Services Offered

Full Description of our Chiropractic Session

Manual Therapy &  Percussion  – To begin the session, percussion with the G5 GK3 massager is performed over the paraspinal muscles and other major muscle groups with a variety of applicators. Extra percussion is applied to injuries or problem areas.  This is very relaxing for the entire body.  Percussion is applied to the muscles all around the spine, including the neck and shoulders, upper and middle back, low back and hips, calves and knees, head and scalp and the feet.

Assisted stretching – Neck, shoulders, hips, low back and hamstring and other assisted stretches are performed.  This helps increase the range of motion and substantially releases stored tension. Bilateral symmetry and alignment is improved and a more normal posture is achieved. The body becomes relaxed for the adjustment. 

Trigger point release – Performed by contacting the trigger point directly by hand.  A trigger point is a localized spasm that feels like a “knot” which usually radiates referred pain or sensations with deep pressure. This technique contributes to your overall relaxation and your global release of tension. Caused by stress and misalignment, a trigger point can be a major cause of symptoms.

The Adjustment – Misalignments in the spinal column can occur anywhere from the neck down to the lower back and sacrum. The flow of nerve impulses from the brain through the spinal cord to the body and back to the brain can be distorted by these misalignments. Nerves can also be “pinched”.  Specific adjustments done by hand to correct the alignment and to improve the mobility of “stuck” joints are performed.  All the joints, including neck and spine, shoulders, hips, wrists, ankles, and knees. 

Benefits 

Pain Relief

Reduces pain from irritation, over use and poor posture.
Reduces pain due to repetitive stress injury.
Soothes the pain of chronic injury.
Reduces muscle and joint pain of many types.
Kneads away areas of discomfort, irritation and stored tension.
Improves your daily comfort level and reduces “flare up” episodes.
Improves the ease of your activities of daily living.
Soothes the pain of arthritis, chronic overuse, irritation, and old injuries.
Decreases exercise recovery time.
Soothes the pain of inflammation to irritated tissues.
Pain reduction helps keep you drug and surgery free.

Physical / Mechanical

Relax contracted muscles.
Improve athletic performance and strength/stamina.
Corrects posture, improves body symmetry and range of motion.
Improves skin tone.
Improves joint mobility and flexibility.
Maintains health and function of muscles, ligaments, tendons and fascia.
Improves flexibility and range of motion.
Promotes healthy digestion and reduces heartburn.
Reduces fatigue by improving circulation and breathing mechanics.
Compliments medical treatment and other therapies.

Lymphatic Drainage

Reduces lymphatic fluid at the site of inflammation.
Facilitates lymphatic drainage.
Helps water balance and reduces water weight.
Reduces the cottage cheese appearance of cellulite.
Stimulates immune function due to close association between lymphatic system and immune system.
Slows aging by stimulating the body’s detoxification process.
Reduces joint inflammation.
Reduces pain of inflammation.

Mental & Emotional Health

Fosters a pleasant mental state.
Comforts the mind and dissipate anxiety.
Balances stress hormone production.
Reduces unwanted emotions and mood swings.
Plays a supportive role for serious disease like cancer.
Connects you with guidance from a caring provider.
Guides your body’s healing in your mind’s eye.
Healthy form of self care.
Improves your energy levels and focus.
Preventive care and a non-invasive treatment option.
Libido and sexuality are supported due to better sacral nerve flow.

Stress Relief

Stimulates the parasympathetic system which lowers blood pressure.
Slows the pace of breathing and heart rate.
Helps support a healthy sleep cycle and promotes restful sleep.
Helps mediate high blood pressure through stress reduction and relaxation.