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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