Chiropractic Adjustments are very specific manipulations of the spine, to realign the vertebra and take pressure off the pinched nerve.
Chiropractors are the only profession licensed to perform spinal manipulation. Osteopaths are also licensed, but most don't practice it routinely. Therefore, Physical Therapist and Massage Therapist are NOT allowed to do spinal manipulation.
Also you should NOT "crack or pop" your own back, allow your friends to "pop" your back, or have your kids walk on your back, because you could potentially make it worse or cause hypermobility of the joint if it is done too often.
Treatment may also include physical therapy modalities such as:
1. Stretching Programs
2. Massage Tables
3. Traction Tables
4. Exercise/Rehabilitation Programs
5. TENS Electrical Stimulation Units
6. Spinal Health Care Class
We do more than just adjustments!
1. Stretching Programs are given
for your specific condition.
2. Massage Traction Tables are used
to stretch out your spine and relax
relax your muscles.
3. Lower Back Traction Tables are used to stretch
out your lower back disc problems.
4. Exercise Rehabilitation and Strengthening Program designed specifically for your condition.
Adjustments of the spine are very Gentle, to relieve the pressure on the nerve causing the pain. Dr. Wong's adjustments are gentle enough to adjust this 10 year old child! Now that is a sign of good technique and skill. He is also big enough to adjust the biggest body types.
The most effective adjustments are done with the doctor's hands.
"In all the time that I have been going for adjustments, there has only been one other doctor who even came close to Dr. Wong's treatments. Dr. Wong has the touch of a good chiropractic doctor." Bruce L.
For Seniors that have fragile bones, adjustments can be done with a light force adjusting instrument called an activator. The doctor will determine which method is best for you.
My Confession is thatI don't heal anyone of anything. What I do is perform a specific spinal adjustment to remove nerve pressure, and the body responds by healing itself. It's a simple treatment, but we get tremendous results!