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North Alabama Chiropractic
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SERVICES
Whether you suffer from back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, herniated or bulging discs, headaches or muscle spasms, we have a service for you. You will find a type of care to fit your personal needs while staying within your comfort zone. We understand that some people are afraid of the typical adjustment, also know as Diversified, so we use different techniques to take the fear and pain out of the treatment. Below you will find a list of what we offer and how each of those will affect you.
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Diversified
Diversified Technque is the typical chiropractic adjustment, in which the doctor uses his hands to perform a spinal adjustment, or extremity adjustment, to areas that are fixed, or as chiropractors say, "Subluxated". A specific force is applied with a direct line of drive to the affected area, often producing a "pop" or "audible" heard, similar to someone cracking their knuckles.
Graston
Graston Techinique is a soft tissue technique in which surgical grade steel instruments are used to break up scar tissue that has reformed incorrectly, trapping vital nerves from moving and flowing the way they were intended. Graston can also be used for trigger points in muscles and helping stretch shortened muscles and tendons, such as with plantar fascitis, carpal tunnel, heel spurs, and post surgical scarring. Everything is done topically on the outer skin.
Radiology Services
Radiological Services are offered on site for those needing x-rays to recommend appropriate care. X-rays are required for all patients in order to determine the cause of the problem. X-rays can be used to identify spinal alignment, normal variances of bone tissue, and deformities that may affect care. If you are pregnant, looking to become pregnant, a minor less that 14 yrs of age, you will not be required to be x-rayed, unless absolutely necessary.
Activator
Activator Technique uses a small, hand held instrument, which utilizes a spring loaded piston to deliver a direct, low force adjustment to the affected area. The goal is to reposition the bone back into it's normal position. With activator, the patient will not hear the audible that is heard with Diversified. Activator is great for those afraid of chiropractic, the elderly, infants and children, and severly acute injuries.
Spinal Decompression
Spinal Decompression is a therapy used to help with herniated and bulging discs. The decompression is a timed, rhythmic pulling, designed to pull discs off of inflamed nerves. The most common uses for decompression is to avoid surgery with Sciatica, Carpal Tunnel, burning and tingling in the shoulder, arms or legs. Decompression has also been used to stretch the muscles of the back and neck, for those that have hypertonicity of the surrounding musculature.
Therapy
In order to help your adjustment last and you get the most from it, we perform therapeutic ultrasound, muscle stimulation and some kinesiotaping. These therapies are used in conjunction with your chiropractic care to better improve your results and speed up the healing process.
Thompson
Thompson Technique is similar to Diversified, except the doctor uses a table that drops, 1 - 2 inches underneath the patient, setting the affected area back to the normal position. The doctor does use his hands to perform the adjustment, however, the table is what helps set the adjustment. An audible is usually not heard during the adjustment, but there are times that the patient may hear an audible.
Nutrition
Chiropractors are some of the leading authorities when it comes to updated nutritional counseling. We offer numerous vitamins and herbs to help with some of the most common conditions seen today, such as fibromyalgia, weight-loss, energy deficiency, sleeplessness, and joint health.
Personal Injury / Worker's Comp
We do work with personal injury client's and worker's comp client's, provided that they are aware they are ultimately responsible for their final bill. We are willing to work with your attorney, if you have one, or happy to refer you to one.