Our Treatment Options
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Spinal Adjustment
- An adjustment is a highly skilled and precise movement applied by hand or an instrument such as an Integrator to a joint of the body. The adjustment loosens the joint to restore proper movement and optimize function.
- The chiropractor adapts the procedure to meet the specific needs of each patient. For example, the technique can be modified when treating children, pregnant women and older patients.
- Adjustments rarely causes discomfort. Patients may experience mild soreness or aching following treatment which usually resolves within 12 to 48 hours.
CranioSacral Therapy
- CST is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system - comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.
- Using a soft touch generally no greater than 5 grams, or about the weight of a nickel, practitioners release restrictions in the craniosacral system to improve the functioning of the central nervous system
- By complementing the body's natural healing processes, CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and is effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction.
Phototherapy, laser therapy and low level light therapy
- Phototherapy and laser therapy are increasingly being used as treatment modalities in clinics as practitioners realize its usefulness in treating musculoskeletal conditions.
- Phototherapy involves the application of light energy at specific wavelengths and power densities to penetrate into damaged tissues and be absorbed by cells. The effect is not thermal (i.e. related to heat), but instead related to photochemical reactions in the cells. These cumulative cellular benefits result in progressive improvements and sustained results.
- Laser is one form of phototherapy. Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) is the form we use here at LaHave River Chiropractic and Health Centre. The word "laser" is an acronym for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation. The theory was first described by Albert Einstein (1879-1955) who paved the way for the development of the therapeutic laser. The first low level therapeutic laser was developed in 1962. By the end of the 1960s, Endre Mester in Hungary was reporting an improved healing of wounds through low level laser radiation. Since then, scientists and doctors around the world have been using laser light to treat conditions which can affect all age groups.
Research on the effects of laser therapy has been going on for the past 30 years. These studies have showed that LLLT may play a role in stimulating growth factors and promoting angiogenesis (growth of new blood vessels) at the vascular level, while helping to stimulate T-cells and lymph nodes at the immune level. Some studies are also showing decreased swelling and increased stimulation of the bone producing cells in bone. Overall, these cellular changes, induced by laser, provide relief of muscle and joint pain and increase tissue healing.
Infrared Treatment
- Therapy that uses light waves to speed healing and decrease pain is called Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMT). We use this modality in the clinic when appropriate. It is effective for sprain/strain injuries, arthritic conditions, and pain reduction.
- The PBMT works because the light energy is absorbed through the skin and then affects the "Power plant" (mitochondria) of ALL cells. Within tissues, it has the effect of reducing the inflammatory cellular changes and reducing the substances that produce pain.
Custom Orthotics
- Orthotics are devices worn in your shoes that provide correction to your feet, helping them to function more efficiently. Poor foot function and alignment may be the cause of various pains, such as:
- Localized foot pain
- Bunions, hammer toes
- Arch/heel pain
- Leg/knee pain
- Hip or back pain - even neck pain
- Custom orthotics work on your feet much like glasses work on your eyes - they reduce stress and strain on your body by bringing your feet back into proper alignment.
- Orthotics fit into your shoes as comfortably as an insole - and they have the advantage of having been made from precise imprints of your feet.
- Properly made orthotics are custom molded to the support requirements of your feet. They help restore the normal balance and alignment of your body by gently correcting foot abnormalities.
We use GaitScan™ technology to assess and analyze your feet. This state of the art computer system records your timing sequences during gait as you walk or run across the pressure plate. This enables us to have a clear picture of your foot mechanics and determine whether you would benefit from wearing custom foot orthotics.
Off The Shelf Orthotics
- We will help you choose the orthotic shoe insert that will fit your feet. The inserts we offer are available in different levels of support, allows you to effortlessly customize the comfort and arch support of your favorite pair of shoes.
- Orthotic Shoe Insert is designed to provide an added layer of support, stability, balance and comfort to your shoes that is customized to your arch height. It works by supporting the arches so that the foot can do its job in the most biomechanically efficient and pain-free way possible as you move about.
- It is a great and economical alternative to custom orthotics.
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