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                                                 Electro-Muscle Stimulation

  
    Electro-Muscle is a special form of electrical current that is administered to the muscle for blocking
 the pain. Some small amounts of electrical currents are induced into the tissue for reducing the swelling.
 This technique safely strengthens muscles and help reduce painful symptoms. Patients feel a slight
 tingling at first. Since the human body may become accustomed to the setting, the intensity could be
 increase during the patients treatment for maximum healing. Electro-Muscle stimulation is mostly use
 as an effective way to relief pain. It's recommended in most cases for which the pain is accompanied
 with swelling and inflammation.
 

                                                             Cryotherapy

    Cryotherapy it's a term that best describes the use of ice, ice massage, cold towels. Compresses to
 reduce the temperature of the tissue directly or below the surface of the skin. Surface cooling numbs the
 painful areas, blood vessels and helps relax the muscle spasms. Cold temperatures help reduce some
 painful symptoms and help provide some temporary relief. Cooling the affected tissue is most effectively
 in reducing and preventing some of the swelling. Cryotherapy is available, inexpensive and a easy way
 to reduce some of the swelling of the inflamed tissue.
 

                                                           Exercise Therapy

    Exercise therapy is a set of repetitive stretching or strengthening maneuvers are designed to develop
 weakened or injured muscles that support the spine. This exercises help rehabilitate and stabilize the
 spine. Individual bones from the spine are held in place by muscles and ligaments. Position and motion
 of these bones are crucial for the proper nervous system functions that includes correct posture and
 good health. Repeated maneuvers and exercise help condition and re-pattern these connective tissues.
 By the time many patients seek professional help, fibrotic scar tissue has changed the strength and
 elasticity of supporting muscles. Careful exercises and designed stretches helps better restore tone
 to these damaged tissues. Exercise Therapy is an effective and inexpensive way to speed your recovery
 and stabilize your spine and prevent a relapse. Exercise Therapy is necessary.
 

                                                        Intersegmental Traction

  Intersegmental Traction is a way of inducing passive motion into the spine for the purpose of  increasing
 mobility and stretching spinal joints. Intersegmental traction works by placing the patient face up on the
 bench table which has roller-type cams beneath its surface. These rollers can slowly travel the length
 of the spine and stretching the spinal joints. Most patients find this form of treatment to be relaxing and
 very helpful. The gentle rolling action is restful and exercising the spine without effort. Intersegmental
 traction is also used since discs have a poor blood supply. They get nutrients from the circulation of
 fluids surrounding spinal joints. Fixations prevent this natural circulation and can cause disc thinning
 and degeneration. Intersegmental traction helps restore and increase necessary elasticity and motion to
 the spine. Many patients enjoy the relaxing motion and the increased mobility gain from intersegmental
 traction.
 

                                                                 Ultrasound

   
    Ultrasound is a therapeutic treatment using high-frequency sound waves administered in the region of
 the soft tissue injuries. Sound vibrations travel as fast as a million times per second and penetrating the
 tissues deep in the body and creating a heal response. These vibrations and heat help break down and
 disperse unhealthy calcium and other hard tissue accumulations. The gel used to conduct the sound
 waves is at room temperature and may momentarily feel cool to the skim when it is initially applied.
 Ultrasound treatment can usually be administered directly to the area of complaint and penetrating deep
 into the body. The rise in temperature increases blood flow and relaxes muscle spasms and speeds the
 healing process and also massages damaged tissues. Ultrasound can often help shoulders, elbows
 and sports-related injuries.
 

                                                              Superficial Heat

   
   Superficial heat are hot packs, warm moist towels, heating pads, water bottles and infrared lamps are
 often used to help raise the temperature of soft tissues directly below the surface of the skin. Heat
 applied to the surface of the skin enlarges blood vessels below the surface and relaxing the tissues.
 Heat can temporarily relieve painful symptoms. Increasing circulation and relaxing muscles is helpful
 before or after chiropractic adjustments, exercise and other treatments. Heat is usually recommended
 for the relaxation of tissues in spasms and temporary relief of the symptoms associated with chronic
 pain and muscle tightness. Superficial heat is used to calm tissues suffering from long term spasms or
 irritation. Heat is an easy way to increase flexibility and range of motion and also promote increased
 circulation to speed the healing process.
 

                                                           Trigger Point Therapy

   Trigger point therapy works by using the hands and the skim is gently pressed to locate underlying
 tight bands or nodules of muscle fibers. Using the hands, fingers, elbows or small hand instrument the
 muscle is compressed with sustained pressure to relax it. As pressure is applied some patients
 experience temporarily discomfort until the muscle relaxes. Some patients may feel referred pain to
 other parts of the body. Trigger point therapy is a highly effective way to reduce muscle spasms and
 relax hyperactive muscles. This helps restore normal range of motion and promote faster healing.
 

                                                                 Laser Therapy

   Within the injured musculoskeletal tissue a low-level laser light initiates increased microcirculation and
 enhanced tissue regeneration. The overall effects are decreased pain and inflammation and increased
 range of motion.

   Laser therapy can be used to treat the following conditions:

    *Abrasions              *Acne                   *Allergies            *Asthma
    *Backache              *Burns*Bursitis      *Concussion       *Dizziness           
    *Headache              *Inflammation        *Injuries              *Muscle               
    *Nausea                 *Osteoporosis        *TMJ                  *Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
 
     For more information on laser therapy please visit Erchonia at  www.erchonia.com
 

                                        
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