Health Benefits of Chiropractic Care
People often go to chiropractors for the first time for relief from back pain. However, chiropractors treat a broad range of complaints.
These include:
During the initial visit, Dr. Pearlman will take a full health history and perform a physical examination, with a special emphasis on the spine. Other examinations or tests, such as x-rays may be ordered to determine if there are any other underlying health concerns. If Dr. Pearlman determines that chiropractic treatment is appropriate, he will discuss and develop a treatment plan with each patient and perform an adjustment and/or apply other chiropractic techniques appropriate for the patient.
During follow-up visits, Dr. Pearlman may perform one or more of the many different types of adjustments and other manual therapies used in chiropractic care. The goal of these treatment techniques is to increase the range and quality of motion in the area being treated and to aid in restoring joint health. Chiropractic care focuses on maintaining your health naturally to help your body resist injury and disease by decreasing nerve pressure, rather than simply treating the symptoms after the fact.
Dr. Pearlman may combine the use of spinal adjustments and other manual therapies with several other modalities, such as:
Every organ and tissue in the body is controlled by the nervous system. Injuries are less likely to be serious and can heal at a significantly faster rate in those who receive regular chiropractic care, especially when combined with other healthy activities such as regular exercise and eating a nutritious diet. Regular chiropractic visits help maintain optimal spinal health by restoring proper movement to the spine and decreasing nerve pressure.
Dr. Pearlman participates with most insurance providers and offers a reasonable cash rate for patients without insurance coverage for chiropractic care.
These include:
- Neck pain
- Back pain
- Headaches
- Numbness/tingling
- Disc injuries
- Sports injuries
- Work/Automobile injuries
During the initial visit, Dr. Pearlman will take a full health history and perform a physical examination, with a special emphasis on the spine. Other examinations or tests, such as x-rays may be ordered to determine if there are any other underlying health concerns. If Dr. Pearlman determines that chiropractic treatment is appropriate, he will discuss and develop a treatment plan with each patient and perform an adjustment and/or apply other chiropractic techniques appropriate for the patient.
During follow-up visits, Dr. Pearlman may perform one or more of the many different types of adjustments and other manual therapies used in chiropractic care. The goal of these treatment techniques is to increase the range and quality of motion in the area being treated and to aid in restoring joint health. Chiropractic care focuses on maintaining your health naturally to help your body resist injury and disease by decreasing nerve pressure, rather than simply treating the symptoms after the fact.
Dr. Pearlman may combine the use of spinal adjustments and other manual therapies with several other modalities, such as:
- Heat and Ice Therapy
- Electric Stimulation
- Relaxation Techniques
- Rehabilitative and general exercise
- Counseling about diet, weight loss, and other lifestyle factors
- Dietary supplements
- Custom orthotics/heel lifts
Every organ and tissue in the body is controlled by the nervous system. Injuries are less likely to be serious and can heal at a significantly faster rate in those who receive regular chiropractic care, especially when combined with other healthy activities such as regular exercise and eating a nutritious diet. Regular chiropractic visits help maintain optimal spinal health by restoring proper movement to the spine and decreasing nerve pressure.
Dr. Pearlman participates with most insurance providers and offers a reasonable cash rate for patients without insurance coverage for chiropractic care.
Chiropractic Techniques:
Diversified Technique: This is the most commonly used technique. The manipulation/adjustment entails a high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust that usually results in a cavitation (popping sound) of a joint. The diversified technique can be used to treat many joints in the body.
Extremity Adjusting: These manipulations include the shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand/finger, hip, knee, ankle/foot/toe. Examples of conditions treated with this technique are: carpal tunnel syndrome, gait or posture-related problems.
Low-Force Instrument Adjusting: Uses a hand-held, spring-loaded instrument-based manipulation protocol. A quicker and lighter force is generated for patients where regular hand adjusting may not be indicated.
Flexion/Distraction: A specific technique that utilizes a special table to traction and flex a spine. This is primarily used to treat upper and lower disc herniations, non-disc spinal disorders, and to increase mobility of spinal joints.
Drop Table: This technique is a variation of the diversified technique that uses a special table with several segments called drop pieces. These segments can be pulled up, so that when the thrust is delivered, the table drops a bit. This helps assist a thrust while minimizing the force.
Diversified Technique: This is the most commonly used technique. The manipulation/adjustment entails a high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust that usually results in a cavitation (popping sound) of a joint. The diversified technique can be used to treat many joints in the body.
Extremity Adjusting: These manipulations include the shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand/finger, hip, knee, ankle/foot/toe. Examples of conditions treated with this technique are: carpal tunnel syndrome, gait or posture-related problems.
Low-Force Instrument Adjusting: Uses a hand-held, spring-loaded instrument-based manipulation protocol. A quicker and lighter force is generated for patients where regular hand adjusting may not be indicated.
Flexion/Distraction: A specific technique that utilizes a special table to traction and flex a spine. This is primarily used to treat upper and lower disc herniations, non-disc spinal disorders, and to increase mobility of spinal joints.
Drop Table: This technique is a variation of the diversified technique that uses a special table with several segments called drop pieces. These segments can be pulled up, so that when the thrust is delivered, the table drops a bit. This helps assist a thrust while minimizing the force.