To complement and enhance the healing effects of Boutwell specific Chiropractic adjustment treatments, we at Boutwell Chiropractic Group, P.C also provide the following physiological therapeutic procedures:
- Cervical Collars
- Mechanical Traction
- Cold Packs
- Nutritional Counseling
- Hot Packs
- Percussion Massage
- Hydrotherapy
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Lifestyle Advice
- Work Hardening Rehabilitation Program
- Massage
Neck and Back Pain May Be The Result Of Your Atlas Being Out Of Alignment
Cervical Collars
…are used by the Boutwell Group to help prevent over extension and/or rotation and provides support in conjunction with setting the atlas. The collars are often used for whiplash, pinched nerves, herniated disks, and fractures.
Cold Packs
…is a safe and non-invasive system developed for injuries that applies both cold and compression simultaneously which reduces pain and swelling. This process has been determined to be much more effective approach to reduce nerve pain signals, and the resulting swelling so that recovery time is typically much quicker then other methodologies.
Hot Packs
…are used to temporarily relieve chronic pain symptoms and tightness. This process enlarges the blood vessels at the point of the injury increasing the circulation which also relaxes the muscle tissue, reduces stiffness, and helps the tissue get ready for treatment.
Hydrotherapy
…is used at Boutwell to treat a wide variety of injuries by using a special table that contains varying degrees of water used to message the muscles and joints where injuries may have occurred. The hot water flow is often used to encourage the activation of the immune system, warm water often reduces stress and tension, and cold water may be used to reduce swelling and inflammation. Think of a water bed that messages you with different temperatures of water depending upon the objectives.
Lifestyle Advice
We often find it helpful to assist 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.
Massage
Many people seek regular messages like the deep tissue therapy message to relax muscles and reduce long-term soreness and stiffness. However, many people find deep tissue messages are beneficial for osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia according to Pain Management Health Center at webmd.com, The Consumers’ Verdict.
Mechanical Traction
If your back pain is the result of your spine being compressed, mechanical traction may be the right choice for you. Compression is often caused by a back injury or could be a mechanical disorder as a result of degenerative cervical spine or lower back, and could be the result of herniated or bulging disc. The objective of mechanical traction is to reduce the joint stress by pulling them apart and/or stretching the soft tissue. Different methods will be utilized depending on the area that needs to be impacted. The treatment has been successful for reducing pain levels for many patients.
Nutritional Counseling
Do you know which supplements and vitamins are good for you? Wouldn’t it be great to have someone to guide you? The Boutwell Group can help you determine what to choose, how much to take, and when. Nutraceuticals is a growing, multimillion dollar industry. We are all looking for the answers but many of us don’t have the coach to direct us properly. The Boutwell Group can provide the coaching you need as well as the correct balancing. We use several trusted and well known nutraceutical companies that have studied and developed only the finest products for us to deliver to our patients. Feel free to visit some of their websites and browse their expert advice and clinical studies: www.metagenics.com, www.standardprocess.com, www.integrativetherapeutics.com
Percussion Massage
Percussion therapy is a newer therapy used by many sports team to reduce soreness, stiffness, and pain. The percussion massage sends waves that increase blood flow, decreases muscle spasms, and relaxes the muscles. It can be very effective for use with shoulders (frozen shoulder), hips, and knees. It also is very helpful with scar tissue and adhesions for post-surgical patients.
Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger Point Therapy (TPT) is more typically used for a specific area within a muscle which may remain long after a muscle injury has healed. It is an area that is more sensitive to the touch which may cause pain when pressure is applied. This may be indicated by a small nodule or tense band or ligaments within the muscle. The muscle may be stiff and/or sore. A therapist will apply pressure to the TPs until they dissolve. A message may follow to help relax the muscles.
Work Hardening Rehabilitation Program
…is designed for people who can not return to their expected normal activities whether it is sports or work related. This program is individually structured and designed to maximize your ability to get back to your expected/desired level of activity prior to the injury. The is a goal and objective oriented conditioning program designed to restore: muscle, stamina, flexibility, and functional abilities you had prior to the injury or accident.