Spinal Evaluation

In order to find out what is causing your pain, a doctor will perform an examination. This diagnosis process includes spinal range of motion and orthopedic/chiropractic examinations at which point the doctor can arrive at a proper diagnosis and formulate an appropriate treatment plan to correct your condition.

Spinal Adjustments

The core training of the chiropractor is the art of administering the chiropractic adjustment. Adjustments are made to the spine and other joints of the body when the chiropractor determines that the joint has lost some or all of its normal range of motion. A precise force is introduced into the affected spinal segment or other joint with the intent of restoring proper function and alignment. Once a spinal segment or other joint has been adjusted, some or all of its function is restored and the patient generally experiences relief in the form of less discomfort and improved mobility. Skillfully done, the adjustment is a pain-free procedure. Conditions that respond well to spinal adjustments include back pain, neck pain, headaches, migraines, and sciatica.

Radiology X-Ray

We have X-ray services available on premises so that we can make images of your problem area if necessary. Of particular importance is the fact that our spinal X-rays are taken in weight-bearing position. Films taken in this way are much more revealing for our purposes because the doctor is able to see your spine under a more stressed posture (most patients have less pain when lying down).

Extremity Adjustments

While some shoulder, arm, hip and leg problems are related to the spine, many are not. Many pain- or numbness-related conditions involving the extremities must be addressed directly. Dr. Baggett is very familiar with extremity-adjusting procedures and has a high degree of success in alleviating pain in the shoulders, arms, wrists, hips, legs and feet. These procedures have helped our patients overcome headaches and migraines related to Temporomandibular Joint dysfunction (TMJ), carpal tunnel syndrome and many other conditions without drugs and surgery.

Myofascial Release

Myofascial release/massage therapy fascia is the name of the fibrous tissue underneath the skin that covers the muscles. It is a very pain-sensitive tissue and can easily become inflamed (myofascitis). Myofascial pain can mimic nerve pain, achiness and pressure pain. The massage therapists at Massage Solutions use a variety of methods to address myofacial pain including deep tissue massage, neuromuscular therapy and dynamic stretching methods.

HydroTherapy

Hydrotherapy treatment is similar to lying on a waterbed while Jacuzzi-like jets of water spray your back and neck. The rotating jets stimulate circulation and relax the spinal muscles.

Ultrasound

This device sends a high-frequency sound wave deep into the muscles causing them to vibrate very rapidly. This rapid vibration delivers a “micro-massage” at the cellular level, which increases circulation. Increased circulation in tight and sore muscles helps them to relax, quieting spasm and tension.

Infrared Light Therapy

This therapy is well-researched and shown to be effective in reduction of inflammation and wound healing. In our office, we use light therapy for relief of common inflammatory conditions like tendonitis, bursitis and myofascitis. The treatment is painless and patients usually only feel a mild warming over the area being treated.

Spinal Decompression

This treatment consists of applying precise traction forces to specific spinal levels for the purpose of releasing pressure on the intervertebral disc. It is used predominantly for bulging or herniated discs, generally confirmed by MRI, in the lower back and neck. When a disc is bulging it often causes pressure on the delicate spinal nerve roots. When nerve roots are compressed they can cause both localized and referred pain. Referred pain can be in the form of sciatica (pain down the back of the leg) or shoulder, arm and hand pain.