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  • Scoliosis
  • Slipped Disc
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• What Is Chiropractic?
  • How Does It Work?
  • History of Chiro
• Myths & Facts
• Our Wellness Approach
• Why X-Ray's
• Chiropractic For Kids

Services and Techniques

At Hickory Chiropractic, 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 office.

• Chiropractic Care
• Corrective Exercises
• Lifestyle Advice
• Nutritional Counseling
• Spinal & Postural Screenings
• Physiotherapy

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. Smith and Dr. Boehme have years of training and experience in spinal adjustment.

Techniques include:

We use a number of highly-effective adjusting approaches to help improve spinal biomechanics and reduce nervous system interference. The approach we use is based on our judgment and years of experience.

The primary adjusting techniques we use include diversified, gonstead, activator, Toggle upper cervical technique and many others*.

Diversified, Gonstead, and Toggle

After identifying which spinal bones have lost their normal motion or position, a specific manual thrust is administered to free up "stuck" joints.

First, an analysis of the spine is performed. This can initially involve a case history and X-ray pictures of the spine. Subsequent visits may include motion palpation, with the chiropractor feeling the spinal joints move as you turn and bend. Or, a leg check may be performed, to uncover an imbalance in the neck or lower spine.

With the malposition of one or more spinal bones identified, a specific manual thrust is administered. The direction, speed, depth and angle that are used is the result of experience, practice and a thorough understanding of spinal mechanics.

The energy delivered during the thrust may produce a slight "popping" sound from shifting gas and fluids in the joint. This sound may be interesting, but has little meaning as to the value and effectiveness of the adjustment.

While improving spinal biomechanics can reduce nervous system interferences, virtually all joints of the body can be adjusted to help restore proper range of motion. We applythe best technique based on each patients particular need.

* If you've been to a chiropractor before and prefer to be adjusted in a particular way, let Doctor's know. We want you to relax, enjoy and fully benefit from your chiropractic care.

First the Evaluation

We begin by analyzing how well your spine moves. We test how well you turn and bend. While you're lying face down, we'll evaluate the length of your legs. This simple procedure can reveal significant differences in leg lengths. This time-tested protocol tells us if subluxations exist and their location. It also helps us know when to adjust and when not to adjust.

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. Smith and Dr. Boehme can provide a structured nutritional program based on your individual needs.

Postural Checks

Regular postural checks will be administered at the beginning of care and periodically as our patients continue with care. This helps to monitor progress of the rehabilitation excersices and spinal adjustments.

Physiotherapy

To complement and enhance the healing effects of thr Doctor's specific Chiropractic manipulative treatment, we at Hickory Chiropractic also provide the following physiological therapeutic procedures:

• Ultrasound
• Interferential electrical muscle stimulation
• Cryotherapy
• Moist heat therapy
• Work hardening rehabilitation program