Chiropractic Treatments We Offer

Electrical Stimulation

Electrical stimulation, or E-Stim, is another great form of alternative therapy for treating pain due to an injury. However, it should be noted that this electrical stimulation alone may not be sufficient to heal an injury and should instead be used along with other forms of chiropractic treatment to help a patient fully recover from injury.

E-Stim therapy utilizes electrical pulses to cause targeted muscles within the body to contract forcing more blood flow to the area. This increased blood flow can speed up recovery time. A chiropractor can also use electrical stimulation to alter or block pain signals sent to the brain, improving pain symptoms.

Ultrasound Therapy

When you think of an ultrasound your mind most likely conjures up the image of a doctor using an ultrasound device to produce images of a growing fetus within a pregnant woman’s womb. While that is a common use for this technology, ultrasound therapy can also be used as an effective form of chiropractic treatment.

Ultrasound is used in a chiropractic setting to:

• Improve blood flow
• Promote tissue relaxation
• Help the breakdown of scar tissue

A chiropractor uses sound waves created by an ultrasound device to increase the rate of recovery for a patient’s injury. The vibrations from the sound waves created stimulate the cells and generate heat within the target area. This heat increases blood flow, improving the body’s healing functions.

Hydrotherapy Massage

Hydrotherapy massage is typically used in conjunction with other chiropractic treatments. A hydrotherapy table is used to help promote relaxation of the muscles in the back before or after another chiropractic treatment is performed.

The table used in hydrotherapy massage employs jets of heated water to sooth and massage the patient’s back. These high powered jets can be controlled to provide a soft massage or a deep tissue massage depending on the needs of the patient.

The temperature of the water can be set between 70 to 100 degrees fahrenheit. Using the heat and pressure of the water, hydrotherapy increases blood flow and circulation. Many patients find hydrotherapy to be an extremely soothing and therapeutic experience. You would typically be placed in a hydrotherapy table for around 12 to 15 minutes.

Schedule An Appointment At Manasota Accident & Injury Center

Chiropractic care is a great way to heal the body naturally without undergoing extensive medical treatments. Many people combine these different forms of chiropractic treatment for a more complete therapeutic experience and more effective pain relief. If you have been suffering from chronic pain, injuries from a car accident, sciatica, or other physical pain related to the spine, it may be time to give chiropractic treatment a try.

At Manasota Accident and Injury Center, our licensed chiropractors specialize in treating people who have sustained injuries due to car accidents or other traumas through chiropractic care. Contact us today at (941) 751-0223 or fill out the form on this page to schedule a consultation with a chiropractor and get back to living a pain free life.