What services do we provide? * Spinal Adjustments (Spine & Extremity) * Non-Surgical Disc Herniation Therapy * School/Sports Physicals * Soft Tissue Work & Active Rehabilitation
Specific techniques offered at St. Ansgar Chiropractic include: · Palmer Package o This package includes Gonstead, Diversified, Thompson, and extremity techniques. These techniques were specifically selected by Palmer College of Chiropractic and allow the doctor to gather more information; therefore, enabling the doctor to make the most specific chiropractic adjustments. · Flexion/Distraction Technique o Flexion-Distraction is a gentle chiropractic treatment procedure utilized for back and neck pain. This technique is often used for disk issues in the spine (such as disk herniations). It is a safe alternative to back surgery for those 95% of patients whose conditions do not demand surgical intervention.
Soft Tissue Techniques: o Graston Technique - is an instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization procedure to diagnose and treat soft tissue dysfunction. o Myofascial Release – is a technique done by hand that involves contacting a specific muscle, or fascial sheath, and lengthening that area to break adheasions and restore proper function. o Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) – is a more advanced form of flexibility training that involves both stretching and contraction of a specific muscle group increasing flexibility and muscular strength.
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