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The adjustment is a very powerful tool that we use on the majority of our patients. The goal of the adjustment is simple; to restore proper motion to an area that is not moving properly. When you are being evaluated for an adjustment, the Chiropractor will palpate the joints in your spine and feel for any joint dysfunction. When there is joint dysfunction in the spine, it means that the joint does not move the way it was designed to. You can picture it as being restricted or stuck.

Joint dysfunction can occur from an injury, muscular imbalances, sitting with poor posture, or a multitude of other causes. When we perform an adjustment, we are reintroducing the proper joint motion and mechanics. This allows the body to have proper biomechanics and will enable you to move better.

There are several ways that your Chiropractor could perform an adjustment. Dr. Katie is proficient in multiple techniques and will work with patients to find the type of adjustment that is most comfortable for them. Traditional hands-on techniques require the chiropractor to position the patient and deliver a quick, gentle thrust with the hand. Some hand-on techniques require the use of specialized tables that include drops to decrease the amount of force needed for the adjustment. Dr. Katie is also certified in Activator Technique which requires a hand-held tool. This tool delivers a gentle impulse into the joint to restore motion and is safe for use on infants.

Our bodies crave motion. Our muscles and joints need movement to be happy, that's why a fixated or dysfunctional joint can cause so much trouble. Pain is our body's way of signaling that something is wrong. Sometimes dysfunctional joints can lead to muscular imbalances as your body tries to compensate for the lack of motion in one area. If these imbalances aren't corrected, they can cause dysfunction to return to the joint. 

Incorporating stretches and exercises to supplement the Chiropractic adjustment can help break the cycle of dysfunction and prevent future injuries. The exercises "set" the adjustment, patients that complete their home exercises typically require fewer in-office visits.

Every patient will get a customized stretching and exercise plan on their second visit. You'll recieve a printed copy with instructions as well as a username and password. You can use that information to view your exercises virtually and even report to the doctor that you've done them for the day! 

The practice of cupping has actually been around for thousands of years and can be traced to Ancient China. A glass, plastic or silicone cup is placed on the skin and the oxygen within that cup is removed to create a vacuum effect. This suction anchors the cup to the skin. Think of it as the opposite of massage—instead of pressing down on the muscle, a light pressure pulls it up. 

Cupping is said to spur the body’s natural healing process by stimulating blood flow. This reduces pain and eases muscle soreness, breaking obstructions and drawing toxins out of the body. A recent study suggests that the short-term effects of cupping therapy on pain reduction (especially neck or shoulder pain) are more intense than no therapy or conventional drugs. Since cupping is non-invasive and low-risk, it’s a perfect therapy for temporary relief from musculoskeletal problems—making it hugely popular among competing athletes and chronic pain-sufferers alike. 

Many people picture sonograms when they hear the word "ultrasound". Sonograms are a type of diagnostic ultrasound. Therapeutic Ultrasound does not create a "picture" like diagnostic ultrasound does. Instead, it creates deep heat within the muscle or joint being treated. This increases blood circulation to promote healing and relieve pain.

Therapeutic ultrasound is often used for treating chronic pain and promoting tissue healing. It may be recommended if you experience any of the following conditions:

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Shoulder pain, including frozen shoulder
• Tendonitis/tendonosis
• Ligament injuries
• Joint tightness