Exam & Diagnosis
What are we treating and how do we know?
Orthopedic tests used to provoke or recreate your pain guide the working diagnosis. This gives us a better idea of what is causing your pain or dysfunction.
We also take a complete history of your health, lifestyle, and current complaint during your first visit.
Soft Tissue Treatments
Pain is usually caused by multiple factors. Injured muscle, tendon, or ligaments can often contribute to pain.
We perform myofascial release technique, dry needling, and scraping (instrument assisted myofascial massage) to improve compliance between fascia and muscle during movement.
The Adjustment
We perform joint manipulation in the spine and extremities to promote increased range of motion and decrease pain. Recently, research has suggested that chiropractic adjustments have a positive effect on sensory motor integration, meaning it helps improve your ability to sense your body's position, plan and carry out movement, and respond to your environment appropriately.
Types of Adjustment Techniques Used:
Manual Diversified Adjustment (normal hands on)
Drop Table Adjustment (uses part of the table to adjust)
Instrument Assisted Adjustment (commonly called an "Activator" tool)
It is important to note that the adjustment is just a PART of your comprehensive treatment plan and not the only treatment we administer. Wellness includes exercise and movement as a non-negotiable part of life.
Therapeutic Exercise and Home Exercise Programs
Exercise is a non-negotiable part of wellness!
Our programs safely build you from just starting exercise after an injury to increasing your fitness level. Once you "graduate" from care, you can continue your fitness journey with personal training.
