Chiropractic Health & Wellness Clinic, LLC

Products And Services

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  Full Spine and Extremity Adjusting, both manual and low-force (non-popping) techniques

  (Palmer Package, Diversified, Gonstead, Activator, Thompson, Flexion-Distraction, Toggle-Recoil, , Mally Extremities) Adjustments The adjustment is a safe, natural, noninvasive procedure used by the chiropractor to restore and improve health. Learning the art of adjusting is a skill that requires years of study and practice. Chiropractic doctors are the only health care professionals trained to deliver the chiropractic adjustment. Spinal adjustments by any other individual or health care professional have been shown to be dangerous and less effective. What Is A Spinal Adjustment? In basic terms, the spinal adjustment or spinal manipulation refers to the process in which the doctor of chiropractic skillfully applies controlled force into one or more "subluxated" vertebrae of the spine. The adjustment is also frequently used in the pelvic region to normalize the sacroiliac joints. The adjustment is usually delivered using the hands or through the use of a specialized mechanical tool. When Should Spinal Adjustments Be Given? Spinal adjustments are applied to certain vertebrae of the spine which are no longer in their proper position or where functioning has become impaired. Vertebrae which lose their normal position or proper motion are commonly termed vertebral subluxations. The chiropractor uses a number of unique tests and procedures to determine which, if any, vertebrae are subluxated. If subluxations are found, immediate correction is generally indicated. Since like cavities subluxations are not always painful during the initial stages, even those who are not experiencing back or neck discomfort should receive periodic spinal checkups. What Do Spinal Adjustments Do? Adjusting helps correct vertebral subluxations. Correcting subluxations reduces pain and inflammation, reduces muscle spasm and tension, normalizes spinal biomechanics and more importantly, can remove nerve irritation and interference which can improve overall health and wellness of the individual. Chiropractic adjustments are the only way to eliminate vertebral subluxations and only the chiropractor is trained to detect subluxations and deliver the chiropractic spinal adjustment to correct subluxations. The Non-Spinal Adjustment In addition to adjusting the spine and pelvis, almost every other joint of the body can be adjusted by the chiropractor. This includes the joints of the hands and feet, wrists and ankles, elbows and knees, shoulders and hips, ribs and the jaw. In fact, some chiropractors are even trained in techniques to adjust the joints (sutures) of the skull. Like the joints of the spine, joints in the extremities can also become misaligned and fixated. Chiropractic adjustive techniques can restore and enhance extremity joint functioning which can increase the life of the joint and keep wear and tear to a minimum. This is of special interest to athletes who generally demand optimal joint performance from highly stressed joints. Adjusting provides an immediate increase in joint range of motion and also supplies the joint with nutrients, as motion is the only way to bring nutrients into the joint cartilage and flush wastes products out. FYI Did your mother ever warn you that "cracking" your knuckles would give you arthritis? If she did, we're sorry to say that she was wrong! Research has actually shown that individuals who habitually "crack" their knuckles over their lifetime actually lower the incidence of arthritis in their knuckles compared with those who do not. Researchers believe the knuckle "cracking" increases joint nutrition and maintains joint motion, both of which are essential for a healthy joint.

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• Home Exercise Programs

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  Spine and Joint Rehabilitation and Core Stabilization

  Physiotherapy encompasses many ancillary procedures that help stabilize the muscles and ligaments that support the spine. Some of the many benefits include decreases in inflammation, increases in circulation, reduction in pain, relaxation of chronic muscle tension, and the promotion of muscular balance and strength.

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  Physical Modalities for Pain/Inflammation Relief

  Physiotherapy encompasses many ancillary procedures that help stabilize the muscles and ligaments that support the spine. Some of the many benefits include decreases in inflammation, increases in circulation, reduction in pain, relaxation of chronic muscle tension, and the promotion of muscular balance and strength. Some of the gentle rehabilitation techniques we use include: Cold packs Electrical muscle stimulation Hot packs Inter-segmental traction Ultrasound

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  Massage Therapy

  We provide therapeutic massage for soft tissue issues, muscle spasm and restricted spinal motion. Our services also include specific prenatal and Swedish massage. We have an independent registered massage therapist to assist you with your needs; no referral is necessary, and you do not have to be a chiropractic patient to receive their services.

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  On-Site X-ray

  For your convenience, we offer on-site x-rays so you won't need to go anywhere else for imaging.

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• Complimentary Scoliosis Screenings for Children

• Educational Lectures and Classes in Office or for your Next Event

  Dr. Giddings has years of public speaking experience and can tailor programs to meet your needs. His topics include: Attention Deficit Disorder Arthritis Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ChiroKids Chiropractic Ear Infections Fibromyalgia Headaches Human Potential Is Your Diet Killing You? Living With a Healthy Back Peak Performance Personal Injuries Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Reducing Headaches, Numbness & Pain Safe Gardening Stay Young the First 100 Years Toes to Nose Class The Secrets to Beating Stress Weight Management Nutrition & Exercise Wellness Work Injuries

  Link: Educational Lectures and Classes in Office or for your Next Event

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  Cold Laser

  When patients learn that we use laser therapy in our practice, they have visions of a powerful, steel-cutting beam of light. The “cold” laser we use has only a tiny fraction of the power. Instead, its value comes from the frequency of the light it emits, not its intensity. Specific Wavelengths Instead of the full spectrum of light that comes from the sun, our low level laser produces light in a narrow frequency. Frequencies in the red portion of the rainbow are shown to assist the healing of soft tissues. Apparently, cells of our body have receptors that are sensitive to light. How Does It Work? How can certain frequencies of light speed up or slow down biological processes? Many theories have been suggested, but from practical application with real patients, we know it works for: Wound healing Inflammation reduction Pain management Cell regeneration Scar tissue reduction While scientists debate the mechanism by which low level laser works and publish their work in the scientific literature, our patients are just delighted that it works!

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  Acupuncture

  As an ideal adjunct to chiropractic care, we use acupuncture when we see health problems that seem to be caused by disruption to energy pathways in your body called meridians. This centuries-old healing discipline is designed to focus on the integrity of bodily systems. The best part? It’s extremely relaxing, comfortable and gentle. At the Chiropractic Health & Wellness Clinic, we blend modern diagnostic approaches with tried and true treatment options. In addition to our clinical exam, we use a computerized diagnostic tool called Acugraph to measure electrical skin resistance in specific acupuncture points. This helps us visualize meridian data as well as give us treatment data and historical trends.

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  Swedish Massage

  Swedish Massage is a hands-on, whole-body approach to relax the whole body. It tends to be a deeper pressure than a relaxation massage, but not as deep as a Deep Tissue Massage. The treatment consists of rubbing the muscles with long gliding strokes in the direction of blood flow returning to the heart.

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  Prenatal Massage

  Prenatal Massage can help both mother and child. It is a great way to reduce stress and promote overall well-being during pregnancy. Prenatal Massage relieves much of the normal discomfort associated with pregnancy along with joint stiffness, neck pain, headaches, muscle cramping and edema or swelling.

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