Active Release Technique (ART): A hands-on technique that applies pressure
to a moving muscle. The affected tissue is taken from a shortened to
elongated position creating an increased range of motion, strength and
circulation.
ART is effective in the treatment of muscle strain, rotator cuff tendonitis,
and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Acupressure Point Therapy: Based on ancient Oriental medicine, pressure is
placed on specific points of the body to relieve pain and tension-related
imbalances.
Acupressure Point Therapy is effective in treating headaches, neck and
shoulder pain, allergies, fatigue, anxiety, tension, digestive problems,
tension, and back pain.
Acute Pain Relief: Pain directly related to damaged tissue, generally
lasting less than 3-6 months is known as acute pain. The longer acute pain
continues without correction the more susceptible the injured tissue is to
becoming chronic.
Acute pain can occur from injuries such as ankle sprains, muscle spasms and
whiplash, among others.
Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy (CMT): Hands-on manipulation of the spinal
column and neuromusculoskeletal system using precise, highly controlled hand
positions and pressure to relieve subluxations, or improper spinal motion,
reducing nerve interference.
CMT effectively alleviates neck, shoulder, and lower back pain, both acute
and chronic.
Chronic Pain Relief: Pain that lasts longer than 6 months and is generally
less directly related to a specific injury. Back, neck and shoulder pain are
most susceptible to becoming chronic. This type of pain should be addressed
early as it can lead to further muscle deterioration, emotional depression
and anxiety.
Arthritis, carpal tunnel, DJD, migraines and low back pain are examples of
chronic pain conditions.
Diet/Lifestyle Consultation: Each session starts with a review of your
current health. As part of an overall, holistic approach to your body's optimal health, I may recommend herbs, nutrition information, or exercises.
Electric Stimulation (Interfrencial Unit): A devise that sends electric
pulses to specific areas of the body for pain regulation, muscle spasm
release, and relaxation. Electric Stimulation is effective for both acute and chronic conditions.
Physical Therapy Modalities: Rather than medical or surgical measures,
physical therapy modalities include the use of massage, heat, light, and
exercise to alleviate pain. Improves the use of bones, joints, muscles and
nerves.
Physical Therapy is effective in treatment of injuries affecting motor
skills or function.
Postisometric Relaxation Stretches (PIR): A muscle energy technique in which
the patient's active participation, combined with the physician's precisely
controlled body positioning and counterforce produce a lengthening of the
muscles. Stretching of the dysfunctional muscles may be done without strong
opposition following these stretches.
Postisometric Relaxation Stretches are effective in the care of both acute and chronic pain.
Rehabilitation: Through various exercises and techniques, your body is
re-educated to function properly after an injury.
Injuries resulting in the loss of motor skills and muscular function are
restored through rehabilitative therapies.
Ultrasound Therapy: Deep heater applied through hand held unity providing
pain relief and relaxing muscles spasms.
Acute and chronic pain conditions benefit from Ultrasound Therapy.
