CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES
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The purpose of chiropractic is to correct subluxation, which is a loss of proper joint function. Subluxations can be caused by physical trauma, poor posture, mental/emotional stress and toxins. Our chiropractors combine various adjustment techniques, which include activator, diversified, Logan Basic, Cox Distraction, Thompson technique, and applied kinesiology, with adjunctive therapies, such as exercise rehab, massage, acupressure/acupuncture and nutritional counseling. Chiropractic adjustments produce many benefits including decreased pain, enhanced organ function, better posture and coordination, increased flexibility, and increased energy and well-being.
For more information see Chiropractic FAQs.
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PHYSICAL THERAPY, MASSAGE THERAPY AND OTHER REHABILITATION SERVICES
Treatment programs in our office include rehabilitative therapy. We want to not only resolve a person's current symptoms, but also to strengthen his/her body and prevent against re-injury and the joint degeneration. The different rehabilitation services we perform in our office include:
Exercise Therapy
These therapies include: aerobics, stretching, stabilization and weight resistance. Depending on the injury, the symptoms and the patient's needs, our doctors can tailor the exercises accordingly. Exercise therapy is used to:
- Relax tight muscles
- Increase joint mobility and stability
- Increase bone mass and muscular strength
- Improve posture, coordination, and endurance
Massage And Pressure Point Therapy
These therapies can be used for the treatment of many different conditions because they:
-Relax tight muscles and remove toxins from tissues
-Reduce pain and improve posture
-Enhance circulation
-Facilitate muscular and joint healing
Microcurrent Therapy
This electrotherapy device sends out healing electronic impulses that produce no physical sensation. This therapy is used to:
-Reduce pain
-Decrease swelling and edema
-Speed the healing of injured tissues
Cervical And Lumbar Distraction
Using special tables, this therapeutic technique is used to gently manipulate subluxated joints. It is extremely effective for treating spinal disk herniations and bulges.
Interferential And Synaptic Therapy
These machines emit electrical impulses that produce a pleasant tingling sensation in the injured area. They are used to:
-Reduce pain and edema
-Relax tight muscles
Ultrasound
Ultrasound creates a feeling of warmth and tingling over the injured area. It is used to:
-Improve circulation
-Provide heat as a form of massage
-Reduce swelling
-Decrease pain
Infrared Light Therapy
The purpose of low level infrared light therapy is to direct a cool beam of light through the skin and into injured tissues. It speeds healing and relieves pain.
Heat And Ice
Combining these two therapies, or using them independently for specific injuries has many benefits.
Heat therapy can:
-Relax muscles
-Improve circulation
-Reduce chronic inflammation
Ice therapy can:
-Reduce acute inflammation
-Relieve pain
