Chiropractic Medicine
and Complementary Health Services in West Los Angeles
Chiropractic Medicine
Chiropractic medicine involves skillful palpation of the spine and other joints, detecting restriction of motion, muscle spasm and inflammation. This interference occurs in the vertebral column, in peripheral joints and rib head, is called a subluxation. A specific treatment, referred to as a manual adjustment, removes subluxation in doing so the chiropractor corrects interference in the nervous system which affects every bodily function. Chiropractic benefits include pain reduction and reduction of inflammation, improvement of circulation, improvement of posture and function of the body.
Depending on individual’s health needs, other modalities may be implemented either together with chiropractic care or individually.
Physiotherapy Modalities
There are many adjunctive therapies used with chiropractic care. They assist in a more comprehensive and long-lasting pain relieve, rehabilitation and maintenance program.
Modalities we use include:
- Ultrasound
- Rapid release therapy (vibration massage therapy)
- MATRIX electrical vasopnuematic therapy
- Electrical stimulation
- Mechanical/manual traction
- Flexion distraction
- Thermal therapy
- Paraffin bath
- Therapeutic exercises
- Sports taping
Therapeutic Massage
Designed to reduce stress, and work on a specific problem.
Benefits of therapeutic massage include:
- Increased blood circulation and lymph flow
- Reduced muscle tension and spasm
- Relieving swelling and pain
- Promoting flexibility
- Preventing injury
Low Level Laser Therapy
A non-invasive treatment that has been FDA cleared to manage pain and inflammation, while accelerating tissue regeneration.
Laser energy benefits include:
- Increased circulation
- Creating an optimal environment that reduces inflammation. swelling, muscle spasm, stiffness and pain
Whole Body TurboSonic Vibration
This is a platform used to stand on while performing exercises, causing a spontaneous muscle contraction to instinctively stretch and contract.
Sonic vibration stimulates bones, muscles, blood vessels and cells in a manner that promotes their rapid development and circulation.
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