Dr. Scott J. Heun

As a chiropractic physician with over 40 years of clinical experience, treating and managing acute and chronic injuries, as well as sports injuries and rehabilitation, I bring a unique perspective that is centered on the patient to my practice. I want to earn the right to become your trusted advisor as well as your doctor.

In most cases, it is your physical environment and lifestyle, coupled with your current or past history of injury, your health history and genetic make-up that has resulted in your current status. Clinical treatment that focuses on improving each individual’s lifestyle; including managing physical stress, ergonomics, activities, exercise, and diet are all part of my approach.



My clinical philosophy is conservative. Medication when needed, should be carefully utilized, and if possible, be a temporary bridge to a permanent resolution of a given condition or symptom whenever possible. Surgery should be seriously evaluated as to long-term benefit and used only when necessary.


If the problem we are working on has gone too far, demanding a more invasive approach, then we proceed intelligently. In my experience, working with each patient to enable them to be as strong as possible prior to surgery, improves the outcome. In other words, even in cases demanding spinal or extremity procedures, the stronger, and more structurally sound the patient is prior to surgery, the better the outcome. 



I comprehensively assess the structure and function of each patient to uncover the fundamental structural, bio-mechanical challenges producing pain, weakness, postural imbalance, or poor performance. I also screen for contraindications to treatment and gauge appropriateness of all interventions I provide or recommend.


Each patient completes an extensive health history, all pertinent records, tests, and imaging are reviewed. Physical examination generally includes visual and computer aided postural biomechanics evaluation, digital radiographic evaluation in an upright, weight-bearing posture, standard orthopedic, neurologic testing, and as needed, referral for lab or imaging studies such as MRI, CT, or DEXA Scan. When all data is collected and studied, I will explain my findings and propose how best to help you. Based upon your health care goals, a treatment plan is then developed and implemented.

I study the whole person; consider the wants and needs of each individual, and together with you will formulate a plan to address your unique problems.

Once balance, strength and stability is achieved, I strive to teach patients how to stay that way, and enjoy life fully at whatever level they choose to work and play.

The Treatment Approaches that I offer are as follows;

Spinal Manipulative Therapy (SMT)

Soft Tissue Manipulation

Extremity Manipulation and Mobilization

Rehabilitation exercise

Whole Body Vibration and Gait and Balance Training

High Intensity Short Duration Isometric Training and Osteogenic Loading for Osteoporosis or Osteopenia

Cold Laser Therapy for acute and chronic joint pain, and neuropathy

Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis, bone spurs, and other chronic joint pain problems.

Ergonomic Assessment and Corrective Actions

If I think I can help you I will do so, If I think you need a different approach I will help you find it. I look forward to meeting you.

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