SENIOR CARE

Chiropractor corrects spinal subluxation and dysfunction. The goal of an adjustment is to improve spinal alignment and motion, there by relieving pain for cervical, thoracic, lumbar, may also relieve headaches, tiredness and other radiating discomfort near the spine.

Massage therapy originated from the ancient medieval times, making it one of the oldest healing arts. Studies have proved its physical and emotional benefits. It is accepted as a part of physical rehabilitation process in many cultures. Some of its benefits include relieving stress, relaxing muscles, improving blood circulation, and improving flexibility.

Dry needling is different from acupuncture. Dry needling is an important tool for diagnosing, treating, and monitoring changes in myofascial trigger/tender points. During this procedure, a number of very thin sterile needles are used to relieve pain and increase range of motion.

Your Feet work hard for you, and taking care of them is essential for overall health. But feet are often the last thing we think of when assessing our healthy. It's time we start paying attention and providing commn sense care to our feet.

Depending on the patients symptoms, some patients are required to take an x-ray. For instance, if the patient has sustained a traumatic injury, auto accident, as a bone may be broken or a joint may be dislocated, x-ray would be taken to help the doctor determine weather he can further treat the patient himself, and also an idea of where to adjust the spine.

Therapeutic Ultrasound has been used as a therapeutic device to decrease swelling and increase the healing process in injured areas, such as sprained ankles, sore elbows, and achy back. The ultrasound therapy creates small sound waves that in effect vibrate and massage soft tissues and muscle. Our ultrasound also creates a heating effect to help relax the muscles and tightness in the body.

Electrical Muscle Stimulator is used to relieve pain, strengthen muscle, re-educate muscle, heal tissues, and reduce swelling. EMS is also very effective for treating headaches and other pain that results from neck injuries or whiplash. Electrodes send light electrical impulse to different muscles of the body for treatment.

Intersegmental Traction is also known as the roller table. This helps patients with stiff back or patients who have trouble relaxing before spinal adjustment. For IST procedure, the patient simple lays facing up and let the IST do its job. IST automatically rolls and massages your spine to remove those tight annoying knots and aches.

Kinesio taping is one of the safest ways to temporarily release joint pains. It is used on injured muscle areas to support the muscles and ligaments during movement. Taping is 100% pain free, latex free, and waterproof to allow various of activities.

In cupping therapy, special cups will be placed and suctioned on your skin for two to five minutes with a small air pump. This causes your skin to rise and help relieve pain. This therapy is used to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, muscle relaxation, and serves as a type of deep tissue massage.

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a noninvasive treatment that involves delivery of shock waves to injured soft tissue to reduce pain and promote healing. According to Jonathan T. Finnoff, D.O., medical director for Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine at Mayo Clinic Square in Minneapolis, ESWT is a viable option to consider for many patients who presnet with chronic tendinopathy that hasn't responded to more-conservative treatments. Often difficult to treat, chronic tendinopathy is characterized by localized pain and pathological changes to a tendeon. The condition affects athletes and nonathletes alike.'

Spinal Decompression is a surgical procedure intended to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or on one or more compressed nerve roots passing through or exiting the spinal column. Decompression of the spinal neural elements is a key component in treating spinal radiculopathy, myelopahty and claudication.