 Our
chiropractic
therapies include:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Sports
Massage:
massage
therapy
focusing
on
muscle
systems
relevant
to
a
particular
sport.
- Myotherapy
or
Neuromuscular
Therapy):
applies
concentrated
finger
pressure
to "trigger
points" (painful
irritated
areas
of
spasm
and
pain
in
muscles).
- Physiotherapy:
uses
massage,
ultrasound,
electromuscular
stimulation,
traction,
plus
hot
and
cold
packs
to
promote
early
injury
recovery.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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