Dr. Brett Winchester and the staff of Winchester Chiropractic are excited to announce the arrival of Dr. Matthew T. Hilgefort to Winchester Chiropractic. Dr. Hilgefort is returning home the the Midwest after practicing in the mountains of Vail, Colo., for the past several years. Dr. Hilgefort will begin treating patients at Winchester Chiropractic on June 28, 2004.

While in Colorado, Dr. Hilgefort treated numerous athletes, including members of the U.S. Disabled Ski Team, U.S. Olympic Snowboard Team, professional snowboarders and freestyle skiers. World Cup downhill skiers, World Cup mountain bike racers, former NHL players, triathletes, eco-challenge adventure racers, ultra-marathon runners and various amateur athletes and weekend warriors. Given the active nature of his former patients, Dr. Hilgefort is experienced with managing a wide range of injuries.

In addition to treating spinal conditions, Dr. Hilgefort also addresses everyday aches and pains that affect other areas of the body. Be it an ACL tear in the knee, or a rotator cuff tear in the shoulder, Dr. Hilgefort has the experience and background to accurately and effectively diagnose and manage injuries often not associated with chiropractic care.

According to Dr. Hilgefort, when muscles get strained or overworked, innovative treatments like Active Release Technique (ART) are just what the doctored ordered. At Winchester Chiropractic, both Hilgefort and Winchester are ART providers. Further, with their backgrounds in rehabilitative exercises, both doctors can design home exercise programs to address any pain-causing muscle imbalances or weaknesses.

To learn more about Winchester Chiropractic, its doctors or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Hilgefort of Dr. Winchester, please call Winchester Chiropractic at 636-356-5557.

Located off Highway C in Moscow Mills, Winchester Chiropractic combines Motion Palpation adjustment techniques, Active Release Technique and rehabilitation to provide Lincoln County with research-based, quality healthcare. Winchester Chiropractic treats a variety of condition, including carpal tunnel, plantar fascitis (heel spurs), headaches and injuries related to shoulders, knees and elbows, to name a few.