Chiropractic care aims to identify and correct vertebral subluxations. A subluxation occurs when a vertebra is misaligned or is not moving properly, interfering with the normal function of the nervous system. This disruption can result in pain, dysfunction, incoordination, and even disease. Our goal is not just to eliminate pain, but to restore full function and coordination of the body, mind, and spirit. We achieve this primarily through chiropractic adjustments, education, and, when necessary, referrals to complementary treatments and professionals. The chiropractic adjustment is a gentle, targeted technique designed to reduce subluxations and restore clear communication within the nervous system, promoting balanced and harmonious function.
Manual Therapy for Improved Mobility & Pain Relief: Try IASTM – Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization – Commonly known as Graston.
IASTM is form of manual therapy that uses stainless steel tools to perform muscle mobilizations.
It is a kind of soft tissue mobilization used mainly by chiropractors, osteopathic physicians, physical therapists/physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and some licensed Canadian massage therapists.
Old injuries with scar tissue that aren’t fully recovered? Getting massages and still tight? – Ask us about IASTM
How Does it Work?
You can think of it as a deeper, more intense version of manual therapy.
Specially trained clinicians use specially designed Graston tools in two ways:
- First, to locate muscle knots or restrictions. They do this by running the tools over your skin to feel for fibrous or scar tissue that may be causing you pain or restricting your movement.
- Second, they use the tools to break up that tissue to restore mobility and function.
Cupping Therapy
Increasingly seen in use by many of the world’s top athletes at the highest levels of competition, cupping therapy is adapted from an ancient Chinese medicinal practice, and works by placing round suction cups on to sore muscle tissue or knots. The vacuum created by the cup stimulates blood flow to the treated area, helping to ease pain and assist in the recovery process. From competitive swimmers to gymnasts, strength athletes, and more, cupping has quickly become one of the leading recovery trends of recent years.
