 Our
chiropractic therapies include:
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Spinal manipulation
or "adjustments" to
return individual vertebrae to their
proper position and motion. A chiropractor
can restore the misaligned vertebrae
to their proper position in the spinal
column by applying manual force or
thrust in a specific direction and
location.
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Massage therapy- a manipulation of
the soft tissues of the body for therapeutic
purposes. It uses a system of strokes
that include gliding, kneading, friction,
pressure, tapping and vibrating. In addition,
massage therapists may engage in active
and passive movements of the joints,
use auxiliary mechanical devices, apply
heat and cold in various forms, and instruct
clients on exercises to achieve improved
muscle tone circulation, and range of
motion. Massage therapy melts away stress
and tension, relieving associated headaches
and muscular aches and pains. Massage
therapy aids in the healing process from
injury or over-use, and is an excellent
form of preventive health care. Its purpose
is to develop, maintain, rehabilitate
or augment physical function and relieve
pain.
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Deep Tissue: releases the chronic patterns
of tension in the body through slow strokes
and deep finger pressure on the contacted
areas, either following or going across
the grain of muscles, tendons and fascia.
It is called deep tissue, because it
also focuses on the deeper layers of
muscle tissue.
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Myofasical Release: is a form of bodywork
that is manipulative in nature and seeks
to rebalance the body by releasing tension
in the fascia. Long, stretching strokes
are utilized to release muscular tension.
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Sports Massage: massage therapy focusing
on muscle systems relevant to a particular
sport.
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Myotherapy or Neuromuscular
Therapy): applies concentrated finger
pressure to "trigger points" (painful
irritated areas of spasm and pain in
muscles).
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Physiotherapy: uses massage, ultrasound,
electromuscular stimulation, traction,
plus hot and cold packs to promote early
injury recovery.
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Cryotherapy- is the application of
ice, cold towels, ice massage or compresses
with the intent of reducing temperatures
of tissues directly on or below the skin's
surface. Cooling causes the blood vessels
to constrict, numbs painful areas and
helps to relax muscle spasms. Cryotherapy
helps to reduce swelling, inflammation
and muscle spasms as well as numbing
the affected area.
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Diathermy- is a form
of shortwave elector-magnetic energy.
It is used to raise the temperature of
soft tissues below the skin's surface. The
Diathermy energy field passes through
softer surface tissues and turns to heat
when reaching more dense tissues. The
heat increases circulation and helps
to speed the healing process. It helps
increase range of motion and decrease
muscle spasm by relaxing muscles and
connective tissues.
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Superficial Heat-Heating pads, hot packs,
hot water bottles, infrared lamps and warm
moist towels are frequently used to raise
the temperature of the soft tissues directly
below the skin. When heat is applied to
the surface of the skin, the blood vessels
below the surface dilate and relax the
tissues. This temporarily relieves painful
symptoms, increasing circulation and relaxing
muscles. This can be helpful before and
after treatments and exercises.
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Electro-Muscle Stimulation- is a special
form of electrical current. It is administered
at the site of soft tissue injuries, such
as muscle injuries, to block pain. Low
level electrical current is induced into
the tissues to reduce swelling. Electro-Muscle
Stimulation helps to strengthen muscles
and reduces painful symptoms.
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Ultrasound- uses high-frequency sound
waves and it is administered in the region
of soft tissue injuries. The sound waves,
some moving with a frequency of 1,000,000
waves per second, penetrate into deep into
the tissues. The vibrations and heat break
down and disperse unhealthy calcium and
other hard tissue accumulations, speeds
metabolism and improves blood flow and
reduces nerve root irritation.
Customized exercises- prescribed for stretching
and strengthening of the back and/or neck to
promote stability and help prevent reoccurrence
of the injury.
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