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Chiropractic
Chiropractic
is a branch of the healing arts which is concerned with human
health and disease processes. Doctors of chiropractic are physicians
who consider the body as an integrated structure and give special
attention to structural, spinal, musculoskeletal, neurological,
vascular, nutritional, emotional and environmental relationships.
Chiropractic is a drug-free, non-surgical science and, as such,
does not include pharmaceuticals or invasive surgery.
Acupuncture
Contemporary
Medical Acupuncture is an effective and simple treatment approach
based on current concepts of nerve function, nerve structure,
and disease processes. Insertion of solid needles and use of electrical
stimulation are the foundation of this approach. The effects of
acupuncture include, but are not limited to: muscle relaxation,
pain modulation, changes in the autonomic activity (arterial/venous
tone, cardiac rhythm, digestive processes), immune responses,
and general relaxation. The biochemical changes stimulate the
body's natural healing abilities and promotes physical and emotional
well-being.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound
is a deep heating modality that is most effective in heating tissues
of deep joints. Ultrasound equipment generates high frequency
sound waves that are transferred to a specific skin surface area
via a round-headed probe. It has been found to be helpful in improving
the flexibility of connective tissue, which facilitates stretching
and regeneration of damaged tissues. It is best used to improve
limitations in damaged tissue (e.g. muscles) following recurrent
or chronic pain.
Massage
Massage affects the body as a whole. Massage is known to increase
the circulation of blood. The direct mechanical effect of applied
manual pressure and movement used in massage can dramatically
increase the rate of blood flow by stimulation of nerve receptors
which dilate blood vessels. The individual cells of the body are
dependent on an abundant supply of blood because these fluids
supply nutrients and oxygen and carry away wastes and toxins.
So, it is easy to understand why good circulation is so important
to our health and why massage can be so beneficial for the entire
body due to its effect on circulation alone.
ART
Over-used muscles (and other soft tissues) change in three important
ways:
- acute injuries (pulls, tears, collisions, etc),
- accumulation of small tears (micro-trauma)
- not getting enough oxygen (hypoxia).
Each of these factors can cause your body to produce tough, dense
scar tissue in the affected area. This scar tissue binds up and
ties down tissues that need to move freely. As scar tissue builds
up, muscles become shorter and weaker, tension on tendons causes
tendonitis, and nerves can become trapped. This can cause reduced
range of motion, loss of strength, and pain. If a nerve is trapped
you may also feel tingling, numbness, and weakness. ART provides
the simple solution to freeing up bound and tied down tissues
by simply taking the muscle from a shortened position to a lengthened
position with a good contact on the affected muscle.
Gait
analysis
The
TOG GaitScan system measures the distribution of force throughout
a patient's foot during each step, identifying high-pressure areas
and gait abnormalities. This system is equipped with enough sensors
and speed to accurately graph pressures exerted during the stance
phase of the gait cycle during both walking and running. This
technology aids us in correcting abnormalities by prescribing
custom fit orthotics specific to each patient's needs.
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