Types of Therapies

DMS/Percussor©

The Deep Muscle Stimulator© and Erchonia Percussor© use percussion, mechanical vibrations and oscillations that penetrate deep into the muscle tissue to stimulate proprioceptive functions, resulting in localized and global neuromuscular changes. The DMS and Percussor facilitates the patient with the benefits of:

• Increased circulation and lymphatic flow
• Reduced pain and lactic acid build up
• Faster rehabilitation from injury and tissue regeneration
• Break up of muscular scar tissue
• Soft & Active tissue release

Decompression

The appeal of non-surgical spinal traction is that it is a non-invasive, non-surgical, drug-free alternative treatment for neck and low back pain, radicular pain (pain down the arms and legs), headaches, disc degeneration, disc bulges, disc herniations, and facet syndrome. Spinal decompression is achieved through the use of a mechanical traction device applied through an on-board computer that controls the force and angle of disc distraction, which reduces the body’s natural propensity to resist external force and/or generate muscle spasm. This enhanced control allows non-surgical spinal decompression tables to apply a traction force to the discs of the spinal column reducing intra-discal pressure.

The force used to create a degree of tension of soft tissues and/or to allow for separation between joint surfaces.  The degree of traction is controlled through the amount of force (pounds) allowed, duration (time), and angle of pull (degrees) using mechanical means.  Depending upon the program utilized, the traction can either be static or dynamic depending upon the length of time the traction force is applied.

1 on 1 Stretching

Therapist assisted stretching is the use of stretches and exercises performed to increase range of motion and flexibility by sustained muscle lengthening and myofascial release. Treatments are provided individually and specifically to patient’s symptoms and conditions.

Cervical Traction

Cervical traction is a therapeutic exercise used to rehabilitate the loss of the normal cervical lordosis and/or to correct “text neck”.   This is achieved using weighted cervical extension/compression maneuvers coupled with pelvic core stability equipment (the dyna-disc©), to rehabilitate, stimulate, and stretch the postural muscles of the cervical-brachial plexus while strengthening the core muscles.  The patient is seated on a dyna-disc© while weights are positioned behind the neck and on the patient’s forehead. The objective is to stretch ligaments and muscles while strengthening the core muscles, resulting in reestablishment of the cervical curve.

Power Plate©

The latest fitness device being used by patients at Grant Chiropractic is the vibration plate. For those interested in losing weight and building muscle, the plate provides vibration therapy, which can offer the same benefits as an hour in the gym undergoing traditional training. Using a vibration plate is fairly simple. While properly positioned, you stand on the plate as it vibrates rapidly. The entire body vibrates due to the high frequency of the platform, which causes the muscles to contract and stretch in order to sustain balance. Even the most basic exercises will be intensified. Depending on your level of fitness, the duration and frequency of use will vary.

Above and beyond the fitness advantages, the vibrations can assist in the production of hormones that repair and revitalize cells. Blood circulation is enhanced in the muscles and bone tissue is reinforced. Use of vibration therapy can also promote the drainage of lymph nodes and increase overall metabolic rate. A general increase in strength, speed, flexibility and stamina can be achieved along with better post workout recovery. The quality and efficiency of a workout can be heightened with less time invested.

TheraBand™ Neck Stretches

Our patients improve cervical range of motion and overall functional performance by stretching with a TheraBand™ Resistance Band. The patient will perform several stretches developed by our team, under our supervision, in order to alleviate stress and tension prior to the spinal adjustments.

LZR7 Laser

LZR7™ Class IV Low Level Laser Therapy is a treatment that utilizes specific wavelengths of light to interact with tissue and is thought to help accelerate the healing process. It can be used on patients who suffer from a variety of acute and chronic conditions in order to help eliminate pain, swelling, reduce spasms, and increase functionality.

The laser is placed directly over the injured area for 30 seconds to several minutes, depending on the size of the area being treated and the dose provided by the cold laser unit. During this time, the non-thermal photons of light that are emitted from the laser pass through the skins layers. This light has the ability to penetrate 2 to 5 centimeters below the skin. Once the light energy passes through the layers of skin and reaches the target area, it is absorbed and interacts with the light sensitive elements in the cell. When cells absorb this light energy, it initiates a series of events in the cell that is theorized to eventually result in normalizing damaged or injured tissue, a reduction in pain, inflammation, edema, and an overall reduction in healing time by increasing intracellular metabolism.

Precor

The Precor StretchTrainer© helps improve flexibility, coordination, and overall functional performance by placing you in ergonomically correct stretching positions. The Precor StretchTrainer© utilizes the patients own weight to stretch the upper and lower extremities as well as the musculature of the thoracic and lumbar spine.