Innovation of McDougle Chiropractic Methods

When I graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1997, I couldn’t have imagined the adventures awaiting me. Just before graduating, I reconnected with old friends at a bodybuilding event in Warsaw, Indiana, competing in a large A.N.P.P.C. event hosted by Joe Klemczewski—now known as the Diet Doc. Among over 60 competitors, I won the Posing Award, taking home a Conan Sword that still sits proudly in my office today. That night was especially meaningful as I reflected on a life-changing event that nearly cost me everything nine years earlier.

In 1988, while working a temporary job at a foundry and awaiting final steps with the Indiana State Police, my life took a dramatic turn. A routine sweep on the job became a fight for survival when I was pulled into a sand reclaimer, mirroring the “Viking hold” event in strongman competitions. My training in law enforcement gave me the focus to stay calm, and a fierce will to survive kept me fighting. The damage was extensive: skin grafts, muscle reconstruction, and, after weeks of intense therapy, a simple twitch of my thumb saved my right arm from amputation. At 6’3” and down to 165 pounds, I faced a long journey to rebuild my body and life—a journey that instilled a lifelong theme of resilience and purpose.

Through it all, my wife Brenda, who was one of my nurses during recovery, became my strongest supporter. With her two children from a previous marriage and our two together, we tackled the next challenge: Chiropractic college. Managing a heavy course load while raising a family and overcoming physical limitations was no small feat, but a few incredible professors encouraged me to find my own way—a lesson that continues to shape my practice today.

After graduating, I settled in the Indianapolis area, where a chance encounter with Professional Strongman Chad Coy—whom I consider the “Chuck Norris of Strongman”—marked the beginning of a nearly 30-year friendship. Chad asked, “Can you adjust me in a way that doesn’t leave me feeling weak afterward?” That question sparked the development of my unique chiropractic approach, a technique designed to support even the world’s strongest athletes without compromising their performance.

Today, this journey continues to inspire me as I work to provide patient-centered, performance-driven chiropractic care. I invite you to join me on this path to resilience and optimized health—where chiropractic meets a true commitment to your potential.

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