Business Details
45 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chiropractor in Forest Lake, MN
At Hickory Health Clinic, we approach musculoskeletal injury and pain through an integrative model combining chiropractic care, acupuncture, and forensic medical evaluation. Our methodology focuses on identifying root causes of physical conditions to develop tailored treatment plans that restore movement and function. For over four decades, we have prioritized non-opioid, conservative care to address chronic conditions while emphasizing preventive strategies. Our team specializes in nerve pain management, joint pain relief, and comprehensive rehabilitation techniques including spinal decompression and therapeutic exercise.We maintain partnerships with local specialists to ensure coordinated care, while our founder's pioneering work in transdisciplinary team-based approaches continues to shape our patient-centered philosophy. Community engagement remains central to our mission through safety programs and local foundation support.
Services
Chiropractic Care
Acupuncture
Spinal Decompression
Pain Management
Forensic Medical Services
Therapeutic Exercise
Electronic Muscle Stimulation
Neck Pain Treatment
Joint Pain Relief
Nerve Pain Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined clinical experience in non-opioid pain management
- Our integrated approach combines chiropractic care, acupuncture, and forensic evaluation
- Founder pioneered transdisciplinary team-based care models for patient outcomes
- Specialized treatment for nerve and joint pain with evidence-based techniques
- Community-focused practice supporting local youth safety and health initiatives
What people say
Knowledgeable staff
Caring professionals
Top-notch care
Effective treatments
Personalized attention
Services
Chiropractic Care
Our chiropractic treatments use manual adjustments and activator techniques to correct spinal misalignments. By restoring proper nerve function, we address back pain, joint issues, and neurological symptoms through non-invasive methods. This conservative approach prevents unnecessary medication use while promoting natural healing.
Acupuncture
Certified acupuncture treatments stimulate endorphin release to reduce inflammation and manage chronic pain conditions. This evidence-based practice complements chiropractic care by addressing fibromyalgia, migraines, and neuropathy through precise needle placement techniques.
Pain Management
Specialized pain management programs combine spinal decompression, electronic muscle stimulation, and therapeutic exercises. Our non-opioid protocols target nerve pain, joint discomfort, and post-injury rehabilitation through customized treatment plans developed from comprehensive assessments.
Forensic Medical Services
Board-certified forensic evaluations provide expert testimony and injury documentation for legal cases. Our services include accident injury verification, treatment certification, and professional consultation to support medical-legal documentation requirements.
Therapeutic Exercise
Individualized therapeutic exercise programs enhance recovery through neuromuscular re-education and targeted strengthening. Patients receive home exercise instruction to maintain progress between sessions and prevent future injuries through improved body mechanics.
People
Dr. Richard Ottomeyer
Founder
Dr. Richard Ottomeyer established Hickory Health Clinic in 1981, pioneering integrated pain management approaches. With over 40 years of clinical experience, he combines chiropractic orthopedics and acupuncture to address acute and chronic pain conditions through patient-centered care models.
Questions
What pain conditions do you treat?
We treat various musculoskeletal and neurological conditions including back pain, neck pain, migraines, fibromyalgia, joint pain, and nerve-related issues through chiropractic care and acupuncture.
Are your treatments covered by insurance?
Most insurance plans cover our services. Please contact our office with your specific insurance information for verification of chiropractic and acupuncture benefits.
How experienced are your practitioners?
Our founder has over 40 years of clinical experience in non-opioid pain management. The team maintains continuing education in advanced treatment techniques for musculoskeletal conditions.
What appointment times are available?
We offer weekday appointments Monday and Wednesday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and Fridays from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Do you offer emergency care?
For urgent pain-related concerns, we make every effort to accommodate same-day evaluations when possible through our regular appointment scheduling system.
