Treatments

The spinal cord houses the nervous system. When it gets out of alignment from normal everyday activities, the nerves that come out from in between the vertebrae get pinched. These nerves, that go everywhere in the body, make all of our “parts” work. We call these pinched nerves the silent killers because most people can’t tell that their heart, lungs or kidneys aren’t working at 100% until they get very sick or are in pain.

Chiropractic health care focuses primarily on spinal function and its relationship to the nervous system and good health. Doctors of chiropractic emphasize that the body is a self-regulating and self-healing organism. The chiropractor’s goal is to use spinal and extremity adjusting techniques, along with advice regarding diet, exercise and positive lifestyle choices, to help the body heal itself.

At WellnessPlus, we treat the entire person as a whole beginning with gentle and effective chiropractic techniques, therapeutic massage and wellness counseling. Chiropractic adjustments do not require twisting and popping. An adjusting instrument called an Activator can be used to gently adjust the spine. WellnessPlus also incorporates therapeutic massage, in-house rehab and therapies for the neck, upper back and lower back to strengthen and heal the muscles around the spine, allowing the adjustments to hold in place better.

Our well trained doctors and therapists treat each person with respect and compassion to help bring them back to health and renewed strength. Our treatments care for people who have arthritis pain, fibromyalgia, injury symptoms from auto accidents, weight balance and everyday work load.

Some of the many services WellnessPlus offers include:
• Gentle Chiropractic Adjustments
• Neuromuscular Massage
• Physical Therapy
• Weight Loss Support
• Post Accident Care
• Exercise Therapy
• X-Rays and Diagnostics
• Pregnancy Support

Gentle Chiropractic Adjustments – A gentle manipulation of the spinal vertebrae to realign any that have moved out of place, or are subluxated. These subluxated vertebrae cause the exiting spinal nerves to be “pinched” and irritated. The Chiropractic adjustment relieves the pinching and irritation and in turn the pain that is associated with it.

Neuromuscular Massage Therapy – While the chiropractic adjustments align the spinal column, the massage therapy strengthens and releases tension of the muscles to help the spine stay in its proper posture. Massage therapy also offers benefits to the body’s functional systems creating a general feeling of wellness. Massage will circulate the blood to the muscles bringing fresh oxygen and nutrients as well as removing built up toxins.

Trigger Point Therapy is used to release common “knots” that cause pain and tension. The relief our clients achieve is noticeable and measurable as they overcome their injuries or pain. Sometimes stretching or exercise homework will be assigned to the clients which allows them to maintain their wellness in-between their visits.

Electric muscle stimulation – A mild electrical current is sent through the muscles to reduce spasms and encourage tissue repair via increased circulation.

Ultrasound Therapy – The use of sound waves as a form of micro-massage to penetrate soft tissue and joints to reduce swelling and speed healing.

Cervical Traction – The neck is gently cradled and tractioned to relax the muscles, relieve pressure on the nerves and restore the normal curve to the cervical spine.

Moist Heat Therapy – A penetrating heat that will soften, soothe and relax the muscles and surrounding soft tissue.

Ice Therapy – To shrink swollen and inflamed tissues giving them a jump start towards healing.

At WellnessPlus, we also encourage families to bring in their children to be checked as playing sports, riding bikes and roughhousing can cause their vertebrae to become misaligned.

If you would like to learn more about the chiropractic services WellnessPlus offers and how they can benefit you, please contact us and speak with a caring professional today.