TREATMENT - THERAPY
The unique art, and science of Chiropractic care is different for each patient. Dr. Snow determines a specific plan of care that he will provided each patient. He will examine your case to determine which maneuvers, and therapy should be provide. Dr. Snow will examine the status of your joints. He will examine the tone of the muscles. Dr. Snow will then balance the relationship between the nerve, muscle, and joints.
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| Vertebral Subluxation |
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Click on the spine to the left. This will open a special webpage which will help you understand the spinal column, and spinal cord. Dr. Snow is specially trained in the treatment of vertebral subluxation. This webpage will help you to understand the spinal condition of Vertebral Subluxation.
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| Adjustment/Manipulation |
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| Manipulation is the movement of bones, and muscles. After your examination Dr. Snow determines the therapy, and any re-alignment needed for the bones, or muscles. Dr. Snow has 30 years of clinical experience to know the correct procedure, and technique to provide the most relief of your pain. The manipulation is both gentle and effective.
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| Percussor |
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The percussor is one of Dr. Snow's
favorite forms of therapy. There are
many attachments that Dr. Snow uses
for specific areas of the body, and specific
conditions for treatment. The percussor
is used on the circulatory, respiratory,
nervous, digestive, lymphatic,
musculoskeletal, and integumental
systems of the body.
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| Arthrostim |
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The Arthrostim is a device
Dr. Snow uses to do delicate
manipulation, and trigger
point therapy. There are
certain kinds of pain, and
symptoms that only respond
to the Arthrostim.
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| Having an Adjustment |
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ADJUSTMENT
Adjustments are a unique chiropractic treatment. Chiropractor's correct misalignment of the spine to improve motion. During an adjustment, Dr. Snow places his hands on your spine. Specific joints are gently and precisely moved to relieve pain, pressure, and irritation. To get the most out of your adjustment, follow Dr. Snow’s advice on what to do afterward. Adjustments can be done anywhere along the spine, as often as needed. One adjustment may relieve symptoms. Several adjustments over a period of time are often needed to correct the problem. An adjustment may give instant relief. But many people get better slowly, over time. An adjustment can even leave you feeling a little sore. This soreness goes away when your body gets accustom to the correction.
A Chiropractor receives advanced training in the art of manipulation, and adjustments. The word manipulation is a classic medical term describing the process of moving joints, or muscles. An Adjustment/Correction is a Chiropractic term describing a procedure to manipulate a misaligned vertebra. The adjustment is what separates a Chiropractor from other health care providers. A Chiropractor looks for vertebrae, which have moved from the correct alignment. The misalignment of a vertebra may be a distance as small as the diameter of a human hair, or as much as 10 mm. The actual alignment process typically results in the Chiropractor moving the vertebrae approximately 1 mm. The misaligned vertebrae may have been misplaced from the normal position for many years. During the years the vertebrae has been misaligned. The muscles surrounding the vertebrae have molded to the misaligned position of the vertebrae. When the Chiropractor begins the correction process the muscles resist change. The muscles try to return to the toned position they have been positioned for possibly years. Consequently the muscles that are attached to the vertebrae may move the spine back to the misaligned position. This may result in a return of the original complaint. Dr. Snow educates the patient on how to do specific exercises. These exercises help develop a new tone for the muscles which support the spine in the correct position. This toning process also helps prevent future misalignment of vertebrae, which were not misaligned.
If you have any questions about your treatment, please make sure you ask Dr. Snow. The office has visual aids to help understand the treatment process.
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| Take It Easy |
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Take It Easy On Your Back
Though an adjustment can leave you feeling better, you still need to be kind to your back. Do not strain, twist, or lift anything heavy. Do not play sports or exercise hard. Putting stress on your back too soon can undo the good the adjustment has made. The first few hours after your treatment is when you can accidently move your spine out of alignment. Dr. Snow will let you know when it is safe to go back to active exercise.
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| Lifting |
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LIFTING
When you lift bend
your knees, not your back.
Keep the load close to your
body. Use your arm, stomach,
and leg muscles to lift, not your
back. Do not bend over from
the waist or keep your legs straight
to lift. Do not twist while lifting.
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| Sitting Properly |
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SITTING
Sit with your feet flat
and your knees slightly
higher than your hips.
You may need to put your
feet on a footrest. Sit firmly
against the back of the chair.
Support your low back
with a rolled-up towel
or small pillow. Do not
slouch or lean forward.
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| Sleeping |
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SLEEPING
Sleep on a mattress firm enough to support your spine (discuss the firmness with Dr. Snow). If you lie on your back, put a pillow under your knees and a rolled-up towel under your neck. Ask Dr. Snow whether you need extra support for your low back as well. If you lie on your side, keep your knees bent with a pillow between them. Do not sleep on your stomach.
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| Standing Properly |
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STANDING
To keep your spine straight,
keep your ears, shoulders,
and hips lined up. Stand with
your feet shoulder-width apart.
Do not slouch forward. If you are
standing for a long time, put one
foot on the footrest. Do not wear
high heels if you are standing or
walking for more than a short time.
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Ice can help an injury heal. Ice therapy must be used correctly and at the right times or ice can make an injury worse rather than better.
Ice Therapy helps reduce pain and swelling in the early stages of an injury.
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Choose cold pack, bag of ice, or bag of frozen peas. Wrap it in a thin, damp cloth. (Do not place the ice directly on your skin.)
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Find a comfortable place to sit or lie down. Place the ice pack over the injured area.
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Ice for 20 minutes every 2 hours. Do not ice for more than 20 minutes at a time.
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ICE MASSAGE
You may need a partner to help you with this massage.
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| Ice Massage |
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