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• CHIROPRACTIC MEDICINE
• MCKENZIE MECHANICAL DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY
• ACUPUNCTURE
• INJURY REHABILITATION
• KINESIOTAPE
• CUSTOM-MADE ORTHOTICS
• YOGA
• MASSAGE THERAPY

Chiropractic is a physical medicine technique that uses a wide range of manual techniques. A chiropractic adjustment is designed to put motion into joints that have been restricted for a multitude of reasons. If you restore motion to a joint, you restore function to the entire muscular and nervous systems. An adjustment is a gentle, specific "thrust" to a restricted joint in the right direction, with the correct amount of force to regain motion to the joint and restore function to the entire muscular and nervous system. Occasionally there will be a "popping" noise, but not always, and is created by the release of nitrogen gas from inside the joint's capsule. See some of the conditions we treat with chiropractic medicine.

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Visit the ACA website to learn more about chiropractic.

The McKenzie Method® is a philosophy of active patient involvement and education for back, neck and extremity problems. Most pain is "mechanical" in nature, meaning that it was caused by a force applied to the system. The theory is that mechanical pain is decreased or abolished by using the reversal of forces. There is usually immediate feedback when using the McKenzie Method® so that both the clinician and patient know right away if they are on the right track to healing. The key distinction is in the initial assessment component – a safe and reliable means to accurately reach a diagnosis and only then make an appropriate treatment plan. McKenzie is a comprehensive approach to mechanical problems based on sound principles and fundamentals that when understood and followed accordingly are very successful.

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Visit The McKenzie Institute International website to learn more about the McKenzie Method®.

The ancient Chinese believed that there is a universal life energy called Qi (pronounced –chee) present in every living creature. The practice of acupuncture has been a part of Eastern Medicine for over 5,000 years. This energy is said to circulate throughout the body along specific pathways called meridians. As long as this energy flows freely throughout the meridians, health is maintained. Once the flow of energy is blocked, the system is disrupted and pain and illness occur. Acupuncture works to "re-program" and restore normal functions by stimulating certain points on the meridians in order to free up the energy flow. The needles are inserted just below the skin's surface and act like antennas to channel the energy in the correct direction to the correct locations. Acupuncture is relatively painless and has little or no side effects. Acupuncture can be used to treat a whole host of problems including general pain, injuries, systemic disorders and even infertility. See some of the conditions we treat with acupuncture.

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When there is evidence of acute or chronic injury to the physical system, proper alignment, flexibility, strength and balance need to be restored in order to gain complete healing and prevent future dysfunction. Therapeutic exercises are custom designed for the patient's individual problem using sound principles of physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Invented in Japan nearly 25 years ago, Kinesiotape is used widely in sports medicine and rehabilitation. Kinesiotape is a water-proof fabric tape that is applied to the skin's surface in efforts to decrease inflammation and pain, to activate weak muscles or inhibit muscles that are in spasm. Kinsiotape is used across the world in all athletic arenas including high-school, college, professional, and even Olympic sporting events. A trained clinician will use the tape to provide functional assistance to the system without disturbing the ability to participate in the physical activity or event.

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Visit the Kinesiotape website to learn more about about kinesiotape.

Placing the foot in a proper position at all times will restore function to the entire system. Many professionals agree that the source of all problems stem from foot dysfunction. Common foot problems are dramatically improved, proper balance is obtained and stabilization of the pelvis and spine will be achieved once the custom-made orthotics are fitted and used properly. A digital foot scanner is designed to obtain a picture of the feet and show where pressure is being applied and how weight is being distributed throughout the foot. The picture is sent electronically to the company so that the images can be evaluated. The orthotics are designed based upon those images. There is a large variety of orthotics designed to wear in all kinds of shoes. The goal is to supply support in a comfortable environment for the feet while correcting any improper foot mechanics.

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Visit the Foot Levelers website to learn more about about custom-made orthotics.

A practice of traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India. The word yoga is associated with meditative practices and means "union" in Sanskrit, the ancient language of India. Asana is a Sanskrit word used to describe the physical postures and poses. These poses can be combined to form vinyasas to create heat in the body and assist in weight loss. The physical practice is actually a path to meditation. The goals of yoga are varied and range from improving overall physical health to balancing the body, mind and spirit. A common misconception is that yoga is simply just stretching, but there can be dramatic improvements in strength and balance through the variety of dynamic movements and static postures.

Massage is the practice of soft tissue manipulation with physical, functional and sometimes psychological purposes and goals. Massage therapy is the most widely used complementary and alternative practice in the United States. Massages relieve pain from musculoskeletal injuries, reduces stress, enhances relaxation, decreases feeling of anxiety and depression and improves overall well being. There are over 80 different modalities of massage. Although not all can be addressed, we will do our best in performing custom massages based upon your individual needs.