As an experienced and trusted Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician in Metairie, I take great pride in providing one-on-one chiropractic care and wellness coaching using the most current and research based techniques. Our office specializes in treating back and neck pain due to posture issues, strain/sprains, bulging or herniated discs, pinched nerves, car accidents and sports injuries. We also make custom prescription orthotics, treat extremities (shoulders, arms, knees, and feet) and provide evidence-based nutrition determined by your blood work. Some of our patients include infants, little league athletes, high school athletes, professional athletes, weekend warriors, pregnant women, seniors and patients with MS and many other musculoskeletal conditions. We proudly serve patients in Metairie, New Orleans and the surrounding areas.
Dr. Ricco Impastato is a native New Orleanian and a 1988 graduate of Brother Martin High School. He began his pre-med curriculum at the University of New Orleans. He continued on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree and then his Doctorate in Chiropractic from Life University in Marietta, Georgia.
Dr. Impastato started focusing on structural spinal correction and sports injuries in 1999 as part of a scoliosis research project with Life University and Chiropractic Biophysics. He is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP), certified in Dry Needling and is also certified in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. His hobbies include competitive powerlifting and strength & conditioning training. Dr. Impastato currently holds many state and national titles as well as records for powerlifting.
Affiliations
Dr. Ricco Impastato has been the official chiropractor for members of the Indianapolis Colts, and has traveled to treat team members. He has also been the official/team chiropractor for Old Skool Wrestling, Archbishop Rummel and Brother Martin High School wrestling teams, the New Orleans Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club and Louisiana Powerlifting. He is also the chiropractic consultant for Raw 504 Powerlifting.
Dr. Impastato is a member in good standing of the Chiropractic Association of Louisiana, as well as a member of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP).
It has been stated in Grey’s Medical text book, “structure dictates function”. The reason this is true is because our nervous system travels from our brain through the spinal column and to all parts of the body.
If there is a spinal misalignment or abnormal posture then there will be improper functioning of the nervous system. Restoration of normal upright posture leaves the nervous system with more energy for healing, thinking and metabolism.