About Us

“Not only were they able to provide everything they promised me, they went above and beyond and exceeded my expectations. They always go above and beyond to help me with anything I need. They never complain about anything, and I know I can always count on them.”

by Karen D

Hello,

I’m Dr. Howard Glans and for the past 25 years I’ve been Tarrant County’s #1 back/neck pain specialist and my clinic is located in Keller, Texas. I attribute my success with helping people get out of pain quickly to my gentle and effective spinal alignment techniques that I’ve spent nearly the last two decades perfecting. I have a very important responsibility and obligation with those I treat in Tarrant County.  I have found people want two basic things when it comes to their healthcare.  First of all, they want to find the true cause of their health condition.  Secondly, they are looking for a make sense approach or course of treatment to get them better.  We have been very successful at both of these for the last 15 years. I use very specialized technology to diagnosis your spinal condition, plus combine unique procedures to actually “fix” the problem.  

If you are suffering from chronic back or neck pain, headaches, sciatica, herniated discs, bulging discs, spinal stenosis, a pinched nerve, or the unfortunate victim of an automobile crash…Then you can find out what I’m doing that has everyone talking.

Because when you’re treated by me, you get the best and most proven treatments.

Keller Spine and Auto Injury is dedicated to helping others enjoy lasting relief from acute and chronic pain.

We love what we do and feel deeply rewarded whenever we can help. So call us today at 817-798-4226 to arrange a FREE, no-obligation consultation.  We will be completely honest about our ability to find the true cause of your condition and develop a course of treatment to provide LASTING RELIEF from your pain….

I look forward to meeting you,

Howard Glans DC BSN RN DRIT DAAMLP

SELECTED OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY
  1. Owner, 1 Liter LLC, Keller, TX, 2023
  2. Owner, Ultimate Spinal Analysis, Keller, TX,
  3. 2010-PresentClinic Director/Owner, Chiropractor, Keller Spine and Auto Injury. Keller, TX, 1997-Present
  4. Licensed Vocational Nurse, Nurse Finders, Dallas Fort Worth, TX, 1990-2005
  5. U.S. Army, Combat Medic, 8th Infantry. Germany, Texas, 1983-1986
SELECTED EDUCATION AND LICENSURE
  1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Suma Cum Laude, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX. 2022
  2. Bachelor of Science in Anatomy, Parker University, Dallas, TX. 2021
  3. Digital Radiographic Imaging Technologist, International Digital Technologies and Texas Chiropractic College, Pasadena, TX. 2010
  4. Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of Texas, License #DC7229, 1997-Present
  5. Doctorate of Chiropractic, Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, TX. 1997
  6. Certified in Exercise Physiology, Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, TX. 1996
  7. National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Physiotherapy, 1996
  8. National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part IV, 1996
  9. National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part III, 1995
  10. National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 1995
  11. National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part I, 1994
  12. Undergraduate Studies in Pre-Medicine, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX. 1991-1993
  13. Undergraduate Studies in Pre-Medicine, Brookhaven Junior College, Richardson, TX. 1990-1991
  14. Licensed Vocational Nurse, Board of Nurse Practitioners, Austin, TX. 1990-2005
  15. Associate Degree in Applied Science, New Mexico Junior College, Hobbs, N.M. 1990
  16. Associate Degree in Nursing, New Mexico Junior College, Hobbs, N.M. 1990
  17. Emergency Medical Technician, Central Texas College-Europe Campus, Germany, 1985
  18. U.S. Army Diploma, Combat Medical Specialist, Fort Sam Houston, TX. 1983
SELECTED POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS and DIPLOMATES
  1. Primary Spine Care 2: Spinal Trauma Pathology, Morphology of healthy and traumatized connective tissue and the permanency implication of adhesions, spinal disc morphology in the healthy and pathological patient as sequela to trauma in relationship to bulges, herniations, protrusions, extrusions and sequestrations. Aberrant spinal biomechanics and negative sequela to trauma, Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic,Setauket NY, 2016Primary Spine Care 2: Utilizing Research in Trauma, the ability of your electronic health records to convey tissue pathology while documenting case studies, field experiments, randomized trials and systematic literature reviews, introducing evidence-based macros in documentation to support the literature and necessity of care, Texas ChiropracticCollege, Academy of Chiropractic, Setauket NY, 2016
  2. Primary Spine Care 2: Chiropractic Evidence, analyzing segmental pathology, adjusting vs. mobilization with cervicogenic headaches, Opioid alternatives and case management of mechanical spine pain based upon outcome studies, Texas ChiropracticCollege, Setauket NY, 2016
  3. Primary Spine Care 2: Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment Central Nervous System Processing, Literature reviews of mechanoreceptor, proprioceptor and nociceptor stimulation of later horn gray matter with periaqueductal stimulation affecting the thalamus and cortical regions with efferent distribution in disparate regions of the bod in both pain and systemic stimulation, Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic, Setauket NY, 2016
  4. Certified in Vestibular Rehabilitation. The Vestibular Rehab Cookbook: How to successfully evaluate, diagnose, & treat your patients. Accurately assess positional vertigo, cervicogenic vertigo, and other peripheral and central causes to properly treat “dizziness.” Utilizing the most current evidence-based practice to create progressive vestibular rehabilitation treatment plans for various conditions. Cross CountryEducation, Dallas, TX, 2016
  5. Head Trauma, Brain Injury and Concussion, Brain and head physiology, brain mapping and pathology as a sequela to trauma. Traumatic brain injury, mild traumatic brain injury, axonal shearing, diffuse axonal injury and concussion are detailed in etiology and clinically. Clinical presentation advanced diagnostic imaging and electro diagnostics are detailed in analysis to create a differential diagnosis. Balance disorders that often occur as a result of trauma are also explored from clinical presentation to advanced imaging and differential diagnosis. CMCS Post-Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council,New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2012
  6. Accident Reconstruction: Research, Causality and Bodily Injury, Delta V issues correlated to injury and mortality, side impact crashes and severity of injuries, event data recorder reports correlated to injury, frontal impact kinematics, crash injury metrics with many variables and inquiries related to head restraints. CMCS Post-Doctoral Division, NewYork Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2012
  7. Accident Reconstruction: Skid Marks, Time, Distance, Velocity, Speed Formulas and Road Surfaces, the mathematical calculations necessary utilizing time, distance, speed, coefficients of friction and acceleration in reconstructing an accident. The application of the critical documentation acquired from an accident site. CMCS Post-Doctoral Division,New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2012.
  8. Accident Reconstruction: Causality, Bodily Injury, Negative Acceleration Forces, Crumple Zones and Critical Documentation, Factors that cause negative acceleration to zero and the subsequent forces created for the vehicle that get translated to the occupant.Understanding critical documentation of hospitals, ambulance reports, doctors and the legal profession in reconstructing an accident. CMCS Post-Doctoral Division, New YorkChiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2012
  9. Accident Reconstruction: Terms, Concepts and Definitions, the forces in physics that prevail in accidents to cause bodily injury. Quantifying the force coefficients of vehicle mass and force vectors that can be translated to the occupant and subsequently cause serious injury. CMCS Post-Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New YorkState Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2012
  10. Triaging the Trauma and Non-Trauma Patients, correlating clinical findings and the patient history in determining the correct course of care in triaging the patient utilizing orthopedic and neurological evaluations in the clinical setting. Understanding the parameters for immediate referrals vs. following the continuum of care to determine the necessity for referrals. CMCS Post-Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council,New York State Education Department, Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2012
  11. Credentials and Clinically Correlating Causality, The significance documentation and credentials in the personal injury field with a focus on clinically correlating causality, bodily injury and persistent functional loss as sequelae. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2012
  12. Utilization of Research in the Clinical Setting, utilizing peer reviewed scientific literature in creating a diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan for the chronic and acute patient. How to implement and stay current on techniques and technology in healthcare, CMCS Post-Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department, Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2012
  13. Patient Intake, History and Physical Examination, Determining the etiology of the patient’s complaints in a traumatic or non-traumatic scenario. Analyzing the patient’s past history and review of systems along with the performance of a complete orthopedic, neurological and clinical examination to correlate both past, current and causality issues to formulate an accurate diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan. There is an emphasis on triaging both the trauma and non-trauma patent. CMCS Post-Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department, Long Island, NY, 2012
  14. Documenting Clinically Correlated Bodily Injury to Causality, Understanding the necessity for accurate documentation, diagnosis and clinical correlation to the injury when reporting injuries in the medical-legal community. Documenting the kinesiopathology, myopathology, neuropathology, and pathophysiology in both a functional and structural paradigm. CMCS Post-Doctoral Division, New York ChiropracticCouncil, New York State Education Department, Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2011
  15. Documentation and Reporting for the Trauma Victim, Understanding the necessity for accurate documentation and diagnosis utilizing the ICD-9 and the CPT to accurately describe the injury through diagnosis. Understanding and utilizing state regulations on reimbursement issues pertaining to healthcare. CMCS Post-Doctoral Division, New YorkChiropractic Council, New York State Education Department, Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2011
  16. Neurodiagnostic Testing Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, Electromyography (EMG), Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV), Somato Sensory Evoked Potential (SSEP), Visual Evoked Potential (VEP), Brain Stem Auditory Evoked Potential (BAER) and Visual-Electronystagmosgraphy (V-ENG) interpretation, protocols and clinical indications for the trauma patient. CMCS Post-Doctoral Division, New York ChiropracticCouncil, New York State Education Department, Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2011
  17. MRI, Bone Scan and X-Ray Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, MRI interpretation, physiology, history and clinical indications, bone scan interpretation, physiology and clinical indications, x-ray clinical indications for the trauma patient. CMCS Post-Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2011
  18. Crash Dynamics and Its Relationship to Causality, an extensive understanding of the physics involved in the transference of energy from the bullet car to the target car. This includes G’s of force, newtons, gravity, energy, skid marks, crumple zones, spring factors, event data recorder and the graphing of the movement of the vehicle before, during and after the crash. Determining the clinical correlation of forces and bodily injury. CMCSPost-Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2011
  19. Diagnostics, Risk Factors, Clinical Presentation and Triaging the Trauma Patient, an extensive understanding of the injured with clinically coordinating the history, physical findings and when to integrate neurodiagnostics. An understanding on how to utilize emergency room records in creating an accurate diagnosis and the significance of “risk factors” in spinal injury. CMCS Post-Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council,New York State Education Department Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2011
  20. Neurodiagnostics, Imaging Protocols and Pathology of the Trauma Patient, an in-depth understanding of the protocols in triaging and reporting the clinical findings of the trauma patient. Maintaining ethical relationships with the medical-legal community.CMCS Post-Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2011
  21. Certified as a Digital Radiographic Imaging Technologist (D.R.I.T.), utilizing the DXAnalyzer™, provide computerized digital analysis and biomechanical mensuration reports of radiographs. Provides objective evidence that identifies proves, measures, and quantifies “soft tissue” injury and motion segment integrity in relation to spinal trauma. Evidence based technology. Follows the American Medical Association Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 4th, 5th, and 6th edition. International DigitalTechnologies, Plano, TX, 2010
  22. Impairment Rating Certification, The understanding and utilization of the protocols and parameters of the AMA Guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 6th Edition. Spine, neurological sequelae, migraine, sexual dysfunction, sleep and arousal disorders, station and gait disorders and consciousness are detailed for impairment rating.Herniated discs, radiculopathy, fracture, dislocation and functional loss are also detailed in relation to impairment ratings. CMCS Post-Doctoral Education Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department, Long Island, NY, 2010
  23. MRI History and Physics, Magnetic fields, T1 and T2 relaxations, nuclear spins, phase encoding, spin echo, T1 and T2 contrast, magnetic properties of metals and the historical perspective of the creation of NMR and MRI. CMCS Post-Doctoral Division, New YorkChiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2010
  24. MRI Spinal Anatomy and Protocols, Normal anatomy of axial and sagittal views utilizing T1, T2, 3D gradient and STIR sequences of imaging. Standardized and desired protocols in views and sequencing of MRI examination to create an accurate diagnosis in MRI. CMCS Post-Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, Robert Peyster MD, Neuroradiologist, Long Island, NY, 2010
  25. MRI Disc Pathology and Spinal Stenosis, MRI interpretation of bulged, herniated, protruded, extruded, sequestered and fragmented disc pathologies in etiology and neurological sequelae in relationship to the spinal cord and spinal nerve roots. CMCSPost-Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of
    Education, Board for Chiropractic, Robert Peyster MD, Neuroradiologist, Long Island, NY, 2010MRI Spinal Pathology, MRI interpretation of bone, intradural, extradural, cord and neural sleeve lesions. Tuberculosis, drop lesions, metastasis, ependymoma, schwanoma and numerous other spinal related tumors and lesions. CMCS Post-Doctoral Division, NewYork Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, Robert Peyster MD, Neuroradiologist, Long Island, NY, 2010
  26. MRI Methodology of Analysis, MRI interpretation sequencing of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine inclusive of T1, T2, STIR and 3D gradient studies to ensure the accurate diagnosis of the region visualized. CMCS Post-Doctoral Division, New York ChiropracticCouncil, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, Robert Peyster MD, Neuroradiologist, Long Island, NY, 2010
  27. MRI Clinical Application, The clinical application of the results of space occupying lesions. Disc and tumor pathologies and the clinical indications of manual and adjustive therapies in the patient with spinal nerve root and spinal cord insult as sequelae. CMCSPost-Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, Magdy Shady MD, Neurosurgeon, Long Island, NY, 2010
  28. Diplomate, American Academy of Medical Legal Professionals, 2009
  29. Certification as a Powerlift Instructor, Powerlift System applied training on safe material handling (including lifting, bending and twisting) techniques for preventing neuormusculoskeletal injuries at home and in the workplace. Northwestern HealthSciences University, Minneapolis, MN, 2009
  30. Certification as a True Spinal Decompression Therapist, Cervical and lumbar non-surgical spinal decompression utilizing the DRX 9000 and DRX 9000c. Axiom Worldwide, Tampa,FL, 2005
  31. Digital Motion X-Ray, Using digital x-ray to diagnosis the personal injury patient. An understanding of the ligamentous injuries associated with motor vehicle crash victims.DRX Works, Tampa, FL, 2003
  32. Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology, the entire year of scientific research and publication from the diverse fields of clinical medicine and automotive safety engineering, as well as research coming directly from SRISD and its research affiliate, the Center for Research into Automotive Safety and Health. Spine Research Institute of SanDiego, San Diego, CA, 2002
  33. Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology, Module 4, Medicolegal Issues, Fundamentals for Practitioners and Forensic Experts, Foundations for successful outcome in medicolegal cases. Preparing for depositions, arbitration in court and the use of demonstrative evidence. Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Chicago, IL, 2002Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology, Module 3, Narrative Report Writing and Practice Development, Principles of Impairment Rating and Forensic Documentation, Comprehensive and compelling narrative report construction. Critical forensicdocumentation skills, impairment requirements and rebuttal strategies. Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Chicago, IL, 2002Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology, Module 2, Advanced Diagnostics, Treatment and Auto Crash Reconstruction, Management Principles in Personal Injury, Critical history taking and physical examination skills. Radiographic and advanced imaging, including, CT, MRI, scintigraphy, PET, SPECT, and others. Electrodiagnostic testing and their applications in whiplash. Therapeutic approaches to successful management of whiplash and mild traumatic brain injuries. Spine Research Institute of San Diego,Chicago, IL, 2002Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology, Module 1, Advanced Topics: The Fundamental Science, the current state of knowledge of whiplash phenomenon, including all factors affecting injury risk and outcome. In-depth biomechanics, traumatology epidemiology, review of outcome studies, and common sequelae of whiplash, including brain injuries, pain syndromes, thoracic outlet syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, and chronic pain disorders.Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Chicago, IL, 2002Certification in the Cox® Technique, Spinal manipulation that is non-surgical, established, and evidence-based treatment for spine pain. Used to attain the highest positive clinical outcomes for acute and chronic back pain as well as failed back surgical syndromes. National Chiropractic College, Lombard, IL, 2001Protect Your Back, Basic anatomy, methods for protecting the back for overall fitness, correct posture, ergonomics, and practice in moving objects properly and exercises to strengthen muscles and increase flexibility. American Red Cross, Fort Worth, TX, 1998
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
  1. Fernandez, P.G. (2007). The neck pain prevention secrets of over 100 chiropractors. Neck Pain Neck Pain You Don’t Want It You Don’t Need It (pages 3-273). South Carolina:Fernandez Press (contributing author).
     
 

Miriam

Miriam has worked in chiropractic for the past 4 years and has truly developed a passion for chiropractic care and helping people maintain wellness with a natural approach.  She has extensive experience in working with patients and helping them through the process of dealing with their insurance provider and ensures they feel comfortable while working through the treatments provided at Keller Spine and Auto Injury.

Miriam is a great resource for any questions you have and sincerely cares about your well being.  She will put her expertise in customer service to great use scheduling appointments, processing insurance, and assisting with treatment.  She makes sure everything works smoothly for both patients and the clinic, and does this at the same time providing a warm characteristic smile.  You will find her kind and courteous.

Miriam was born in California and moved to Texas in 2006.  She enjoys spending time with her husband, Octavio, her church and family.