Chiropractic Adjustments
The adjustment is a complex process while looking very simple. It has many variations, involving the use of specific force in a precise direction. The adjustment involves the doctor of chiropractic making changes to the function of the joints and muscles by using their hands or a specially designed instrument. By improving function the doctor of chiropractic can assist in the relief of pain and improve general health.

Massage Therapy
Massage is one of the oldest, simplest forms of therapy and is a system of stroking, pressing and kneading different areas of the body to relieve pain, relax, stimulate, and tone the body. Massage does much more than create a pleasant sensation on the skin, it also works on the soft tissues (the muscles, tendons, and ligaments) to improve muscle tone. Although it largely affects those muscles just under the skin, its benefits may also reach the deeper layers of muscle and possibly even the organs themselves. Massage also stimulates blood circulation and assists the lymphatic system (which runs parallel to the circulatory system), improving the elimination of waste throughout the body.

Reflexology Therapy
Reflexology is a therapeutic method of relieving pain by stimulating predefined pressure points on the feet and hands. This controlled pressure alleviates the source of the discomfort. In the absence of any particular malady or abnormality, reflexology may be as effective for promoting good health and for preventing illness as it may be for relieving symptoms of stress, injury, and illness.

Trigger Point Therapy
A Trigger Point is an area of uncontrolled muscle tightness causing tenderness which interferes with normal muscle function.  This restricts normal range of motion, weakens the muscle, and may refer pain to other parts of the body.  Trigger Point Therapy works by using the hands; the skin is gently pressed, to locate underlying tight bands or nodules of muscle fibers.  Then using the hand, fingers, elbow, or small hand instrument, the muscle is compressed with sustained pressure to relax it.  As pressure is applied, some patients experience temporary discomfort until the muscle relaxes.  Others may feel referred pain to other parts of the body.  Trigger Point Therapy is a highly effective way to reduce muscle spasms and relax hyperactive muscles.  Patient benefits include: reduction of chronic muscle spasms, avoidance of scar tissue formation, improvement of muscle tone, promotion of better circulation, and increased range of motion.

Acupressure Therapy
Acupressure is similar to acupuncture because it treats blockages of energy at specific points along fourteen meridians, or channels, along the body. While acupuncture uses needles placed at the strategic points along the meridians, acupressure uses pressure usually applied with the fingers. The blockages of energy along these meridians can cause physical discomfort, pain, tension, and stress. The stimulation of points removes blockages by relaxing muscles, and allowing blood to flow more freely. It can also free an emotional block by releasing accumulated tension. The pressure may also release lactic acid that accumulates in muscle tissue. Lactic acid is produced by muscles during vigorous exercise, and it is usually removed from the blood by the liver. It can, however, accumulate in muscles.

Exercise Therapy
Exercise Therapy is a set of repetitive stretching or strengthening maneuvers designed to develop weakened or injured muscle groups that support the spine.  Specific exercises help rehabilitate and stabilize the spine.  The individual bones of the spine are held in place by muscles and ligaments.  Proper motion and position of these bones are crucial for proper nervous system function, correct posture, and good health.  Exercises and repeated maneuvers help re-pattern and condition these connective tissues.  By the time many patients seek professional help, fibrotic scar tissue has changed the elasticity and strength of supporting muscles.  A program of carefully designed stretches and exercises helps restore better tone to these damaged tissues.  Results take time.  Exercise Therapy is an inexpensive and effective way to speed your recovery, stabilize your spine, and help prevent a relapse.  Patient benefits include: Increased range of motion, retrains damaged muscles, strengthens spinal structure, speeds rehabilitation, and helps adjustments hold.

Microcurrent Therapy
Microcurrent Therapy uses extremely small amounts of electrical current (millionths of an amp) to help relieve pain and heal soft tissues of the body.  Injury to the body disrupts its normal electrical activity.  Microcurrent Therapy produces electrical signals like those naturally occurring when the body is repairing damaged tissues.  By applying similar electrical currents, the healing process is enhanced.  The electrical current used in Microcurrent Therapy is so small that it is rarely felt.  However, the water-moistened electrodes or gel used to conduct the current may seem cool when first applied.  Microcurrent Therapy is often recommended in cases involving soft tissue inflammation or muscle spasm.  Since Microcurrent Therapy mimics the body's electrical fields it is helpful in relieving pain and stimulation the healing of soft tissues.  Microcurrent Therapy can help speed the healing process, reduce swelling and inflammation, masks acute and chronic pain, releases muscle trigger points, and improves, soft tissue regeneration.

Intersegmental Traction
Intersegmental Traction is a way of inducing passive motion into the spine for the purpose of stretching spinal joints, and increasing mobility.  The patient lies face up on a bench table which has roller-type cams beneath its surface.  These rollers can slowly travel the length of the spine, stretching spinal joints.  Most patients find this form of treatment to be relaxing and very helpful.  The gentle rolling action is restful, exercising the spine without effort.  Since discs have a poor blood supply, they get nutrients from the circulation of fluids surrounding spinal joints.  Fixations prevent this natural circulation and can cause disc thinning and degeneration.  Intersegmental traction helps increase and restore necessary elasticity and motion to the spine.  Intersegmental traction is comfortable and relaxing, allows increased mobility and improves circulation.

Ultrasound
Ultrasound is a therapeutic treatment using high-frequency sound waves administered in the region of soft tissue injuries.  Sound vibrations, as fast as a million times per  second, penetrate the tissues deep in the body, creating a heat response.  These vibrations and heat help break down and disperse unhealthy calcium and other hard tissue accumulations.  The gel used to conduct the sound waves is at room temperature and may momentarily feel cool to the skin when it is initially applied.  Most patients feel nothing, or a pleasant and relaxing sensation below the surface of the skin.  Ultrasound treatment can usually be administered directly to the area of complaint, penetrating deep into the body.  The rise in temperature increases blood flow, relaxes muscle spasms, massages damaged tissues, and speeds the healing process.  Patient benefits include: highly effective in treating calcium deposition, stimulates healing without irritation, speeds metabolism and improves blood flow, reduces nerve root irritation, and enhances the body's natural healing ability.  Ultrasound can often help shoulders, elbows, and sports-related injuries.

Superficial Heat
Hot packs, warm moist towels, heating pads, water bottles and infrared lamps, are often used to help raise the temperature of soft tissues directly below the surface of the skin.  Heat applied to the surface of the skin enlarges blood vessels below the surface, relaxing tissues and can temporarily relieve painful symptoms. Increasing circulation and relaxing muscles is helpful before or after chiropractic adjustments, exercises, and other treatments.  Heat is usually recommended for the relaxation of tissues in spasm and temporary relief of the symptoms associated with chronic pain and muscle tightness.  Using heat to calm tissues suffering from long term spasm or irritation is an easy way to increase flexibility, range of motion, and promote increased circulation to speed the healing process.  Patient benefits include: increased circulation, relaxed muscle tension, reduced joint stiffness, and prepares tissues for rehabilitation.

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