941-629-0500 24901 Sandhill Blvd, Suite 8 Punta Gorda, FL 33983

Practice Areas

Chiropractic

We provide safe, effective spinal adjustments to help you overcome aches, pains, numbness, stiffness, automobile and sports injuries, work injuries and arthritic pain. Chiropractic treatments utilized in our office include Cox® Decompression, Diversified adjustments (similar to the Palmer Method), Drop Table Techniques, Activator adjustments, Physical Therapy modalities such as electrical stimulation and ultrasound, and other pain management tools including the application of heat or ice.

Active Release Techniques®. (ART®)

ART®. is a patented, state of the art soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis/golfer’s elbows are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly and permanently with ART®.
Dr. Hengel is the only certified ART®. provider in Charlotte County. To learn more about ART®. please visit www.activerelease.com

Massage

At times a massage may be recommended to help improve circulation and reduce stress. We provide 30- and 60-minute massages, by a licensed on-staff massage therapist, of various types, including sports, deep tissue, and pregnancy massages.


Nutritional / Lifestyle Counseling

Chiropractic treatments work best in an environment of optimum nutrition and reduced stress. That’s why Dr. Hengel provides special nutritional and lifestyle counseling. He can recommend various supplements to aid in your treatment and recovery.


Customized stretches and exercises

As a patient of Dr. Hengel, you can expect to receive some training during your chiropractic appointment to help you manage your pain and maintain your health at home. This usually includes stretches and an exercise program that are designed to maximize the benefits of your chiropractic treatment.