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Chiropractic Conditions and Treatments Chiropractors do not use drugs or surgery by choice. Chiropractic is a natural method of healthcare, which seeks to uncover and treat the cause of your condition, not merely your symptoms. It is a health care method that includes the diagnosis and treatment of illness and injuries. The nervous system controls function in the body and is affected by malfunctions, or misalignment in the neuromusculoskeletal system. Chiropractic treatment is designed to reduce joint fixations, improve mobility and relieve pressure, irritation, or interference in the nervous system, thus reducing pain and other symptoms.Our goal is Minimizing Pain (symptoms) and Maximizing Function (by treating to underlying cause of symptoms).
Conditions Most Frequently Treated in Our Office § Low Back Pain/Injury § Sciatic Pain § Neck Pain/Injury § Headache § Whiplash § Shoulder, Arm and Hand Pain § Hip and Leg Pain § Whiplash § “Pinched” Nerve § Carpal Tunnel Syndrome § Fibromyalgia § Disc Injuries, bulging, protrusion and herniation § Mid Back Pain § Muscle Spasm Treatment Options The Chiropractic
Manipulation/Adjustment. The fundamental chiropractic treatment
is the manipulation or adjustment. The adjustment usually involves a quick,
accurate thrust that helps add motion to spinal joints that aren’t moving
properly. By reducing irritation to nerves, these adjustments can help
restore alignment, improve mobility, and relieve pain and stiffness.
Dr. Lett utilizes different adjusting techniques depending on the patient and condition. One such technique involves a hand held, light force adjusting instrument. This is especially useful when the patient is in intense pain and cannot tolerate hand pressure or traditional manipulation. Your joints contain fluid that helps keep them healthy
and lubricated. This “synovial fluid” contains gas (like carbonation in
soft drinks). When an adjustment is made you may hear a “cracking” noise.
This is simply the release of gas in the joint, much like when you open a
can of soda. The sound is interesting, but isn’t a guide to the quality or
value of the adjustment.
Intersegmental Traction. This is a mechanical traction table that feels like it is giving you a relaxing massage, while it is actually increasing the flexibility of ligaments and inducing motion in the spine. This aids in breaking up fixations, reduces muscle spasms and edema.
Ultrasound.
Treatment is given with a sound-head that is moved gently in strokes or
circles over the injured area. The use of sound waves increases absorption
of heat to a deeper penetration level. Designed for tissue stimulation to
relieve swelling, increase circulation, inhibit/reduce calcium deposits/scar
tissue and promote healing. Electric Muscle Stimulation. Electrodes are placed on the skin near the injured area and attached to a stimulator by flexible wires. Several types of electric stimulation can be utilized based on the patient’s condition. It can trigger the release of two natural pain relievers (Enkephalin and Endorphin), increase blood and lymph flow, reduce muscle spasms, and passively exercise muscles without irritating already inflamed nerves. It can also be used in muscle re-education and strengthening. Myofascial Release. A gentle stretching of an area of tightness. Used to eliminate trigger points, relax tight muscles, realign muscle fiber, and promote healing by increasing circulation. Therapeutic Exercise. Designed to rehabilitate or re-establish function integrity to a joint, muscle(s) or area. Used to increase joint flexibility, muscle strength, muscle tone, endurance or coordination of movement. Therapeutic Activities. One-on-one guidance from the doctor or technician of dynamic activities to include use of balance, strength, range of motion, or functional activities to improve functional performance. Heat. Moist heat packs are placed on the area of injury or pain. It decreases joint stiffness, pain, and muscle spasms, lessens inflammation and the buildup of fluid in tissues (edema). Heat therapy is used for inflammation and chronic and acute injuries (24 to 48 hours after injury), such as sprains, strains, muscle spasm, back pain, whiplash, and various forms of arthritis. Ice. Flexible ice packs are applied to the area of injury or pain. It is used for acute musculoskeletal and some neuromuscular conditions. Cold sedates the nervous system, constricts the blood and lymph vessels, reduces muscle tension, pain, muscle spasms and swelling.
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