Chiropractic Adjustment/Manipulation
There are many different Chiropractic techniques to adjust or manipulate the bones of the spine and joints of the body. I use what will be best suited for the individual according to the patients needs. I utilize instrument assisted adjustment tools, drop table, and manual or by hand manipulation.
Dry Needling
During a dry needling treatment, one or more thin, monofilament needles are inserted into a muscle trigger point. A trigger point is a local band of tight, irritable and dysfunctional muscle tissue. This often emerges because of injury, overuse or poor movement patterns. When dry needling is applied to an affected muscle or trigger point, it can decrease muscle tightness, increase blood flow and reduce pain. Patients often report immediate relief after treatment. The needles remain in your muscle for a short period of time. This depends on the treatment location, number of needles used and treatment goals.
Laser Therapy
Class IV laser therapy is the use of a powerful beam of laser light directed into tissues to reduce pain, reduce inflammation, increase blood circulation and improve healing time. Laser therapy is the result of photons interacting chemically and biologically with tissue causing “photobiostimulation”. Due to the power of a class IV laser, light penetrates deep into the tissue which can then stimulate damaged or painful areas of our body to promote tissue healing.
Graston Technique
The Graston Technique is a form of manual therapy that uses stainless steel instruments to help influence scar tissue and adhesions in muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It’s used for treating a variety of conditions from sports injuries to chronic pain to post-operative rehabilitation. The Graston Technique can help you get relief and heal faster.
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that stimulates the body’s natural healing process. It works by sending pulses of energy to the injured area. The auditory waves in shockwave therapy create tiny tears in tissues, helping your body create new blood vessels. The surge of blood vessels increases your blood flow and oxygenation to the treatment area, promoting fast pain relief. Shockwave therapy can relieve pain and promote healing of injured tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues by releasing growth factors in the injured tissue.
Electrotherapy
Electrotherapy works by sending electrical currents through the skin to the muscles and nerves. These currents can cause the muscles to contract, which can help to relieve pain and improve range of motion. They can also stimulate the nerves, which can help to reduce pain and improve sensation.