What conditions do you think a chiropractor treats?
Back pain? Neck pain? Headaches?…..Can’t think of anything else?
If not you are probably in the majority of the population. Most people don’t think of going to the chiropractor for:
| Shin Splints | Ankle Sprain’s |
| Golfer’s/Tennis Elbow | Any Tendonitis |
| Jumper’s/Runner’s Knee | Plantar Fascitis |
| Rotator Cuff Sprain/Strain | Carpal Tunnel |
| Piriformis Syndrome | Muscular tightness (“knots”) |
| Frozen Shoulder |
These injuries can be caused by poor posture, trauma, repetitive stress also known as “overuse syndrome”, and muscle imbalance.
Chiropractors have been trained as physicians and treat many different conditions. The Dr’s at APM are set apart from other physicians in that we treat the cause of the problem, not just the pain. This is accomplished by using a combination of numerous cutting-edge treatment modalities and techniques.
These treatments include:
| Various Soft Tissue Techniques | Elastic Therapeutic Tape |
| Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization | Rehabilitation Protocols |
| Chiropractic Manipulative Therapies |
Within each of these categories there are more specific procedures tailored to the type of complaint and or patient need. The primary goal of these treatments is to decrease pain, improve areas of reduced movement, and decrease muscle spasm or tightness. The goal is the restoration of normal mechanics therefore leading to improved function of the spine, extremities, and supporting soft tissue structures.
Look for future blogs to further discuss each of these treatments in detail
