- Electrical Muscle StimulationThe University of Maryland Medical Center found that chiropractic works best with ankle injuries when combined with other treatment modalities generally used in-office. These include ice, heat, electrical muscle stimulation, and the teaching of helpful stretches and exercises that may speed up the healing process and reduce further ankle-related injuries.
- Chiropractic AdjustmentsEvery year, around 100,000 Americans have surgery to relieve knee pain. But studies suggest that many people can avoid surgery through natural, conservative treatments. Chiropractic adjustments, exercise therapy, and weight loss have all been shown to reduce symptoms of knee pain in patients osteoarthritis.
- Spinal AdjustmentsChiropractic involves treating the person as a whole by assisting the body to heal naturally. It has long been known that healthy, nutritious diets coupled with rest, exercise and spinal adjustments are an integral part of preventative health care.
- Intersegmental Traction
- Nutritional ConsultationPersistent nutritional deficiencies are commonplace in the world today. As such, nutritional therapy has evolved and grown to include specialized treatments. Preventative health care aims to address stressful environments and the lack of essential nutrients in one's daily diet.
- SubluxationThere are other advantages of engaging in chiropractic during pregnancy as well. By treating subluxations and aligning the spine, the brain may better be able to communicate with the rest of your body, which may mean more stable hormone levels, fewer headaches, less nausea, and more.
- Manipulation TherapyExperimental Brain Research recently published a study involving 10 subjects whose muscle contractions were assessed both before and after chiropractic spinal manipulation. These contractions were then compared to the same measurements that were taken when the subjects engaged in a control intervention.
- Spinal Decompression
- Pediatric Chiropractic
- Flexion Distraction Therapy
- Chiropractic Neurology
- Applied Kinesiology
- Urgent Chiropractic Care
- Holistic Chiropractic Care
- Orthogonal Chiropractic
- Chiropractic Injury TreatmentFortunately, chiropractic may have something to offer all age groups when it comes to improved sports performance and injury treatment and prevention. Southmetro Chiropractic Center is your Stone Mountain, GA chiropractor who may help keep you active and injury-free.
- Acupressure
- Chiropractic Laser Therapy
- Disc Herniation TreatmentIf a spinal disk is damaged, it may cause the disk to bulge or become herniated, pinching the nerve. Lumbar disc herniation is a common cause of sciatica resulting in tingling or numbness in the low back and legs.