Chiropractic Care
The Chiropractic care at Pro-Health is quite unique. The
practice of Chiropractic has traditionally been focused primarily on
spinal alignment. As crucial as this may be, this "ultra-focused"
approach often overlooks secondary problems resulting from the injury
or contributing to it. Most traditional chiropractic treatments can be
very effective at temporarily alleviating symptoms but will often fail
to provide long-term lasting relief.
The type of chiropractic care provided here at Pro-Health
places less emphasis on spinal manipulation or adjustments and focuses
primarily on soft tissue therapy. Our approach to chiropractic
treatment is not targeted solely at spinal problems but can be very
effective in the treatment of extremity injuries. Chiropractors can be
Primary Physicians for workers compensation patients, or can render
treatment as prescribed by a referring Physician.
Most patients should not need ongoing maintenance chiropractic care.
Using a wide array of treatment techniques and modalities, we can
ensure that all our patients receive individualized care that will make
them better faster and more permanently.
* SOFT TISSUE THERAPY: Using various techniques such as
myofascial release and soft tissue mobilization, we can help to restore
normal tension/ flexibility of the connective tissues. These are
invariably affected with ALL musculoskeletal injuries and MUST be
addressed.
* JOINT MOBILIZATION: It is imperative to also restore the
normal movement or mechanics of affected area. This can be achieved
by gently mobilizing joints or performing (when needed) a
chiropractic manipulation (i.e. mobilizing the joint with greater
velocity and amplitude).
* MODALITIES: The proper use of modalities such as
ultrasound, TENS, interferential currents or H-wave can facilitate
healing by decreasing pain and inflammation as well as increasing blood
flow.
* REHABILITATION: Optimal recovery also includes providing
the patient with an exercise program. Additional specific treatment
modalities such as mechanical spinal traction can also be helpful. Our
facility offers state of the art equipment to better tailor to each
patient's needs.
SPECTRUM OF CARE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
Spine Back or neck pain with or without radiculopathy,
herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, sciatic pain, whiplash
syndrome, sacro-iliac dysfunctions, torticollis, post surgical repair
or fusion; Shoulder Rotator cuff injuries, tendonitis,
bursitis, frozen shoulder, impingement syndromes, instability,
dislocation, subluxation, post surgical repair or joint replacement; Elbow Tennis and golfer's elbow, tendonitis, bursitis, nerve entrapment, ligamentous instability, dislocation, subluxation; Wrist & Hand Carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, repetitive strain or overuse injuries; trigger-fingers, post surgical repair, Hip Piriformis and gluteus syndrome, bursitis, muscle pulls or strains, post surgical repair or joint replacement Knee
Patello-femoral pain, chondromalecia, iliotibial syndrome, tendonitis,
bursitis, meniscus or ligamentous injuries or repair, joint
replacement; Ankle & Foot Plantar faciitis, tendonitis,
sprains and strains, shin splints, ankle instability, tarsal tunnel
syndrome, post surgical repair; Chronic pain syndromes Fibromyalgia, Myofascial pain syndrome, chronic headache or migraines; Arthritic and debilitating conditions
rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, lupus,
multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, post stroke, post spinal cord
injuries or head trauma.
