handle both spinal and extremity alignments in a way most standard DCs are not. CCEPs offer a comprehensive approach to chiropractic care, combining their expertise in spinal care with their specialized knowledge of the extremities. This allows them to identify interconnected issues, provide holistic treatment plans, and improve overall well-being. Unlike many chiropractors who focus solely on spinal conditions, CCEPs can address both spinal and extremity problems, ensuring that patients receive the complete care they need to function optimally.
How Can I Find A CCEP In Denver?
CCEPs are trained to handle TMJ, misaligned hips, shoulder girdle syndromes, knee subluxations, carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, baker’s cysts, sprained ankles, foot and gait mechanics, shin splints, and leg length issues. If you have chronic discomfort despite receiving a spinal alignment, including joint and knee pain, then a CCEP may be right for you.
Finding a qualified CCEP is not easy. There are just over 1,400 CCEPs worldwide, and many practices fail to advertise their services. Fortunately, the Council on Extremity Adjusting offers a useful CCEP locator to help those in need of a certified chiropractor.
Dr. Omid Ferdowsian is an accredited certified chiropractic extremities practitioner serving Colorado’s Denver, Lone Tree, and Wheat Ridge areas. As a full-service chiropractic clinic in Colorado, Governor’s Park Chiropractic utilizes personalized treatment plans tailored to meet each patient’s specific needs and conditions, ensuring effective recovery and optimal health.
Dr. Ferdowsian believes in a holistic approach to chiropractic care. Trained in both standard spinal care and extremity adjusting, he also utilizes massage therapy and acupuncture to address his patients’ diverse needs.
GET RELIEF WITH AN ACCREDITED CCEP AT GOVERNOR’S PARK CHIROPRACTIC
Extremity adjustments offer significant potential benefits for those seeking chiropractic care. Aligning your extremities cannot only bring pain relief and comfort, but it can also help spinal alignments last longer and be more effective.
While CCEPs offer a valuable and specialized form of chiropractic care, they are relatively uncommon due to the rigorous training required to become certified. This scarcity can make it challenging for patients seeking this level of expertise. Fortunately for residents of Denver, Lone Tree, and Wheat Ridge, Dr. Ferdowsian at Governor’s Park Chiropractic is an accredited CCEP, providing specialized care and treatment options for those in need of extremity-focused chiropractic services.
Contact us today at Governor’s Park Chiropractic (720) 928-3683 and discover how our specialized and full-service chiropractic office can help you get the relief you need.
Governor's Park Chiropractic is the Colorado chiropractor team dedicated to helping individuals get out of pain and achieve better health. Offering a range of services and treatment options to meet the specific needs of each patient.