Many people are first introduced to a chiropractor after
they sustain an injury due to an accident, a fall, or simply the wear and tear
induced by the rigors of life. No single technique or adjustment style, chiropractic
utilizes a myriad of treatment modalities designed to adjust the musculoskeletal
system in order to resolve many issues that cause pain. In order to bring the
body back into balance, there are a number of chiropractic treatments that are
very effective for resolving these issues.
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Cox® Technique
Cox® Technic is a non-surgical, doctor-controlled, hands-on
spinal manipulation performed with the patient lying on The Cox® Table. The
goal of Cox® Technic is to reduce a patient’s pain as quickly as possible. This
technique utilizes flexion-distraction and decompression to relieve spinal pain
in order to return patients to their desired quality of life by:
- Reducing internal disc pressure
- Widening the spinal canal area
- Opening the space for
nerve roots - Reducing pressure on the spinal nerves
- Returning motion to all the spinal joints.
Extremities Techniques
Chiropractic health is much more than simply having a
straight, healthy spine. It encompasses optimal extremity function and
performance, balance, energy, pain reduction or elimination, nutrition, brain
and organ function, muscle performance and development, and more. A Chiropractor
can diagnose and treat the root causes of recurring pain in the spine and also
the extremities. He/she is equipped to successfully treat all of the following:
temporomandibular joint and muscle disorder (TMJ)shoulder girdle syndrometennis elbowcarpal tunnelknee subluxation baker’s cystssprained anklesshin splintsfoot and gait mechanicsmisaligned hipsleg length issues.
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Thompson Technique
The Thompson Technique utilizes a Segmental Drop Table to
enhance the motion force imparted towards the segment or area that needs to be adjusted.
Dr. Thompson introduced the concept of adding motion by inventing a headpiece
that would drop away as the adjustive thrust was applied to the vertebral
segment. The Segmental Drop System utilizes the spine’s inherent design in
order to move the spinal segment in the direction that will improve the motion
of the segment with the one above and below. Since the spinal joints face front
to back and have an incline that naturally slopes backwards, a chiropractor can
affect increased motion by applying an adjustment from posterior to anterior. The
Thompson Technique allows the practitioner to elicit adjustment into segmental
areas of the spine without introducing high forces. This allows the chiropractor
to address sensitive areas with care that is both effective and gentle.
Activator Method
The Activator Method incorporates the latest advances in
orthopedic, neurological, and chiropractic science. This technique is based on
low force and high speed activation of the skeletal structure. The Activator Method
is now the most widely used “low force” technique in chiropractic. This system
of adjusting restores proper balance and does it with improved safety and
comfort. The Activator Method utilizes a small spring-loaded adjusting
instrument to deliver a focused corrective impulse into the dysfunctional
spinal segment. This technique is most commonly used in patients who prefer a
low-force correction without the traditional “hands-on” thrust.
Diversified Technique
The Diversified Technique is the most commonly used
adjustment technique by chiropractors. Like many chiropractic and osteopathic
manipulative techniques, the Diversified Technique is characterized by a
high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust. Diversified is considered the most generic
chiropractic manipulative technique and is differentiated from other techniques
in that its objective is to restore proper movement and alignment of spine and
joint dysfunction.
FAKTR
FAKTR (pronounced “factor”) is a revolutionary technique
for treating soft tissue problems. It is effective for many conditions
including headaches, back pain, shoulder problems, pain in the elbows, foot
problems, and other injuries to the extremities. People are injured all the
time through falls, auto accidents, sports injuries, and their work. Some
injuries bother people for a long time before they seek treatment. Some people
seek treatment very soon after they experience a new condition. Either way,
there are many problems that can be resolved within a few treatments with the
FAKTR Technique.
Electrical Stimulation Therapy
Electrical Stimulation Therapy uses an electrical current
to cause a single muscle or a group of muscles to contract. By placing
electrodes on the skin in various locations, the practitioner can recruit the
appropriate muscle fibers. Contracting the muscle via electrical stimulation
helps strengthen the affected muscle.
The practitioner can change the setting to allow for a
forceful or gentle muscle contraction. Along with increasing muscle strength,
the contraction of the muscle also promotes blood supply to the area that
assists in healing. Vibrant Life Health Center utilizes the following
applications:
- Inferential E-Stem
- Premod E-Stem
- Russian E-Stem
- Micro Current
- Ultra Sound
- High Volt Galvanic
- Active Tissue Therapy
Applying tension to injured tissue while it is in active
motion allows a practitioner to break down scar tissue and address the inured
response of supportive facial, muscular, vascular, and other tissues. This
increases healing, function, and strength in the affected areas.
Adhesion Breakers
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) instruments
have been used for centuries in Chinese medicine. In recent years, they have been
further developed and improved by Adhesion Breakers. IASTM instruments are
designed to be used with other modalities to increase the effectiveness of the
soft tissue work being performed. This technique helps to correct the adhesions
and scar tissue that form due to injury and inflammation from injuries,
surgeries, and overuse/underuse conditions.
By increasing tissue elasticity and fibroblastic activity,
muscles and surrounding tissues can be returned to a status as close as
possible to the pre-injury condition. This is accomplished by initiating a
controlled inflammatory process which allows the tissue to begin the healing
process. Breaking down scar tissue and
adhesions in the tissue, and redirecting collagen formation in the proper
orientation helps to improve movement of muscles and tissues.
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Kinesio-taping
Kinesio Tape has been in existence for over 25 years.
When it is adhered to the skin, it lifts the tissue away from the injured area
and fascia. This allows blood to flow properly and alleviates swelling, thus
promoting healing. There are numerous specified taping techniques used to
facilitate the healing process.
In this article I’ve provided summaries of chiropractic
techniques used by Vibrant Life Health Center. These techniques can be used to
reduce or eliminate pain and to correct problems with spinal alignment. These
techniques can also be used to address issues in the extremities.
At Vibrant Life, we address all of the key elements to add
vibrance and vitality to your life. The rest of your days can be the best of
your days! Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Have you been “just
dealing with it?” It’s time to come to the experts at Vibrant Life Health
Center.
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Dr. Jon Thomas is a Board Certified
Chiropractic Physician, his interest in health started at an early age
resulting from an athletic life, including BMX racing, Professional Snow
Skiing, Water Skiing, Baseball, Weight Lifting, and Martial Arts. After
learning from top health experts in the world, Dr. Thomas’s life is dedicated
to reaching people of all ages to begin their life transformation. The goal is
to start the body healing resulting in a body that is functioning at its
optimal. In addition to serving his community in his Mandarin Based
Practice, Dr. Thomas is seen regularly on TV’s First Coast Living talking about
his patient’s transformations, speaking at events throughout the community, and
writing articles to re-shape the health of the Jacksonville Community.
What I like best about chiropractic is that it doesn't just concern itself with healing a wound, it also maintains health.
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