Dr. Reif is a Profiled Doctor
THORNTON FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
10374 N. Colorado Blvd
Thornton CO 80229-2703
Phone 1: 303-452-2678
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Driving Directions
South-East corner 104th & Colorado Blvd next to Subway and SHELL station, Big Blue "CHIROPRACTOR" awning. At the crossroads to Thornton, Northglenn, Henderson, and Commerce City. Also near Federal Heights, Brighton, Denver, & Westminster/ Broomfield. From the outskirt, we see folk from Roggin, Ft. Lupton, Wiggins, Dacono, Frederick, Bennett, Kiowa. It you are in "town" anyway, why not stop on by to get your adjustment.
About Our Practice
INJURY ASSESSMENT of the spine is complex and cannot be rushed. It is uncommon in a traumatic episode when a conscious individual is lying on the ground to have a significant spinal injury without severe pain, spasm, or tenderness. It is VERY COMMON , however, for an individual with a major injury, such as a herniated disc to have only mild or MODERATE pain and tenderness at the ONSET. The severity of pain, presence or absence of neurological symptoms, neck spasms, and tenderness can indicate when stabilization is needed Mobilization of the individual should be in the hands of trained personnel.
Later, after resolution of the many ACUTE symptoms of inflammation and muscle spasm, when the patient walks into the office complaining of neck or back pain, it is relatively safe to assume that a SERIOUS spinal injury is NOT present. But because of the high incidence of exacerbation and referred pain, a quick scanning exam can be performed during observation to determine if other body parts need to be assessed.
A history of the injury should include information on the mechanism of injury; extent of the damage (pain or disability) due to the injury, previous injuries to the area, and family history, if it has some bearing on this particular condition. In a spinal injury, the location of the pain (localized or radiating) , type of pain (dull, aching, sharp, burning), presence of sensory changes (numbness, tingling, or absence of sensation), and possible muscle weaknesses or paralysis are asked, noting how long it took for the patient to respond to the questions, in cases of concussion and memory loss.
The observation begins immediately when the patient enters the room. Body language can signal such factors as pain, disability, and muscle weakness. The patients willingness or ability to move, general posture, ease of motion, and general attitude. Clothing and equipment may be removed to visualize any skin lesions.
Posture is assessed sitting and standing, noting the head and neck posture. A scan exam assesses general motor function and rules out injury at other joints that may be overlooked due to intense pain or discomfort at the primary injury site. Active movement of the spine may be included prior to palpation. Gross motor movements for the spine include flexion, extension, right and left rotation, and right and left lateral bending.
Palpation of the bony and soft tissue of the back and neck detect temperature, swelling, point tenderness, deformity, crepitus, muscle spasm, and skin sensation. Palpations are done sitting, standing and recumbent positions.
Office Manager
Ms. Jin
Therapists on Staff
Ms. Olga M-W-F
Ms. Kara Sat.
Payment Options
| $65 New Patient Exam 99202
$46 Therapeutic Exercises
$46 97260 Adjustment
$90 97124 Massage Therapy
| Insurance
Coventry / First Health
Humana Choice
will call to verify if you have Out of Network benefits
Denver Highlander XP
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| | Clinic Hours | | | open | close | open | close | | Sun | Closed | | Mon | 9:00 AM | Noon | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | | Tue | Closed | By Appointment | | Wed | 9:00 AM | Noon | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | | Thr | Closed | 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM | | Fri | 9:00 AM | Noon | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | | Sat | 9:00 AM | Noon | By Appointment | | 24 / 7 ANSWERING SERVICE
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| Dr. Reif
Education
Graduated from PCC in 1994. Also attended: Oklahoma State University B.S. Physiology, Palmer Chiropractic College.
Honors
Slacker 1/2 Marathon finisher
Friend of Scouting
District Gov. Special Rep.
Paul Harris Fellow
Memberships
Rotary International WCS Zone Rep.
Denver Highlanders RFC
Northglenn City Planning Commission
Chiropractic Techniques
Palmer Package 
Gonstead
Diversified
Loving Service
Frozen Shoulder technique
Alternative Services
Massage Ther.
Hydrotherapy
* Frozen Shoulder technique
Specialties
Family Pract.
Head-Brain Trauma
Ergonomics
Whiplash
Deep Muscle
Housecalls
The True Gentleman
Loving Service: my first techn
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