Services

 Shock Wave Therapy technology has historically been used to help break up kidney stones (lithotripsy) and is now used effectively to treat musculoskeletal conditions involving ligaments, tendons and muscular tissues.

SWT works by promoting new blood circulation to the injured area, decreasing chronic inflammation, increasing collagen formation, decreasing substance P (a pain mediator) and helping to release trigger points. The net result is promotion of healing of ligaments, tendons, muscles and bone.

The treatments are non-invasive, usually 4-5 minutes in duration, and are performed once per week for 3-6 weeks. SWT is best suited for chronic issues (greater than 6 weeks duration).

SWT can be used to effectively treat:

· Tennis elbow

· Golfers elbow

· Rotator cuff injuries

· Plantar fasciitis

· Calcific tendinitis

· Low back pain

· Hip Pain

· Jumper’s knee  

· Shin splints

· Heel spurs

· Bursitis 

· Shoulder tendinitis 

· Chronic upper back pain

  Active Release Techniques® (ART®) is a patented soft tissue technique; treating problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. It utilizes a series of detailed protocols that involve the manual application of tension along various muscle fibres throughout the body.

ART® can aid in the recovery of injuries or long-standing chronic conditions, and assist in preventing a recurrence. It may enable the patients to resume their daily activities as well as prevent future injuries and facilitates a healthy lifestyle. 

ART® can be utilized along with the chiropractic adjustment, acupuncture, shockwave therapy and exercise in managing pain and achieving optimum health. In our clinic, we frequently utilize ART in the treatment of headaches.

A small example of the conditions we treat with A.R.T. ® are:

 · Whiplash

· Back/spinal pain

· Numbness and tingling in the hands and arms

· Carpal tunnel syndrome

· Shin splints

· Rotator cuff/shoulder pain

· Sciatica

· Plantar fasciitis

· Knee problems

· Golfer’s elbow

Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body. A key component of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is most commonly used to treat pain. Increasingly, it is being used for overall wellness, including stress management.

Traditional Chinese medicine explains acupuncture as a technique for balancing the flow of energy or life force — known as chi or qi (chee) — believed to flow through pathways (meridians) in your body. Inserting needles into specific points along these meridians can rebalance energy flow.

From a western perspective, practitioners view the acupuncture points as places to stimulate nerves, muscles and connective tissue, which is believed to boosts your body's natural painkillers.

  Chiropractic treatments are a holistic approach to keeping your spine, muscles and nervous system healthy, allowing your body to achieve optimal function. By identifying trouble spots in your spine, specific adjustments are performed to encourage pain relief, increased movement and improved overall health.

Techniques

We offer a variety of adjusting techniques including Full Spine Diversified Technique, Drop Table Technique, as well as utilizing an Impulse Adjusting Instrument, to better meet the individual needs of each patient.

Based on your History and current condition, the most effective technique will be selected for you.

Chiropractic is gentle and effective in nature and is designed for patients of all ages. Chiropractic treatments, traditionally utilized to helping neck and back pain, are also known to aid in pelvic pain, hip and shoulder problems, headaches, poor sleep, digestive issues and sciatica.

Therapeutic and Sports Massage

Therapeutic and deep tissue massage is used to relieve muscle tension and chronic pain due to injuries and imbalances. These techniques can be used to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions including but not limited to headaches, TMJD, tendinitis, whiplash, back pain, repetitive overuse conditions, postural imbalances and more.

Relaxation massage is used to enhance your wellness and reduce tension by creating an overall sense of relaxation and reducing stress.

Cupping massage targets the musculoskeletal system and can be alternative to deep tissue massage or can be used in conjunction with other techniques during your massage treatment. Cups are moved in sequence as well as left stationary on the body using a negative pressure to lift the tissues. This creates space which encourages circulation, alleviates adhesion and can clear congestion and stagnation within the tissues. Cupping can reduce pain, increase range of motion, and can assist in injury rehabilitation as well as reduce the incidence of injury.

A practice that involves applying pressure to specific points on the feet to illicit a healing response throughout the body. Each part of the body has a relative reflex point on the foot. Reflexology works through nerve stimulation and by clearing obstructions in the energy lines of the body, which produces a rejuvenating and healing effect. Reflexology is a safe and holistic treatment which aims to heal malfunctions and maintain balance within the systems of the body. Reflexology can be a great add-on to your massage treatment or can be used as an alternative to traditional massage.