Our Services
Advanced Family Chiropractic Center focuses on evaluating chronic or degenerative conditions and personalizing a total treatment program designed to restore you to the most functional and pain-free state as possible—without the use of drugs or surgery. Our treatment programs combine chiropractic adjusting, nutrition counseling, massage therapy, exercise, and stress management. Good health is maintained by following preventive care regimens and having regular check-ups as needed.
Chiropractic Adjustments & Spinal Manipulation
Chiropractic is a gentle method of therapy which focuses on the spine and other joints of the body. The ultimate goal of chiropractic care is to restore normal spinal or joint motion. When normal motion is established all of the structures around the joint are relaxed. Abnormal joint motion creates tension on the surrounding structures like muscles, ligaments and nerves. This can then create stiffness, pain, and dysfunction. Our gentle method of chiropractic care is painless and very effective in helping people relieve pain and stiffness. Many patients feel a relief of symptoms after one treatment.
Our center also provides state-of-the-art technology for effective chiropractic care. The ProAdjuster® is a FDA-cleared and licensed instrument designed to assist the doctor in locating and correcting interferences in nerve and spinal function. The treatment is gentle with no discomfort. When the treatment is completed, the patient's pre-adjustment condition is compared to the post-treatment result—all in an easily understood graphic format the patient can view on the computer screen. Patients are able to see and feel the difference this technology can make to their continued improvement.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is a very popular form of alternative medicine. We use it at very specific intervals to help achieve and maintain optimal muscle and joint function. Massage therapy benefits patients by:
• Relieving Pain
• Reducing Stress
• Improving Joint Flexibility
• Alleviating Sinus Congestion
• Speeding the Healing of Muscle and Ligament Injuries
Many health insurance plans now cover the cost of these treatments with a doctor's referral. Our center also provides massage therapy as a stand-alone service.
Myofascial Release Therapy
Typically, chiropractic adjustments for the spine can instantly relax tight, stiff muscles. Occasionally, patients may still have residual muscular tension. Myofascial release therapy—also called "trigger point therapy"—is used in our clinic to help relax or release tight muscles. This therapy is extremely effective, and like chiropractic adjustments, it can instantly relieve tight, stiff muscles.
Post-Isometric Relaxation Stretching
Tight shoulder muscles, chest muscles, quads and hamstring muscles are common in people who have headaches, neck stiffness, and back pain. Normal stretching is very important, but therapeutic stretching—like post-isometric relaxation stretching—helps establish more flexibility than regular stretching alone. We help the patient by stretching specific muscles in a controlled manner—a technique that uses the latest concepts in physical medicine.
Exercise Therapy
Consistent motion is vital for spinal health. Muscles are the supporting structures that move and stabilize the spine. If the muscles are weak, this can predispose a person to injury or prevent full recovery from an accident. We focus on specific strengthening and conditioning exercises that stimulate the weak muscles around the spine. We take the time with each patient to plan and manage an exercise program that effectively addresses problem areas.
Nutrition Counseling
Maintaining a healthy diet and weight contributes to good spine health and freedom from chronic pain. We can design a nutritional program for you that gets you to the proper weight and maintains it over time. Minimize your risk of developing serious illness such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. For those who can benefit from it, we proudly offer quality Metagenics® supplements and meal replacement plans that can aid in good nutrition and weight loss.
Radiology
If x-rays are necessary to ascertain effective treatment, we can make sure the proper studies are performed right in our office. Our advanced equipment, strict adherence to safety precautions, and conservative use of x-rays means minimal exposure to our patients. We can also recommend to your family physician that other special studies like MRI's, CAT scans, and nerve conduction velocity testing be done to facilitate the most accurate diagnosis.