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Vibratory Massage
Electronic Muscle Stimulation
Traction-Massage
Therapeutic Laser Treatment
Therapeutic Ultrasound
Exercise Training
Moist Heat Therapy
TENS
Vibratory Massage - the manipulation of the spine and other body surfaces with an instrument that produces a rapid tapping sensation or oscillating movement. This allows your muscles to gently relax and increases circulation.
Electronic Muscle Stimulation - the use of electric impulses to cause muscle contraction. The impulses are generated by an electronic instrument and delivered through electrodes on the skin in direct proximity to the muscles to be stimulated. The impulses mimic the signals that come from your nervous system, causing your muscles to contract. The electrodes are generally pads that adhere to the skin. EMS is both a form of therapy and of muscle training.
Traction-Massage – In chiropractic traction-massage, the patient lies face up. A system of rollers then moves up and down the spine, gently stretching and massaging the muscles of the back. Traction-massage usually is performed just before an adjustment to relax the spine, making the adjustment easier to perform, more comfortable, and more beneficial. This treatment helps separate the vertebrae resulting in disc decompression, reduced nerve root pressure, and decreased pain.
Therapeutic Laser Treatment – the use of a medical instrument deliver photons of light to targeted areas of the body to relieve pain and swelling. These devices speed healing and provide relief of muscle and joint pain, arthritis, muscle stiffness and increase circulation. This is a proven effective and safe pain relief modality.
Therapeutic Ultrasound - is a form of deep heat therapy created by sound waves. When applied to soft tissues and joints, the sound waves are a form of micro-massage that help reduce swelling, increase blood flow, and decrease pain, stiffness, and spasms.
Exercise Training - specific strengthening and stretching exercises for patients with back, neck, and extremity problems. These exercises can decrease pain, prevent muscle deterioration, promote joint health, increase strength, stability and range of motion, and protect against new or recurring injuries. Studies show that individuals who follow their exercise instructions heal faster than those who do not.
Moist Heat Therapy - Heat has long been used to treat many painful conditions. It is used to relax the muscles and increase circulation and can provide relief.
TENS - A TENS (transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation) unit is a small, battery-powered, portable muscle stimulation machine that can be used at home to help control pain. Variable intensities of electric current are used to control pain. This treatment is recommended to help patients get through periods of severe (acute) pain. TENS units are typically not recommended for chronic pain.
1st Care Chiropractic - 1700 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06514-3147 (203) 288-7300 info@1stCareChiro.com