A chiropractic adjustment helps to restore and maintain the proper function of our nervous system. The nervous system consists of our brain and spinal cord, and from the spinal cord exits peripheral nerves. To maintain a healthy nervous system, it is imperative to make sure there is as little interference with the signals our nerves send. The joints in our spine and even extremities can become misaligned and lose their ability to move properly, thus causing irritation to nerves. This is where the adjustment is necessary.

Simply put, the purpose of a chiropractic adjustment is to put motion back into a joint that has lost range of motion (function). Although some might associate an adjustment with a “crack” or “pop”, this is only a by-product. There are many different adjusting techniques available depending on the needs of the patient. The following are techniques used by the doctors at Dodge City Chiropractic: Reinert Specific Diversified, Cox Flexion-Distraction, Thompson Drop Technique, Activator, Webster (Pre-natal) Technique and Logan Basic Technique.

JOINT MOTION = JOINT HEALTH

The purpose of clinical soft tissue work is to break up adhesions within muscle to restore proper tone. Adhesions are a chemical build up produced from muscle contractions, typically from repetitive motions. These adhesions can make muscles hypoxic or lacking oxygen, causing the muscle(s) to be in a perpetual state of partial contraction. Simply stated, you cannot contract a muscle that is already contracted. Many patients think they have a “weak core,” “bad knees,” or their balance is poor due to age, when in reality they just lack the ability to use the muscles they are trying to use because they are already in a state of contraction. The hands-on soft tissue work the doctors at Dodge City Chiropractic use will help improve the function of the specific muscles causing dysfunction.

This therapy can be used for a few different reasons. One reason to use kinesiotape on an area is to improve lymphatic flow. This helps to decrease swelling and reduces healing time of a bruise. Another reason would be to support the musculature and/or joints, especially if the area is going to be used while still injured. The kinesiotape acts as a proprioceptive queue to help the muscles engage easier. Think of it as an “assist” to the muscles.

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