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Chiropractic Care Chiropractic care is for the purpose of reducing the effects of the subluxation. Regular Chiropractic care restores, then maintains natural movement in the joints of the spine (as well as other joints in the body). This is vitally important in order to assure that the nerve "messages" are interpreted correctly both to and from the brain as well as to prevent further degeneration of an unhealthy joint. The
word “subluxation” comes from the Latin words meaning “somewhat or
slight" (sub) and “to dislocate” (luxare). So the term
‘vertebral subluxation’ literally means a slight dislocation or misalignment
of the bones in the spine. When a subluxation occurs, a chiropractor can correct the misaligned bone and allow it to return to its proper position. This procedure is appropriately called an adjustment, and the adjustment enables the body to heal. The chiropractic adjustment is a quick thrust applied to a vertebra for the purpose of correcting its position, movement or both. There are many different ways of adjusting these joints and it ranges from very, very gentle to a bit more aggressive. I find that different patients can need a little different type care. Fortunately, Parker Chiropractic College trains its doctors in 9 different Chiropractic techniques. Occasionally, minor discomfort is experienced, especially if the surrounding muscles are in spasm or the patient tenses up during the chiropractic adjustment. If you experience this please tell us, we can use our special "Zero Needle" Acupuncture Technique in these cases and the muscles will relax effortlessly before your next adjustment. The chiropractic adjustment is important to restore the correct flow of information from your brain to your body and from your body back to your brain. To keep the information flowing, several adjustments over a course of time may be necessary, in addition to physical rehabilitation like stretching exercises and/or strengthening exercises. In the chiropractic world, keeping the problem fixed and preventing its reoccurrence is just as important as the initial remedy.
There are actually five components that contribute to the vertebral subluxation complex (VSC) We will discuss that in greater detail later for those of you that are really into it. In addition to regularly using 4 different Chiropractic techniques I have been trained, tested, and certified in Acupuncture by an instructor with over 50 years experience teaching (Dr. Richard Yennie DC, FASA, Dipl.Ac. NCCAOM, LAc. of the American Society of Acupuncture) as well as by Parker Chiropractic College. I've been trained, tested and certified in Auriculotherapy by Dr. Jim Shores and the Auriculotherapy Certification Institute. I am trained in "Active" and "Passive" Myofascial Release Techniques by Dr. Jeff Rockwell. All that allows me (and you) to select the treatment that will benefit you the most. Generally speaking you can expect me to use a combination of the Diversified Technique (a hands on adjustment, you usually hear a "pop" sound with this type adjustment) and the Thompson Technique (utilizes the "drop" table and does not rotate the spine, it is very gentle), in addition I sometimes use the Activator Technique (the activator is a handheld instrument that gives a very gentle adjustment). Finally, in very acute cases I may use the SOT Technique where wedge shaped blocks are strategically placed under your hips to realign them without any quick movements. I also utilize Dr. Brimhall's Percussor Instrument along with the SOT wedges and this is likely on of the gentlest of all techniques, yet it is extremely effective. Finally I utilize "in office" and "at home" exercise rehab programs to strengthen areas prone to chronic subluxation. Rehabilitation exercises are also how we correct postural abnormalities to prevent the otherwise inevitable problems that await you in the future. There are three "phases" of care for a Chiropractic patient. 1 is the acute pain phase when you really hurt and it is enough to drive you to seek help. 2 is the rehabilitation phase when the really bad pain is over and you have to make a decision to do a physical rehabilitation program to prevent the problem from reoccurring (please realize that most problems we see do reoccur if a patient doesn't do corrective/rehabilitative care) Finally 3 is the supportive phase where most of the burden is shifted to you for ongoing exercise programs designed to prevent the reoccurrence of your injury as well as preventing other future problems. I am happy to consult with you if you have more questions about Chiropractic, Subluxation and the Chiropractic Adjustment.
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