Chiropractic Adjustments
Porter Chiropractic and Wellness (PCW) offers a variety of chiropractic services and adjusting techniques, including Thompson Technique, Activator, Diversified, Grostic-Upper Cervical, and Gua Sha. PCW also offers the following therapies and modalities: Therapeutic Ultrasound, Manual Therapy/Massage, Intersegmental Traction, Decompression, Electrical Stimulation Therapy, Myofascial Release Therapy, and Kinesiotaping. Dr. Porter is certified to provide Nutritional Counseling, Fitness Consultations, and is a source for Pharmaceutical-grade Supplements and Vitamins.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Spinal manipulation or adjustments are an excellent way to keep the body functioning to its highest potential. When the spine is misaligned, your overall performance decreases. When vertebrae shift out of place it can imping on the nerves, sending inadequate information throughout the body. Misalignment can affect the overall functioning of your body. It can affect our nerves, muscles and our immune system. Our overall physical health and minds will not function at their highest level if the body is not properly aligned.
Spinal manipulation and adjustments are an excellent way to keep the body functioning at its highest level without discomfort. Proper alignment reduces pressure on the joints, reduces inflammation and improves nerve function When the body is properly aligned, it becomes able to respond and perform the way it was intended.
Spinal manipulation is used to treat allergies, headaches, neck and back pain, disc problems, sciatica and whiplash.
Chiropractic Services and Modalities
Electrical Stimulation Therapy (E-Stim) – Creates small contractions in the muscles and the muscles become fatigued and relax, relieving pain from muscle spasms. E-stim also releases endorphins, which are the body’s own pain relievers. In addition, E-stim aids in clearing metabolic waste, and allows nutrients to be delivered to soft tissue allowing it to heal more quickly. E-stim can be used for both acute and chronic pain conditions. Ask your chiropractor if you are a good candidate for Electrical Stimulation therapy.
Therapeutic Ultrasound (TU) – Most of us are familiar with diagnostic ultrasound which is used in detecting things such as the health of a fetus or determining soft tissue irregularities. Therapeutic Ultrasound uses sound waves to promote healing and reduce pain in the soft tissue. A deep heating effect creates an increase in blood flow and cellular activity. This is a noninvasive treatment that can be used for chronic pain and injuries affecting musculoskeletal issues like tendonitis and muscle strains as well as post-surgical recovery. Using Therapeutic Ultrasound leads to greater flexibility and an increase in range of motion, as well as a breakdown of scar tissue.
Spinal Decompression (SD) – Non-surgical Spinal decompression is designed to relieve pressure on the nerves in the spinal column. This is designed to create space between the vertebrae to reduce pressure on the nerves. SD is an effective treatment to relieve back pain from sciatica and spinal stenosis as well as herniated discs, disc degeneration and spinal stenosis. Spinal Decompression can be used on the neck and back. SD improves mobility and range of motion. Using Spinal Decompression can reduce the need for pain medication. Ask your physician as soon as possible if you are a candidate for spinal decompression. Start getting relief today.
Manual Therapy and Massage
Intersegmental Traction
Myofascial Release Therapy Plantar fasciitis
Neuro-Myofascial Release
Animal neuro-myofascial release is considered a massage technique and should not be considered a form of chiropractic care.
Kinesio-Taping
The Kinesio Taping® Method is a definitive rehabilitative taping technique that is designed to facilitate the body’s natural healing process while providing support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the body’s range of motion as well as providing extended soft tissue manipulation to prolong the benefits of manual therapy administered within the clinical setting.
Corrective Exercises
We teach our patients special "blueprint" exercises to help strengthen and correct their own unique problem. These exercises can be performed in the comfort of your own home and can improve the effectiveness of your spinal correction. In addition to skeletal misalignment, muscles and connective tissues can be out of place or strained by improper alignment and use. Specific exercises and stretches can help your body stay in balance and in health.
Lifestyle Advice
We often find it helpful to "coach" 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 patient is a whole person and helping them reach true health and wellness is a collaborate effort between our professionals and our patients.
Nutritional Counseling
We provide specific recommendations on nutritional supplements and healthy food choices to enhance our patient´s return to optimal health. Do you know which supplements and vitamins are good for you? Do you know how these supplements and vitamins interact with one another? Dr. Debora Porter can provide a structured nutritional program based on your individual needs.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy offers a natural conservative treatment approach that relieves musculoskeletal pain for many patients. Our office provides specific massage and muscular therapy that is tailored to meet the patient's condition and injury. The benefits of massage therapy may include increasing blood circulation, reducing swelling, relaxing muscles, relieving muscle pain and spasms, and aid in recovery and range of motion.
Spinal & Postural Screenings
Posture and spinal screenings can reveal important health information and unlock the door to improved health and well-being. We provide screenings at area malls, community events, health fairs and places of employment. Contact us today to arrange a screening at your event or workplace.