Chiropractic Care

It is one of the most widely used forms of adjusting techniques in the chiropractic field, and is the technique style that most people associate with chiropractic. This technique uses a specific, quick, short manual thrust to increase movement in a specific joint.

Often during this style of adjustment, an audible ‘clicking or popping’ (called cavitation) can be heard. This is caused by decreased pressure inside the joint that creates a release of gas. This sound may be interesting, but has little meaning as to the value and effectiveness of the adjustment.

It is one of the most widely used low force adjusting technique worldwide.
This is a hand-held, spring-loaded instrument-based adjustment protocol. Instead of the adjustment forces being delivered by hand, the small instrument delivers a quick low force impulse. The activator instrument controls the force and speed of the adjustment exceptionally well and can be very precise.

Arthrostim is cutting edge technology in chiropractic treatment, and one of the most highly researched techniques in the chiropractic field. The Arthostim Instrument offers highly effective light force adjustments without the “popping or clicking” of a manual adjustment. The Arthostim Instrument is controlled by a micro-computer within the device that produces a controlled force, that the doctor can vary in real time, that matches the natural frequency of joints and muscle tissue.

Adjustments with the Arthostim feel like a precise, comfortable tapping sensation on the area that is being treated. This offers a fantastic option for those individuals that do not work well with manual techniques or if their condition contra-indicates the use of manual techniques.

This chiropractic technique that uses a special segmental drop table. These table segments can be elevated slightly, so when a quick thrust is delivered, the table will drop back to the resting position. The drop pieces assist the thrust while minimizing the force used for the adjustment. The majority of the spinal adjusting utilizing the Thompson Technique has the patient face down. Typically the technique does not illicit any noise from the adjustment and it is lighter than a manual adjustment.

This specific chiropractic technique uses a special Flexion-Distraction table. The technique uses a hands-on gentle, non-force adjustment utilizing the table to apply the distraction spinal adjustment. Flexion-Distraction can be used for disc herniations and any other low back spinal disorders to increase mobility of spinal joints. During the technique there is a gentle and slow tractioning and flexing of the spine. Flexion-Distraction has the ability to place spinal joints into normal movements to restore spinal motion without pain.

This is a chiropractic technique that focuses on both the cranial bones and the sacrum. It focuses on spinal function and it effects on organ function. SOT adjustments use very light finger pressure along with triangular-shaped blocks usually placed under the pelvis during the treatment. Low force, slow pressure types of adjustments may be used to address joint problems identified in the skull region.

Also called the Nimmo Receptor-Tonus Method. This is a soft tissue technique that focuses on trigger points. Trigger points are described as hyper-irritable spots (sensitive and contracted) in skeletal muscle that are associated with palpable nodules in taut bands of muscle fibers. Trigger points are a common cause of pain. Trigger points may elicit local tenderness or referred pain.

Trigger point therapy involves applying direct pressure on the point(s) for variable amounts of time (usually a few seconds) thus allowing the muscle to relax and acquire its normal length and relaxation tone. The amount of force used is dependent on patient tolerance.

This is a specific manual soft tissue technique that disrupts scar tissue and fibrotic adhesions. A.R.T. utilizes the practitioner’s hands to work through the muscle and connective tissue. The effect of this technique is to reduce the restrictions of the connective tissue and restore proper blood flow, lymph drainage and nerve supply. This technique has great success with injuries and chronic soft tissue problems.

P.N.F. is an extremely effective stretching technique targeting tight muscles in the body. The technique combines passive stretching and isometric contractions. P.N.F is used to make quick gains in range of motion to improve performance. P.N.F. stretching is utilized to increase flexibility, range of motion and strength in a shorter amount of time.

A therapeutic modality that utilizes high frequency sound waves to enhance healing by reducing inflammation and pain, increase blood flow, break-up fibrotic adhesions. Ultrasound is very effective for acute or chronic conditions.

A therapeutic modality that sends mild electrical impulses to the nerve/muscle using pads that conduct the impulses through the skin, producing a light tingling sensation during the therapy. The treatment is used to increase circulation, decrease pain and muscle spasm, and facilitate healing of injured soft tissue. There are several different forms of electrical muscle stimulation that can be used depending on the desired effect.

Also called a “roller-table”. IST is a table/bed that has large rollers that gently massages and stretches the muscle tissue on either side of the spine in addition to gently tractioning the joints of the spine. The effect of IST is increased mobility, reduced muscle tension, and increases blood and fluid to joints and discs of spine.