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CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENT: (manipulation): used to decrease pain, relax muscles, free up joint space, decrease fixation, increase range of motion and increase biomechanics. Also used to restore proper neurological functions of the spine.
ICE (cryo-therapy): used to help reduce swelling and inflammation. It constricts peripheral blood vessels and is effective in preventing post traumatic swelling. Numbs localize area to reduce pain. Reduces muscle spasms and pain. It decreases metabolic rate. Contracts elastic tissue and controls hemorrhage.
INTERFERENTIAL: aids in the relief of pain and promotes soft tissue healing. Reduces symptoms, decreases localized swelling, releases the body’s natural pain kills (endorphins), increases blood circulation and reduces muscle atrophy. (One of the few therapies “medically necessary” in all three stages of care.)
INTERSEGMENTAL TRACTION: (spinalator table): mechanical traction is useful for stretching of myoligamentous attachment, induces motion in the spine which aids to break up fixations and restores normal spinal curves. Increases joint mobility and expands disc tissue. Splints the strained and sprained muscles that align the spine, relieves muscle spasms, lordosis and edema. Stretches fibrotic tissue and adhesions. Restores elasticity and resiliency.
MASSAGE: increases blood and lymph circulation while breaking up scar tissue between muscle fibers. Reduces swelling, increases mobilization. Enhances joint and muscle function, improves circulation and promotes the healing process. Produces muscle relaxation. Prevents fibrosis and the formation of adhesions in muscles and decreased the tendency for muscle atrophy.
MUSCLE STIM: used to produce muscle contraction, decongestion, stretching of fibrotic tissue and hyperemia. Blocks pain, reduces swelling and inflammation. Promotes muscle tone and speeds the healing process. It stimulates muscles by supplying an artificial contraction or spasm in order to fatigue muscles which are in spasm.
MOIST HEAT: (hydrocollator packs): acts as analgesic, antispasmodic, decongestive and sedative. It is used to help raise the temperature of soft tissue directly below the surface of the skin. It enlarges blood vessels, and relaxes tissue and can temporarily relieve painful symptoms. It increases vascular and lymphatic circulation and relaxes muscle spasms. It is usually used to relieve long term spasms and muscle tightness. It can increase flexibility, range of motion, and promote increased circulation to speed the healing process. It relaxes muscle tension and reduces stiffness in joints. Prepares tissue for rehabilitation.
THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES: directed at the restoration of function and mobility. Restores muscle tone, decreases fibrotic scar tissue, increases elasticity and muscle strength. Increases range of motion, retrains damaged muscles and helps strength spinal integrity.
TRIGGER POINT THERAPY: reduces chronic muscle spasms, help to avoid scar tissue, improves muscle tone, promotes healing and range of motion.
ULTRASOUND: is highly effective in treating calcium deposits, reduces nerve root irritation, increases blood flow, relaxes muscle spasms, massage damaged tissues and speeds the healing process. It reduces edema, increases intracellular metabolism and acts as a local aesthesia producing immediate relief of pain.