Alternative Solutions

10/21/2026

Dr. Summers will be out of the office this Saturday, 10/24. He is in the office today through Friday.

10/21/2026

Wondering what a SoftWave session actually feels like?

It's simpler than most people expect. We apply gel to the area, then move the applicator over it while it delivers pulses. You'll hear it working. We'll check in with you throughout, partly to find the right spots and partly to see how you're doing.

Most sessions run 10 to 15 minutes, though that depends on the area and what we're addressing. No anesthesia, no numbing cream, and you head right back into your day.

SoftWave is an out-of-pocket service, so give us a call at (847) 395-1110 and we'll go over scheduling and cost.

10/19/2026

10/14/2026

Stubborn discomfort rarely responds well to a one-size-fits-all answer.

That holds true for SoftWave too. Before anything else, we look at the area, talk with you about what you're feeling, and figure out whether it's even the right tool for the job. Some people are good candidates. Some aren't, and we'll tell you so.

If it makes sense, our suggestion depends on the area and what we're addressing. One session isn't automatically the answer, and neither is whatever worked for someone else.

Have a question about your own situation? Give us a call at (847) 395-1110.

10/07/2026

You've probably seen SoftWave on our signs. Here's the short version.

SoftWave is a non-invasive therapy that sends acoustic shockwaves into tissue through an applicator we hold against your skin. No needles, no incisions, nothing to recover from afterward. The device is FDA-cleared for specific uses, including activating connective tissue and easing minor aches and pains.

People usually ask us about it when something has been hanging around longer than it should. An old injury, a joint that never quite settled down.

Whether it's a good fit really depends on your situation, and that's worth an actual conversation.

Read more at alternativesolutionscenter.com/softwave.

09/30/2026

We will have our normal hours on Thursday, 9:30 to 12:30 and then 3 to 6. The office will be closed Friday and Saturday.

09/23/2026

Think chiropractic care is just for back pain?

Plenty of folks come to us for that, and plenty come for other things. Neck pain. Headaches and migraines. Sore joints. Sciatic nerve pain. Discomfort during pregnancy. A kid who took a hard fall. Getting moving again after an injury.

And if you're not sure whether your situation is even a fit, that's a perfectly good reason to call. We'd much rather talk it over with you than have you trying to sort it out from a post on your phone.

See what we work with at alternativesolutionscenter.com/chiropractic.

09/16/2026

Your pain is real, and it might not be telling the whole story.

Someone comes in for neck pain, and twenty minutes later we're talking about how they've been sleeping, whether they're moving much, and what's been stressful lately. That's usually where the helpful stuff turns up.

We're not interested in handing you a treatment plan off a shelf. The Zone Technique is gentle and precise, and what we suggest depends on your body, your goals, and the life you're actually living.

Wondering whether this could help with what you're dealing with? Give us a call at (847) 395-1110 and let's talk it through.