Dr. Rick Hruby, DC
I truly help all types of people who want change and looking to live better by understanding the cause of their complaints. Connect, Discover, Respond.
- Palmer College of Chiropractic · practicing since 1998
- Auto, personal injury & work comp · Recreational athletes · Trades & manual labor
- Accepting new patients · In-network with most major insurance plans, including Medicare
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Why I became a chiropractor
Chiropractic is vital to link the brain to the body and to allow the body to give feedback back to the brain! Chemical, emotional and physical stress causes our spine to "go out of alignment" (subluxate). This pinches the nerves that not only detect pain but also allows the organs and systems of the body to function optimally.
As a chiropractor we are the only doctors trained to identify and remove subluxations of the spine therefore restoring function. We take a thorough history and comprehensive examination of your nerves, muscles and bones. Visual observation of posture is imperative to show patients how imbalanced their bodies actually are.
What makes me different
What makes me different is the ability to listen with intent to our patients of what’s really bothering them and how it is dramatically affecting the relationships in their lives. For example, a mother may come in with intense headaches and they literally break down in tears for how these headaches are affecting her ability to be the best Mom, Wife or Daughter for her family. We develop a Recommended Action Plan that suits her needs in office day 1
What an adjustment feels like
If you’ve never had an adjustment think of it as when you abruptly turn you neck or lower back and you hear and feel your spine "pop". If you’re familiar with that then this is what you’ll experience. I will be performing the adjustment to the exact area your body needs it from the history and exam
Outside the office
I have been an athlete my entire life. I enjoy distance running, hockey and golf. I’ve coached hockey at the youth level up to high school. Currently my son plays college hockey and my daughter college golf. My wife and I are currently empty nesters and looking forward to travel and hike our National Parks. I thoroughly enjoy cooking for family and friends
Where I focus
Every doctor at Chiropractic Company is trained to care for the full range of spinal and musculoskeletal conditions. What differs between us is the additional training we’ve done and the patients we’ve spent the most time with.
Most car accident victims go to the ER or Urgent Care for non-traumatic soft tissue injuries. I specialize in soft tissue injuries.
I adjust and treat many golfers and runners with neck, mid and lower back complaints get them well and they return for general wellness to remain athletic
Trades and Construction workers suffering from repetitive bending, twisting, and lifting injuries for neck, mid and lower back pain. We help with a lot of wrists, shoulders and knees.
Conditions I treat
Like every doctor at our Greenfield office, I care for the full range of conditions below.
How I work
Greenfield has a lot of active family members who receive regular care. We also have a wide variety of youth athletes, high school athletes and recreational athletes who not only receive care for injuries but to remain healthy to perform their sport of interest.
Diversified
This technique allows me to adapt to the specific adjustment needs by each patient with even flow
Impulse I.Q./Instrument
allows for spinal and extremity adjustments with the ability to work out myofascial trigger points at the same time
PNF strain/counterstrain
allows for active involvement of the patient while performing their adjustment for optimal adaptation to the adjustment
Gonstead
A detailed analytical approach that identifies one specific segment rather than adjusting a region. Usually paired with x-ray and palpation findings.
Thompson drop-table
A section of the table drops a short distance as the adjustment is delivered, so less manual force is needed to move the joint.
Activator / instrument
A small handheld instrument delivers a controlled, low-force impulse to a specific spot. No twisting, no popping sound.
Extremity adjusting
Adjusting joints outside the spine — shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, ankles and feet. Often what a spine-only approach misses.
Motion palpation
Feeling how each joint moves through its range rather than assessing it at rest. This is how a restricted segment gets found — often not where the pain is.
X-ray analysis
On-site imaging when it will change the plan. Used to rule things out as much as to confirm them.
Movement screening
Watching how you move through a set of positions to find the limitation driving the complaint.
Also uses Gait analysis, Digital foot scan, Trigger point therapy, Spinal decompression and Electrical stimulation.
You decide what I do
I ask questions as to why in my comprehensive history and perform the necessary examination for certainty and provide a thorough explanation of the findings. I then provide numerous options for gently motion. I honor their request.
When I’ll send you somewhere else
The wonderful advantage having 28 years of experience has been all of the professional relationships I’ve been able to work with. I have orthopedic, neurologist, holistic doctors and physical therapist along with acupuncturists, massage therapists and athletic trainers
Education & training
Questions about seeing Dr. Hruby
Also at our Greenfield clinic
2 providers work at Greenfield. If another is a better fit for what you need, or has a day that suits you better, our team will help you find the right one.
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