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Austin Chiropractor Dr. Alex VanDeWalle

Meet second generation Austin Chiropractor Dr. Alex VanDeWalle

My Story – Why I didn’t want to be a Chiropractor…

I am the reluctant son of a chiropractor that didn’t want to be a Chiropractor – but realized I had too!  Growing up in a Chiropractic family – I was witness to some of the most amazing health “miracles” and how big a difference it made for not only the individual – but also their immediate families and friends. Playing soccer much of my youth, I frequently had to be put back together again! Obvious things like back pain, neck pain, and pinched nerves were quickly relieved, but also other conditions saw improvement as well like headaches and issues. Even with friends, I witnessed things like asthma and even digestion issue see improvement and  I quickly learned that not everyone knew what I knew (and probably took for granted).  So I decided to stop hoarding all the health and wellness information I was privy to – and become a chiropractor. 

After treating hundreds of patients myself – the answer has become even more obvious – there are no other doctors that do what we do! And the longer I do it – the more motivated I become in making a difference in others lives and getting the message out about true healthcare (vs sickcare).  As chiropractors we pride ourselves in being a non-drug, non-surgical approach to healthcare and by focusing on the causes of the ailment (not the ailment itself) we are able to improve the lives of countless others. We are more interested in how the body is performing than just how to "numb" the symptoms.

Dr Alex VanDeWalle has taken care of hundreds of individuals and athletes through the years.  Current and past patients have included Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, Texas State Women’s Soccer Team, German 1st division soccer player, Open Class Mountain Bike National Champion, as well as many others.


Sports Injuries and Athletic Experience

Official Chiropractor of the Texas Rollergirls

Dr Alex VanDeWalle is currently the team chiropractor for the Texas Rollergirls. As one person put it "playing Rollerderby is like being in a car accident every week..."

"You see a lot of different things - working with the rollerderby - and I'm just glad to be able to put as many players back together as I can..."  - Dr Alex

 

 

Official Chiropractor of the

Austin AZTEX Pro-Soccer Team

"I'm excited about my association with the high level players of the (Aztex) team. One of the things I hope to accomplish is not only help the player beyond any current pain but evaluate bio-mechanical shortfalls that are either going to give him trouble in the future or more importantly identify what is currently holding him back with his training.  I think a lot of players are frustrated and stuck in a plateau with their physical training and often think it is "themselves" not having the right exercise or not training with the right equipment - but in actuality may be something chiropractically that is the real problem. Typically we can simply identify and treat with just a few easy adjustments and the player immediately notices a difference."  - Dr Alex     

Playing competitive soccer much of his life, Dr Alex has seen and probably even dealt with his fair share of sports injuries which gives him special insight to not only the injury itself but also the performance factor soccer players deal with.  He has found that the majority of players are "dealing" with something (big or small) and typically get away with aches and pains thinking they can play through it and it won't affect you.  Dr Alex says the biggest misconception is that although you can continue to play through it - nagging injuries decrease your performance - and when you get to the higher levels - every percentage counts!

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Dr. Mike Asks some important questions of interest to Austin residents - Chiropractor Austin Dr. Mike Asks...

Why are frequent visits advised when starting chiropractic care?
Consistent visits at the beginning of your chiropractic care help create the momentum necessary to correct and retrain unhealthy spinal patterns. Later, Austin patients find that continued care on a less frequent visit schedule can help preserve their progress and avoid a relapse.
Is a muscle spasm a cause or an effect?
With the knee-jerk use of muscle relaxers, you'd think it was a cause. But it's an effect. Chiropractors know that bones don't move unless muscles move them. And muscles don't contract unless commanded by the nervous system. That's why your nervous system is the focus of our Austin chiropractic practice.