Overall Relaxation
We prepare patients for their chiropractic adjustments with a few different modalities to transition from the usual day of stress to a feeling of release and relaxation. This is done with the heated rolling massage table. If this is not indicated due to severe pain or advanced pregnancy, we also do myofascial release (trigger point release work or manual therapy) to locally prepare the muscles for a chiropractic adjustment.
In acute situations, the deep heat and healing of ultrasound can be used to start the healing process in a gentle way.
Modalities Commonly Used
Treatment can include:
- myofascial release
- roller table with heat
- therapeutic ultrasound (appointment needed)
- ice pack application
- joint mobilization
- postural correction activation
- brief advice for lifestyle modification