Chiropractic
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THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES

Ultrasound

• Helps to assist in breaking up fibrous/scar tissue that has built up within the muscle or joint.

Electric Muscle Stimulation

• Helps to relax a muscle that is constantly contracted or in spasm.
• Helps to re-train & strengthen a muscle.

Traction Therapy

• Distracts joints to facilitate proper alignment of the joint.
• Allows joint fluid to fill the joint thereby allowing joint nutrients to heal damaged cartilage.

Superficial Heat Therapy

• Increases blood flow to an area to allow new nutrients to be exposed to the damaged area and healing to occur.

Cryotherapy (Ice)

• Helps to decrease inflammation and pain.

Diapulse

• An electric field is generated throughout the body part which increases blood flow and circulation to facilitate healing of any tissue.

Exercise Therapy

• Specific exercises are taught to strengthen and stretch damaged regions.

Radiographic Imaging

• Allows us to visualize bony structures and joint spaces to diagnose.