Chiropractic Adjustments

A chiropractic adjustment is a precise, controlled manual therapy technique used to influence the movement and function of a joint. During an adjustment, your chiropractor applies a carefully directed force to a spinal or extremity joint to help improve mobility, decrease pain, and influence the neuromusculoskeletal system.

While adjustments are often associated with the familiar “pop” or “crack,” the sound itself is not the goal of treatment. The sound is produced by the short-lived formation of a gas bubble within your joint!

Current evidence suggests that spinal manipulation can influence joint movement, pain sensitivity, muscle function, and how the nervous system processes mechanical and painful stimuli. 
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Soft Tissue Therapy

A soft tissue treatment technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves.

A soft tissue injury occurs when muscles, tendons, ligaments, or other connective tissues are exposed to more stress or force than they can comfortably handle. This can happen suddenly, such as with a twist or impact, or gradually from repetitive activity or increased physical demands.

The body responds by triggering a healing and repair process, which can lead to pain, swelling, stiffness, tenderness, and temporary changes in movement. No matter what tissue has been injured, muscle tension often accompanies the injury and amplifies the discomfort, this is where soft tissue therapy comes in!

How our Vancouver chiropractors treat soft tissue injuries:

The provider uses his or her hands to evaluate abnormal tissues, which are then treated by combining precisely directed tension with specific patient movements in an attempt to break down the built-up scar tissue or adhesions.
 
It is common to feel a recreation of your pain symptoms during the treatment (a good indication that the problem has been identified).                                  Release me!

Shockwave Therapy

When we need results fast or are dealing with a long term injury, that’s when we introduce the shockwave treatment modality!

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy sound waves to stimulate healing in injured or painful tissues. Research has shown that shockwave therapy can help reduce pain, improve function, increase blood vessel formation, and support the body’s natural healing processes in many musculoskeletal conditions.

This treatment method is perfect for an athlete looking to get back to their best, an older adult living with arthritis, or an ongoing pesky injury that is not getting relief with other forms of care.

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Conditions commonly treated with Shockwave therapy:

• Rotator cuff tendinopathy
• Calcific tendinitis
• Golfers/tennis elbow
• Plantar fasciitis
• Achilles tendinopathy
• Patellar tendinopathy/Jumpers knee
• Hip Pain
• Muscle trigger points/chronic muscle tightness
• Osteoarthritis
• Chronic musculoskeletal conditions                                             Give me relief!

Graston Technique

Graston Technique is an innovative, patented form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively break down scar tissue, fascial restrictions, and improve blood flow. The technique utilizes specially designed stainless-steel instruments to specifically detect and effectively treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation.

Graston technique can help:

• Decrease overall time of treatment
• Foster faster rehabilitation/recovery
• Reduce need for anti-inflammatory medications
• Resolve chronic conditions thought to be permanent

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Cupping

Cupping is a therapy in which plastic cups are suctioned onto the skin’s surface through negative pressure. Oil or lotion is first applied to the area being treated and the cup can be moved around to mobilize the tissue. Marks left from cupping may occur after treatment.
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Stretching and Strengthening

YOU are a big part of your recovery!
Committing some time at home will be a huge factor in the success of your treatment plan set out by your doctor. He or she will provide you with some exercises and stretches which can be sent to your email! It’s a team effort between you and your practitioner. If we work together, you are more likely to succeed!

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