Chiropractic brings
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What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a drug-free, hands-on, non-invasive treatment of conditions caused by mechanical dysfunction of the joints, and of their effects on the nervous system and on general health. Chiropractic is holistic; a chiropractic physician addresses the patient’s physical problem, in addition to lifestyle factors that may affect the patient’s condition and overall health. Chiropractic care uses natural methods such as lifestyle modifications, nutrition, diet, and exercise.
What is Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy is a hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body. The soft tissues include muscle, skin, tendons and associated fascia, ligaments and joint capsules.
Massage has many diverse physiological effects, which are primarily due to the therapist's hands moving over the body. The different movements can physically stretch muscles, ligaments, tendons and fascia, encourage the circulation through the tissue, inhibit muscular spasms and be either sedating or stimulating to the nervous system.
The psychological benefits of massage shouldn't be ignored, either. Stress-related illnesses are very common. Our emotional state impacts our physical health. Therefore, stress reduction, through massage, can have a positive effect on overall wellness.
Chiropractic Care Coupled with Massage Therapy
At Showers Family & Sports Chiropractic, massage therapy is often coupled with chiropractic care. When used in combination with each other, these therapies are preventative and restorative, helping to address the source of stress and pain so that you may achieve optimal health. Those that add massage therapy to their chiropractic care generally enjoy a faster recovery. Since multiple components of the pain are being addressed, recovery is usually more complete. Chiropractic adjustments will often proceed more easily when the soft tissues and the patient have been relaxed by massage. In addition, the effects of the adjustments frequently last longer because muscle tension has been released and the joints have improved motion making them less likely to return to their dysfunctional state. Used in combination, chiropractic and massage can help you maintain your optimum health and enjoy life to the fullest. If you are interested in optimizing your therapeutic outcome by coupling chiropractic with massage please inform our front desk staff.
Mission
Our clinic has a three-part vision for all of our patients: Get Well, Stay Active, and Be Healthy. We help male and female patients of all ages realize this vision, and we express a special interest in women’s health and pregnancy.
We accept chiropractic patients from other health care professionals and refer patients in non-chiropractic cases. We also co-manage cases to optimize treatment outcomes.
We provide a unique, well-rounded approach to your health care by offering a variety of treatment options. These treatments may include: gentle chiropractic manipulation, soft tissue therapy, acupuncture, non-surgical spinal decompression, and therapeutic exercise.
We strive to do more than manage your condition; we provide you with care to resolve existing complaints and prevent problems in the future. We educate you on the cause of your condition and empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to Get Well, Stay Active, and Be Healthy. |
