Chiropractic medicine is the study of the human spine and nervous system and how the body communicates with every muscle, organ and nerve to function at optimal capacity.
The body's optimal capacity can only be achieved through good health and a free flowing nervous system. Unfortunately, many outside stresses can cause poor health and interfere with the nervous system. Three of the main stresses, which chiropractors refer to as the "3 Ts," are:
- Thoughts-everyday mental stresses and worries in life, which can take their toll on the body
- Traumas-incidences such as car accidents, work injuries, sports injuries, falls or fractures
- Toxins-substances like alcohol, cigarettes and processed foods
The 3 Ts are detrimental forces that cause the body to improperly communicate within itself, leading to spinal misalignments ("subluxations") that result in common aches and pains, chronic issues and ultimately disease.
Chiropractors are trained and educated on how to prevent the negative effects of the 3 Ts. The goal of chiropractic medicine is to properly restore structure and function, making sure the body is completely clear of interference. Procedures that may be used to accomplish this goal include: spinal adjustments, mechanical traction, cold laser therapy, hot pack therapy, trigger point therapy, and therapeutic exercise.
Chiropractic Adjustments: The Most Essential Part of Your Care
Spinal joints that aren't moving right can choke or irritate nearby nerves. These are called "subluxations" or "misalignments". Chiropractic adjustments add motion to these stuck joints, reducing nervous system disruption. Then, health can return.
Patients often report a pleasant sense of release directly following their adjustments.
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| When the neurological circuits have integrity the body works as it was designed. |
When spinal vertebrae are out of alignment, the body doesn't work the way it should, causing ill-health. |
The Doctor's Techniques
Dr. Mancini uses a number of highly effective adjusting approaches to help improve spinal biomechanics and reduce nervous system interference. The approach he decides to use is based on his judgment and experience. The primary adjusting techniques he uses include:
Diversified
After identifying which spinal bones have lost their normal motion or position, a specific manual thrust is administered to free up "stuck" joints.
Activator
This is a system of spinal evaluation combined with a hand-held adjusting instrument that delivers a consistent, low-force thrust.
Thompson
Thompson Terminal Point technique is a system of analysis and a special table that reduces the amount of energy needed to adjust your spine. Commonly known as a "drop" adjustment.
Flexion-Distraction
This non-force approach uses a special table so we can traction your spine, relieving pressure to compressed spinal discs and facet joints.
Other Modalities
Along with the spinal adjustment, Dr. Mancini also incorporates the newest technology to help speed up the healing process and retrain your spine.
Heat Therapy
At the beginning of each treatment session, moist heat therapy is applied to the spine and surrounding musculature to help aid in reducing stress and tension, making the adjustment that much more comfortable.
Cold Laser Therapy
Low level laser therapy can penetrate into the musculature or joint space to reduce pain, inflammation and break up scar tissue. It can be used for many other issues as well, such as sports injuries, tendonitis, carpal tunnel, arthritis, etc. The treatment is pain free. To find out more information about this therapy go to
www.THORlaser.com
Rehab and Exercise
Every one is unique and adjustments may not be the only answer. That's why Dr. Mancini creates specific exercise routines to re-educate the muscles of the spine. Whether it be from an automobile accident, a fracture or a fall, the muscles need to be restrengthened to help stabilize the progress and get stronger for future activities.
Wellness Products and Support
Dr. Mancini also offers many support systems that help maintain his patients progress when they are outside of his office performing normal activities of daily living. Here is more information about that support:
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