Yorkville Back in Balance

Chiropractic takes into account the complexity of the body as a whole in order to help one acheive the best state of health possible. Treatments will often compromise of musculoskeletal treatments, but individualized rehabilitation and nutritional plans can also play a key role in preventing recurrence of pain, as well as giving your body the tools it needs to heal itself properly. For more information on a particular treatment, just click on it to read more.

Manipulation / Adjustment

This type of treatment is done usually by hand, on joints of the body, predominately the spine. It involves moving the joint beyond its passive range of motion by applying a high velocity thrust.

Mobilizations

Mobilizations, like manipulations, are used to restore motion to a joint. Unlike manipulations, which are very fast, mobilizations involve inducing a slower, oscillating movement to the joint.

Laser

Therapeutic cold laser uses light energy to stimulate cells in the body to produce chemicals that are involved in the healing process.

Shockwave

Shockwave is a new, state-of-the-art device that uses pressure waves to mechanically stimulate cells in the body responsible for healing.

Soft Tissue Treatment

Like massage, soft tissue treatment works on trigger points or tight bands of muscle that have built up toxins such as lactic acid, and render the muscle dysfunctional.

Contemporary Medical Acupuncture

Medical acupuncture focusses on using needles with or without electrical stimulation, to modulate the nervous system, to decrease pain and improve function.

Thumper

Thumper is a hand-held device that produces steady percussive forces that can penetrate through all muscle layers in the body, relieving tension and fatigue.

Orthotics

Orthotics can be prescribed through custom fitting by foam casting or gait scan analysis to tailor your specific footwear to your feet and specific needs.

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation is one of the most important aspects of the chiropractic encounter. Rehab is a goal-oriented exercise program is tailored to the patient and their specific needs.