Being a part of the most researched chiropractic techniques, we thought it was best to touch on the Activator Method and tell you a few things about it! 

Its efficiency is supported through research, unlike any other instrument adjusting technique! With research to back it, and clinical trials to support it, the Activator Method has proven its importance within the Chiropractic field. In the hands of an experienced and trained Chiropractor, this tool can assist the client in achieving and maintaining healthy alignment of the spine. 

The handheld device is used to deliver a small amount of pressure to a joint or vertebra in the intention of aligning it correctly. Seeing as the force is sent quickly, the muscles have less time to tense, therefore allowing the Activator to freely manipulate the intended joint or vertebra. This tool can be used alongside manual manipulation of the spine in order to provide the client with the best treatment specific to them.

Next time you come into Wellness Plus, ask us about Activators and if they will be a part of your care plan! We look forward to seeing you!

The spine is held in place by the surrounding muscles and ligaments. It is important, as we age, to keep muscles as flexible as possible since they have a tendency to tighten over the years. 

The tightening of muscles cause the body to no longer maintain symmetry. This can be seen in the raise of one side of the body. When stretching is used alongside chiropractic, the muscles within the body, specifically surrounding the spine, relax and begin to align with the adjustments made by the chiropractor.

Stretching alongside chiropractic care can also improve the range of motion within the body as well as flexibility. When you are more flexible, you are less likely to be injured as long as you continue to listen to your body and understand your limits. 

Muscles are where we hold our stress, so if you are adding stretching into your routine, you are combatting your stress effectively! 

We focus on your overall wellness here at Wellness Plus. Our objective is to help you live a healthy life alongside your chiropractic appointments. If you are looking for a reliable chiropractor, schedule your appointment today!

Chiropractic can benefit patients in many ways, but what can be used along with chiropractic to better the healing process? One of the most popular answers is yoga. So how exactly does yoga help with the chiropractic process? Here is what you need to know;

Within the United States, multiple studies have been conducted, one of which the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health proved a reduction in the pain patients were feeling in their lower back, as well as depression, after practicing yoga along side chiropractic for six months.  

The important thing to remember when applying yoga alongside chiropractic is that you as the patient need to be open with your chiropractor about what positions of yoga you are practicing as well as the frequency. Just like a standard care plan, your medical professional needs to know the activities you are participating in to provide you the best level of care.

At Wellness Plus, we want you to be a part of the best care possible. That is why if you are experiencing any pain, make an appointment today so we can start your care plan as soon as possible.

​At Wellness Plus, we are amazed at how wonderfully complicated the body is. Today we want to take a moment and explain, in a general sense, how your body works and how Chiropractic can help!

Your entire body is made up of multiple systems, and each system has a job they must maintain in order for you to be healthy. These systems include: Digestive, Reproductive, Circulatory, Endocrine, Integumentary, Lymphatic, Muscular, Nervous, Excretory, Respiratory, and Skeletal.

But how do all the systems in the body communicate with one another? Through nerves! Part of the nervous system, nerves are the most important communicators within your body. That is why it is so important to take care of your nerves and make sure they can send signals throughout your body appropriately.

How do we make sure they can communicate effectively without disruption? Through Chiropractic! Chiropractic focuses on the overall wellness of the body. By focusing on the spinal cord, the spine, and the correct alignment of each, chiropractic assists in the proper flow of communication from your brain through your nerves to systems throughout your body.

If you want more information or have specific questions feel free to call our office or come in! I wanna plus we want to work with you to understand how we can help your body be at optimal health.

Temporomandibular joint disorders, or TMJ is a group of disorders that afflict the joint which connects the jaw and skull. If you are experiencing pain in the jaw below, behind, or near your ear, it could be subject to TMJ. This pain could impair your ability to eat and talk, as well as cause you to experience dizziness, pain, and headaches. After being seen by a medical professional and diagnosed with TMJ, chiropractors can help you manage the disorder through chiropractic.

Chiropractic works to alleviate the pressure placed on joints and nerves within the body, therefore can assist with pain related to TMJ. Once a joint is properly aligned, the nerve will no longer be pinched and irritated. Seeing as misalignments can happen continuously throughout a lifetime, it is beneficial to receive chiropractic care routinely along with the care from your general practitioner. 

Wellness Plus provides quality, individualized, care to our clients. We work alongside your schedules in order to ensure you are receiving the treatment appropriate for your ailments. TMJ can be managed, and we are here to help you do just that! If you are experiencing pain in your jaw, or anywhere else for that matter, call us today and schedule a time for your first appointment and  X-rays.

Chiropractic can be a positive addition to a pregnant woman’s care plan. 
Realistically, there is no negative aspect to a pregnant woman receiving chiropractic care. In fact, there are many benefits for receiving chiropractic care throughout pregnancy. 
But how exactly can chiropractic help with the pregnancy?

Before Pregnancy
Even before the conception of a child, Chiropractic can help a woman with her fertility. Chiropractic maintains the overall wellness of the human body by focusing on the spine and spinal cord. Seeing as our bodies are one system made up of many, the nervous system plays a delicate and dominant role in the wellness of a woman’s reproductive ability. Vertebrae within the spine can shift and caused a subluxation of the nerves associated with the reproductive system in a woman. If the reproductive organs are not receiving the proper information from the brain, they will not function optimally. Being regularly aligned by Chiropractor can assist in the care plan of a woman who may be worried about her fertility.

During Pregnancy 
When a woman becomes pregnant, her entire body begins to alter alignment in order to compensate for the future fetus. A woman’s hips begin to widen in order to allow the fetus to pass through during birth. This change of alignment in the hips causes misalignment in other areas of the body such as the spine, shoulders, and neck. Because of this, it is very important for a pregnant woman to be consistent with her chiropractic care underneath a chiropractor who understands the body of a pregnant woman. 

After Pregnancy
The wonderful miracle of birth can take a toll on the mother's body unlike anything else. Pain, tears, and joy. what’s a woman has had her baby, her body begins the process of attempting to align back to her pre-pregnancy form. Woman’s body will never be the same after childbirth but through chiropractic care misalignments that were caused during this wonderful miracle of life can be either corrected or treated.

Here at Wellness Plus, we want to make sure that you and your baby are taken care of in the best way possible. If you are woman who is having trouble with fertility, or woman who has just found out she is pregnant, do not hesitate to give us a call or come into the office and talk with us about how we can help you and your future baby.

Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) is a tool used in chiropractic practices to contract muscles through electrical waves.  
But how does it work, exactly?

A machine creates an electrical current which is sent through wires that are connected to adhesive patches. Placement of the adhesive patches is determined by the chiropractor based on the client’s needs.  Once the patches are properly placed, the current is sent to the muscle tissue, creating a response from the body’s sensory and motor systems.

While EMS is relatively new, it is gaining popularity! There are many uses including strength training, rehabilitation, testing neural and muscular function, pain relief, and muscle re-education. Since technology is a fast-moving innovation, compact EMS machines are available for home use and can be easily managed by the client.

The next time you are in need, ask your chiropractor about EMS and see if it is the right course of treatment for you!

​The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the body. Allowing a full 360 degrees of motion on multiple planes. This allows the shoulder to be one of the most functional part of the body, but this comes at a price. Since the shoulder moves so freely it is also the least stable joint. Damaging the joint through injury, or wear that occurs over time, restricts your ability to function. Try these tips to protect the shoulder from injury.