Chiropractic Adjustments
Chiropractors are the most highly trained and
skillful professionals in adjusting or manipulating
the joints of the spine and other joints in the
body. After years of training and clinical experience,
chiropractors become highly skilled in the delivery
of a variety of adjusting approaches, making chiropractic
care safe and effective for the whole family.
A chiropractic adjustment is the art of using
a specific force in a precise direction, applied
to a joint that is subluxated, "locked up",
or not moving properly. This improves joint motion
and biomechanics. The purpose of this safe and
natural procedure is to improve spinal function,
decrease muscle tension, improve nervous system
function, and promote overall health.
I adjust using a manual, or “hands on”
technique. Derived from many common techniques
used in chiropractic, my technique has evolved
into my own. In addition to adjusting the spine
and associated ribs, I also adjust extremities
including feet, knees, hips, wrists, elbows and
shoulders.
Massage Therapy
There are a number of soft tissue therapy techniques
which can be successfully employed to assist in
the reduction of pain and muscle hyper tonicity
and spasm. Therapeutic massage in our office is
achieved by using deep tissue massage techniques.
This method is most effective for releasing muscle
spasms which cause tension and pain.
Exercising and Stretching
When I recommend specific exercises or stretches,
they are derived from a lifetime of athletic involvement,
weight training since 1990, current research data
and advanced neurological study. I feel that as
a healthcare provider, it is important to practice
what you preach. Exercise balls and wobble disc
are employed early on in care to obtain core and
spinal stabilization/strength.
Therapeutic exercises for the neck, back, and
extremities are an essential part of the rehabilitative
process following injury. Exercises provide many
benefits during the healing and preventative stages.
Early on, exercise prevents muscle deterioration
and promotes joint health. Later on, exercises
increase strength, proprioception and stability
to protect from new injuries and recurrences of
past problems.
Therapeutic stretching is important to prevent
scar tissue and adhesion formation following injury.
Stretching is most effective when initiated early
on in the treatment plan before scar tissues become
permanent. Maintaining a regular stretching program
once the rehabilitation stage of treatment has
been completed will help keep tissues flexible
and loose, increasing mobility and preventing
the development of new injuries. |
