Chiropractic Services

PEMF THERAPY

Pulsed PEMF therapy uses magnetic energy to influence cellular metabolism, increase electrolytes and ions, and promote healing, particularly for chronic pain relief.

ACTIVE RELEASE TECHNIQUE

Active Release Technique (A.R.T.) is a hands-on therapy commonly used to address soft tissue injuries caused by scar tissue. It aims to alleviate pain and improve range of motion by targeting adhesions in the affected tissues. During an A.R.T. session, the therapist shortens the tissue and applies pressure to lengthen it, effectively breaking up these adhesions. This technique can be beneficial for individuals dealing with various musculoskeletal issues.

SHOCKWAVE THERAPY

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment method that stimulates the body’s innate healing processes. This therapy can effectively alleviate pain and facilitate the healing of injured tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues. It achieves this by triggering the release of growth factors within the injured tissue, which promotes tissue regeneration and overall healing.

Y-STRAP ADJUSTMENT

The Y-Strap adjustment is a chiropractic technique that involves stretching the spine by pulling the head in the Y-axis of the body. This pulling force creates a decompression effect on the vertebral discs. The force applied during this adjustment can vary in terms of speed and force patterns, ranging from a slow and smooth stretching motion to a High Velocity, Low Amplitude (HVLA) movement.

EXTREMITY ADJUSTMENT

Extremity adjustments are a chiropractic technique that focuses on manipulating joints in various parts of the body, such as the arms, legs, and shoulders. The goal is to restore and enhance the smooth movement of these joints. By achieving this, extremity adjustments can improve your body mechanics, which encompasses how you move and position your body during activities like standing, sitting, lifting, bending, carrying, and even sleeping. This can help alleviate discomfort and improve overall function.

COLD LASER THERAPY

Cold Laser Therapy is employed to provide temporary relief from minor muscle and joint pain, arthritis, muscle spasms, and stiffness. Additionally, it promotes muscle tissue relaxation and temporarily increases blood circulation in the treated area.

DRY NEEDLING

Dry needling, also known as Myofascial trigger point dry needling, is a treatment method used for muscles experiencing pain, knotting, or nodules. It involves the insertion of a very fine filament needle through the skin and into deeper tissues, specifically targeting trigger points associated with pain. This technique creates microlesions within the affected tissue, leading to several beneficial effects:

• Breaking up shortened tissues
• Inhibiting reflex arcs from the nervous system to the tissue
• Normalizing the inflammatory response

These mechanical and neuromuscular effects create an environment that promotes the body’s natural healing processes, ultimately reducing pain.

CRYOTHERAPY

Cryotherapy and Spot Cryotherapy utilize extreme cold to freeze and eliminate abnormal tissue. Cryotherapy offers several potential benefits, including:

• Pain relief
• Reduction of swelling
• Stress reduction
• Promotion of healing
• Enhancement of athletic recovery
• Improvement in mood
• Increased energy
• Enhanced sleep quality

These effects are attributed to the extreme cold exposure and its impact on the body’s physiological responses.

SPINAL DECOMPRESSION

Decompression therapy is used to alleviate pressure that accumulates on the discs and nerves in the spine. It aims to relieve pain by addressing herniated discs. The process involves gently drawing the affected areas of the herniated disc back into their proper position, which can help reduce pain and discomfort associated with spinal issues.

FASCIAL DISTORTION MODEL

Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) is a technique that identifies the source of pain based on a patient’s description of symptoms and corrects fascial distortions through hands-on deep pressure application to reduce pain and restore mobility.

ELECTRICAL STIMULATION

Premodulation, Interferential, Russian Stim, and High Volt Galvanic are various electrical stimulation techniques that utilize different frequencies of electricity to achieve specific therapeutic effects, such as:

• Muscle Relaxation: These techniques can induce muscle relaxation, making them useful for managing muscle tension and spasms.
• Ionic Movement and Swelling: Electrical stimulation can promote the movement of ions, which can assist in reducing swelling and edema in affected areas.
• Pain Management: These modalities can also have a numbing effect on pain by interfering with pain signals sent to the brain, providing relief for various painful conditions.

These techniques are commonly used in physical therapy and rehabilitation to address a range of musculoskeletal issues and pain management.

GRASTON TECHNIQUE

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) is a technique that utilizes specialized tools to break down scar tissue and fascial adhesions. It promotes healing, reduces recovery time, aids in chronic condition management, increases blood flow and cellular activity, and decreases scar tissue and adhesions.

SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY

Sports Massage Therapy is designed to stretch tight muscles, activate inactive muscles, and enhance the condition of soft tissues. It aims to improve flexibility, help you move more freely, and, over time, can lead to enhanced posture. This form of massage is particularly beneficial for athletes and active individuals to maintain and enhance their physical performance.

PNF STRETCHING

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is an advanced flexibility training technique that combines stretching and muscle contraction of the targeted muscle group. PNF stretching is highly effective for improving flexibility and expanding the range of motion. It is widely used in rehabilitation and sports performance to enhance an individual’s overall flexibility and mobility.

MANUAL ADJUSTMENT

The “classic” chiropractic treatment, manual adjustments are done by hand to perform a broad spectrum of coordinated contact movements. Manual adjustments may be used to address various patient health and wellness concerns. Applying direct pressure at specific points, we can dramatically improve the function of muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, and other soft bodily tissues.

DEEP MUSCLE STIMULATOR

The Deep Muscle Stimulator (D.M.S.) is a massage modality known for its deep tissue penetration. It is particularly effective at addressing pain and movement restrictions caused by underconditioned or damaged muscle tissue. This therapy targets deep layers of muscle to help alleviate discomfort and improve mobility.

HYDRO MASSAGE

Hydromassage is a therapeutic technique that utilizes water and pressurized jets to massage muscles and other soft tissues in the body.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

The primary goals of physical therapy are to alleviate pain, improve range of motion, and strengthen weakened muscles. Physical therapy encompasses a range of techniques, including:

• Active Exercises: Patients perform specific movements themselves to enhance their mobility and strength.
• Passive Movements: Therapists manually perform movements for the patient, aiding in joint and muscle mobility.
• Massage: Application of pressure through massage techniques to relieve tension and promote relaxation.
• Physical Stimuli: Utilizing physical agents like heat, cold, electrical currents, or ultrasound to support the healing process and manage symptoms.

Physical therapy is tailored to the individual’s needs and aims to enhance their overall physical function and well-being.

FUNCTIONAL TRAINING

Functional training is a training approach that emphasizes movements designed to enhance everyday functionality. It often involves compound movements, which engage multiple joints and muscle groups to replicate movements relevant to daily life. This type of training aims to improve an individual’s ability to perform daily activities more effectively and with reduced risk of injury.

THE ACTIVATOR METHOD

This therapeutic approach requires the use of a specific hand-held tool called the “activator.” A spring-loaded, mechanical instrument, the activator aids in chiropractic adjustment by delivering a rapid, low-force impulse with extreme precision. An activator adjustment can accomplish many of the same benefits as a manual adjustment by improving the body’s alignment and helping with overall body function.

THERAPEUTIC ULTRASOUND

There are many healthcare applications for ultrasound equipment, and chiropractic care is another! We employ therapeutic ultrasound therapy to relax muscles, alleviate inflammation, boost blood flow, speed the healing of injured tissue, and break down internal scar tissue that otherwise might limit mobility. Chiropractic ultrasound works by producing sound waves to produce vibrations that penetrate deep into the body to generate therapeutic heat.

CORRECTIVE EXERCISES

Whether part of a prescribed physical rehabilitation program or for general preventative or restorative purposes, chiropractic exercises can be powerful complements to regular chiropractic office visits. The pelvic tilt and the supine bridge are just a couple of exercises that virtually anyone can do at home to improve their overall health and wellness. When you come to us for treatment, corrective exercises may be one way that your treatment continues outside of our office!

LASER THERAPY

As part of a comprehensive chiropractic care program, laser therapy has proven to be an effective way to manage pain for many patients. Using a targeted light spectrum, laser therapy helps to ease inflammation, encourage nerve regeneration, and generally speed the healing process for individuals who have suffered injuries or are living with chronic pain.

ELECTRO-MUSCLE STIMULATION

Otherwise known as e-stim, electro-muscle stimulation uses clinical electrical equipment that produces pulses that replicate the signals emanated by the neurons of the human nervous system. By directing mild electrical currents to specific nerves, e-stim produces muscle contractions that improve blood flow and promote tissue repair. Electrical stimulation is a powerful therapy that has also been used to block pain receptors and even restore the natural motor function of stroke victims with nervous system paralysis.

MASSAGE THERAPY

Different from an ordinary massage that you may get at a spa, chiropractic massage therapy concentrates on the way the spine relates to the various joints, nerves, and muscles of the body. By relieving and replacing misaligned spine joints (vertebral subluxations), massage therapy can alleviate pain and tension throughout the back and limbs while generally promoting excellent nervous system health.

REHABILITATION

In the wake of an injury or a surgical procedure, many people can benefit greatly from a targeted physical rehabilitation regimen. When patients come to us for rehabilitation, we will use a combination of adjustments and other modalities. For post-treatment care at home, we generally recommend a program of exercises to help in recovery from physical trauma and to rebuild former mobility and range of movement.

FIRE CUPPING

Fire cupping is a therapeutic technique that involves creating negative pressure in glass jars placed over specific areas of the body. It is used to address pain, inflammation, improve blood flow, and provide a form of deep tissue massage.

PREGNANCY & PEDIATRIC CARE

When provided by a chiropractor with proper specialized training, chiropractic care has proven to be safe and effective for pregnant women as well as babies and young children. During pregnancy, chiropractic care has proven extremely helpful in the management of back, hip, and joint pain that goes hand in hand with carrying the extra weight of a baby. Pediatric chiropractic care includes treating young people for conditions that include headaches, sports injuries, poor immune response, allergies, asthma, ear pain, colic, sleep disturbances, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

CUSTOM ORTHOTICS

Custom orthotic insoles may be used to address any number of health concerns. These devices are made to fit the unique contours of each patient’s feet, providing support to reduce strain during specific repetitive motions. In addition to preventing foot abnormalities such as pressure ulcers, custom orthotics are excellent for people who suffer from arthritis or workers who must stand for long periods of time throughout the day.

ACUPUNCTURE

A practice of traditional Chinese medicine that dates back thousands of years, acupuncture involves the placement of extremely thin needles into the skin at various strategic body points. By stimulating the central nervous system, acupuncture is thought to release beneficial natural chemicals in the brain, spinal cord, and muscles. The reported benefits of acupuncture range from back pain and headache treatment to immune system fortification and the relief of allergies and digestive problems.