Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic massage is a great compliment to chiropractic care. Together, chiropractic and massage facilitate the natural healing process by keeping the body in proper alignment and ensuring a free flow of nerve impulses and circulation of fluids. Massage therapy is offered here at Baldwin Chiropractic, and is covered by some insurance plans as well as on the job injury and auto accident claims.
If you feel you could benefit from massage then please feel free to discuss this with the doctors.
Spinal Rehabilitation
Spinal rehabilitation consists of dynamic exercises, which use progressive resistance to stimulate the muscles and nerves.
This incorporates both passive (stretching) and active exercise. Stretching helps reduce muscle tension, increase range of motion, develop body awareness and prevent muscle strain during active rehab. Active exercise helps strengthen the muscles which support the spine, and promotes postural alignment. Spinal rehabilitation is very important for helping patients regain full function of the neck and back. It incorporates motion and resistance which then trains the muscles and encourages joints to function more fully during normal daily activities. Spinal rehabilitation also involves specific exercises which maximize flexibility, stabilization, and coordination. Flexibility exercises help reduce pain and reduce the chance of re-injury. Core muscle training is used to help position the spine safely and to help stabilize the spine as the body moves in different positions. If the core muscles are not conditioned, this can increase risk of re-injury from daily activities alone.
Spinal rehabilitation is also very effective in recovery from injury when used in conjunction with chiropractic adjustments. A comprehensive rehabilitation plan for musculoskeletal injuries is composed of the acute, recovery and functional phases. Exercise, in its various forms, is an integral part of all three phases. In most instances rehabilitation begins immediately after injury to minimize the effects of inability and speed up the return to pre-injury status. There is no doubt that strengthening can aid in restoring an injured neck and or back to pre-injury function. The overall goal of rehab is to help return injured spines to full function, and to return each patient to full participation in daily activities. A spinal rehabilitation program will improve strength and endurance, as well as minimize the risk of long-term problems.
Cold Laser
The cold laser is a universal way of treating nerves, muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, connective tissue, bone and skin with one simple instrument. The laser light is a non invasive photonic therapy that is easy to apply by directing the probe with a slow scan over the involved area for a 90 second cycle. It is used for the lessening of chronic pain, and to relieve minor muscle and joint pain. This includes arthritis and muscle spasms, stiffness, inflammation, and to temporarily increase local blood circulation where applied as well as promote relaxation of the muscle tissue.
When a cell is actively working to repair itself, it needs a great deal of energy. By stimulating the cells with this specific light source, the healing process is increased, so that they can perform better, faster and more effectively. The laser also stimulates the production of ATP, which is the fuel the cells need for repair. The result is a healing that is enhanced, and takes less time to complete. There are no reported side effects to the light. It is painless, non-toxic and compliments many other therapies.
Nutritional Therapy
Our nutritional/ lifestyle evaluations with Dr. Mariam will help you to determine your risks for various disorders and make accurate recommendations for supplementation/ diet and lifestyle changes. A nutritional consultation is an investigative process, which takes into consideration your diet, lifestyle and personal/ family health history that could be relevant to your condition. From this information we can put your symptoms into context and offer the best advice for change and for supplements, designed specifically for you. Be assured, we are realists and will discuss which changes you can achieve, at a pace that suits you. Complete body/lifestyle evaluations take about 2 1/2-3 hours, and Problem oriented evaluations take approximately 1 1/2-2 hours. Both services are available on Tuesday or Thursday mornings. Supplementation/lifestyle consultation take about a half hour and can be scheduled any time. Fees are as follows:
- Complete body/lifestyle evaluation: $200
- Problem oriented evaluation: $130
- Supplementation/lifestyle consultation: $60
- Cost of supplements is not included in the evaluation fee.
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