PHYSICAL MEDICINE / MANIPULATION
POSTURE ASSESSMENT
Pain in the neck or back could be due to poor posture. Assessing posture and correcting the spine so the body aligns correctly can often relieve chronic pain. Many people are surprised when presented with photos and graphs that analyze their own posture. Once corrected, work performance can improve, headaches often resolve, and chronic back issues become a thing of the past.
FULL BODY CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENT
Musculoskeletal injuries and repetitive stress may lead to joint, soft tissue, disk, and neurological conditions. Left untreated (remaining dysfunctional), our bodies will compensate to help reduce acute pain, but this may lead to more serious, chronic conditions. A Full Body Chiropractic Adjustment helps to improve joint motion, soft tissue function, reduce pressure and swelling, and help restore proper nerve conduction that may be caused by the effects of acute or chronic injury. Both the spine and extremities receive treatment for a full-body care experience.
FUNCTIONAL STIMULATION RELEASE
FSR Therapy is like nothing you have ever felt before. Deep tissue stimulation penetrates and numbs muscle layers while the doctor works to break up adhesions due to injuries and repetitive stress. Strength levels are based on patient tolerance. Treatment is intense, yet comfortable, unlike deep tissue massage performed by massage therapists, technicians, and providers of soft tissue therapy. Therapy helps to alleviate foot, knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, spinal issues, and much more. This therapy is perfect for athletic, and other traumatic injuries, as it helps to reduce inflammation when steroid therapy is not an option. It may also be helpful for post-surgical pain, inflammation, and scar tissue formation. A water-soluble magnesium gel may be added to this service.
Physical Medicine Q & A
What is physical medicine?
Physical medicine combines stretching and strengthening exercises with hands-on, manipulative techniques to relieve pain, increase circulation, and complement your body’s natural healing process.
It’s a noninvasive, drug-free treatment option that can help you recover from a disease, disorder, or injury. By enrolling in the physical medicine program at Executive Medicine of Texas, you can achieve improved function and an enhanced quality of life.
What services does physical medicine provide?
Executive Medicine of Texas offers several types of physical medicine:
Posture assessment
If you suffer from back and neck pain or headaches, it may be due to poor posture. During a posture assessment, your provider conducts a physical exam and takes a series of pictures. They upload your pictures to a computer program that analyzes your gait and posture.
Your provider uses that information to develop a care plan that includes healthy lifestyle changes, postural adjustments, and routine chiropractic care. Over time, these methods help you achieve a mobile, pain-free lifestyle.
Full-body chiropractic adjustment
A full-body chiropractic adjustment helps improve joint motion and soft tissue function while reducing pressure and swelling. It involves your provider using their hands (or a handheld device) to apply light pressure to your joints, muscles, and spinal discs.
Functional stimulation release
Functional stimulation release is a cutting-edge therapy that uses deep tissue stimulation to numb your muscles and break up scar tissue caused by injuries or repetitive stress. During treatment, your provider uses a handheld device to massage the soft tissues in various parts of your body.
The device emits pulses that are intense, yet comfortable, relieving neck, back, or joint pain. Functional stimulation release is particularly beneficial for athletes and other active individuals, but it’s also used to speed up recovery following surgery.
What type of physical medicine might benefit me?
To determine the type of physical medicine that benefits you most, your Executive Medicine of Texas provider reviews your health history, asks about your symptoms, and conducts an exam.
After gathering that information, they can develop a custom treatment plan that aligns with your needs.
To explore the benefits of physical medicine, make an appointment at Executive Medicine of Texas by calling the office or clicking the online booking feature today.
