Therapy
Electrical Stimulation
Our therastim units address the pain generators by applying tiny amounts of electrical current into and around the injured and sore tissue. The result is a very soothing therapy that aids in the healing of those tissues. Our patients most commonly tell us that this therapy feels "very relaxing" or like a "massage". The effects on your body will be to decrease pain, decrease swelling, promote healing by increasing blood flow into the area, and to increase muscle tone. It has the added benefit of helping the body to release its natural painkillers called endorphins.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound is used to help in the healing of soft-tissue injuries such as sprains, strains, bursitis, and tendonitis. Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to produce an increase in temperature in the affected area. It comes in the form of a hand-held wand that is covered in a warm gel and placed on the skin over the area of injury. Ultrasound is effective in speeding up healing, decreasing calcium deposits, increasing blood flow, and reducing nerve irritation or pain. Our patient's describe this therapy as "warm and soothing."
Intersegmental Traction
Intersegmental Traction is used to induce motion into the spine. This therapy comes in the form of a table that you lay on. Inside of the table are three rollers that rotate and move from head to toe. The rollers gently roll up and down your spine. In addition to the incredible relaxation that you feel, this therapy is very beneficial to the health of your spine. Research shows that by putting your spine through this type of motion, you not only increase the range of motion of your spine but you pump the discs that are between the vertebrae of the spine. This is very helpful in preventing disc degeneration and "slipped discs". This traction also improves the circulation of the spinal fluid that bathes the spinal cord and gives it it's nutrition. How would our patients describe this therapy? Let's suffice it to say that after their first intersegmental traction treatment, most of them want to buy one for their home!
Rehabilitation
Specific exercises are prescribed for each individual patient. This includes the use of specialized rehab equipment in our facility and incorporating in-expensive home use applications so that the patient is an active participant in the recovery process. Rehab goals can include increase range of motion, retraining damaged muscles, strengthening/stabilizing the joints, increasing function, or improving performance.