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. of Chiroprac Brian Petrie has years of training and experience in spinal adjustment.

While there are many ways to adjust the body and perform chiropractic care, each treatment is tailored to the patient's age, size and unique problem. All patients are evaluated prior to being treated to determine if they would benefit from our treatment, that the treatment will be safe for them and that they always understand their treatment options.

While the chiropractic care is very effective, additional therapies may be used to accelerate the healing process.

The Graston Technique

Offers a unique treatment technique to assist patients suffering with pain, resticted range of motion, tendonitis, sprain/strain injuries and other acute and chronic symptoms due to soft tissue adhesions and scar tissue.

The technique utilizes six unique and highly specialized hand-held stainless steel tools which conforms to the various parts of the body. These tools are used to detect and treat areas of muscle and fascial adhesions and scar tissue that maybe missed or unable to be treated by the human hand. This teatment is believed to help break down and release scar tissue and adhesions which in turn reduces pain, restriction and improves mobility and function.

Sport related injuries is an area where the technique is especially beneficial. Many of these injuries such as tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, achillies tendonitis, turf toe and pulled hamstrings muscles are often accompanying complications such as adhesions, tight muscles and soft tissue restrictions. This can occur even after the injury has healed.

The treatment may also increase athletic performance. By releasing soft tissue restriction an athlete may notice improved functional range of motion, increased flexibility and improved stride length while running. This would explain why the Graston Technique is used in more than 125 professional and amateur sports orginization.

Click here for an online slide show explanation of the Graston Technique

http://www.grastontechnique.com/SlideShowHowGTWorks.html

Click here for a live CBS news video showing a Graston treament.

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Cold Laser Therapy  

An effective treatment for repetitive stress injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome is the application of cold laser therapy to the affected areas.  Use of the ML830^TM laser produces an increase in the cellular metabolism rate, reducing inflammation, pain and resulting in an overall reduction in the time it takes to heal the injury.  The procedure takes minutes, and is completely non-invasive and non-toxic.

Corrective Exercise

We teach our patients special "blueprint" exercises 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. 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.

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy offers a natural conservative treatment approach that relieves musculoskeletal pain for many patients. Our office provides specific massage and muscular therapy that is tailored to meet the patient's condition and injury. The benefits of massage therapy may include increasing blood circulation, reducing swelling, relaxing muscles, relieving muscle pain and spasms, and aid in recovery and range of motion.

Active Lifestyle

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.

Kinesio Taping 

Kinseo Taping uses a uniquely designed and patented tape for treatment of muscle and connective tissue as well as lymphedema reduction.  The Kinesio Taping Method involves taping over and around muscles in order to assist and give support or to prevent over-contraction.  This technique