CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENTS
Spinal adjustment refers to the method of physically changing the function of joints in the spine. A chiropractic adjustment is the use of a specific force in a precise direction applied to a joint that is fixated or not moving properly. Adjustments help restore motion to the joint. Correcting the function of these joints helps to remove interference to the nervous system – and that is the real point of chiropractic. Your nervous system regulates and controls everything else in your body. Removing nerve interference and maintaining optimum nerve function is vitally important for health.
Adjustments also means treating joints and muscles outside the spine. I adjust any joint in the body when needed and desired (such as elbows, knees, hips, shoulders, wrists, feet, and jaws). Patients often find such adjustments to their extremities helpful, as poorly functioning joints throughout the body are often the cause of many pain problems.
I use two different chiropractic adjustment techniques: Diversified technique and a Mechanical Force Manually Assisted Instrument.
SPECIFIC STRETCHES / ACTIVE THERAPY
I often recommend exercise or stretching for specific conditions. I will show you precise stretches and give you a personal home exercise program to aid in correcting posture and regaining spinal balance.
TRIGGER POINT MASSAGE / MUSCLE WORK
Specific massage reduces the trigger points (knots in the muscles) and increases vascular and lymphatic flow, while aiding to increase range of motion. When it is needed, I provide selective, specific muscle work and muscular trigger point therapy. These techniques are performed in 10 to 15 minute increments, and I focus the therapy on a specific area.
Trigger point massage is an important aspect of care, as muscles can become a repository for chemicals and waste products. Clearing out these unwanted chemicals relaxes the muscles, increases flexibility and decreases pain.
I provide this service myself and employ no massage therapist in my office.
GENTLE ADJUSTMENTS FOR CHILDREN
People are sometimes surprised that chiropractors treat infants and children. Nothing could be more logical.
Children have spines and joints. They often have more bumps, falls, and injuries than do adults. The birth process for a newborn can be physically traumatic and can be a source of spinal joint motion restriction and nerve interference.
Teens are often involved in school athletics, and I have seen and successfully treated those with symptoms of pain resulting from sports injuries.
PREGNANCY CARE
While a chiropractic doctor does not act as a primary care physician for the expectant mother, a chiropractor may provide significant support during pregnancy. I provide routine supportive chiropractic care for women during their pregnancies (muscle, joint and nervous system support). Chiropractic can be a relief for the aches and pains of pregnancy.
CUSTOM ORTHOTICS
An orthotic is a stabilizing shoe insert which is custom made for your foot and helpful in reducing back, knee and foot pain.
In some cases - not for every patient - I recommend orthotics .
The foundation of the spine is the foot. The arches of your feet provide a vital foundational support for your knees, hips and spine. If your arches are fallen, the balance and postural support of the spine is compromised. This can lead to foot, knee, hip and spinal pain, especially lower back pain.
I work with Foot Levelers, a specialized lab in Virginia which creates custom arch support orthotics. If you need this type of support, a custom orthotic can be made especially for you.
Spinal adjustment refers to the method of physically changing the function of joints in the spine. A chiropractic adjustment is the use of a specific force in a precise direction applied to a joint that is fixated or not moving properly. Adjustments help restore motion to the joint. Correcting the function of these joints helps to remove interference to the nervous system – and that is the real point of chiropractic. Your nervous system regulates and controls everything else in your body. Removing nerve interference and maintaining optimum nerve function is vitally important for health.
Adjustments also means treating joints and muscles outside the spine. I adjust any joint in the body when needed and desired (such as elbows, knees, hips, shoulders, wrists, feet, and jaws). Patients often find such adjustments to their extremities helpful, as poorly functioning joints throughout the body are often the cause of many pain problems.
I use two different chiropractic adjustment techniques: Diversified technique and a Mechanical Force Manually Assisted Instrument.
SPECIFIC STRETCHES / ACTIVE THERAPY
I often recommend exercise or stretching for specific conditions. I will show you precise stretches and give you a personal home exercise program to aid in correcting posture and regaining spinal balance.
TRIGGER POINT MASSAGE / MUSCLE WORK
Specific massage reduces the trigger points (knots in the muscles) and increases vascular and lymphatic flow, while aiding to increase range of motion. When it is needed, I provide selective, specific muscle work and muscular trigger point therapy. These techniques are performed in 10 to 15 minute increments, and I focus the therapy on a specific area.
Trigger point massage is an important aspect of care, as muscles can become a repository for chemicals and waste products. Clearing out these unwanted chemicals relaxes the muscles, increases flexibility and decreases pain.
I provide this service myself and employ no massage therapist in my office.
GENTLE ADJUSTMENTS FOR CHILDREN
People are sometimes surprised that chiropractors treat infants and children. Nothing could be more logical.
Children have spines and joints. They often have more bumps, falls, and injuries than do adults. The birth process for a newborn can be physically traumatic and can be a source of spinal joint motion restriction and nerve interference.
Teens are often involved in school athletics, and I have seen and successfully treated those with symptoms of pain resulting from sports injuries.
PREGNANCY CARE
While a chiropractic doctor does not act as a primary care physician for the expectant mother, a chiropractor may provide significant support during pregnancy. I provide routine supportive chiropractic care for women during their pregnancies (muscle, joint and nervous system support). Chiropractic can be a relief for the aches and pains of pregnancy.
CUSTOM ORTHOTICS
An orthotic is a stabilizing shoe insert which is custom made for your foot and helpful in reducing back, knee and foot pain.
In some cases - not for every patient - I recommend orthotics .
The foundation of the spine is the foot. The arches of your feet provide a vital foundational support for your knees, hips and spine. If your arches are fallen, the balance and postural support of the spine is compromised. This can lead to foot, knee, hip and spinal pain, especially lower back pain.
I work with Foot Levelers, a specialized lab in Virginia which creates custom arch support orthotics. If you need this type of support, a custom orthotic can be made especially for you.