Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic is a profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. Chiropractic care is used most often to conservatively treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, headache and pain in the joints of the: arms, legs, and jaw. Doctor of Chiropractic practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis, treatment, and patient education.
Doctor of Chiropractic may assess patients through clinical examination, laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, and other diagnostic interventions to determine when chiropractic treatment is appropriate or when it is not appropriate.
What truly differentiates Doctor of Chiropractic from any other healthcare professionals is the fact that chiropractors are the only professionals who are trained to diagnose and treat what are called spinal/vertebral subluxations. Today the word 'subluxation' has changed in meaning to capture the complex of neurological, structural, and functional changes that occur when a vertebra is fixated and can cause a facet syndrome.
Different Techniques Used
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After identifying which vertebrae have lost their normal or have decreased range of motion a very precise thrust (chiropractic adjustment) is given aiming to restore proper movement and alignment to the spine. The thrust (cavitation of the joint) delivered by the chiropractor usually results in a popping noise. The gas in the synovial fluid inside the joint are rapidly released which forms this popping sound. Once your joint is opened up, the synovial fluids re-lubricate the joint surfaces and normal motion is restored.
The adjustments can also be done with a Drop table which is gentle and safe.
ArthroStim and Vibracussor (instrument-based method)
The ArthroStim is a Chiropractic tool a handheld adjusting instrument that delivers a consistent, low force thrust and are used to treat back pain.
When we are able to locate the source of your back pain, we use the ArthroStim as either and alternative or a supplemental treatment to full spinal adjustments. With the ArthroStim, we can provide targeted adjustments to provide pain relief, a treatment that can be administered to patients in any position.
Flexion Distraction
We use a special table so we can traction your spine, opening up the spacing between spinal vertebrae and relieving pressure to spinal joints. The patients should expect to feel a gentle stretching motion.
Dry needling
Dry Needling is a treatment technique whereby a sterile, single-use, fine filament needle (acupuncture needle) is inserted into the muscle to assist with decreasing pain and improving function through the release of myofascial trigger points (knots in the muscle)
Myofascial Release Treatment
After identifying the trigger points, chiropractors can use myofascial release therapy to reduce the stiffness in the myofascial tissue. This involves stretching and applying manual pressure to areas of the myofascial tissue that are tight.
During the treatment, your chiropractor will carefully observe your body’s response in order to know how much and where to apply the pressure. Loosening up the myofascial tissue can allow the muscles to move more freely. This may reduce your pain symptoms.
Muscle pain can result from many different causes. If are experiencing pain, consult your chiropractor to help you determine your best treatment options.
The adjustments can also be done with a Drop table which is gentle and safe.