Muscle Stimulation (E-Stim) When you have injured or weak muscles that are causing pain or affecting your daily activities, a treatment method called electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) can help reduce discomfort and get you moving again. EMS, also called E-stim, sends small electrical impulses to the injured muscles. The theory is that the current may…
Introduction to Chiropractic Therapies And Techniques The word “chiropractic” is a combination of two Greek words that together mean “done by hand.” Chiropractic therapies and techniques are unique because they involve actual therapeutic touch, either by hands or a handheld therapy tool. One of the most important aspects of chiropractic care is that it can…
Myofascial Release Myofascial release is a gentle, hands-on therapy that uses pressure on specific muscles and connective tissues to release tension and improve flexibility. “Myo” means muscle. “Fascia” is connective tissue that sits below the skin and stabilizes, covers, attaches and separates muscles, nerves, blood vessels and organs from one another. Myofascia, specifically, refers to…
Therapeutic Massage Therapeutic massage, also referred to as medical massage, can be a great addition to chiropractic care. It is common for these therapies to go hand in hand because they are complementary to each other. There Are Different Types of Therapeutic Massage Depending on your condition, your sensitivity to touch, and your comfort for…
Spinal Manipulation/Adjustment Very often, people first seek chiropractic care because they are experiencing pain in their back, neck or another part of the body and they wish to avoid medication and surgery. Chiropractors use a variety of natural treatments to restore a patient to optimal health and function. By far, the most widely known chiropractic…
Therapeutic Ultrasound Therapeutic ultrasound is a treatment modality used by chiropractors to help care for a variety of conditions. This form of therapy employs high-frequency sound waves (that can’t be detected by the human ear) to stimulate soft tissues of the body in order to ease pain and tightness and promote healing. Therapeutic ultrasound is…
Spinal Decompression Mechanical Spinal Decompression is a therapeutic technique often used by chiropractors to create space between vertebrae, stretch muscles and take pressure off nerves and/or the spinal cord. Other terms for spinal decompression are Vertebral Axial Decompression, Spinal Traction or Axial Traction. This technique is non-invasive and generally painless. Anatomy Affected by Spinal Decompression…
Trigger Point Therapy According to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), one in ten Americans suffer from at least one chronic musculoskeletal disorder. This equates to approximately 23 million people in the U.S. alone. Such disorders are often accompanied by a painful condition known as myofascial trigger points. These are hard spots or “knots”…
Stretching and Strengthening Exercises Your chiropractor may recommend stretching and/or strengthening exercises to be performed in the office or at home as part of your treatment and rehabilitation plan. Depending on your problem area(s) and your diagnosis, these exercises may be general stretching and strengthening or more targeted to a certain area. The chiropractor, therapist…
Introduction to Common Injuries Whether you are at home, on the field or in the car, injuries can happen anywhere. If you find yourself in pain or unable to move comfortably after being injured, in many cases a visit to the chiropractor may be just what you need. Chiropractors can help with many different kinds…
Car Accident If you’ve been in a car accident, you may feel your injuries right away or not for days or even weeks. A chiropractor can evaluate and treat you after an accident, both for injuries to the spine and muscles that are immediately apparent and for many of those that are “silent.” Getting timely…
Repetitive Stress Injuries Repetitive stress injuries can occur when you regularly use an area of your body as part of an active or professional lifestyle. Motions that include swinging, reaching or lifting that you repeat consistently throughout your day can result in a stress injury like tennis elbow, tendinitis (or tendonitis) or carpal tunnel syndrome,…