Chiropractic

Chiropractic

Chiropractic care utilizes hands-on holistic approach to diagnose, treat, and prevent neuromuscular disorders between our spine and nervous system. The Chiropractors at Bigfork Valley Hospital bring a wealth of experience to our patients. At Bigfork Valley Hospital, our Chiropractors strive to:

• Incorporate evidence based clinical practice techniques to treat and support patients of all ages
• Ensure patients understand the source that lies behind their pain
• Pave a pathway of direction by taking action to guide each patient through their appropriate treatment plan
• Encourage patients to take charge of their health and collaborate an active approach to reach long-term goals

Our Approach

Our doctors use unique and thorough examination processes and highly trained treatment techniques designed to evaluate each patient and their neuromusculoskeletal system. Todays literature has proven lack of motion through a joint aids in muscular tension, ultimately resulting in pain and dysfunction. Our techniques address these dysfunctions to help rid the body of pain. Therefore, your time here will be personalized and individualized to your specific needs.

Our Techniques

Both Dr. Olson and Dr. Dunaj-Compo are graduates of Palmer College of Chiropractic. They specialize in Palmer Package adjusting techniques as well as advanced training and certifications in the following:

• Motion Palpation Technique
• Graston Technique
• FAKTR
• McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT)
• Acupuncture and Dry Needling
• Cupping
• Kinesiology Taping
• Functional Movement Screening
• Corrective and Rehabilitation Exercises
• Aline Insoles
• TMJ Dysfunction

Our Visits

If you are new to the chiropractic department, the initial visit will be scheduled for a full hour. This gives the providers time to review your case and complete a comprehensive and thorough examination. We believe, when safe and appropriate, treatment can begin during the initial visit. From there, all subsequent standard visits will be scheduled for 30 minutes. Appointment times longer than 30 minutes will be under the discretion of the provider and the required treatment.

In addition, we offer sport physicals, concussion screenings, concussion rehabilitation and care for pregnant women and infants. Walk-ins are welcome now, but we advise scheduling an appointment.

Conditions We Treat

• Adhesive capsulitis
• Arthritis
• Bulging disc
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Degenerative disc disease
• Degenerative joint disease
• Difficulty walking
• Disc herniations
• Entrapment neuropathy
• Failed back surgery
• Frozen shoulder
• Facet syndrome
• Golfers/tennis elbow
• Headaches
• Hip pain
• Iliotibial band syndrome
• Impingement syndromes
• Jaw pain
• Joint pain
• Knee pain
• Low back pain
• Ligament sprain
• Muscle strain
• Neck pain
• Overuse injuries
• Pinched nerves
• Piriformis syndrome
• Plantar fasciitis
• Radiculopathy
• Regional pain syndrome
• Rotator cuff syndrome
• Sacroiliitis
• Sciatica
• Shoulder pain
• Shin splints
• Spinal stenosis
• Torticollis
• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

About Dr. Olson

Dr. Mike Olson grew up in Grand Rapids, MN. At a young age he grew to love the outdoors and learned the importance of hard work and family values. Following graduation from Grand Rapids High School, he attended Concordia College and the University of the Sunshine Coast, obtaining all of his prerequisites for chiropractic school. Following undergrad, he took 6 months off to guide in the BWCA before enrolling in Palmer College of Chiropractic, the fountainhead of chiropractic.

In 2011, Dr. Olson received is Doctorate of Chiropractic and began working immediately at Bigfork Valley Hospital, implementing the first chiropractic department onsite. He holds numerous advanced certifications in chiropractic sports medicine, soft-tissue treatment modalities including Graston and FAKTR, acupuncture, kinesiology taping and more. He is passionate about Sports Medicine and is often found helping with local high school sports.

Dr. Olson values continuing education and evidence-based health care following a team approach. He as had the privilege of publishing over 15 peer reviewed case studies involving chiropractic treatment since 2016. He is adjunct faculty for Palmer College of Chiropractic and lectures nationally on concussion management for chiropractors and peripheral nerve entrapments.

Dr. Olson currently resides in the Edge of the Wilderness Community alongside his wife Courtney, whom is a PT at Bigfork Valley and their 2 children.

About Dr. Dunaj-Compo

Dr. Michalla Dunaj-Compo grew up in a small town of Northern Michigan where she developed the love of sports, outdoors, and time spent on the water. As a young child, she was exposed to medicine which fueled her mission to changes the lives of her community in which she resides.

Dr. Michalla graduated from Central Michigan University in 2017 with her Bachelor of Science degree focusing on child development, psychology, and medicine. During that time, she received Chiropractic care and grew a strong interest to purse a career as a Chiropractor.

In 2023, Dr. Michalla received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree as a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic where she primarily focused on McKenzie Therapy: Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy (MDT) and rehabilitation. In addition, she published her first research article within the Journal of Contemporary Chiropractic titled “Extension End-Range Loading for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis.”

Dr. Michalla ensures a strong emphasis on movement and exercise as well as the patients overall health and performance goals. Utilizing a multi-dimensional approach to care, some of her certifications includes MDT, Rock Tape, FAKTR, Cupping Therapy, FMS. Her goal is to ensure that her patients move well in order to live healthier lives doing the things they enjoy. She enjoys treating pregnant mothers, babies, athletes, elderly or the day-to-day busy parent. In doing so she performs functional and movement-based assessments around performance where athletes and non-athletes can thrive to become stronger and learn to prevent injury.

Dr. Michalla as a previous athlete herself, enjoys taking a team-based approach to care as she brings forth understanding to pain, dysfunction, and musculoskeletal conditions. While creating tools and providing resources to each patient, she reflects how the human body is resilient and dynamic at adapting to life’s obstacles.

Sports Physicals

Awards

The Bigfork Valley Chiropractic Clinic is a proud recipient of the ChiroCare Center of Excellence designation from Fulcrum Health, Inc.; recognizing our providers for going the extra mile to put patients at the center of the care experience. (2017-2023)