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Chiropractic
Chiropractic is one of the few modalities where results are often immediate, and are often seen within minutes of treatment. In general, improvements are defined as an improved gait and an apparent reduction in pain.
How does chiropractic work?
Our basic understanding or definition of chiropractic being about the spine’s alignment is not really the best definition. Chiropractic is more about helping the nervous system to function better and transmit information between sensory receptors in and around our joints to the brain so the brain can better coordinate movement, deal with gravity and maintain an appropriate muscle tone among lots of other really cool things that go on without us thinking about them.
Sensory receptors, sometime referred to as mechanoreceptors or proprioceptors, are nerve fibers that are present throughout the soft tissues of the musculoskeletal system. Many are located in the tissues surrounding joints, like muscles, tendons, ligaments, and the skin. These nerve fibers sense or gather information about the joint and then transmit the information to the brain where the signals are interpreted.
Additionally, the fibrous tissues that surround and protect most joints contain sensory nerve endings for proprioception. The input from these sensory nerve endings provides the central nervous system information regarding the location, acceleration, and rotation of the joint. This awareness of position in space allows for the coordination of movements.
These same sensory nerve fibers carry pain inhibiting properties. This is why shaking your hand after hitting your thumb with a hammer reduces the pain sensation. Research has demonstrated that stimulating mechanoreceptors will inhibit the firing or nociceptors (pain receptors).
Now…the spine contains the largest number of mechanoreceptors in the body and… the chiropractic adjustment that is applied to the joint stimulates the mechanoreceptors. So…This stimulates the muscle spindles, the nerve endings for proprioception and the sensory nerve fibers carrying pain inhibiting properties.
This is why chiropractic is so amazing at pain relief and This is how chiropractic adjustments can improve coordination which in turn improves balance and agility and prevents injury.
Cold Laser
Cold Laser therapy uses wavelengths found just outside of the visible light spectrum, between red light and microwaves. Light energy causes photochemical changes within cells, releasing enzymes and helping the cells use energy more efficiently. The circulatory and lymphatic systems are also stimulated into action.
Cold Laser therapy is ideal for acute situations, such as open wounds or injuries where the inflammation phase is just getting started, because there is no increase in temperature which could aggravate the condition.
Even non-responsive or infected wounds are stimulated into the healing process by cold laser therapy which encourages the body’s natural process of removing waste, increasing repair activity and activating lymphocytes (white blood cells). This therapy is also used to activate acupressure points, relieve trigger points and reduce pain.
Applications:
Wounds
Edema
Stagnation
Fractures
Arthritis
Synovitis
Sore Joints
Pressure Sores
Muscle Spasms
Injuries to soft tissues such as ligaments, tendons, muscles and periosteum.
Kinesio tape
Kinesio tape is a unique therapeutic tool that has provided new options in rehabilitation and sports medicine throughout the world. It is used to facilitate the body’s natural healing process while allowing support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the body’s range of motion. It is commonly used to re-educate the neuromuscular system, reduce pain and inflammation, enhance performance, prevent injury and promote good circulation and healing.
