Carolina Chiropractic & Wellness
Dr. Adam Cooper, D.C.
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Services & Therapies
Chiropractic Adjustment
An adjustment is the term
used when a chiropractic doctor uses either a hands on method or a tool/table
assisted method of relocating a vertebrae of spine. This is a
very safe and gentle process for patients of all ages, genders, shapes
and sizes. During an adjustment, often times there is an audible
sound which is the release of gas pressure from the joint and joint
fluid. Some techniques can be performed in which there is
not a “popping” sound during the treatment. The purpose of
the adjustment is to help realign the spinal structure in order to take
pressure off the nervous system and spinal nerves. Once the spine
is moving and positioned well, the body is able to heal and maintain
itself through a proper functioning nervous system!
On-site X-ray Processing and Film Reading
Patients that come in to
our office will receive first day X-ray imaging if needed to help further
diagnose your condition as well as providing extremely valuable information
about the health and overall integrity of the spinal structure.
The films will be shown to the patient and given a full report on the
findings and significance of them.
Electronic Muscle Stimulation
Muscle stimulation is a
wonderful passive therapy that utilizes small painless electrical impulses
into the muscle as if the central nervous system was in control.
It is very helpful in reducing muscular pain, decreasing damage to muscle
fibers, and aid in the rehabilitation of weak/damaged muscles suffered
from joint injuries. Typically a session will last anywhere between
8 and 15 minutes.
Inter-segmental Traction (Rolling massage bed)
When the spinal structure
has lost its normal motion and mechanics, this therapy is used to restore
the flexibility and motion to the joints of the spine. The two
different types that we have achieve the same goal with one providing
more of a “kneeding” motion while the other a more smooth and softer
approach.
Therapeutic Ultrasound
Ultrasound is a type of
therapy that utilizes sound waves to penetrate into soft connective
tissues such as tendons, ligaments, fascia, and even scar tissue.
It helps to stimulate the cell membranes of these tissues and promote
the cell tissue repair and most importantly decrease the inflammation
response caused by injuries. Ultrasound can be very effective
for joint and soft tissue injuries to areas such as feet and ankles,
knees, shoulders, and elbows.
Manual Trigger Point Therapy
Manual therapy is used
to help promote soft tissue recovery and more specifically muscle trigger
point relief. A trigger point is basically a knot that builds
up in a muscle due to chronic physical strain whether it is from poor
posture, repetitive strain, over utilization, or direct injury.
Manual compression is direct pressure on these areas and some may be
tender to treat depending on severity and duration of the chronic issue.
The direct precise pressure helps to reduce the swelling and lactic
acid build up on the injured area. This therapy is wonderful for
restoring blood flow and normal elasticity to muscles and help them
to recover their normal length.
Therapeutic Exercises/ Posture Re-education
In order for a spinal structure
to become strong and healthy, proper SPECIFIC exercises are needed to
help strengthen weak muscles, and to lengthen tight/ taught muscles.
Exercises and stretches are shown to help target a specific need
in order to do normal daily activities with confidence. If a plateau
is reached a change in the exercise can be given to keep progressing
and help reach a goal. These exercises are very important to help
keep the spine strong and helps hold the spinal adjustment between check-ups!