At Chiropractic & Sports Rehab, we take great pride in providing the finest chiropractic care to our patients. Below is a sampling of the different chiropractic services we offer in our local offices near you.
Chiropractic Care
He performs a thorough history and examination to find the source of your problem. He has advanced course work in sports injury techniques that will quickly resolve most problems and avoid surgery. His career since 1992 has consisted of training and experience in spinal adjustments, manual therapy and, rehabilitation.
Corrective Exercises
We have licensed physical therapists on staff to teach our patients special “blueprint” exercises designed just for them to help strengthen and correct their own unique problem. These exercises can be performed in the comfort of your own home and can improve the effectiveness of your spinal correction by as much as 30-40%. In addition to skeletal misalignment, muscles and connective tissues can be out of place or strained by improper alignment and use. Specific exercises and stretches can help your body stay in balance and in health.
Acupuncture
Simply stated, acupuncture is a health science which is used to successfully treat both pain and dysfunction of the body. The goal of acupuncture is to restore balance to the body by the stimulation of acupuncture points along the 12 meridians throughout the body. It is believed that these 12 meridians maintain a flow of energy or “chi” which if blocked, restricted or over produced causes the body and or end organs heart, liver etc., to become DIS-EASED or not at ease. The principles of acupuncture through the stimulation of acupuncture points will restore balance to the flow of chi and allow the body to heal.
Nutritional Counseling
We provide specific recommendations on nutritional supplements and healthy food choices to enhance our patient´s return to optimal health. Do you know which supplements and vitamins are good for you. Dr. August La Ruffa can provide a structured nutritional program based on your individual needs.
Massage Therapy
Our office has massage therapists on staff that provide high quality therapeutic massage in a professional setting. All of our therapists are all local licensed. Many of our patients benefit from this service, as it can be used as part of their treatment plan and work directly with him and/or our physical therapists.
Physical Therapy
To complement and enhance the healing effects the specific Chiropractic manipulative treatment hw performs, we at Chiropractic & Sports Rehab also have licensed physical therapists on staff to provide the following physiological therapeutic procedures:
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Functional Rehabilitation
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Mechanical Traction
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Interferential Electrical Muscle Stimulation
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Cryotherapy
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Moist Heat Therapy
At Chiropractic Sports & Rehabilitation, we take great pride in providing the finest chiropractic wellness care to our patients. Below is a sampling of the different chiropractic services we offer in our local office.
Chiropractic Care
We provide advanced spinal correction utilizing “state of the art” chiropractic techniques. Never in the history of chiropractic have we been able to provide the level of help and expertise that now exists. These newer correction methods are even safer, more comfortable and more effective than ever before. As a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. has years of training and experience in spinal adjustment.
Corrective Exercises
We teach our patients special “blueprint” exercises designed just for them to help strengthen and correct their own unique problem. These exercises can be performed in the comfort of your own home and can improve the effectiveness of your spinal correction by as much as 30-40%. In addition to skeletal misalignment, muscles and connective tissues can be out of place or strained by improper alignment and use. Specific exercises and stretches can help your body stay in balance and in health.
Lifestyle Advice
We often find it helpful to “coach” our patients on certain activities they should avoid or do differently to avoid aggravating their particular health challenge. Our goal is to help every patient achieve a fulfilling and happy lifestyle full of the activities they enjoy most. We recognize that each our patient is a whole person, and help them reach true health and wellness is a collaborate effort between our professionals and our patients.
Nutritional Counseling
We provide specific recommendations on nutritional supplements and healthy food choices to enhance our patient´s return to optimal health. Do you know which supplements and vitamins are good for you. Dr can provide a structured nutritional program based on your individual needs.
Spinal & Postural Screenings
Posture and spinal screenings can reveal important health information and unlock the door to improved health and well-being. We provide screenings at area malls, community events, health fairs and places of employment. Contact us today to arrange a screening at your event or workplace.
Physiotherapy
To complement and enhance the healing effects of Dr’s specific Chiropractic adjustment treatment, we at Chiropractic Sports & Rehabilitation also provide the following physiological therapeutic procedures:
- Ultrasound
- Interferential electrical muscle stimulation
- Microamperage neural stimulation
- Mechanical traction
- Cryotherapy
- Diathermy
- Moist heat therapy
- Paraffin bath
- Work hardening rehabilitation program
