Physiotherapy modalities and electrotherapy are commonly used in the treatment of many patients experiencing back, neck, arthritis and other musculoskeletal problems. In order to properly address our patients' ailments, we utilize the latest chiropractic techniques and technology to determine the most effective therapeutic procedures for your unique condition.
Below are some of the most frequently prescribed electrotherapy and physiotherapy modalities:
TENS
A Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator, more commonly referred to as a TENS unit, is a small, battery-powered, portable muscle and nerve stimulation machine that can be used at home to help control pain. A TENS unit is often times recommended to assist in reducing neuropathic pain, but is not suggested for those with chronic pain.
Ultrasound
We use Chi Q. This therapy uses high energy sound waves to reduce muscles and joint pain. When these high energy sound waves are released from the head of an ultrasound machine and applied to soft tissues and joints, they facilitate increased blood flow and decreased swelling, pain, stiffness and spasms.
Ice and Heat Therapy
Depending upon the severity of your condition, both ice and heat can reduce pain or the inflammation of injured muscles and nerves. Cold therapy is often the best immediate treatment for recent injuries. It helps reduce swelling and control pain immediately
http://biofreeze.com. Unlike cold therapy, heat therapy is generally used for those with chronic pain from previous injuries. Heat therapy not only reduces the patients' pain, but it also relaxes the sore, stiff muscles and/or joints and increases circulation
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Acupuncture
We use filiments (needles). Everyone is familiar with acupuncture needles which are really very thin (and painless) filiments. Dr. LaVictoire is also licensed to perform aruicular acupuncture. It is well known in the acupuncture community how effective no needle acupuncture can be. The same points as classic acupuncture points are still used, but stimulation is though a mild electrical force.
Kinesiology Taping
We use spider tech taping, the same brand of extremity taping used in the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Reduce pain and increase your range of motion. Contact Dr LaVictoire's office by phone or schedule your chiropractic consultation today.
