Chiropractic is the art and science of finding and
correcting dysfunctions in the joints of the body as well as in the
muscles that move them. A chiropractor does this with the most natural
and non-invasive means possible. The specific diagnostic and
therapeutic techniques used to accomplish this goal vary widely from
chiropractor to chiropractor. Most patients come to chiropractors because they have back
pain or headaches, but chiropractors can treat a wide variety of
musculoskeletal disorders. Go to Conditions
Treated to view a partial list of
conditions treated by Dr. Bivrell. Through addressing these dysfunctions in the body, the
chiropractor can lessen or eliminate the patient’s symptoms. Evan more
importantly, the chiropractor will balance the patient’s musculoskeletal
systems and perhaps diet so as to afford him or her long ranging
benefits that extend well beyond the initial problem. A well-balanced
body can increase a person’s ability to stave off degenerative
arthritis, fight chronic illnesses, and, most importantly, help a person
to live life to its fullest potential. The most important
process of your chiropractic treatment is the initial examination. It
is during this process that the underlying cause of your complaint is
identified. This is done by taking a thorough history, postural
analysis, gait analysis, neurological exam, orthopedic exam, and
movement pattern analysis. Movement pattern analysis is a process of looking at a
series of common movements that everyone performs throughout the day,
such as walking or squatting, and then identifying any abnormalities in
that movement. In some people, a certain muscle may have become
shortened and chronically tight. Or perhaps a set of muscles have
become chronically weak over time, causing symptoms elsewhere in the
body. This identification process is subtle and complex, but once the
source of the problem is uncovered treatment has the potential to
unravel a problem which has not responded to other types of care. Treatment sessions
typically consist of spinal manipulation of any joint restrictions found
during the initial exam. To accomplish the manipulation, there are
several techniques available ranging from traditional adjustments where
the chiropractor uses his hands to adjust the skeletal structure to
gentler techniques that do not involve a "popping" sound. As mentioned
above, much time is devoted to correcting any muscular dysfunction with
gentle stretches, specific exercises on floor mats or gym balls, and
special exercises on rocker and wobble boards if needed. Traditional
treatment options such as ice, moist heat, electric muscle stimulation,
manual traction, and ultrasound are also available. In addition, we have
a massage therapist on site for those patients who require more intense
muscular work or for those needing relaxation time. Finally,
nutritional counseling and ergonomic advice are offered as well. Please
feel free to call or e-mail us
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