Case Studies Of Active Body Chiropractic West Los Angeles

Patient Information
A patient working as a strength coach and figure competitor came in for evaluation. In 2006, she suffered a shattered pelvis, which was followed by reconstructive hip surgery. She needed safe, sport-specific care to return to training.

Symptoms
After her pelvic injury and surgery, she had trouble moving normally. She needed crutches to walk, and her hip and pelvis were stiff around the surgical site. She could not go back to strength training or competition prep.

Diagnosis
Dr. Hogan mapped every movement problem stemming from her shattered pelvis and hip reconstruction. He then built a plan in stages and adjusted it as she regained strength.

Treatments

• Months 0 to 3: Gentle spinal and hip adjustments, along with SoftWave (a specialized therapy used to support healing in scar tissue), to help restore mobility around the surgical site.
• Months 4 to 6: Safe lifting practice and exercises to build back her strength.
• Months 7 to 12: Stretches and home exercises to get her ready for competition, plus monthly visits to keep her on track.

Outcome
The patient walked unassisted without crutches within the first three months. By months 4 to 6, she had returned to strength training at 60 percent of her previous loads. Within a year, she qualified for the National Figure Championships.

Patient Feedback
“Five years ago my surgeon doubted I’d walk unaided. Dr. Hogan mapped every movement flaw, built a phased plan, and kept adjusting as I regained strength. Last season I stepped onto the National Figure stage pain‑free. Training is fun again, not fearful.”

Patient Information
A patient came in for evaluation of chronic neck and shoulder pain following an auto collision.

Symptoms
His pain radiated into his right arm and disrupted his sleep for more than three years. His neck and shoulder pain limited daily tasks and kept him from sleeping well. He also experienced arm tingling that he used to experience daily.

Diagnosis
The car accident caused his ongoing pain and the tingling in his arm. A pinched or irritated nerve was part of the problem.

Treatments

• Visits 1 to 2: Cervical adjustments paired with heat stim (heat combined with muscle stimulation) to calm muscle spasm.
• Visits 3 to 4: SoftWave therapy to reduce nerve irritation.
• Visits 5 to 6: Home stretches and posture coaching to support his progress between visits.

Outcome
He went from turning his neck 40 degrees to 60 degrees. The arm tingling used to happen daily and is now rare. By his last visits, he could turn his head fully to drive and sleep without pain.

Patient Feedback
“A few precise neck adjustments and SoftWave therapy restored motion I hadn’t felt since the accident. I wish I’d come sooner.”