Chiropractic care focuses on a holistic approach. This is accomplished by adjustments, exercises, a healthy diet and other self-healing activated within the body. Depending on the specific problem, a chiropractor can offer targeted pain relief and most patients experience relief soon after beginning a course of treatment. Results Chiropractic focuses on providing relief from your pain by treating the root of the problem so that you can Relax! We’ve got your back.
Why Chiropractic Care?
Many of the pain management techniques used today treat the symptoms of the problem, not the root cause. Results Chiropractic focuses on identifying the source of the issue and treating it from several angles. This is different than traditional medicines, often engaging the patient in achieving Results. This unique approach helps our Chiropractors develop tailored preventative care to keep patients from further pain and injuries. Chiropractic care is non-invasive (no drugs or surgery required) and has less risks than other treatment options. Using your body’s natural ability to heal, chiropractic care supports healing and decreases pain. Patients who see chiropractors regularly report a decrease in pain and a noticeable improvement in their overall wellness.
Chiropractic Myths and Facts
You have probably heard a lot of different things about chiropractic care. Often, from individuals who are unfamiliar or uneducated with the chiropractic care. Our doctors like to set the record straight!
- Spinal Adjustment Are Painful
Many patients find relief immediately after their first initial spinal adjustment. Others find relief after several adjustments and exercises. When a spine is ‘misaligned’, it causes pain in the neck, back and other parts of the body. Once the spine is aligned properly, the pain can subside.
- Chiropractors Are Not ‘Real’ Doctors
Chiropractors undergo a rigorous course of education. Undergraduate studies are required, followed by several more years of specified training. After completing their education, chiropractors must also complete clinical hours under the eye of a licensed chiropractor. Similar to medical doctors, chiropractors are tested and must register with the state board to become licensed. All Chiropractic Colleges/Universities have been accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Chiropractic Is Costly
Saving people time and money, chiropractic care is less expensive than traditional western medicine. Most patients spend less time in treatment than they would with traditional options, and it’s much easier to obtain care when you need it. In most cases, we can offer same day appointments, getting you back on track as soon as possible.
- You Don’t Need To Visit A Chiropractor, You Can Adjust Yourself
The advent of social media has encouraged an increasing number of people to DIY their chiropractic care. Is it possible? Kind of. Should you? Probably not. Our bodies use our breath and everyday movement to stay clear and active. Occasionally, these actions create the same pops and cracks that are intentionally delivered by a chiropractor. Chiropractic methods consist of safety and overall alignment techniques that simply aren’t available to the ‘lay adjuster’. Remove the fear from your pain, breathe easily, hydrate and trust one of our Chiropractors to make adjustments for your optimal health.
Dry Needling – Trigger Points/Myofascial Pain
Do you suffer from chronic muscle tightness? Shoulder pain? Headaches? Consider dry needling!
What is it?
When used to treat trigger points (myofascial pain), dry needling has shown to be very effective in loosening tight and tense muscles, allowing them to contract and relax normally without pain. A thin monofilament needle is used to penetrate the skin stimulating a trigger point in a skeletal muscle (knot). Trigger points can cause local tenderness and may also “trigger” more widespread pain in other areas of our body (referred pain). As part of a treatment plan, your therapist uses these needles to release the trigger points, relieving pain, and improving your movement. Therapeutic dry needling also promotes healing by creating very small lesions in the affected tissues leading to an increase in blood flow bringing in oxygen and other healing factors to the area.
Does it hurt?
Usually no! We use extremely thin filament needles, similar to acupuncture. Unlike acupuncture however, the needles enter deeper into the affected muscle. The initial feeling of the needle moving through the skin is very minimal; most people don’t even feel it. Once the needle reaches the muscle you may feel a mild cramping sensation, known as a muscle twitch response. This usually doesn’t last long (15-30 seconds) before you start to feel the muscle relax.
Who is a candidate?
Most people! Myofascial pain is often present with the presence of trigger points. Dry needling has also been shown to be beneficial for the management of sprains, strains, osteoarthritis, and tendinopathies.
Who is not a candidate?
Patients with hepatitis, uncontrolled diabetes, currently pregnant, unstable blood pressure, cancer, current or recent infection, current use of blood thinners or immunosuppressant medications, HIV/AIDs, strong aversion to needles, or use of a pacemaker.
Common conditions treated:
Shoulder pain, headaches, knee pain, chronic low back pain, Achilles tendonitis, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, hip and gluteal pain, Tennis/Golfers elbow, carpal tunnel, chronically tight muscles
Other resources:
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/dry-needling-how-this-time-tested-method-sticks-it-to-muscle-pain/#:~:text=Dry%20needling%20for%20acute%20or,normal%20mobility%20with%20less%20pain.
https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/on-pins-and-needles-just-what-is-dry-needling