What is Chiropractic?
-Chiropractic supports the concept that proper function of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems can provide for better health.
-Chiropractic is a form of health care that is drugless, non-invasive, and actively promotes health.
-Chiropractic care is holistic, meaning that the entire body and a person’s lifestyle are examined and treated. When a chiropractor works with a patient, the cause of the patient’s physical problem is addressed and lifestyle factors that may affect the problems (such as diet, posture, exercise, and others) are modified to speed recovery and prevent recurrence.
-Chiropractic care uses natural health methods such as exercise, nutrition, diet, and lifestyle, modifications to promote wellness.
Adjustment
Chiropractic care is known (but not exclusively) for its use of the adjustment, sometimes called manipulation. An adjustment is a precise procedure in which the trained Doctor of Chiropractic exerts specific corrective pressure at specific places on your spine or other joint. When a thorough examination reveals joints that are not in proper function, adjustments are applied to correct joint alignment, mobility, relieve associated muscle and nerve tension, improve balance and assist healing. In most cases, adjustments are performed manually or with a handheld instrument.
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Therapy/Modalities
Ultrasound
To further aid in your recovery, Dr. Wheat may also add ultrasound. Therapeutic ultrasound is administered at the site of soft tissue injury, specifically muscles. This helps to reduce pain, decrease swelling, promote muscle tone, and speed the healing process.
Why do we use this in our office?
Ultrasound has been used as an effective form of pain relief. It is recommended in cases in which pain is accompanied by swelling and inflammation.
Intersegmental Traction
Intersegmental traction is a way of inducing passive motion into the spine for the purpose of stretching spinal joints, and increasing mobility. The paitent lies face up on a bench table that has a roller beneath its surface. These rollers slowly travel the length of the spine, stretching spinal joints.
Why do we use this in our office?
Because spinal discs have a poor blood supply, they get nutrients from the circulation of fluids surrounding the spinal joints. Fixations of the spine prevent this natural circulation and can cause disc thinning and degeneration. Intersegmental traction helps increase and restores necessary elasticity and motion to the spine.
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