Treatments Offered:
Diversified: High velocity, low amplitude thrust applied by hand. This is the most common chiropractic method and can be used on all parts of the body to patients of any age.
Drop Table: A gentle method of adjusting, that involves no "twisting, popping or cracking". The table has different sections that raise up 1 or 2 inches in relation to the rest of the body. The part of the table that raises corresponds to the area of the spine that needs to be adjusted. After the section of the table is raised, it locks in place and the tension is adjusted based on the patients body weight. The doctor applies pressure to the joint being adjusted, causing the table to release and drop. When the drop section stops, the momentum of the body continues . This momentum is used to perform the adjustment.
Activator Instrument: A handheld instrument used to deliver a precisely-measured gentle thrust in a specific direction thus delivering a low force adjustment on misaligned areas of the body. The activator has undergone over 35 years of research and testing. It has been found to be a very effective tool on large areas of the back but also on the smaller joints of the jaw, shoulders, wrists, knees and ankles. The activator has been considered the safest of the chiropractic techniques and can be safely used on patients of any age.
Flexion/Distraction: A gentle, low force technique frequently used for low back problems, especially sciatica and disc conditions. A special table that combines traction and lower back movement is utilized to simultaneously decrease disc pressure and realign the spine. In the case of herniated or bulging discs, treatment helps to decrease disc pressure, increase disc height and increase the flow of nutrients to the disc. This technique aligns the spine and helps to promote optimal health and healing.
Graston Technique: A soft tissue mobilization technique that uses specialized, non-invasive instruments to help detect and treat scar tissue and adhesions that affect normal motion and cause pain. Scar tissue builds up after major or minor injuries limiting the patient's healing process. Graston instruments are used to enhance the doctor's ability to detect scar tissue and adhesions by combing over the affected area and "catching" on resistance characteristic of scar tissue. Then doctor is then able to breakup the scar tissue allowing to be absorbed naturally by the body. Treatment is combined with chiropractic to ensure the nervous system is functioning properly and followed by stretching and strengthening exercises, allowing tissues to heal properly.
Therapeutic Ultrasound: A crystal within the applicator head vibrates quickly producing a high frequency sound wave. This sound wave penetrates tissue to help relieve inflammation, increase blood flow, relax muscle spasms, repair damaged tissue and promote healing. This can be safely used on all parts of the body.
Electrical Stimulation Therapy: Electrode pads are placed on the skin to allow gentle electrical impulses to penetrate the tissue. This helps to reduce pain and to decrease muscle spasm and joint irritation. This can be safely used on all parts of the body.
Kinesio Tape: Kinesiology Tape has been in use for over 30 years. It has been found to be effective for treating a variety of conditions including muscle injuries, joint strains, injury rehabilitation and post-surgical rehabilitation. The tape is designed to mimic the weight, thickness and elasticity of human skin. Worn for up to 5 days, the tape stimulates receptors in the skin that decrease the body's pain response. Kinesio tape provides support and stability without limiting range of motion. The tape is also latex free making it safe for people with latex allergies and can be used safely on all parts of the body that require treatment.
