Our goal with all rehabilitation programs is to assist in restoring function by facilitating efficient and effective healing.

POST-SURGICAL RESTRICTIONS

After a surgical procedure, you want to recover quickly - and properly.

Following surgery, scar tissue is likely to develop and build up around the affected area. This scar tissue and adhesions are likely to affect muscles' function, preventing them from activating like they once did. 

Myofascial Release, specific Chiropractic adjustments along with proper strengthening should be included in a healing strategy. Your normal range of motion can be restored more quickly with these approaches to post-surgical rehabilitation.

We encourage YOU to take an active part in your healing. Our team is here to assist you in preventing scar tissue, re-injury and improper healing. Schedule regular assessments and let us help you develop a plan for an efficient total recovery.

Contact us with questions or to schedule an assessment.

PULLED MUSCLES

Characterized by muscle stiffness, tenderness, soreness and swelling, pulled muscles can be a nuisance that disrupts your training routine and daily life.

Pulled muscles are most often caused by injury during sports or exercise, usually when using improper technique or positioning. Lifting and or twisting when you're not warmed up or from an unstable position can cause you to overuse and tear or strain a certain muscle. Fatigue or sudden movements combined with exertion can also be to blame.

Treatment Options

• Active Release Technique - a soft tissue system/movement based massage technique

• R.I.C.E. - It is typically advisable to treat a pulled muscle with the RICE method: Rest - Ice - Compression - Elevation

• Musculoskeletal Manipulation - Light manipulation of joints and tissue may help pulled muscles, if it's not too painful. Releasing tight muscles and focusing on myofascial trigger points can promote and sustain healing and restore mobility of the problem area.

• Topical Creams - Bio-Freeze is the most popular topical treatment for pulled muscles with quick, effective pain relief.

A daily regimen of dietary supplements that contain healing properties is also advisable. Consider taking glucosamine and chondroitin, zinc, Vitamin C and bromelain to repair torn tissue.

If your pulled muscles could benefit from some extra healing treatment, we can help you! Contact us.

REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURIES

A general term used to describe muscle, nerve or tendon pain, repetitive strain injury is a condition caused by repetitive, cumulative movement and overuse of a specific body part.

Repetitive Strain Injuries can disrupt your productivity at work and at home. Primarily felt in areas in our upper body, such as the forearm, elbow, wrist, hands, neck and shoulders, this condition is sometimes caused by working at a computer or typing at a keyboard for long periods of time. Other culprits are playing instruments, gaming or sports such as cycling.

The symptoms can vary, but often include:

• pain or tenderness

• stiffness

• tingling or numbness

Chiropractic care can help with your posture and strengthening exercises can even prevent this painful condition. We can give you the tools to help you feel better.

If your daily activity causes you any amount of pain or discomfort, contact us today for an assessment.

TENDINITIS

When the thick cord of tissue know as a tendons become irritated or inflamed, tendinitis results.

Tendons plays important roles in the body as they attache our muscles to bone.  

The pain associated with tendinitis is usually described as a dull ache and tenderness, especially when using the affected area. While tendinitis can occur in any tendon in the body, it is typically found in these areas: 

• thumb

• elbow

• shoulder

Tendinitis more frequently results from overuse and repetitive impact on the same area. There are many activities that can cause tendinitis, including regular and frequent housework and gardening, carpentry and certain sports like tennis and cycling. Activities such as jumping, pitching, golfing and swimming can all cause tendinitis.

According to the ACA, in some cases joint manipulation can be helpful with pain reduction and more rapid recovery. We can determine if this procedure will be helpful in your case.

If you are experiencing persistent pain in any of these areas, we can help alleviate the discomfort. Questions? Contact us today.