Chiropractic Care
The chiropractic care we offer includes comprehensive examination to determine the sources of the patient’s complaints, designing treatment to address the sources of complaint, and teaching the patient self- help activities and exercises to contribute to healing. Specifically, we evaluate patients for whether pain is arising from nerve problems, joint problems, and/or myofascial trigger points. If pain does not arise from the conditions that we treat, we refer patients to the appropriate medical provider. We provide very systematic care of myofascial trigger points including releasing the muscle knots and elongating the involved muscles. We use a range of techniques to treat joint restriction and tenderness. For patients who like and respond well to quick popping types of adjustments, we provide very gentle specific adjustments after we have already treated any tight muscles that are involved. For those who do not like or do not respond well to quick popping kinds of adjustments, we use a range of low or non-force techniques that work well. To help with muscle relaxation and reduction of inflammation, we apply hot packs, ice packs and spray and stretch techniques. Nutritional and exercise advice is given to patients to assist with their rehabilitation.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapists perform skilled release of myofascial trigger points and tightened fascia. They are critically important in our treatment of victims of auto accidents because they do detailed work to help restore muscles as closely as possible to their pre-accident state. They also provide instruction in stretches and self-care activities.
Dry Needling
Dr. Andrea Griffin offers dry needling service as stand-alone, or combined service with her chiropractic visits. Target deep muscle pain at the source with Dry Needling. Unlike superficial therapies, dry needling reaches localized "knots" or trigger points deep within the tissue to instantly stimulate healing and relax tight muscles. Our certified chiropractor utilizes this evidence-based technique alongside traditional chiropractic care to effectively manage chronic pain, improve joint range of motion, and optimize neuromuscular function.
Orthotics - Board Certified Pedorthist
Most medical-grade custom foot orthotics are ordered by a healthcare professional (with very little education in designing and fabricating orthotics) and sent to a wholesale lab which fabricates hundreds per day to the extent of their limited capabilities (and never sees the patient). Many of these devices can be helpful but never to the extent that is possible.
Art of Orthotics has been designing, fabricating and dispensing extremely precise medical-grade custom foot orthotics for over 40 years in our laboratory.
After determining why you're having problems and what type of shoes you'll be wearing, we perform the following steps:
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Make a precise model (cast) of both your feet.
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Choose the right combination of materials for your support and comfort.
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Make necessary modifications.
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Fabricate your orthotics in our lab.
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Inform you why and how your device will work for you.
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Advise you of best wearing practices.
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Orthotics for all types of footwear (except high heels).
Low Level Laser Therapy
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is a form of alternative medicine that applies low-level (low-power) lasers or light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to the surface or orifices of the body. Whereas "high-power" lasers are used in laser medicine to cut or destroy tissue, low-power lasers are claimed to relieve pain or to stimulate and enhance cell function.
Kinesio Tape
Kinesio Tape alleviates discomfort and facilitates lymphatic drainage by microscopically lifting the skin. This lifting affect forms convolutions in the skin thus increasing interstitial space and allowing for a decrease in inflammation, reducing pressure while enabling a more effective flow of blood and lymphatic fluid in and out of the target area.
Heat
We are thrilled to announce that we have upgraded our treatments from traditional moist heat to Far Infrared (FIR) heating pads. This advanced technology takes your myofascial care and relaxation to a whole new level.
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Unlike standard heat that only warms the skin's surface, far infrared light penetrates up to three inches into the body's tissues. This creates a gentle, deeply radiating warmth that delivers incredible benefits for your muscles and fascia:
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Deeper Fascial Release: The deep-penetrating heat targets the stubborn, dense layers of fascia, melting away restrictions and making your myofascial therapy even more effective.
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Enhanced Blood Flow: FIR expands your blood vessels, rapidly increasing circulation to deliver oxygen and nutrient-rich blood directly to healing tissues.
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Maximum Muscle Relaxation: It quickly soothes hyperactive nerves and relaxes tight muscles, allowing your body to let go of tension from the moment you lie down.
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Reduced Inflammation & Pain: By boosting cellular repair and promoting lymphatic drainage, it helps significantly lower post-treatment soreness and chronic pain.
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Dry, Clean Comfort: Say goodbye to the damp, heavy feeling of moist heat. Our new pads offer a deeply cozy, dry warmth that keeps you perfectly comfortable throughout your session.
Services
Colonias Chiropractic Center is an interdisciplinary pain care center that adheres to the highest standards by providing a teamwork approach to the delivery of that care.
Medical Pain Management
Medical Pain Management is also a part of our team care. Arthur “Spike” Lynch, M.D. is highly skilled in pain management. Trigger point injection is valuable in interrupting the cycle of myofascial pain in many patients. Dr. Lynch is an expert in this technique, not just injecting where pain is located but injecting trigger points that may be at some distance from the pain location but are contributing to that pain. Dr. Lynch also performs prolotherapy, a medical technique that helps strengthen ligaments and tendons to increase the stability of injured areas and reduce that pain that arises from the instability.