Dr. Jessica Schofield of Crestview Chiropractic in Crestview, FL, provides family chiropractic care to patients of all ages. From the youngest member of the family to the oldest, quality chiropractic care can help each member maintain optimal health through holistic treatments.
Chiropractic adjustments
Different chiropractic adjustments can be safely used on babies, seniors, and everyone in between. They can even help pregnant mothers who are suffering from back pains due to the change in the center of gravity and the loosening of ligaments they experience during pregnancy. Dr. Schofield uses the Diversified Technique, which is the most widely used adjustment technique for people with subluxated vertebrae. She also uses the Thompson Drop Table and the Activator methods, and they can be done through gentle applications of force to patients in delicate condition. The goal of each is the same: to restore alignment to the spine and allow the body to function according to its natural efficiency.
Chiropractic adjustments can be used on joints outside the spine, as well. A family chiropractic office often provides adjustments to the extremities, which may be necessary due to sports and work injuries.
Spinal decompression
Spinal decompression is a non-invasive option for treating deterioration of the discs in the spine. This becomes more common in middle-aged people and seniors, but acute injuries can happen at any age. When the disc cracks or bulges, its inner gel can move outside its spot between the vertebrae. When this happens, soreness is a common result, and nerve roots may be compressed. Spinal decompression uses traction to move the vertebrae and increase the space between them. This allows the disc to be pulled back into its correct location, thus relieving the pain. It requires more than one treatment, but if the alternative is surgery, it is worth trying.
Electric stimulation
When the muscles are tense and spasm, you may experience a lot of soreness and loss of function. Electric stimulation is a treatment that uses low levels of electric current to cause the muscles to contract. After a while, they get tired and relax.
Chiropractic massage
Chiropractic massage is a complementary therapy that can be of great benefit to every member of the family. When muscles are tight and stiff, the body’s frame won’t be balanced as well. However, massage stretches muscles out, allowing you to move more easily and preventing tight muscles from pulling too much on joints. There are many different types of massage, so it is likely one is right for you and every member of your family.
Dr. Schofield of Crestview Chiropractic offers family chiropractic to residents of Crestview, FL, and the surrounding area. To begin your health journey, give the office a call today at 850-682-0381 to schedule an appointment.