Our objective is to inform you how chiropractic care can effectively resolve your acute and chronic aches and pains. If you suffer from head and neck pain, mid back pain, or low back pain radiating into your legs, chiropractic can help these and a variety of related symptoms. Whether you have been involved in an automobile accident or an injury caused by normal daily activities, allow us to help you help yourself. We do not accept: Health First, Medicaid or H.I.P insurances. We offer: - X-ray on the premise -Grasston technique practitioners -Certified fitness trainer -Auriculo therapy to stop smoking Acupuncture Acupuncture is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and to improve functioning. This is done by inserting needles and applying heat or electrical stimulation at very precise acupuncture points. The classical Chinese explanation is that channels of energy run in regular patterns through the body and over its surface. These energy channels, called meridians, are like rivers flowing through the body to irrigate and nourish the tissues. An obstruction in the movement of these energy rivers is like a dam that backs up in others. The meridians can be influenced by needling the acupuncture points; the acupuncture needles unblock the obstructions at the dams, and reestablish the regular flow through the meridians. Acupuncture treatments can therefore help the body's internal organs to correct imbalances in their digestion, absorption, and energy production activities, and in the circulation of their energy through the meridians. The modern scientific explanation is that needling the acupuncture points stimulates the nervous system to release chemicals in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These chemicals will either change the experience of pain, or they will trigger the release of other chemicals and hormones which influence the body's own internal regulating system. The improved energy and biochemical balance produced by acupuncture results in stimulating the body's natural healing abilities, and in promoting physical and emotional well-being. Massage Therapy Massage therapy improves circulation by bringing oxygen and other nutrients to body tissues. It relieves muscle tension and pain, increases flexibility and mobility, and helps clear lactic acid and other waste, which reduces pain and stiffness in muscles and joints. Why Do People Get Massage Therapy? People get massage therapy for relaxation or for a variety of health conditions: Back pain Inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and tendinitis Stress relief and stress-related conditions Headaches and migraines Muscle and related conditions such as spasms, strains and sprains Repetitive strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome Circulatory and respiratory problems Post-injury and post surgical rehabilitation Massage therapy relieves stress. It is thought to help the body's stress response by lowering levels of hormones such as cortisol. Massage therapy also appears to enhance immune function. Physical Therapy Physical therapy is a health care specialty involved with evaluating, diagnosing, and treating disorders of the musculoskeletal system. The ultimate goal of physical therapy is to restore maximal functional independence to each individual patient. To achieve this goal, physical modalities such as exercise, heat, cold, electricity, and massage are utilized. Physical therapy is provided by physical therapists, who are licensed health care professionals with a master’s or doctorate degree in physical therapy. Physical therapists evaluate, diagnose, and manage the physical therapy treatment plan, customizing it to each individual’s needs. Physical therapy is ordered by a physician when it is felt that such a course of treatment would be beneficial. It is offered to a wide variety of patient’s including newborn babies, children, adults, and geriatrics. Physical therapy is u...