Pain can be debilitating and come in two forms. An Acute Injury is one that has recently occurred, usually within 2-3 months, and typically starts suddenly in response to an injury – a pulled muscle, broken bone, bruise and bumps. A Chronic Pain is one in which the pain has been present for more than 3 months or longer and caused by conditions such as arthritis, back problems, neuropathy (Nerve Pain), along with many other conditions. Our Practitioners are able to determine the type of pain you may be experiencing and help you to determine the proper methods to reduce and remove pain.
Adjustments, or manipulation as they’re sometimes referred to is the minor movement of vertebrae in the spine. The objective of this movement is to realign vertebrae that have moved out of place for a number of reasons ranging from normal daily activity to trauma such as a car accident.
When these vertebrae are out of place, it has an overall systemic effect from muscular to the central nervous system. Without proper alignment and flow of all nerves and systems in the body from the brain, we can’t function at our peak.
An adjustment is often a pressure from the chiropractor utilizing the hands or an instrument to move a vertebrae back into place. This happens with a quick movement and is often without discomfort. You may hear a noise that sounds like you’re cracking your knuckles referred to as joint cavitation. It is the release of gases such as oxygen and nitrogen from the joint.
Overall, adjustments are an excellent way to keep the body functioning at its highest level. When the body is in alignment, the body is able to respond and perform as it was designed to.
We also offer Therapeutic Exercises. Everything from Sit Ups to Neck Extensions.
X-rays of the spine are taken either in the office or the doctor might send the patient to an x-ray facility for these diagnostic films. If the doctor feels the patient’s condition does not require films that will be discussed. Routine films are normally taken to properly diagnose the patient’s condition.
Chiropractic Physicians are trained to diagnose conditions related to the spine and surrounding regions and most conditions that affect the body.
Depending on the findings, the chiropractor may call for an MRI or other imaging study of the back. Occasionally patient’s are referred back to their primary physician or a specialist for further evaluation.
Atlantic Chiro Care is affiliated with many Physicians and Specialists in Ocean and Monmouth County. Many of our patients are cared for by us as well as these other Physicians and Specialists in a Team approach. This Healthcare Team will discuss patient care and treatment options to provide patients with the highest level of care. We have found this Co-Management method of care is invaluable in terms of reducing patient’s time of recovery and most importantly it helps to guide patient’s through the daunting healthcare maze.
Electrical Muscle Stimulation is an exceptional way to help the body in the healing process. This is accomplished by sending a very small electrical current into the affected soft tissue injury or muscle spasm. The therapy utilizes this current in an effort to help reduce swelling and release trigger points that may have the muscle locked up. It does this by helping the body to release natural relievers of pain often referred to as endorphins.
This is a great therapy if there is a spasm in a back or neck muscle. It works well in relaxing the muscle and allowing it to return to its normal state rather quickly. Short therapy sessions are excellent at facilitating healing from acute and chronic pain.
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Ultrasound is a therapy that is utilized in the office to handle injuries related to joints, muscle spasms, as well as most soft tissues. While it shares the same name, this ultrasound is not the same as the type of ultrasound utilized diagnostically to screen internally in the body. This ultrasound creates small sound waves that in effect vibrate and massage soft tissues and muscle. These sound waves do an excellent job in facilitating the body’s healing process in addition to decreasing scar tissue formation.
Certain ultrasounds also create a heating effect to help relax the muscles or tightness in the body. This heat combined with the overall features of the ultrasound help to start the healing process at the most basic cellular level speeding up your road to recovery.
We are delighted to announce that Atlantic Chiro Care is now offering Class IV Laser Therapy services! As part of our ongoing commitment to providing cutting-edge healthcare solutions to our patients, we have integrated this innovative treatment into our range of services.