 |
|
|
Services
At Schofield Chiropractic, we treat patients with musculoskeletal problems such as back pain, neck pain, and headaches using evidence focused, time honored physical medicine and manual techniques, including postural correction, stabilization exercises, soft tissue treatments, and spinal manipulative therapy. Patients at our clinic receive courteous, professional treatment that is based on sound scientific principles. For these reasons, we should be your choice for the conservative management of your musculoskeletal condition.
|
|
|
 |
Spinal Manipulative Therapy
Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) is the restoration of motion to dysfunctional or “fixed” joints. Joint dysfunction can be the result of repetitive motion, inflammation, arthritis and/or acute injury, to name a few causes. Chiropractors are uniquely trained to provide this service and perform 94% of all manipulative procedures.
|
|
|
 |
Ultrasound Treatment
Ultrasound treatment utilizes sound waves that penetrate deep into the tissue to stimulate healing without irritation.
Patient Benefits:
- Speeds metabolism.
- Improves blood flow.
- Reduces nerve-root irritation.
- Enhances the body’s natural healing ability.
Ultrasound treatment is especially beneficial for sports-related injuries.
|
|
|
 |
Interferential Muscle Stimulation
Interferential muscle stimulation is used to control pain and reduce muscle spasm. This is accomplished by sending electrical impulses into the affected musculature.
Patient Benefits:
- Reduces painful symptoms.
- Decreases local swelling.
- Reduces muscle spasm.
- Releases the body’s natural painkillers.
|
|
|
 |
Graston Technique
The Graston Technique is an innovative, patented form of instrument-assisted, soft-tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions.
The technique utilizes specially designed, stainless steel instruments to specifically detect and effectively treat areas exhibiting soft-tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation.
It is useful for the following conditions:
- Cervical strain and/or sprain
- Lumbar strain and/or sprain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Plantar fasciitis
- Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
- Medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow)
- Rotator cuff tendonitis
- Patellofemoral disorders
- Fibromyalgia
- Scar tissue
- Achilles tendonitis
|
|
|
 |
Therapeutic exercises
Joints and muscles are, for the most part, healthier when they are being moved and used. Specific exercises targeted for each individual patient’s needs, can be an important part to long-term resolution of back pain. Core strength, or lack thereof, is an important component to address for most low back pain sufferers. If core strength is improved, spinal biomechanics are improved. If a person has good spinal biomechanics, they have much better function of their spine and they have less likelihood of back pain.
|
|
|
 |
Orthotics
Many foot, leg, pelvis, back, or neck pains may be traced to your feet. Custom-made orthotics put your feet in the proper biomechanical position, thereby minimizing the stress placed on certain parts of the body and, in turn, reducing pain.
Orthotics may be useful for the following conditions:
- Whiplash
- Chronic neck pain
- Posture
- Low back pain
- Sacroiliac joint pain
- Hip pain
- Knee pain
- Shin splints
- Ankle pain
- Heel spurs
- Plantar fascitis
- Sports injuries and performance
|
|
|
|
