Chiropractic is a natural method of health care that focuses on treating the causes of physical problems, rather than just treating the symptoms.What is a chiropractic adjustment?
Actually, some adjustments do not produce a sound. However, other adjustments create the sound of spinal “release” or “popping” sound. This sound is caused by nitrogen gas rushing in to fill the partial vacuum created when the joints are slightly separated which is painless and totally harmless. Dr. Chery also utilizes the chiropractic activator method in order to give consistent low-force, high-speed chiropractic adjustments. Especially on elderly patients ,and patients who do not like the “popping” sound after an adjustment.
Yes, Chiropractic Adjustment has an excellent safety record. It is the result of a conservative and natural approach to health that avoids invasive procedures or addictive drugs. As proof, one merely has to compare malpractice rates between Chiropractors and other health care professionals. Chiropractors’ malpractice premiums are a small fraction of those for medical doctors.
This type of therapy uses light electrical pulses that are transmitted to specific areas of the body through electrodes placed on the skin. There are many different types of electrical stimulation. Some are more beneficial for pain relief and some reduce inflammation. Some best treat muscle spasm, and some actually will cause muscles to contract in order to reduce muscle atrophy. Some forms of electrical stimulation have combination effects.
Therapeutic ultrasound is a form of deep heat therapy created by sound waves. When applied to soft tissues and joints, the sound waves are a form of micro-massage that can help reduce swelling, increase blood flow, and decrease pain, stiffness, and spasms. This can be applied to any area of the body.Cold Therapy (ICE) is best used with an acute injury because it reduces swelling and pain.
Acute injuries can be cause by sudden trauma such as a fall, sprain or collision but an acute injury can also cause common signs and symptoms of injury such as pain, tenderness, redness, skin that is warm to the touch, swelling and inflammation. Ice is best use within the first 3 days of the injuries.
Heat Therapy is best used with Chronic Injury.
Heat therapy is used to relax the muscles, increase circulation, and can provide relief to patients with chronic pain. Heat therapy is also best used an injuries that have no inflammation or swelling. Sore, stiff, nagging muscle or joint pain is ideal for the use of heat therapy.
Chronic injuries: can be subtle and slow to develop. They could be constant or come and sometimes come and go, and may cause dull pain or soreness. They are often the result of overuse, but sometimes develop when an acute injury is not properly treated and doesn’t heal.
Studies have shown that poor diet and nutritional imbalances contribute to a number of serious illnesses, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. Chiropractors are specifically trained in diet and nutritional counseling. DrChery can discuss a nutritional program specific to your needs that can help you maintain good health and minimize the risk of developing these serious health conditions.
P.N.F. is an extremely effective stretching technique targeting any tight muscle in the body and it is very effective form of flexibility training for increasing range of motion. PNF stretching is mostly utilized to relax the muscles that are in acute spasm.
The most common used technique for PNF stretching is a combination of Contract- Relax. It’s most efficient when working with another person who provides resistance for the client. It begins by stretching the muscle passively to its initial end limit, continuing with an isometric contraction that is held for 6-8 seconds after which you relax allowing you to extend the stretch further than the initial limit. Repeat this sequence two to three more times for optimum effect.