Cranial Adjustment Ask Dr. Kris for a chart the next time you are in the office. Graston Technique X-Ray The benefit is an accurate record of your spine, which far outweighs the minimal risk. Visualize the location of spinal problems Reveal pathologies and degeneration Show a history of your spinal stresses Confirm other examination findings Make your adjustments more precise Record structural and functional progress. Cox® Table/Decompression Table Nearly 38 years of research, experience, and technology have contributed to the development and evolution of the Cox technique. During a treatment, the patient lies prone while the chiropractor concentrates on one vertebral motion segment at a time. Benefits of Treatment Cox® Technic creates a "push, pull, pumping" effect on the intervertebral disc space and allows the following benefits. 1) Increases the intervertebral disc height to remove tension on the anular fibers and the spinal nerve by making more room and improving circulation; 2) Drops pressure within the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc; 3) Increases the area of the intervertebral foramen up to 28%; 4) Restores vertebral joints to their physiological relationships of motion (realigns your spine).   Thompson Table This is a hi-low table, which is used for patients with a mobility restriction. The patient stands on the foot plate, then is repositioned by the hydrolic table. Surface EMG EMG stands for "Electromyography" It is a computer that reads muscle function; similar to an "EKG" of the heart. The way it works is that we hook up electrodes to your muscles and have you go through movements to determine if your nerves and muscles are working properly. Impulse Adjusting Instrument® This patented and FDA registered device was specifically created to deliver gentle and precise chiropractic adjustments to the joints of the spine and extremities to relieve pain and restore function. Extreme Speed: Impulse® is twice as fast as other adjusting instruments and 100x faster than manual chiropractic adjustments. Controlled Force: Impulse® has three different force settings for different parts of the body and to treat patients of all ages. Frequency Tuned Waveform: Inpuls®e is specifically tuned to the natural frequency of the body that joints, muscles and nerves respond to optimizing results for patients. BIOFREEZE® Lightly massage BIOFREEZE® into all sides of sore muscles. For joint pain, fully coat the area. When flexibility is decreased due to injury or arthritis, massage in and around the joint. BIOFREEZE® is particularly effective in lessening arthritis pain. BIOFREEZE® can be used up to 4 times per day. When using tape, wraps or supports, be sure all materials are breathable. Never use nonporous materials when treating painful areas. Click here to read all about BIOFREEZE® from their website. Hands-Free Ultrasound & Muscle Stimulator The term ultrasound refers to acoustic vibrations above those frequencies that are not available to the human ear, those which penetrate into the deeper layers of the tissue. These effects may be summarized as follows; micro massage analgesic a breakdown of scar tissue increased oxidation microdestruction of tissue deposits Therapeutic Heat The obvious primary physical effect of the use of heat is thermal. As a source of heat is placed over a body part, the resulting increase in local temperature precipitates 6 basic reactions. a mild analgesic effect a slight increase in local metabolism. a distinct increase in the extensibility of collagen tissue a decrease in joint stiffness a relaxation of involuntary muscle contraction some sedation of sensory nerves. Cryotherapy One of the most effective modalities for the treatment of acute musculoskeletal injuries involves the therapeutic use of cold. There is probably no better modality than cold to minimize the edema and swelling that invariably follow acute injury.
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