Dr Robert Hermann is a chiropractor in Bloomington IL.  He has been treating low back pain, neck pain, mid back pain, shoulder and knee pain for over 30 years. First, he is one of a handful of chiropractors in the state of Illinois with board certification in orthopedics. Certainly, low back pain, neck pain and other musculoskeletal conditions respond best to traditional chiropractic manipulation. Second, Dr Hermann has the skills and expertise to treat your back pain.

Dr Hermann graduated in 1983 from Logan College of Chiropractic. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Logan College and a Doctorate of Chiropractic in 1983. Subsequently, in 1993, he achieved board certification in orthopedics from the American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedics. As a result, he is a diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedics or DABCO. In addition, board certification in orthopedics has led Dr Hermann to treat many patients with autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. This led Dr Hermann to the Functional Medicine approach of treating chronic disease such as rheumatoid arthritis.

As a chiropractor in Bloomington IL, Dr Hermann has helped thousands of patients in his more than 30 years experience navigate the maze of chronic illness.

Therefore, his philosophy is to examine as in-depth as possible in exploring the cause of chronic illness. He works with other doctors for the benefit of the patient and believes a holistic approach is the best way to manage chronic conditions. In addition, medication should be used when needed but natural methods should be tried first. 

Dr Hermann is also certified in acupuncture.

Robert Hermann DC DABCO (Personal)

Dr Hermann’s personal life reflects his interest in health. He has taught tai chi at Illinois Wesleyan University since 1993. The Saturday morning class was started by Dr Hermann and his friend Dr Jiong Gu. The class has taught hundreds of locals how to perform and receive the health benefits of tai chi and has produced many of the local tai chi instructors. Dr Hermann is also a first degree black belt in Tai Kwon Do and enjoys sparing with his son.  He frequently talks to various groups on nutrition, functional medicine, DNA, Chiropractic and acupuncture. He has taught a nutrition class at Heartland Community College and has spoken many times to classes and groups at Illinois Wesleyan. 

Of particular interest to him and sure to creep into every talk is the remarkable science of DNA. DNA is on the scientific forefront of medicine. It’s amazing ability to code all of life’s proteins in one molecule is nothing short of miraculous.  Genetics patterns are also useful in evaluating patients with chronic illness.

If you are looking for an educated, experienced and friendly chiropractor in Bloomington IL give our office a call. 309 663-2423