About Chiropractic and Orthotics
What do Chiropractors do?
Chiropractors are primary care practitioners who focus on neuro-muscular-skeletal conditions. This means your Chiropractor can help with pain in your muscles and joints and focus on a diagnosis and treatment that specific and centered for each patient. Chiropractic care includes examination (which may include diagnostic imaging, like x-rays), diagnosis, differential diagnosis and treatment of the spine and extremities (or peripheral joints) as well as associated soft tissues. Treatment is administered principally by hand and includes primarily specific chiropractic manipulation or adjustments, and other therapeutic approaches such as soft tissue therapy, and muscle stimulation. Nutritional advice, lifestyle modifications, rehabilitation exercise prescription and ergonomic recommendations for the workplace may also be included as part of a patient’s treatment.
What is an Adjustment?
Adjusting, also called joint manipulation or mobilizations, is a tremendously effective tool in addressing restricted joints. Improper movement of joints will interfere with the movement chains of the body and can lead to pain or tissue damage. Chiropractic adjustments safely and effectively restore motion to restricted joints and normalize the movement of the body as a whole. Adjusting involves placing the body into a safe position to encourage the desired movement and applying quick, gentle push or pull forces on the joints.
What should I expect during my first visit?
During your first visit to the clinic you will be asked to fill out a confidential patient history form and will then be seen by the doctor for your initial assessment. In preparation for your first visit you should wear or bring comfortable clothing to allow for easier examination of your affected area.
The initial assessment will include a complete medical history, physical examination, diagnosis including all pertinent findings, a plan of management and expected recovery time.
Conditions Treated
Back Pain
Neck Pain
Headaches
Repetitive Strain Injuries
Tennis Elbow
Soft tissue injuries
Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Injuries
TMJ Disorders
and many more
Custom Orthotics
Sometimes your foot needs a little more support to get through the day and custom orthotics from Kintec are a great solution. Dr. Stapleton will do an in depth analysis of how you stand and walk to determine what type of orthotic will suite your needs best. A cast of your foot is then taken and sent with your information to Kintec Labs where they will create a one of a kind truly custom orthotic for your foot.
Please refer to Kintecs website for any further information or feel free to ask Dr. Stapleton about the process.www.kintec.net