CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENTS

A chiropractic adjustment is a manual manipulation of the vertebral segments of the spine performed by a chiropractor. The intention of an adjustment is to remove nerve interference cause by a vertebral misalignment, referred to as a SUBLUXATION.

The adjustment is a calculated treatment taking into consideration your symptoms, a case history, range of motion, palpation exam, orthopedic and neurological tests and x-ray findings. Our ultimate goal is to stabilize your spine, thereby relieving pain, discomfort, and restoring proper nerve function.

The adjustment itself is usually painless and it's healing ability starts immediately. You may notice a change either instantly, or within a few hours depending on the severity of your problem. Occasionally a longer period of time is necessary when actual damage to the disc or joints has occurred.



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HOT AND/OR COLD PACKS
A moist heat source will be applied to your areas of discomfort and muscle spasm. The heat will relax spastic muscle and ligaments which leads to improve motion and blood flow in the joints between the bones. This results in a decrease of your pain. The increased blood flow through the body tissues has a washing effect, carrying away the products of injured or spastic muscles and bringing in the proper nutrients and minerals which enhance healing. Heat also has a pleasant, soothing effect on your entire body system. Cold is placed on painful, swollen areas, especially on acute sprains and strains. The cold will reduce pain and swelling so that the doctor can provide you with proper treatment.

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ULTRASOUND
This is a unique therapy with consists of high frequency sound waves which harmlessly penetrate deep into the joints and the muscles of your body. The effect of ultrasound is to mechanically increase tendon and ligament mobility. Ultrasound also will increase local blood flow. These effects reduce pain in your joints and promote healing quickly.

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NEURO-MUSCULAR THERAPY
Various methods of electronic muscle stimulation are used in our office. The purpose of neuro-muscular stimulation is to relax or tone muscles that are restricting the spine form moving toward a normal state. This also has a stimulating effect that blocks pain and neutralizes muscle spasms.

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VIBRATORY MASSAGE
This vibration massage therapy takes away your pain by relaxing muscle spasms and directly stimulating blood vessels to allow better blood circulation. This massage has been used with much success in headache reduction.
TRACTION THERAPY
The spinalator is used to simultaneously traction and release various segments of the spine. It is an excellent way to get a fully extended range of motion out of your spine.
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ORTHOTICS - CUSTOM MADE
Orthotics are orthopedic devices designed to treat or adjust various biomechanical foot disorders. They may be simple, commercially made devices, such as cushioned heel cups or insoles for shoes. The best orthotics, are custom-tailored devices specifically crafted to meet the needs of a particular individual. This is done by making an impression of the foot called a cast. The impressions in the cast duplicate any misalignments in the foot. Specialists in an orthotic laboratory can then correct the misalignments with compensation and stabilization techniques. The finished orthotic is then placed in the patient's shoe and helps keep the foot in proper alignment. Depending upon the patient's needs, the orthotic may have padding to cushion the foot against the weight of the body.
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