Chiropractic Treatments At our chiropractic offices, we use variety of therapies and treatment methods to provide the best care for every patient and condition.     * Manual Therapy (spinal adjustments)     * Soft Tissue Therapy     * Activator Method     * Thompson Drop Technique     * Flexion/Traction Therapy     * Myofascia Release Technique (MRT)     * Ultrasound Therapy     * Custom Foot Orthotics     * Post Isometric Exercises

What can I expect from my visit to a chiropractor As a licensed practitioner and chiropractor, it is the duty of your chiropractor to do the following:                                                         *A thorough review of your specific problem is conducted, including relevant past history and overall health.                                              *You will be asked to perform physical tests and movements to help identify the problem.                                                                         *In certain situations, an X-ray may be used to determine the source of your problem and to investigate for the presence of any pathological developments. If it is not a chiropractic problem, a suitable referral is done.                                                                                              *A prognosis is made, taking into account your general health habits, occupation, stress and activity levels.                                                                           *Your response to treatment is monitored by your chiropractor, who looks for an improvement to your specific condition, as well as for changes in your overall health.                                 *Two of the base components of chiropractic care are wellness and prevention. Utilization of exercise, along with nutrition and lifestyle modifications are suggested to improve your overall well being and promote active, patient-centered care.   How long will I be under care? Not a day longer or shorter than it takes for the body to accept the recovering and healing process. Generally, there are three phases of recovery:        1. Acute Chiropractic Care: Intensive care to minimize pain and inflammation. At this stage, the chiropractic treatments are closer together to produce a faster and effective results. 2. Reconstructive or Connective Chiropractic Care: Care to retrain and strengthen injured areas. At this stage, the chiropractic treatments are spread apart and patient is more involved and active in his/her care.   3. Maintenance Chiropractic Care: Care which involves an occasional visit or check-up in order to maintain spinal alignment and optimal level of health and wellness. The purpose of maintenance chiropractic care is to assure that you receive treatment BEFORE the symptoms develop again. At this phase of chiropractic treatment, the patient comes in depending on his/her condition. It is highly recommended to come for a check-up and a treatment once a month.   What is a chiropractic adjustment? Is it safe? Chiropractic adjustment is the main method of treatment used by your chiropractor. It is a specialized gentle, controlled and safe pressure applied to your spine to restore the proper motion and position of your vertebrae. It is a precise procedure that your highly skilled chiropractor has learned and perfected over years of chiropractic education and clinical practice. Every health procedure, from taking aspirin to giving blood, involves a level of risk. Chiropractic adjustments are among the safest of all health care interventions because they are non-surgical, drug-free and present an extremely low risk. And they work!   How does Chiropractic treatment work? Chiropractic helps to remove postural imbalances, structural misalignments and dysfunctions that can accumulate in our bodies over time. Our spinal joints change and develop problems just like our teeth, eyes and heart. Left unchecked for a long time, these changes may lead to pain, stiffness or other more serious problems. The nervous system is a key part of your body. It is the communication system between your brain and all of your body's muscles, organs and tissues. For your body to remain healthy, your nervous system must function well. For your nervous system to function well, it must be free of interference. The spine is the most common site of nervous interference because nerves travel from the spinal cord through openings on either side of the spine to get to all of your cells and organs. The customized chiropractic care you receive from your chiropractor may help to reduce and stop your pain, improve your health, posture, muscle balance, and mobility. It can also restore the integrity of your nervous system and get rid of pain quickly, so you can get back to feeling good…today!   Safe and Natural Chiropractic is a team approach to better health.  As you enjoy results, tell about chiropractic to those you love. Explain how millions enjoy relief and better health by resorting  the integrity and mobility of their spine through chiropractic care, therefore enhancing the full potential of their health with safe and natural chiropractic care. ~ Better Health Through Chiropractic Medicine                                                                    ~ Better Care By a Chiropractor