An adjustment, or spinal manipulation, is a procedure in which a trained specialist, such as a chiropractor, uses their hands or a small instrument to apply a controlled, sudden force to vertebrae in the spine.

The purpose of this movement is to restore range of motion, improve your body’s physical function, and realign vertebrae that have shifted out of place. Misalignments can be caused from normal daily activities to trauma, such as that from a car accident or sports injury.

When these vertebrae are misaligned, the overall effect is widespread. Without proper alignment and communication of all the nerves and systems of the body, we cannot function at our optimal level.

Muscle therapy, or myotherapy, involves the assessment and treatment of soft tissue injuries and restricted joint mobility caused by myofascial or muscle dysfunction.

Movement-based massage techniques help to relieve tight muscles and trigger points, decreasing joint stress, inflammation and muscular pain by decreasing joint stress and improving mobility and “glide” between muscle tissue and nerves.

Myotherapy can quickly and permanently resolve many conditions such as headaches, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, golfers elbow, shoulder and knee pain, as well as many others.

Trigger points or “knots” are tender, hyperirritable areas located in taut bands of muscle tissue. They can produce localized or referred pain patterns and are often associated with chronic musculoskeletal disorders. Acute or repetitive microtrauma may lead to the development of excessive stress in the muscle fibers and the development of trigger points.

Trigger point therapy is a method designed to alleviate the source of pain through cycles of sustained pressure and release. This can help to release knots in the constricted tissue and alleviate pain and stress caused by chronic injuries.

Kinesiology taping is a therapeutic and rehabilitative taping technique used to provide support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the body’s range of motion. This taping method helps to alleviate pain and promote lymphatic drainage by microscopically lifting the skin. Kinesiology taping can be applied in hundreds of ways to help enhance sport performance, prevent injuries, improve circulation and recovery time, and decrease pain and inflammation throughout the body.

Physical therapy is used to treat musculoskeletal issues involving the spine and extremities. With the help of specific exercises and equipment, we can help restore the body’s physical abilities. We can also help to prevent injury or loss of functional mobility by analyzing your movement patterns before you are injured and creating a treatment plan to help keep you healthy.

Our services include spinal care and rehabilitation, sports injury rehab and prevention, and post-operative care. Whether you are someone suffering from nagging pain, or an athlete who just sustained an injury, we can help.