- Fibromyalgia
- Pediatric CareFamily First Health Center specializes in Pediatrics as well as Prenatal care for both mom and baby. Drs. Monique and William McGowan have both received advanced training in Websters Technique through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) for the care of pregnant women, newborns, infants, and children of all ages.
- Ear InfectionsFrom birth to seniors, the importance of maintaining a healthy nervous system is imperative to creating 100% health within the body. In addition, research has shown that anyone who suffers from recurring symptoms, such as ear infections, neck or back pain, headaches, stomach upset, menstrual cramps, asthma, insomnia, or any number of similar problems can benefit from specific chiropractic adjustments. Chiropractic is a health care profession dedicated to the maintenance and restoration of a healthy, aligned, and un-compromised nervous system, which produces a healthy body. Just as you would visit a dentist for a check-up to keep a small problem from growing into a serious problem, regular visits to the Chiropractic can maintain proper health and prevent problems before they progress into “dis-ease”.
- Constipation
- Urinary Incontinence
- Female Infertility
- Pregnancy
- Labor and DeliveryCorrection of sacral subluxation can have a positive effect on all causes of difficult birth and attribute to the m other having a much easier and healthier labor and delivery.
- NeurologyDr. William R McGowan or better known by his colleagues and community as “Dr. Mac” grew up in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina in Rutherfordton. After completing his undergraduate education at Western Carolina University, Dr. Mac attended Life University, in Atlanta, GA in his pursuit of his Chiropractic doctorate degree. While studying at Life he excelled through advanced training in athletic rehab, functional neurology, extremity adjusting and pediatric low-force adjusting techniques. Dr. Mac works on injuries sustained to the legs, arms, shoulders and hips. He works hands on with many of our local golfers, runners and other athletes. While not in the office Dr. Mac enjoys exercising, playing golf, snowboarding, catching the latest football game and enjoying the beach and local fine dining. Go Packers!
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)One of the most common reasons for parents to seek chiropractic care for their child is physical trauma from an injury of some sort. The spinal misalignments that may occur at the time of the injury will not necessarily result in immediate pain or symptoms.
- Sciatica
- Whiplash
- Sports MedicineAdditionally, falls, sports injuries, playground bumps, heavy school bags and sitting all day in the classroom are all physical stresses to the growing child’s spine and nervous system.
- Frozen Shoulder
- Back Pain
- Allergies