Specific and gentle chiropractic manipulations (also known as adjustments) are performed to the neck, mid back, low back, and other various joints to decrease muscle tightness, increase pain free range of motion, and improve joint function. We are able to adjust using various methods to our patient’s preferences. Some of these techniques such as manual manipulation (Diversified adjustments) involve pushing on the spine and joints and may create a clicking or popping sound. Other techniques such as instrument adjusting (Activator), flexion/distraction technique, and drop table are more gentle and typically do not typically result in this clicking or popping sound from our joints.

Cold laser therapy, also called low-level laser therapy (LLLT), is a form of light therapy that triggers biochemical changes within the cells in the body. Photons from the laser are absorbed by photoreceptors in the cells, triggering chemical changes that are beneficial to the human body. The wavelength of cold lasers is between 600 to 1000 nm and is used for pain reduction and healing stimulation. Many studies have shown the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of cold laser therapy.

Therapeutic exercise involves movement prescription plans used to correct impairments, restore muscular and skeletal function and promote a state of well-being. The goals of implementing therapeutic exercise are to increase quality of life, function and health. Active rehabilitation plans using therapeutic exercises involve sets and repetitions of certain motions/activities to increase resistance, build strength and endurance, and improve recovery.

Ultrasound therapy has been used for decades to reduce edema, increase circulation, and decrease pain. This therapy conducts an electrical signal through crystals installed in the head of the ultrasound probe. These crystals vibrate and create mechanical waves at frequencies outside the range of human hearing (20 hertz to 20000 hertz). These sound waves produced transfer energy either to the surface of the human body or maybe focused to target deeper tissues depending on the settings used.

Elastic therapeutic tape has been used since the 1970’s in the treatment of a variety of injuries, but has more recently become known the public as professional athletes have adopted its use. Research has shown that patients with pain stemming from muscles and fascia  exhibited significant improvements in pain and upper trapezius muscle strength following application.