Chiropractic Services
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Adjustments & Manipulation
Adjustments, also known as manipulations, involve the precise movement of vertebrae in the spine. The aim is to realign vertebrae that have shifted due to everyday activities or trauma, such as car accidents.
Misaligned vertebrae can impact the entire body, affecting both the muscular and central nervous systems. Proper alignment is essential for the optimal functioning of all bodily systems, enabling peak performance.
During an adjustment, a chiropractor applies pressure using their hands or an instrument to reposition the vertebrae. This quick procedure is typically painless. You might hear a sound similar to knuckle cracking, known as joint cavitation, which is the release of gases like oxygen and nitrogen from the joint.
Overall, adjustments are an effective way to maintain the body's optimal function. When properly aligned, the body can respond and perform as intended.
Custom Foot Orthotics
Custom foot orthotics are an effective solution for addressing walking and alignment issues, such as knee, foot, and lower back pain. Often, these problems arise from disruptions in the foot's natural function. Orthotics work by realigning the bones of the foot and ankle, thereby reducing pressure on other areas like the back, neck, shoulders, and hips. They also help distribute body weight evenly, alleviating stress on toes, bunions, and other foot parts.
Orthotics are suitable for anyone experiencing discomfort or pain related to walking or bodily imbalances. One of their key benefits is their versatility; they can be worn daily and during most activities to reduce bodily stress.
Chiropractors can prescribe orthotics, which typically last over a year, making them a valuable investment for enhancing your overall health and well-being from a biomechanical perspective.
Electrical Muscle Stimulation
Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) is an effective therapy that aids the body's healing process by delivering a small electrical current to injured soft tissues or muscle spasms. This therapy helps reduce swelling and release trigger points by promoting the release of endorphins, the body's natural pain relievers.
EMS is particularly beneficial for relaxing spasms in back or neck muscles, allowing them to quickly return to their normal state. Short EMS sessions are highly effective in facilitating recovery from both acute and chronic pain.
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is an effective treatment for alleviating muscle spasms. It is known for its ability to numb painful areas and provide cooling relief to soft tissues. The therapy involves applying cold compresses to the skin, which lowers skin temperature and constricts blood vessels in the area.
For those experiencing muscle spasms or recent soft tissue injuries, cryotherapy is an excellent method to reduce swelling and prevent further injury during the early stages of healing. This affordable therapy can be easily administered both at home and in a professional setting.
Interferential Current Therapy
Interferential Current Therapy is a highly effective treatment for pain relief and accelerating the body's self-healing process. This therapy involves a deeper form of electrical stimulation. During treatment, electrodes are placed on the skin surrounding the injured area, and an Interferential Current device delivers small electrical impulses through the skin. These impulses stimulate underlying tissues and nerves, initiating healing. The sensation is typically a mild tingling and not painful.
Conditions Treated
● Circulatory and muscle disorders.● Stiff joints.● Joint injuries.● Edema.● Inflammation.● Muscle spasms.
Benefits
● Provides safe pain reduction or elimination.● Significantly decreases swelling and inflammation.● Restores lost movement and enhances range of motion.● Stimulates natural hormones to expedite healing.
Cold Laser Therapy
Cold Laser Therapy is an effective treatment used for a wide range of conditions and pain relief. This therapy promotes the body's natural healing processes through a combination of electrical stimulation and cold laser technology. The therapy involves a light-emitting device that can be applied to various parts of the body.
Beyond addressing simple back and neck pain, Cold Laser Therapy is effective for inflammatory conditions like arthritis, tendonitis, and sprains. Its applications have expanded to include treating carpal tunnel syndrome, aiding wound management, and relieving shoulder and neck injuries, as well as muscle and joint pain, among many other conditions.
DTS Therapy
DTS Therapy offers a non-surgical solution for those suffering from debilitating pain, such as lower back pain, sciatica, neck pain, and issues related to damaged or degenerative discs. It is particularly beneficial for conditions affecting the lumbar and cervical spine.
This gentle therapy uses distractive forces to decompress the spine, enhancing blood flow and nutrient exchange to the injured area. Patients undergo cycles of stretching and relaxation, which gradually increase to a peak over several minutes. Sessions last less than 20 minutes, typically three times a week for a month, with many experiencing relief within 6-10 sessions. Most patients complete their treatment within eight weeks.
DTS Therapy includes a comprehensive program that strengthens stabilization muscles, incorporating exercises and complementary therapies like heat, muscle stimulation, ultrasound, and cold therapy. The aim is to heal the disc and improve muscular control and support for the back and neck.
Regular home exercises and periodic office visits help maintain spinal health and prevent reoccurrence. Clinical studies have shown effective results in over 75% of patients, with many achieving long-term relief or effective pain management through DTS Spinal Decompression Therapy.
Ultrasound Therapy
Ultrasound therapy is an effective treatment for reducing muscle pain and improving movement function. By using sound waves to deliver deep heat to tissues, this therapy helps decrease stiffness, swelling, and pain, while enhancing circulation and enabling pain-free movement. Ultrasound can be used on its own or combined with stretching, therapeutic massage, heat, or gentle chiropractic adjustments. The procedure is painless and often found to be relaxing.
Ultrasound has been a trusted therapeutic tool for decreasing swelling and promoting healing across various injuries, such as sprained ankles, sore elbows, and aching backs. The sound waves penetrate up to five inches below the skin, producing beneficial physiological effects throughout different healing stages.
Microcurrent Therapy
Microcurrent Therapy is a highly effective treatment for healing the body, particularly soft tissues, and relieving pain. This therapy uses extremely low electrical currents that mimic the body's natural signals, making it almost imperceptible to the patient.
It is especially beneficial for alleviating spasms in back or neck muscles, helping them relax and return to their normal state quickly. Short therapy sessions are excellent for promoting recovery from both acute and chronic pain.
Manipulation Diathermy
Manipulation diathermy uses shortwave diathermy to generate an electromagnetic field that emits comfortable heat, providing relief for back pain, spasms, bursitis, arthritis, and other musculoskeletal conditions. This therapy acts as a sedative for irritated nerves, promoting relaxation and easier movement of muscles and ligaments.
Diathermy is particularly effective for treating injured or inflamed joints, such as sprained knees, hips, backs, or frozen shoulders, by alleviating pain, preventing stiffness, and restoring movement. The deep heat from diathermy soothes muscle fibers, facilitating easier movement.
For conditions like low back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, and spinal disc issues, diathermy provides lasting relief by deeply penetrating muscle spasms and contractures. It is also beneficial for spastic conditions of the stomach, gallbladder, and intestines.