Chiropractic is a profession, not a treatment
Care under the supervision of Dr. Andy in Burlington NC encompasses a wide array of treatment modalities aimed at reducing musculoskeletal stress and pain. When you combine multiple treatment modalities instead of relying solely on one, the outcomes are much improved. Research strongly suggests manipulative therapy combined with rehab is far superior to one alone.
Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy
Chiropractic manipulative therapy, also called spinal manipulative therapy (SMT), is a manual therapy utilized by chiropractic physicians, doctors of osteopathy, and physical therapists. The physician or therapist uses their hands or tools to provide a quick but very gently impulse into a joint. This type of therapy has a mechanical and neurological effect on the body resulting in decreased pain and stiffness. Learn More
Exercise Therapy
The muscles of your body are designed to contract in sequence to accomplish the proper movement of your joints. This is called a movement pattern. Unfortunately, after an injury the proper sequence of muscle contraction is interrupted, resulting in incorrect recruitment of muscles (bad movement pattern). This makes the injury worse, can increase pain, and can affect complex sports-related movement. We teach our patients exercises to help strengthen and correct their own unique, functional movement problems. These exercises can be performed in the office and/or in the comfort of their own home. Learn More
Dry Needling / Acupuncture
Dry needling is similar to acupuncture, however, it specifically treats disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Conditions like pain, muscle spasms, and tendon injuries are often the target. The thin filament needles decrease pain by releasing endorphins, enkephalins, bradykinin, and nitric oxide. It also stimulates mechanoreceptors, effectively canceling out pain signals. Pain and range of motion injuries are very successfully treated with Dry Needling. Learn More
Graston Technique
Graston technique uses tools made of surgical steel to reduce muscle spasms and adhesions between tissues. A gel is applied to the skin over the injured soft tissue and the tools are run over the gel with varying pressure to break up the spasms and adhesions. The effects are very similar to a deep massage but can be completed in just a few minutes. This is a highly effective treatment option for shoulder injuries, trigger points, tension headaches, and many more. Learn more
Kinesio Taping
Kinesio tape is an elastic tape with many health benefits. Not only does it provide support to weakened joints, it can help realign posture, reduce painful movement, relax spasming muscles, and even provide improved blood and lymphatic flow. Watch any professional athletic competition and your bound to see some of the athletes wearing bright colorful tape. That’s kinesio tape. If it works for them, it can work for you! You don’t have to be a professional athlete to warrant the health benefits from kinesio tape. Learn More
Cupping
Cupping therapy is different from all other forms of manual therapy because it decompresses (lifts up on) your skin and muscles. Most therapies utilize compression (massage, Graston, ART, etc.).This decompression creates negative pressure in the skin and muscles under the cup. This “vacuum” sucks in blood, proteins, and chemicals needed for the healing process.Many of our patients at our Burlington office use this technique as part of their sports recovery routine. Learn More
Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
The Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) is the gold standard of musculoskeletal diagnosis, and we are proud to be the only certified chiropractic clinic in Burlington, NC, and Alamance County. Check out our YouTube channel to see what the top tier (just the initial part) of SFMA looks like. Reaching an incorrect diagnosis wastes time, money, and can even be dangerous. The SFMA allows us to be incredibly accurate with our diagnosis, which in turn allows us to provide the best care to our patients. Learn More
Sports Recovery Center
Remember the aches and pains that follow a workout or competition? Recovery can sometimes take days, meanwhile every step you take burns and your legs barely feel like they can support your weight. The idea of hitting the gym or lacing up your running shoes again gives you anxiety. Instead, imagine heading to your local sports recovery center in Burlington, NC. Rather than sitting and licking your wounds over the next couple of days, you feel so good you can hit the gym, road, or golf course the very next day. Learn More
Telehealth
What happens if you’re struggling with pain but can’t get to the doctor? The stress and anxiety of dealing with it on your own can make the problem much worse.
Whether you strained a muscle working out – or have neck and back pain from sitting too long – we can help from the convenience of your own home. With telemedicine, you can have a video call with Dr. Andy and discuss with him how your pain has impacted your life. Learn More
