Chiropractic Adjustments

A therapeutic treatment where chiropractors utilize their hands or special instruments to manipulate joints in the body. This treatment is also called spinal manipulation or joint manipulation. The chiropractic adjustment is shown to reduce pain, correct alignment, and have a multitude of benefits on the nervous system. If you have pain or reduced range of motion that involves your musculoskeletal system, we offer alternative methods of treatment that don’t involve prescribing medicine or other invasive procedures.                

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Non Surgical Spinal Decompression

At Hand Crafted Chiropractic, we specialize in non-surgical spinal decompression therapy – a revolutionary treatment that offers a safe, pain-free solution to chronic neck and low back pain. Our state-of-the-art therapy is designed to alleviate discomfort and enhance your overall quality of life. Here are the key benefits you can expect:

Targeted Relief for Neck and Low Back Pain: Our therapy gently stretches the spine, creating a vacuum effect that repositions bulging or herniated discs. This not only significantly reduces pain but also promotes natural healing by increasing nutrient and oxygen flow to the affected areas.
Effective Treatment Nerve Pain For those suffering from sciatica or arm nerve pain, spinal decompression therapy offers a non-invasive solution. By relieving pressure on the sciatic nerve, our treatment reduces the intense leg and lower back pain associated with this condition. Our tailored approach helps in decompressing the nerves affected by cervical spine issues, offering substantial relief from arm nerve pain, often experienced as numbness or tingling in the hands and arms.

Reduces Muscle Spasms: Spinal decompression therapy aids in relaxing tense muscles and reducing spasms, providing a more comfortable and pain-free state.

Improves Joint Mobility: By gently stretching the spine, our therapy improves spinal joint mobility, enhancing your flexibility and range of motion. This is crucial for maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.

At Hand Crafted Chiropractic, we are committed to providing you with a path to a pain-free life without the need for surgery. Our expert team is here to guide you through each step of your journey to better health. Contact us today to discover how non-surgical spinal decompression therapy can transform your life!

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Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Therapy

Ankle Pain (Achilles Tendinosis/itis)

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization. Description of Service: Graston Technique (GT) therapy is successful in effectively treating all soft tissue conditions, whether they are chronic, acute or post- surgical. GT therapy can help you enjoy life again.
This specifically designed technique and instruments enable the treatment of scar tissue and fascial restrictions. This allows for faster rehabilitation, increase in range of motion, pain reduction, and corrected muscle function.

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Wrist Pain (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)

Here is list of some of the most common conditions treated with Graston Technique therapy:

Neck Pain (Cervical Sprain/Strain)

Fibromyalgia

Hamstring Injuries

Hip Pain

IT Band Syndrome (Iliotibial Band)

Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylosis/itis)

Back Pain (Lumbar Sprain/Strain)

Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylosis/itis)

Knee Pain (Patellofemoral Disorders)

Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis)

Shoulder Pain (Rotator Cuff Tendinosis/itis)

Scar Tissue Formation

Trigger Finger 

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Myofascial Decompression (MFD) Aka Cupping Therapy

Myofascial Decompression otherwise known as Cupping Therapy, is a form of soft tissue work where a pneumatic pump is used, along with plastic vacuum cups and placed on the skin to release the fascia and muscle tissue underneath with the ultimate goal of pain relief with an increase soft tissue mobility ie muscle, tendons, ligaments, and fascia. Myofascial Decompression works in the decompression of adhesions; reducing inhibitions of fluids and nutrient exchange. It is effective in decreasing stiffness and pain, improving tissue health and increasing mobility. Myofascial Decompression can be useful in the treatment of chronic overuse injuries such as bursitis, tendonitis, tendonosis, and other myofascial pain syndromes in low back, mid back, neck pain, elbow pain, shoulder pain, and virtually any area of the body where compressed soft tissues is the source of pain. Cupping has been used in many traditional cultures for thousands of years, including ancient Chinese medicine, early Egyptians, Native Americans, and others.

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Trigger Point Therapy

Pain Relief: Our therapy directly targets Myofascial Trigger Points by applying direct pressure to these specific points helping to break the cycle of pain and muscle spasms, leading to significant pain relief.

A Trigger Point is a small muscle knot that forms within your muscles. They can cause a great deal of pain and discomfort. There are a number of reasons Trigger Points can form including poor posture, repetitive motions, inactivity, stress, and injuries. When pressure is applied to a trigger point, thus releasing the trigger points, it can help release the knot and relieve pain. Trigger Point Therapy is an incredibly effective way t treat muscle pain and increase blood flow to the affected area.

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Improved Muscle Function: Trigger Point Therapy helps and relaxing muscle tension and knots, which can enhance muscle function and flexibility. This improved flexibility can help and increasing the range of motion and improving overall mobility.

Trigger Point Therapy focuses on relieving chronic pain and reducing muscle tension. The benefits of Trigger Point Therapy Include:

Stress Reduction: by relieving muscle tension, my official trigger point therapy can also reduce stress and promote relaxation. This is particularly beneficial for individuals to experience physical discomfort due to stress or anxiety.

Improved Blood Circulation: Trigger Point Therapy has been clinically shown to improve blood flow to the affected areas. Enhanced circulation helps and faster recovery of muscles and reduces the likelihood of muscle soreness and cramps.

Prevention of Future Pain: Regular Trigger Point Therapy can help prevent the formation of new trigger points. By maintaining muscle health and flexibility, it can be effective part of pain management, and wellness program.

Improved Posture: Chronic muscle tension can lead to poor posture. By releasing the tension and key areas, Trigger Point Therapy can help improve posture and prevent the pain associated with postural and balances.

Reduced Headaches: For those suffering from tension headaches or migraines, Trigger Point Therapy can provide significant relief. It addresses the muscle tightness and knots that often contribute to headache pain.

Better Sleep Quality: As Trigger Point Therapy reduces pain and muscle tension, it can contribute to better sleep quality. People with chronic pain often struggle with sleep, and alleviating muscle pain can help and achieving more restful sleep.

Enhanced Athletic Performance: Athletes often use Trigger Point Therapy to recover from muscle soreness and improve their performance. The therapy helps in maintaining muscle health, which is crucial for high-level physical activity.

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rehabilitation Stretches and Strength Training exercises

Rehabilitation strength training exercises and stretches play a crucial role and achieving long-term pain relief and enhancing quality of life. These exercises are designed to gradually rebuild strength, flexibility, and endurance in muscles and joints that have been weakened or damaged due to injury, surgery, or chronic conditions. By focusing on targeted movements, strength training plays a vital role in restoring muscle function, improving joint stability, and reducing the risk of further injury.

Similarly, stretching exercises are vital for maintaining and improving range of motion, promoting circulation, and reducing stiffness and affected areas. Regularly practicing these stretches helps in alleviating discomfort and enhancing mobility, which is essential for daily activities.

Incorporating a regimen of rehabilitation strength training and stretching into one's routine not only aids in pain management but also contributes to overall physical well-being. It empowers individuals to regain control over their bodies, improve their physical capabilities, and ultimately leads to more active, healthier lifestyle. This holistic approach to rehabilitation is essential for anyone looking to overcome physical limitations, and achieve a higher quality of life.

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Taping

Taping is a therapeutic technique which alleviates pain and facilitates lymphatic drainage by microscopically lifting the skin. This lifting affect forms convolutions in the skin increasing interstitial space and allowing for decreased inflammation in affected areas. The flexible tape is applied based on evaluation and assessment to dictate a specific application. Taping applications can be applied in hundreds of ways and have the ability to reduce pain and inflammation, promote post-surgical healing, optimize performance, prevent injury and promote good circulation and can assist the body’s natural healing process. 

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