ALIGN Integrated Health, led by Dr. Cody Rodewald, DC, is highlighting its advanced spinal rehabilitation services through Dr. Rodewald's specialized certification as a Pettibon Certified Practitioner—a distinction held by only a small number of chiropractors in Minnesota. The Pettibon System is an advanced methodology focusing on restoring proper spinal alignment, posture, and biomechanics rather than providing temporary symptom relief.
While many chiropractic treatments focus on relieving pain, Pettibon practitioners receive additional training in identifying and correcting underlying structural abnormalities that may contribute to chronic musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. "One of the biggest misconceptions people have is that pain is the problem," said Dr. Rodewald. "In reality, pain is often the result of an underlying structural issue that has been developing for years. Our goal isn't simply to help patients feel better today, it's to help them function better for years to come."
Dr. Rodewald pursued Pettibon certification to expand care for patients seeking long-term correction of spinal dysfunction. The system emphasizes spinal biomechanics, recognizing that posture influences how the nervous system, muscles, joints, and connective tissues function together. According to published research, abnormal spinal alignment and forward head posture may increase mechanical stress throughout the spine, contributing to chronic neck pain, headaches, low back pain, disc degeneration, balance disorders, and reduced mobility.
"Pettibon is unique because it doesn't stop with the adjustment," Dr. Rodewald explained. "The adjustment restores motion, but rehabilitation is what helps stabilize and maintain those corrections over time. That's where many patients experience lasting improvements." Patients may receive comprehensive evaluations including posture analysis, spinal imaging when appropriate, neurological and orthopedic examination, functional movement assessment, and individualized rehabilitation planning. Treatment plans may incorporate chiropractic adjustments, spinal traction protocols, corrective exercises, balance training, postural retraining, and customized home rehabilitation.
Because the Pettibon System requires advanced education beyond standard chiropractic training, relatively few practitioners complete the certification process. "Patients today are looking for more than temporary relief," Dr. Rodewald said. "They want to understand why they're experiencing pain, why symptoms continue returning, and what can be done to create lasting change. That's exactly why I invested in becoming Pettibon certified."
ALIGN Integrated Health regularly evaluates patients with chronic neck pain, headaches, migraines, low back pain, sciatica, shoulder discomfort, balance problems, and repetitive stress injuries. The clinic emphasizes individualized treatment plans based on each patient's structural findings, lifestyle, goals, and functional limitations. "Every spine tells a story," Dr. Rodewald said. "Our job is to identify the mechanical problems contributing to a patient's symptoms and develop a strategy to help restore healthier movement and function."
ALIGN Integrated Health serves patients from Lakeville, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Farmington, Prior Lake, Savage, Rosemount, Eagan, and surrounding communities. Interested individuals can contact the clinic to schedule a consultation and comprehensive evaluation.
