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Chiropractic Adjustments
Chiropractors are the most highly trained and
skillful professionals in adjusting or manipulating
the joints of the spine and other joints in the
body. After years of training and clinical experience,
chiropractors become highly skilled in the delivery
of a variety of adjusting approaches, making chiropractic
care safe and effective for the whole family.
A chiropractic adjustment is the art of using
a specific force in a precise direction, applied
to a joint that is subluxated, "locked up",
or not moving properly. This improves joint motion
and biomechanics. The purpose of this safe and
natural procedure is to improve spinal function,
decrease muscle tension, improve nervous system
function, and promote overall health.
I adjust using a manual, or “hands on”
technique. Derived from many common techniques
used in chiropractic, my technique has evolved
into my own. In addition to adjusting the spine
and associated ribs, I also adjust extremities
including feet, knees, hips, wrists, elbows and
shoulders.
Massage Therapy
There are a number of soft tissue therapy techniques
which can be successfully employed to assist in
the reduction of pain and muscle hyper tonicity
and spasm. Therapeutic massage in our office is
achieved by using deep tissue massage techniques.
This method is most effective for releasing muscle
spasms which cause tension and pain.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese Medical Therapy
using very fine, thin stainless steel needles to
the body at specific points, which have been empirically
proven effective in the treatment of specific disorders.
Traditionally, acupuncture is based on the ancient
Chinese theories of the flow of Qi (energy) through
discrete channels or meridians which transverse
the body similar, but not identical to, the nervous
and blood circulatory systems. According to this
theory, acupuncture regulates this flow of Qi by
shunting it to those areas where it is deficient
and releasing it from where it is in excess. Essentially,
acupuncture promotes the free and balanced flow
of Qi and blood in the body.
Exercising and Stretching
When I recommend specific exercises or stretches,
they are derived from a lifetime of athletic involvement,
weight training since 1990, current research data
and advanced neurological study. I feel that as
a healthcare provider, it is important to practice
what you preach. Exercise balls and wobble disc
are employed early on in care to obtain core and
spinal stabilization/strength.
Therapeutic exercises for the neck, back, and
extremities are an essential part of the rehabilitative
process following injury. Exercises provide many
benefits during the healing and preventative stages.
Early on, exercise prevents muscle deterioration
and promotes joint health. Later on, exercises
increase strength, proprioception and stability
to protect from new injuries and recurrences of
past problems.
Therapeutic stretching is important to prevent
scar tissue and adhesion formation following injury.
Stretching is most effective when initiated early
on in the treatment plan before scar tissues become
permanent. Maintaining a regular stretching program
once the rehabilitation stage of treatment has
been completed will help keep tissues flexible
and loose, increasing mobility and preventing
the development of new injuries.
The Avant Challenge
The Avant Challenge was set up to give patients
an opportunity to pursue higher quality care with
no financial risks. Since 2001, I have performed
second opinion exams on people who are under care
with various health care practitioners for injuries
secondary to motor vehicle accidents. The one common
theme with these examinations is that patients are
frustrated with the fact that they are still in
pain and have not been given a solution to resolving
their symptoms. I understand that, just like the
patients I give second opinions to, when pursuing
health care for yourself and/or your family, you
want the best care possible. At Avant Chiropractic,
it is my goal to exceed your every expectation and
give care second to none. I am so confident that
you will find higher quality care at Avant Chiropractic,
I set up the Avant Challenge. Here’s
how the Avant Challenge works:
If you are under care with another chiropractor
and you want to pursue a higher quality of care,
simply call Avant Chiropractic and mention the
Avant Challenge. I will take you through an examination,
educate you on your condition and the steps you
need to take to resolve it and administer the
first adjustment. If you do not feel that you
have found a higher quality of care, just tell
me and the visit will cost you nothing. If you
feel that your expectations have been exceeded,
then you are on the path to achieving greater
health. It’s a win-win situation. |
