Rick Duenas, DC

Dr. Duenas has 38 years’ experience providing comprehensive chiropractic care. He is a graduate of New York Chiropractic College with post-graduate education in neurology, sports medicine, nutrition, primary care and whiplash associated disorders. He is a Diplomate of the International Academy of Chiropractic Neurology, Fellow of the International College of Chiropractic Neurology, and certified in Whiplash Associated Disorders from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego. He has extensive experience in sports medicine, work related and motor vehicle accident related care.

 Dr. Duenas served as the Medical Director for the Nutmeg State Games, 1994 through 1999, 2006 and 2014. In 1999 and 2006 he received the Connecticut Chiropractic Association Chiropractor of the Year award and served as president of the Connecticut Chiropractic Association from 2015 to 2018.

Dr. Duenas practices traditional diversified chiropractic techniques including motion palpation and flexion distraction. To prepare and enhance adjustments he integrates soft tissue treatment techniques such as myofascial/adhesion release, post isometric relaxation, mobilization, exercise and neural rehabilitation. He incorporates dietary, nutrient and physical activity recommendations in his practice. He considers good health as dependent upon a sound and balanced mind and body well integrated with the environment.

Since 1990, Dr. Richard Duenas has provided sound and individualized chiropractic care in the greater Hartford region. In 2023, Dr. Duenas was able to pass on his practice to Dr. Szwez and LifeLynx while still providing care 2 days per week.