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Welcome to Chiropractic Works
Chiropractic * Spinal Decompression * Physical Therapy Equipment * Rehabilitation Exercises * Evidence Based Care * Limitations
Frequently Asked Questions
CHIROPRACTIC
In addition to treating many different non-surgical musculoskeletal conditions, we also specialize in treating dysfunction and disease of the
human body related to faulty skeletal biomechanics (called subluxations) as well as those caused by
nutritional imbalances.
We only accept patients that can qualify and
have a good opportunity for success from chiropractic care.
We believe that your body has the ability to heal itself naturally. In fact, Chiropractic care was founded with that philosophy in mind.
Chiropractic is the third largest primary health care profession in the world (following medicine and dentistry). It offers a non-invasive, non-drug effective alternative to some of the significant health care problems plaguing the world today.
Thousands of others have achieved greater health and pain-free living through chiropractic and our goal is to help you achieve your optimum health.
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SPINAL DECOMPRESSION
With a majority of the population experiencing back pain at least once in their lifetime, lower back pain is the most common ailment facing healthcare providers today. And one of the most costly to the healthcare system. In the past, physicians were faced with limited resources for successful treatment. Previously, the limited choices that were available were surgery and its potential problems and the temporary relief offered by medication or physical therapy.
Now, we are currently utilizing as part of our treatment protocol, state-of-the-art technology
for the effective treatment of:
Our true Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) System provides a primary treatment modality for the management of pain and disability for patients suffering from incapacitating low back pain and sciatica.
Our system, utilizes the DRX9000™ as part of the treatment protocol. It is designed to apply specific spinal decompressive forces to compressive and degenerative injuries of the spine.
Our care approach includes methods and techniques gathered from many disciplines that have been found to be effective in providing relief of pain and other symptoms associated with herniated discs, bulging or protruding intervertebral discs, degenerative disc disease, posterior facet syndrome and sciatica.
Following clinical research and technological breakthroughs, this FDA cleared equipment is now a part of our non-surgical protocols that have been developed to encorporate its unique technolgy as part of the treatment of these painful and disabling lower back conditions.
Now, with this age of new technology, patients are offered an
effective alternative treatment for back pain relief.
And, this highly successful, non-invasive treatment is here
Spinal Decompression
for
Bulging, Herniated, and Degenerative Discs
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PHYSICAL THERAPY EQUIPMENT
Our office is certified and provides various physiotherapy modalities such as Interferential, Electrical Muscle Stim, Premodulated Therapy, Ultrasound, Massage, Vibratory Therapy, Hot packs and Cold packs, etc. that are utilized to provide pain relief and assist the body to heal more rapidly and with increased strength.
REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT
AND EXERCISE
Acute, sub-acute, and chronic conditions require individualized exercise strengthening approaches to be successful. We tailor individual in-house and home exercise programs for our patients.
Research continues to show that spinal manipulation, decompression, and rehabilitation of the supporting musculature is the most effective method to treat the causes of the majority of lower back pain.
Chiropractic * Spinal Decompression * Physical Therapy Equipment * Rehabilitation Exercises * Evidence Based Care * Limitations
Limitations
As in most every healthcare approach, there are limitations. Surely the body can heal itself. However, if there is damage beyond its natural ability to repair that damage, other healthcare interventions such as medication or surgery may be indicated.
We enjoy a strong referral base of physicians
within the Athens area and have working relationships with various disciplines
including: Family Practice; Neurology; Neurosurgery; Obstetrics/Gynecology;
Orthopedic Surgery; Pediatrics; Podiatry, and Dentistry. We routinely refer to these specialties and accept patient
referrals from them that fall within certain diagnostic criteria.
EVIDENCE BASED CARE
Our chiropractic and rehabilitation techniques include the evidence based application of such protocols as: Gonstead, Thompson, Pierce-Stillwagon, Diversified, Activator, Cox, Pettibon, Nimmo, Motion Palpation, and SOT.
Our nutritional techniques include evidence based approaches gleaned from biochemistry, functional medicine, and pharmacy.
Our focus at Chiropractic Works
is to empower our patients to become healthier!
Chiropractic * Spinal Decompression * Physical Therapy Equipment * Rehabilitation Exercises * Evidence Based Care * Limitations
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