CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES

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.

- Neuro-Structural Repatterning is a totally non-invasive gentle natural technique to relieve pain, increase mobility of the spine, diminish postural abnormalities and improve muscle and nervous system function. It can be valuable in reducing joint inflammation, enhancing organ function and reducing joint deterioration as well. - Exercises, postural, dietary and ergonomic recommendations are also given to allow you to better hold the changes made in each session. - Frequency of care is based on the spinal (postural/mobility) changes present in monthly increments. You will see the progress and changes for yourself! - Treatment frequency usually begins at 3 times per week for the first month. Need for future care will be determined by you and your doctor according to your progress and personal situation.

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

Active Release Techniques

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ART is a patented, state-of-the-art soft tissue system that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly and permanently with ART.

Graston Technique

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The Graston Technique® incorporates a patented form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively detect and treat scar tissue and restrictions that affect normal function. The technique separates and breaks down collagen cross-links, and splays and stretches connective tissue and muscle fibers.

Dry Needle

Dry Needle technique uses sterile very thin needles like those used in acupuncture to reduce trigger point (tender hyper-irritable knots, nodules or bands of muscle that can refer pain to other locations in the body and can cause chronic or acute pain as well as muscle tension). This method is useful in addition to chiropractic and exercise therapy to relieve pain, reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, decrease swelling and normalize muscle and joint function. Treatments are 15-20 minutes and often result in significant pain relief and better well being.

Whole Body Vibration Therapy (The Vibe Plate)

Vibration therapy activates more muscle fibers than exercise alone which leads to increased strength, flexibility, and endurance. Vibe Plate also allows patients to go through physical therapy, rehab exercise, and massage rehab with less pain. WBV can also increase energy, increase range of motion, improve balance, rebuild healthy muscle tissue, lessen healing time, increase circulation, and reduce tension and stress.