Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care is a field that specializes in the diagnosis, management and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. iMed Centers is the premiere choice for Norwalk chiropractic care.
During your initial exam, you'll fill out an intake to let the doctor know your areas of pain and your medical history. Once the intake is completed, you'll meet with the doctor to further discuss your condition. Your chiropractor will go over your medical history and perform a series of exams including range of motion, orthopedic and neurological exam. Based on the findings of your exam, your chiropractor will discuss your diagnosis, treatment plan, goals and prognosis.
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Dr. Diego Murcia specializes in the conservative treatment of musculoskeletal pain. He understands the importance of treating the joint, muscles, tendons and ligaments as a complex to get the best results. He uses an array of treatment options including chiropractic care, soft tissue mobilization, instrument assisted therapy (IAST), dry needling, kinesiology taping, physical therapy modalities and therapeutic exercise.
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Once the initial treatment plan has been completed, Dr. Diego will determine if any additional treatment is needed, or if more specialized care is required. We work closely with your primary care physician (PCP), as well as other specialists including orthopedist, neurologists and rheumatologists to get you the best treatment for your condition.
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Dr. Diego Murcia
Chiropractic
Director
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Specialties:
Chiropractic Care
Sports Chiropractic
Soft Tissue Therapy
Dry Needling Therapy
Education:
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT (2008)
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, CT (2012)
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Internship / Residency:
Bluefish Baseball Team (2011)
University of Bridgeport Health Sciences Clinic (2012)
Community Health Centers (2012)
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Other Certifications:
ICCSP – International Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician
A.R.T – Active Release Technique (Spine)
FAKTR – Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation
McKenzie Technique (Lumbar Spine)
AMA Guides (6th Edition)
Dry Needling Certified
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Volunteering:
Medical Triage at the New York City Marathon (2011)
Stamford Hospital Physical Therapy Department (2013)
Medical Triage at the Connecticut Mission of Mercy (2014)
Dr. Diego from our Norwalk office
and his colleagues as part of the
NYC Marathon Medical Triage.
Languages: Fluent in Spanish and English
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Interests: Volunteering, Traveling, Sports (Emphasis on soccer), Sports injuries and rehabilitation.
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Dr. Murcia graduated from the University of Connecticut (Storrs) with a B.S. in Molecular Cell Biology, and continued his studies at the University of Bridgeport where he received his Doctorate as a Chiropractic Physician.
He specializes in sports injuries and has had the opportunity to work with NCAA and professional athletes. He has received advanced training working in hospitals, clinics and integrated settings, and is well aware of the importance of teamwork among physicians for optimal patient care.
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Dr. Murcia lives in Shelton, Connecticut with his wife and 2 cats. He enjoys outdoor activities with emphasis on hiking, running and soccer. You can follow him on his hiking adventures as www.instagram.com/CTHikers
Dr. Ellie Arias
Chiropractic
Physician
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Specialties:
Chiropractic Care
Soft Tissue Therapy
Nutrition
Education:
Bachelors at Bethel University, MN
Masters in Nutrition at Bridgeport University, CT
Doctorate in Chiropractic Bridgeport University, CT
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Internship / Residency:
University of Bridgeport Health Sciences Clinic (2012)
Community Health Centers (2012)
Other Certifications:
Masters in Clinical Nutrition​
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Dr. Ellie with her husband and pup at the finish line after completing the 2024 Newport Marathon
Interests: Traveling, Running Marathons, Skiing, Hunting, and Watercolor painting
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Dr. Ellie graduated from Bethel University with a Bachelors in Entrepreneurship and then continued her education at the University of Bridgeport for her Masters in Nutrition and Doctorate in Chiropractic.
She lives in Milford,CT with her handsome husband and golden retriever. They enjoy running, skiing, and hunting the plains of South Dakota for pheasants. She enjoys using her creative side with watercolor painting.
Can Chiropractic Care Help me?
Chiropractic care specializes in musculoskeletal conditions such as neck and back pain. The best way to tell if chiropractic care can help you is to schedule an appointment with our chiropractic physician. He will perform a thorough physical exam involving range of motion, orthopedic and neurological test. Once a diagnosis has been established, he'll tell you if you would benefit from chiropractic care or another of our treatment options.
Is Chiropractic Care Safe?
Chiropractic is widely recognized as one of the safest drug-free, non-invasive therapies available for the treatment of neuromusculoskeletal complaints. Although chiropractic has an excellent safety record, no health treatment is completely free of potential adverse effects. The risks associated with chiropractic, however, are very small. Many patients feel immediate relief following chiropractic treatment, but some may experience mild soreness, stiffness or aching, just as they do after some forms of exercise. Current research shows that minor discomfort or soreness following spinal manipulation typically fades within 24 hours
Does My Insurance Cover the Treatment?
The answer to this question varies depending on your health insurance plan. Although most insurance plans cover chiropractic care, the best way to know your coverage is to call our office and one of our team members will be happy to do a no obligation insurance verification. Some of the insurance plans that we accept in our office include:
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Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
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United Health Care
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Aetna
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Cigna
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Oxford
This is not an all inclusive list, if your insurance is not on this list, give us a call and we can verify your coverage.​
Is Chiropractic Care for life?
This is a great question. No, for most patients chiropractic care shouldn't be for life. If you have an acute injury, you can get treated and discharge relatively quick. On the other hand, there are people with chronic pain who use chiropractic care as well as frequent visits to their orthopedist or rheumatologist to manage their pain. There are others who understand the benefits of staying flexible and mobile and see their chiropractor once a month, similar to how they see their dentist every 6 months.