Christoph Muehlinghaus D.C.

I grew up in Switzerland. My early professional studies focused around the insurance industry. Due to life long struggles with the movement apparatus, I gravitated towards learning alternative healing methods to alleviate pain. I came to the US to first study bodywork in general and then chiropractic as my specialty. I developed a deep appreciation for both the muscular and skeletal systems.

During and after my training, I first interned and then associated with Dr. Abby Irwin (Team chiropractor of the US Women’s Rugby Team & chiropractor at ’96 Atlanta and ’02 Salt Lake City Olympic games) as well as Dr. William Ruch (author of ‘Atlas of Common Subluxations of the Human Spine and Pelvis’). I assisted Dr. Ruch in teaching technique seminars as well as taught for him at Life Chiropractic College West multiple times.

In 2004, I joined the main local medical group that has now morphed into Sutter Health, which is currently one of the largest medical networks in the US. As one of the three chiropractic specialists, I designed a health education program with the goal in mind to provide better musculoskeletal care at lower cost. Together with a physical therapist, we combined a theoretical lecture with individualized screening evaluation and exercise instructions. If indicated, the network would allow short-term chiropractic care, even if not covered by insurance.
Supporting documentation for Back Pain seminar series within a traditional medical setting:
Back Pain Lecture
Science of Low Back Pain
Proposal for a rational, integrated treatment approach to low back pain