Services We Offer
The Benefits of Chiropractic Care
Chiropractors are licensed healthcare professionals who primarily concentrate on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of spinal disorders and other mechanical conditions of the musculoskeletal system. Chiropractic care places a strong emphasis on the body’s ability to heal itself without employing surgery, drugs, or other medical measures.
Patients often experience relief from a wide range of painful and dangerous symptoms by seeking quality chiropractic care. At Sports & Family Chiropractic, we address countless health and wellness issues using a variety of approaches. Read more about some of our specific services below.
Modalities Offered
Light Force Manual Adjusting
The “classic” chiropractic treatment, manual adjustments are done by hand to perform a broad spectrum of coordinated contact movements. Manual adjustments may be used to address various patient health and wellness concerns.
This technique involves using a light amount of force at specific points on the body. It is beneficial for increased comfort and improved results.
The Activator Method
This therapeutic approach requires the use of a specific hand-held tool called the “activator.” A spring-loaded, mechanical instrument, the activator aids in chiropractic adjustment by delivering a rapid, low-force impulse with extreme precision. An activator adjustment can accomplish many of the same benefits as a manual adjustment by improving the body’s alignment and helping with overall body function.
Corrective Exercises
Whether part of a prescribed physical rehabilitation program or for general preventative or restorative purposes, chiropractic exercises can be powerful complements to regular chiropractic office visits. The pelvic tilt and the supine bridge are just a couple of exercises that virtually anyone can do at home to improve their overall health and wellness. When you come to us for treatment, corrective exercises may be one way that your treatment continues outside of our office!
Active Release Technique
Active release technique (ART) treats your body’s soft tissue by combining manipulation and movement. The technique’s been around for more than 30 years.
ART entails identifying, isolating, and targeting the affected area to break up scar tissue. This promotes blood flow and faster healing of injuries. ART can be used to treat problems with your:
- muscles
- ligaments
- tendons
- nerves
Spinal Decompression
Using a traction table, we employ spinal decompression to gently stretch the spine. By altering the position and force placement of the spine, spinal decompression reduces pressure on the spinal disks (gel-like cushions that separate every vertebrae in the spine). This process can cause bulging and herniated disks to retract, which can relieve back pain, improve flexibility, and promote healing by moving nutrient-rich fluids and oxygen to these disks.
Intersegmental Traction
Intersegmental Traction is performed by laying on a roller table. It is a comfortable and relaxing treatment. It helps maximize the spaces between the vertebrae to facilitate the healing of many different types of back injuries, including herniated discs, muscle spasms, and tight ligaments.
Rehabilitation
In the wake of an injury or a surgical procedure, many people can benefit greatly from a targeted physical rehabilitation regimen. When patients come to us for rehabilitation, we will use a combination of adjustments and other modalities. For post-treatment care at home, we generally recommend a program of exercises to help in recovery from physical trauma and to rebuild former mobility and range of movement.
Auricular Therapy
Auricular Therapy is acupressure of the ear. It is performed with electrical stimulation, not needles. It can be beneficial for helping various ailments and reducing pain.
Pregnancy & Pediatric Care
When provided by a chiropractor with proper specialized training, chiropractic care has proven to be safe and effective for pregnant women as well as babies and young children. During pregnancy, chiropractic care has proven extremely helpful in the management of back, hip, and joint pain that goes hand in hand with carrying the extra weight of a baby. Pediatric chiropractic care includes treating young people for conditions that include headaches, sports injuries, poor immune response, allergies, asthma, ear pain, colic, sleep disturbances, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Auto Accident Injuries
If you have an auto accident injury or suspect you are injured from a car accident, do not hesitate to contact our chiropractor. Upper cervical adjustments are effective at treating whiplash and reducing the frequency of your headaches. They can also help decrease the pressure place on your nerves by reducing your inflammation, which lowers your neck and upper back pain. We also treat upper and lower back pain and herniated discs as well as extremity joint injuries that are the result of a car accident with chiropractic adjustments and intersegmental traction as well as other non-invasive treatments.