Chiropractic

Chiropractics treatment is concerned with the restoration and maintenance of physical health and well being by utilising a natural approach to health care. Chiropractor treatment has proven to be especially effective in healing spinal problems, easing or eliminating pain, disability and even preventing surgery, especially when provided as part of the multidisciplinary approach at our clinic.

CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES OFFERED AT WINGS

Medical Acupuncture

Acupuncture is the safe procedure of inserting and manipulating fine, dry needles into the skin at specific points on the body in order to relieve pain or for therapeutic purposes. These points, called acupuncture points, are places where nerves, muscles, and connective tissues can be stimulated. Using single-use disposable sterile needles, stimulation increases blood flow while at the same time triggers the body’s own natural painkillers.

As part of your Chiropractic Treatment, we offer electro-acupuncture, which consists of the stimulation of the nervous system with acupuncture needles and electrical stimulation. It is a painless therapeutic procedure that can provide significant pain management results and works well in combination with chiropractic treatment. As with traditional acupuncture, the goal of electro-acupuncture is to induce natural body responses for the treatment of pain and musculoskeletal dysfunction.

Chiropractic Adjustment

An adjustment is a painless, quick, high velocity and low amplitude thrust through a joint in order to restore it to its normal function. This thrust is often accompanied by a “popping” or “cracking” sound which is simply the release of trapped gas in the joint. An added benefit of the adjustment is the release of endorphins, which are the body’s natural pain killer. Chiropractic adjustments have been shown to be safe and effective for most types of back and neck pain.

Customized Orthotics

An orthotic is a custom shoe insert made specifically for you. Foot pain is not normal and should not be ignored; when left untreated over a period of time problems that begin in the foot can affect the functioning of other parts of the body, including the hips, knees, and back. A major goal of proper orthotic prescription is improving foot function and minimizing stress forces that could ultimately cause foot deformity and pain.

When appropriately prescribed, orthotics can decrease pain and increase stability in an unstable joint, along with preventing potential progression or development of a deformity.

• Orthotics can provide relief for painful foot problems as well as foot injuries
• Orthotics may be very helpful to people who must walk or stand excessively on the job
• Orthotics will often increase endurance, performance and strength for those who are active in sports
• Orthotics help relieve foot fatigue and discomfort experienced by older adults, who may have developed arthritis in their feet, or overweight individuals who have increased forces through their joints
• Orthotics may be prescribed for children who have a foot deformity, are active in sports or have growing pains as their bodies mature

Soft Tissue Therapy

Soft Tissue Therapy uses hands on and tool assisted muscle technique that treat problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved.