Chiropractic Care for Essential Employees

A chiropractor provides services that help the body to heal itself. Most of what a chiropractor does involves adjusting and realigning the body, but at Johnson Chiropractic and DOT Center in Sparks, NV, we also offer the finest wellness care that caters to the needs of outpatients. Our services include the Department of Transportation physicals (DOT physicals) and CDL physicals for all drivers who operate vehicles that are over 1,000 pounds in the Interstate. The Department of Transportation physicals has strict health guidelines to ensure that drivers are healthy enough to be able to operate their vehicles state to state.

What to Expect in CDL and DOT Physicals

The Department of Transportation physicals are for drivers whose job is safety-sensitive, and the CDL physicals are for Medical Certification cards. These exams are typically taken every two years. Here is what our chiropractor in Sparks, NV, will check for in a DOT and CDL physical:

• Breathing or swallowing problems
• Neurological issues such as speech pattern, coordination, ataxia, and deep tendon reflexes
• Hernias
• Limb impairments
• The abdomen for enlarged livers
• Eyes conditions like AMD, glaucoma, and cataracts
• Abnormal breathing
• Musculoskeletal issues such as limited range of motion
• Heart-related problems
• Abnormal pulses
• Alleviated blood pressure
• Underlying conditions (Diabetes)

The CDL and DOT physicals can only be done by medical professionals who are certified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Your Chiropractic Center in Sparks, NV, for DOT and CDL Physicals 

If you are in the Sparks, NV, area, and need to have a DOT or CDL physical, come to Johnson Chiropractic and DOT Center. Our chiropractor, Dr. Matthew Johnson, is a certified medical professional who can perform these two physicals. Schedule an appointment today by giving us a call at 775-359-0717.