Specific Chiropractic Adjustments
The goal of a chiropractic adjustment is to improve function of the body by improving function of the nervous system.
A subluxation (malalignment) in the spine causes inflammation in the area where the nerves exit the spine. This inflammation interferes with the transmission of nerve signals causing: muscle spasm, pain, tingling, numbness, muscle weakness, and other bodily dysfunction. Chiropractic examination and treatment is centered around locating and removing subluxations in the spine.
Erchonia Low Level Laser Therapy
Low level laser therapy utilizes a frequency of light to effect biological processes at a cellular level. Specifically laser therapy causes what is know at a “photochemical” effect within cells improving their ability to produce energy and heal.
The applications of laser therapy are basically endless, but most commonly, conditions of the neuromusculoskeletal system are treated. Conditions treated include: fibromyalgia, acute and chronic pain, ligament instability, plantar fasciitis, migraine headaches, arthritis, and much more!
Laser is used with most every treatment in this office. It simply speeds the healing process and makes corrective adjustments “hold” longer. The ultimate goal is to get our patients out of pain, correct the underlying problem, and maintain that correction and the laser assists us in achieving this more effectively.
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Graston Soft Tissue Mobilization
“Graston” is an advanced soft tissue technique that utilizes stainless steel instruments to assist in the treatment of a wide variety of soft tissue dysfunction.
Graston is very effective in treating; sprain/strain injuries, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, lateral epicondylitis, shoulder tendonitis, arthritis and much more.
Kinesiotaping
Kinesio Taping gives support and stability to joints and muscles without restricting movement or circulation. Kinesio Taping method is applied over muscles to treat pain, inflammation, relax overused tired muscles, and support muscles in movement on a 24hr/day basis.
Kinesio Taping can be used to assist in the treatment of: carpal tunnel syndrome, low back pain (sprain/strain, herniated disc), shoulder conditions, knee conditions, whiplash, chronic pain, plantar fasciitis, and basically anything else you can think of.
Functional Training/Spinal Stabilization
We use exercises that help strengthen and stabilize the spine and extremities in order to achieve optimum function in the body. The exercises are designed to re-establish normal posture by correcting muscle imbalance as well as increasing bio-mechanical efficiency within the body. This dramatically decreases the risk of re-injury and speeds the healing process.
Proper muscle balance and coordination also play a key role in the neurological timing of muscle contraction, and thus very important for anyone, from an elite athlete to the weekend warrior.