We help people from Somers, New York and surrounding areas overcome pain from health-related problems in 90 days or less without drugs or surgery so they can experience greater health. Dr. John Vilkelis, chiropractor in Somers, New York, is committed to bringing you better health as well as a better way of life through principle-centered chiropractic care.Keep informed on the latest health and wellness updates that matter most to your and your family by connecting with us on Facebook. Dr. Vilkelis has been in private practice for over 27 years.
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Chiropractic is based on the scientific fact that your body is a self-regulating, self-healing organism controlled by the brain, spinal cord and nerves of the body. The nervous system is protected by the spinal vertebrae. When these vertebrae become misaligned or lose normal motion, malfunction of the tissues and organs throughout the body result.
The main causes of joint dysfunction are mechanical, chemical, and emotional. Mechanical causes are referred to as micro- or macrotrauma. Microtrauma can also be called repetitive stress injury. Sitting with poor posture at a desk and typing all day can cause problems such as carpal tunnel, neck, upper back, or low back pain.
Subluxation is a term used in the chiropractic field to describe what happens when one of the vertebrae in your spine moves out of position. The word subluxation is derived from the Latin words meaning somewhat or slightly (sub) and to dislocate (luxate). When this happens, the misaligned vertebrae creates pressure and stress on the spinal nerves, blood vessels, and surrounding muscles.
First your spine loses its normal balance. There may be a loss of normal spinal curves. Your nerves may be affected and the vital life energy that flows over them is interfered with. Also your joints, discs, nerves and posture are stressed and age more quickly. Surprisingly, there may be no pain other than occasional minor discomfort.
Reviews (9)
Ginny Gramajo
Aug 11, 2021
Miguel Moscoso
Mar 12, 2021
Richard Portale
Jan 30, 2021
Dr. Vilkelis is a tactician. He is wise to the different disciplines and modalities available to him, the schools where they're taught and the pioneers who created them. For example, he took the time to explain to me the different methods of a lumbar diversified adjustment and where they originated from. Dr. Vilkelis is always spot on and never misses. And he won't pull punches. If you need an adjustment, he is the best.
Jack Prilook
Jun 23, 2020
I have been going to Dr. Vilkelis on and off for almost 20 years now, with the offs only ever being when I didn't live close enough. Dr. Vilkelis is friendly, funny and thorough. Not only did he get my back adjusted, but my wrists elbow, ankles, knees and even my feet! Yeah. I was a mess after not being close enough for an appt for a long time, but I'm great now.
Ashley Jones
Nov 01, 2019
I had a great experience! Dr. Vilkelis was recommended to me by my doula and I'm so glad that I went to visit him. I'm 38 weeks pregnant (9 months) and after my back alignment I immediately felt a lot less pain in my lower back. I definitely recommend the practice. Everyone is friendly in the office, and along with the chiropractor services, Dr. Vilkelis also provided a lot of helpful parenting advice.
Nad Xulg
Oct 25, 2019
I have been a patient of Dr. Vilkelis's for over a decade. His chiropractic knowledge and care have helped me with chronic pain from sports injuries time and again. If you are in need of a thoughtful, attentive and professional chiropractor, Dr. Vilkelis is hands down the best choice.the right choice.
Sarah Confessore
Mar 02, 2017
Dr Vilkelis has been a life- saver. I started going to him about 10 years ago, with so much pain I could hardly walk. He helped me through the bad and got me back into an active lifestyle. He has adjusted me through two pregnancies, and has adjusted my kids and husband. I can't say enough about his level of care.
Amanda Meehan
Nov 05, 2016
I was referred to Dr. Vilkelis see several years ago and have continued under his care almost religiously. There have been months when my schedule was crazy so I couldn't make it in for an appointment, but as always, once I go in, I always leave feeling better than when I started. Dr. Vilkelis staff is always warm and friendly and helpful when needing to reschedule. I highly recommend Dr. Vilkelis and his team.
Gerard Garolera
Jan 16, 2015
In the years I have gone to chiropractors I have never seen a guy like John Vilkelis. My first appointment: Mmmmm. tell me what is going on with you back.? OK, go get some X-rays. Second appointment: I have the X-rays. You need this 36 session treatment. This is going to cost you 2 grand. I tell him that I am not sure. Then you see John Vilkelis salesman, that the same can sell you a chiropractic plan or a wonderful used car. Cherry on top: when I ask for the Xrays that I paid, he starts talking about some ambiguities that he once heard in a chiropractor workshop. I really wish he is as good chiropractor as salesman. Before going to this chiropractor I would strongly encourage you to ask for a second opinion.
