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Adjustments & Manipulation
Adjustments, or manipulation as they're sometimes referred to is the minor movement of vertebrae in the spine. The objective of this procedure is to restore normal joint movement and to realign vertebrae that have moved out of place for a number of reasons ranging from normal daily activity to trauma such as a car accident. When these vertebrae are out of place, it has an overall systemic effect from muscular to the central nervous system. Without proper alignment and function of all nerves and systems in the body from the brain, we can't function at our peak.
An adjustment is often a pressure from the chiropractor utilizing the hands or an instrument to move a vertebrae back into place. This happens with a quick movement and is often without discomfort. You may hear a noise that sounds like you're cracking your knuckles referred to as joint cavitation. It is the release of gases such as oxygen and nitrogen from the joint. Overall, adjustments are an excellent way to keep the body functioning at its highest level. When the spine is in alignment, the body is able to respond and perform as it was designed to.
Manual Therapy Techniques
Manual Therapy Techniques is an excellent method for improving overall health and musculoskeletal efficiency. Manual Therapy Techniques has a number of beneficial effects on the body and the mind. Some of these include removal of toxins that can build up in the muscles of the body, increased circulation, and increased flexibility in not only the muscles, but also the connective tissue within the body. Manual Therapy Techniques also can help with muscle spasms as well as soft tissue injuries by increasing the movement and reducing the overall recovery time of the healing process.
Therapeutic Exercise
Our therapeutic exercise program is designed to correct impairment, improve musculoskeletal function, and maintain a state of well-being. It may vary from highly selected activities restricted to specific muscles or parts of the body, to general and vigorous activities that can return a patient to peak of physical condition. Therapeutic exercise seeks to accomplish the following goals:
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Enable ambulation
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Release contracted muscles, tendons, and fascia
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Mobilize joints
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Improve circulation
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Improve respiratory capacity
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Increase coordination
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Improve flexibility
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Improve balance
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Promote relaxation
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Improve muscle strength
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Increase endurance
An individual's overall physical fitness is a state characterized by good muscle strength combined with good endurance. At Hollywood Chiropractic Dr. Hedrick will design a custom program for you. The final goal of rehabilitation is to achieve, an optimal level of physical fitness by the end of the treatment regimen.
Weight Loss
Traditional Adjustments – While it may seem that a chiropractic adjustment would have little to do with weight loss, subluxations of the spine are often direct contributors to weight gain. Nerves throughout the spinal column are information highways, connecting the brain to the rest of the human body. When there are misalignments along these pathways, communication is hindered and signals including those controlling hunger and eating cues can be affected. In addition to these hunger cues, those who suffer from subluxations often experience chronic pain or decreased range of motion as a result, making the upkeep of a physically active lifestyle far more difficult. Chiropractic adjustments can effectively relieve, if not eliminate, these problems, providing a much easier path for weight loss and overall health.
Car Accident Treatment
Being in a car accident is a very difficult situation on a number of levels. Your pain is sometimes secondary to the aftermath of having your car at the mechanic as well as the stress of dealing with your insurance and potentially missing work.
While you are in a hurry to get your car fixed and back to normal activities, make sure to see your chiropractor before you make any major decisions. There could be injuries that are not very painful now, but could become chronic severe pain in the future if not corrected. A car accident is a major event and the trauma that come from them could be significant.
HOLLYWOOD CHIROPRACTIC IS THE TREATMENT OF CHOICE FOR AUTO ACCIDENT VICTIMS
There are many different injuries and complications that can be caused by an automobile accident-broken bones, cuts and bruises, head injuries, etc. Luckily, most of the injuries can be treated by a medical professional and will heal over time. However, there are some injuries that can stick with you for months, or even years, after your accident. These are usually car accident back injuries.
Car accident back injuries often leave many auto accident victims in pain long after the incident. Back pain is one of the worst, and most prevalent, types of chronic pain that is caused by automobile accidents. These car accident back injuries can happen in a serious car crash, or even something as nominal as a fender bender.
Tremendous forces are created during a car accident. These forces can easily tear apart soft tissue and shatter bones in the spine. Whiplash is responsible for more than one million car accident back injuries each year and 10% percent of these car accident back injuries can lead to long term pain and disability in those affected.
Luckily, at Hollywood Chiropractic Spinal and Injury Center help you with any car accident back injuries you may have sustained. Even if the accident seems inconsequential, the initial undetected pain could follow you for a lifetime.
Electric Muscle Stimulation
Electrical Muscle Stimulation is an exceptional way to help the body in the healing process. This is accomplished by sending a very small electrical current into the affected soft tissue injury or muscle spasm. The therapy utilizes this current in an effort to help reduce swelling and release trigger points that may have the muscle locked up. It does this by helping the body to release natural relievers of pain often referred to as endorphins.
This is a great therapy if there is a spasm in a back or neck muscle. It works well in relaxing the muscle and allowing it to return to its normal state rather quickly. Short therapy sessions are excellent at facilitating healing from acute and chronic pain.
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is an excellent way to help with pain, swelling and muscle spasms in the body. This therapy is well known to help numb painful areas as well as provide a cooling relief to affected soft tissues. The therapy consists of applying cold compresses on to the skin to effectively reduce the temperature of the skin as well as constrict the blood vessels in the area.
If you are suffering from a muscle spasm or just recently had a soft tissue injury, cryotherapy is an excellent way to help reduce swelling and further injury in the early stages of your healing process. This therapy is rather inexpensive and is something that can be done at home as well as in the office.
Sports Injury
Professional sports figures are consistently reaching new heights in their professional careers. With each passing year, new records are shattered and the human body is pushed to its limits. Everyday athletes follow suit by pushing themselves harder, choosing rigorous training patterns, and taking their diets to a new level. Despite the meticulous care and training that athletes take, they experience musculoskeletal injuries.
Chiropractors are to athletes, just as Cardiologists are to those who suffer with cardiovascular disease. Chiropractors have specific training in evaluating and treating the injuries and ailments of athletes. Chiropractors can treat an injured athlete more effectively than a medical doctor, who will simply prescribe medication. In addition to treating athletic injuries, the chiropractor is skilled in aiding the athlete in injury prevention.
Athletes who receive treatment from a medical doctor find themselves frequently benched and on the sidelines. Others play and then spend hours after the game with ice packs and taking pain medication. Medical doctors do not treat the body as an integrated system, but rather treats each injury individually.
It has been said that chiropractic care most closely relates to the needs of the athlete because special attention is given to the spine, joints, muscles, tendons, and nerves. Chiropractic ensures that all pieces of the musculoskeletal system are working in harmony and in their healthiest, most natural state.
Professional athletes see such a great value in chiropractic treatment that they regularly have chiropractic well visits to prevent injuries. If you are an athlete or weekend warrior, chiropractic care will enable you to reach peak performance, without breaking yourself.
Slip & Fall Treatment
Personal injury is related to bodily harm that comes from being involved in any type of accident or mishap. The difference between personal injury and workers comp is that personal injury takes place outside of work. Chiropractors are professionals at uncovering underlying issues in personal injury accidents. Whether it be a single adjustment or a series of treatment, your chiropractor is one of the best options to get you healing on the right path and back to near perfect.
If you find yourself in a personal injury accident, make sure that you at least get a consultation with a chiropractor as you may have underlying issues that traditional medicine may have missed or took the wait and see approach on. Don't let your injury go untreated and cause major issues down the line.
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