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The Chiropractic Joint "Correction Is What We Do" 1800 S. Milton Rd. Suite 14, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 MAP Ph. 928.774.0026

Other Services Provided Orthotics by Sole Supports Orthotics are used for people who not only suffer from foot problems but also from knee and low back pain as well. Orthotics can be prescribed for people who have bunions, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, during pregnancy, for children and for many other reasons as well. We prescribe orthotics from a company named Sole Support. Sole Support makes the only orthotics that are calibrated to match your weight, foot flexibility, and activity level. They focus on the arch of the foot being in correct posture. When in correct posture, it allows the arch to have the support needed to function properly and reduce pain. There is research that supports the ideas behind Sole Supports. Research: http://www.solesupports.com/oldsite/Miscellaneous%20Documents/hodgsonEtAl_JSRarticle.pdf   Nutrtional Cleansing by Isagenix Nutritional Cleansing is one of the best ways to perform a cleanse. For a healthy body, it is recommended to do a full body cleanse at least twice a year. There are a few companies out there offering a cleansing regime. I chose to become a consultant with IsaGenix for a few reasons; IsaGenix takes pride in using only high quality nutrients without adding any artificial sweeteners, artificial flavors, trans fat, soy products, or MSG. It is very hard to find products that do not contain any of these harmful substances. IsaGenix offers a full body cleanse that cleanses at the cellular level and re-supplements your body with vital nutrients that are lost during the cleansing process. I am very cautions and aware of everything I eat and I personally approve IsaGenix’s cleansing products, I take them myself, and I recommend them to my family members.   Leg Length Inequality One of the common causes of Low back pain is Leg-Length Inequality (LLI). LLI is when one leg is shorter than the other. Many podiatrists measure LLI by taking a tape measure and measuring each leg. We believe this method causes a lot of false positives and find that taking an x- ray of your pelvic region gives us a much more accurate reading. The x-ray shows us more precisely where the short leg is rather than feeling for the bone through muscle and tissue and estimating where the measuring points are. Once we find the leg-length discrepancy, we will shoot a follow-up x-ray while the patient wears the proper heel-lift to determine if that corrects the LLI. Most people experience pain relief within a few days or less when wearing a heal lift. Sometimes, depending on the size of the LLI, wearing a heal lift may also help correct abnormal posture.   Tens Unit Provider Tens Units are great for people who are in moderate to severe pain. A TENS unit is a hand held device that you can take home and use for pain relief. They are a personal-sized replica of the stim machines used in most chiropractic offices. There are four electrodes that stick to your body around the area of pain. Gentle currents are sent through each electrode to help block pain signals. If interested, we will determine if you are a good candidate for one.   Physiotherapy Physiotherapy is greatly supported here in our office. We use these modalities on a daily basis. Here are some of the physiotherapy services we provide:   Stim Machine Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) is also known as neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) or electromyostimulation It is the elicitation of muscle contraction using electric impulses. The impulses are generated by a device and delivered through electrodes on the skin in direct proximity to the muscles to be stimulated. The impulses mimic the action potential coming from the central nervous system, causing the muscles to contract. The electrodes are generally pads that adhere to the skin. EMS is both a form of electrotherapy and of muscle training. - Wikipedia   Mechanical Intersegmental Traction Mechanical Traction is used to increase the joint space between spinal levels. It helps to relieve stress, restore normal spinal curves, improve balance and strength, increas spinal range of motion, and improve circulation of the spinal fluid. Patients use the mechanical traction unit almost every time they come into our office. Click on the ehow.com link to get an explanation of each benefits: http://www.ehow.com/about_6623550_chiropractor-put-roller-table_.html Exercise Therapy Exercise Therapy is used in the office to strengthen the weakened muscles. We use resistance band training as well as mirror image exercises.  The resistance band exercises not only strengthen the weak muscles but also helps prevent reoccurring injuries   Stability Board and Ball Stability board and ball exercises are precisely used to improve the postural muscles. Increased strength in the postural muscles helps stabilize your spine and prevent further injury.   Trigger Point therapy Trigger point therapy is a bodywork technique that involves the applying of pressure to tender muscle tissue in order to relieve pain and dysfunction in other parts of the body. Sometimes massage and trigger point therapy are performed together. - MamaHealth.com   Diathermy Diathermy is a method that involves generating local heat in body tissues by high-frequency electromagnetic currents. It is used to help relieve pain and muscle aches at a deeper level. It is also used for bursitis, hematoma, sprain and strains.   UltraSound Ultrasounds are used in doctor’s offices to promote healing, decrease inflammation, and decrease muscle spasms. Ultrasound machines use sound waves to penetrate through the skin to the underlying muscles and vasculature.     [Top Of Page]