LOCAL CLINIC SERVICES OFFERED AT MODERN MOTION CHIROPRACTIC

We understand that each patient's needs and comfort levels are different. That’s why we offer a variety of adjustment techniques to suit individual preferences and health requirements. 

Techniques We Use

• Diversified Technique (HVLA): This is the most commonly used form of manipulation in chiropractic care. The Diversified Technique involves a high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust that is quick and precise. This method is designed to restore proper movement and alignment of spine and joint functions.

• Drop Table: Utilizes a specialized table with sections that drop slightly when force is applied. This method helps facilitate the adjustment while being gentle on the body.

• Flexion/Distraction: Performed on a segmented table that moves, this technique is excellent for stretching the spine and relieving pressure on affected discs, often used for patients with disc injuries or sciatica.

• ArthroStim & Activator: This uses a hand-held mechanical tool to provide a quick, low-force impulse at specific points along the spine, ideal for delicate areas or for patients who prefer a softer approach to spinal manipulation.

These diverse techniques allow us to tailor our treatments to each patient’s specific conditions and comfort level, ensuring a positive and effective chiropractic experience.

We specialize in extremity chiropractic adjustments that extend beyond spinal care to enhance overall body function and mobility. Our targeted adjustments focus on the joints of the body that experience high levels of use and stress during daily activities and sports. These adjustments include the foot, ankle, knee, hip, wrist, shoulder, jaw, and even the sinuses.

Benefits of Extremity Adjustments

• Foot and Ankle Adjustments: These adjustments help manage and prevent pain associated with plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, and general foot discomfort. Proper alignment improves balance and walking/running efficiency.

• Knee Adjustments: Aligning the knee joint can relieve conditions such as runner's knee and other forms of knee pain that stem from overuse, enhancing joint stability.

• Hip Adjustments: Adjusting the hip can alleviate sciatic pain, improve range of motion, which can lead to overall better alignment and gait.

• Wrist Adjustments: Especially beneficial for those who perform repetitive tasks with their hands, these adjustments can reduce the pain and stiffness associated with carpal tunnel syndrome and general wrist strain.

• Shoulder Adjustments: These can help resolve shoulder impingement, frozen shoulder, and other shoulder-related issues, increasing range of motion and reducing pain.

• Jaw (TMJ) Adjustments: Targeted at alleviating TMJ disorders, these adjustments can reduce jaw pain, headaches, and difficulties with chewing and speaking.

• Sinus Adjustments: Gentle manipulations designed to relieve sinus pressure can improve sinus drainage and reduce congestion and sinus headaches.

Extremity adjustments are tailored to meet the specific needs of each patient, whether they're athletes looking to improve performance or individuals seeking relief from chronic discomfort. 

We offer specialized youth adjustments tailored to children of all ages (0-18 years old). Understanding that each child is unique, we use a variety of techniques to ensure the adjustments are both gentle and effective. Whether your child is an infant, toddler, or teenager, we prioritize their comfort and safety, customizing our approach to suit their specific needs.

Techniques Used in Youth Adjustments

We employ a range of techniques designed to be both gentle and effective for children. Some of the methods we use include:

• Manual Adjustments: Using gentle pressure and specific movements, we correct misalignments in the spine. Depending on the age of the child, these manipulations may look different than adult treatments, but are just as effective. 

• Activator Method: A handheld instrument delivers a controlled, light, and fast thrust to adjust the spine without causing discomfort.

• ArthroStim: This tool provides a gentle yet effective adjustment by delivering rapid, low-force impulses, making it ideal for children of all ages, especially those who might be apprehensive about manual adjustments.

• Soft Tissue Techniques: These involve gentle massage and stretching to address muscle tension and improve flexibility.

Benefits of Youth Adjustments

Youth adjustments provide numerous benefits, contributing to your child's overall health and well-being. Regular chiropractic care can help:

• Enhance their immune system

• Improve sleep patterns

• Boost concentration and focus

• Promote proper growth and development

• Alleviate common childhood issues like colic, ear infections, and asthma

Importance for Young Athletes

For children involved in sports, chiropractic care is particularly valuable. Youth adjustments can:

• Improve athletic performance

• Enhance flexibility and range of motion

• Reduce the risk of sports-related injuries

• Speed up recovery time after injuries

• Maintain optimal physical condition

• Keep children participating in the activities they love longer

Our goal is to support your child's health journey, ensuring they grow up strong, healthy, and happy. With our expertise in gentle, age-appropriate chiropractic care, we provide a safe and nurturing environment for your child's chiropractic needs.

Children under the age of 18 years old do qualify for our student discount on the Initial Examination

Acupuncture is a scientifically recognized therapeutic practice rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, utilized for thousands of years to enhance health and well-being. This method involves the insertion of fine, sterile needles into specific anatomical points on the body. The stimulation of these points is believed to trigger the body's natural healing processes, resulting in various physiological and biochemical effects.

Benefits of Acupuncture

Extensive research and clinical studies have demonstrated that acupuncture offers several health benefits, including:

• Pain Relief: Effective in reducing chronic pain conditions, such as lower back pain, migraines, and arthritis.

• Stress Reduction: Promotes relaxation and decreases stress hormone levels.

• Improved Sleep Quality: Helps regulate sleep patterns and treat insomnia.

• Enhanced Immune Function: Boosts the immune system, helping the body to resist illness.

• Digestive Health: Improves gastrointestinal function, alleviating issues like nausea and irritable bowel syndrome.

• Increased Energy and Vitality: Enhances physical and mental energy levels.

• Emotional and Mental Health: Alleviates symptoms of anxiety and depression.

• Overall Health and Wellness: Supports preventive health care and maintains general well-being.

Common Conditions Treated with Acupuncture

Acupuncture is frequently used to treat a wide range of general health conditions, including:

• Musculoskeletal Pain: Conditions such as back pain, neck pain, and joint pain.

• Mental Health Disorders: Anxiety, depression, and stress-related conditions.

• Sleep Disorders: Insomnia and other sleep disturbances.

• Digestive Issues: Functional gastrointestinal disorders like bloating, nausea, and indigestion.

• Respiratory Conditions: Allergies, asthma, and other respiratory ailments.

• Women's Health: Menstrual irregularities, premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

• Stress-Related Conditions: Symptoms arising from chronic stress and fatigue.

• Preventive Care: General health maintenance and disease prevention.

Dry needling is similar to Acupuncture, but is more specific for musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions.  A very fine filament needle is inserted through the skin and into the deeper tissues that are considered trigger points to your pain.  Dry needling works by causing a micro lesion within muscle thus enhancing blood flow and the immune response to the injured tissue. This mechanical and neuromuscular effect enhances the body’s ability to heal and reduce pain.

The fine filament needle is very thin, solid, and flexible. This helps reduce any discomfort that may occur with the procedure.  treatments are often painless however at times a local twitch response of the muscle may be felt. Many patients describe this twitch response as a little shock, cramp or an ache sensation only lasting a few seconds. These sensations are perfectly normal and even a desirable response.  We will make every effort to make your experience comfortable and therapeutic.

Benefits of Dry Needling

• Pain Relief: Direct targeting of trigger points can provide immediate relief from muscular pain and discomfort.

• Improved Mobility: Helps in loosening tight muscles, enhancing flexibility and range of motion.

• Accelerated Healing: Stimulates blood flow to the affected area, promoting faster recovery from injuries.

• Reduced Inflammation: Can help in reducing swelling and inflammation associated with chronic pain conditions.

Ideal for athletes, individuals with repetitive strain injuries, or anyone experiencing muscle tightness and pain. 

NormaTec Recovery Systems as a cutting-edge solution for recovery and rehabilitation. NormaTec therapy is renowned for its use of dynamic compression to enhance the body's natural healing process and to provide a competitive edge in recovery technology. The system comprises a set of compression boots, or hip attachments that use carefully calibrated compression cycles, which mimic natural muscle contractions. This pulsing action effectively reduces swelling and inflammation post-exercise, promotes lymphatic drainage, and increases blood flow to the treated areas.

Benefits of NormaTec Therapy

• Enhanced Recovery: By increasing blood flow to the limbs, NormaTec therapy helps to deliver more oxygen and nutrients to sore muscles, which can significantly reduce recovery time.

• Reduced Muscle Soreness: Post-workout muscle soreness is often a limiting factor in consistent training. NormaTec's dynamic compression mitigates this soreness, allowing for more frequent and intensive sessions.

• Improved Circulation: The massage pattern employed by NormaTec is designed to mirror the body’s natural circulatory processes, enhancing the movement of blood and lymphatic fluids.

• Decreased Swelling and Inflammation: After intense sessions, limbs can swell, which impedes proper recovery. NormaTec’s compression therapy helps reduce this swelling by encouraging fluid movement away from the limbs.

• Relaxation: Beyond its physical benefits, the rhythmic pulsing and release of the compression cycles provide a relaxing, massage-like experience.

NormaTec therapy is an ideal complement to our suite of therapeutic options, offering a non-invasive way to boost recovery and maintain peak performance. Whether you are recovering from a marathon, healing from an injury, or simply looking to improve your training outcomes, NormaTec provides a substantial advantage in your health and recovery regimen.

We believe in empowering our patients to take an active role in their recovery. That's why we provide personalized at-home exercise and stretching programs tailored to complement your in-clinic treatments. These carefully curated routines are designed to accelerate your healing process, enhance your overall mobility, and prevent future injuries.

We provide detailed instructions and support to ensure you perform each exercise correctly and safely. We will demonstrate your recommended movements in the office and will give you access to an online platform, that includes videos & detailed instructions you can view at home.