 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 injury. |
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