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REHABILITATIVE SERVICES
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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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Postural Correction
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A 20 year University of London study of 4,200 men aged 40-59 showed a strong correlation between losing height and mortality, The researchers concluded that slumping over postures caused an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and respiratory mortality.
Studies have concluded that hyperkyphosis (bent forward upper back curve) apears to be independently associated with an increase risk of adverse health outcomes, including impaired pulmonary function, decreased physical function capabilities, and future fractures. According to the 31st Annual International Conference of the IEEE EMBS Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, September 2-6, 2009; Over time poor posture results in pain, muscle aches, tension and headaches and can lead to long term complications such as osteoarthritis. Physiological and biomechanical stress due to sustained postures limit important musculoskeletal stimuli that are essential for normal muscuoskeletal development"
Our center offers a special posture correction technique created by Dr. Rifkin that makes rapid and lasting changes in a person's posture. Experience the change for yourself. The first postural correction session will be on us if you request the free exam on our website.
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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
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.
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.
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