Get Relief from Back Pain
Back Pain Research indicates that 90% of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives. This issue has become widespread in the US, leading to numerous doctor visits and a significant number of workdays lost.
Identifying the root cause of back pain can be challenging, as it can develop gradually and persist over time. Incidents such as car accidents, sports injuries, or improper lifting can trigger back pain.
Often, back pain is actually a secondary or referred pain, originating from another part of the body. Studies suggest that the spine is frequently the source of back pain.
Ptak Family Chiropractic – Natural Back Pain Relief to facilitate healing, it is crucial to identify and address the underlying cause of your back pain. Dr. Ptak provides personalized care programs tailored to your specific needs, drawing on nearly 40 years of experience.
Pain Reset Corrective Care
The spinal cord plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy body. Dysfunction in any part of the spine can lead to discomfort such as pain, fatigue, dizziness, and other health issues.
Our chiropractors employ a comprehensive corrective care approach to uncover the root cause of your pain or health issue. Rather than simply alleviating symptoms, we target the origin of the problem: the spine.
Once we pinpoint dysfunction, we can enhance central nervous system function, enabling the body to self-heal and regain equilibrium. Using a diverse range of chiropractic methods, we correct spinal issues to provide lasting relief.
Spinal Decompression
Spinal decompression therapy, also known as nonsurgical decompression therapy, effectively relieves back and leg pain by utilizing traction to reduce spinal pressure and enhance mobility of nerves, joints, and surrounding structures.
During spinal decompression, the patient reclines on a mechanical table-like device. Through this device, controlled traction or compressive force is applied, gently stretching and relaxing the spine.
These subtle movements generate negative pressure within the spinal discs. This helps retract herniated or bulging disc material back into place and facilitates the flow of healing nutrients through the disc area, resulting in reduced pain.
Trigger Points
Trigger points are tight bands of muscle found within larger muscle groups, often sensitive to touch and capable of causing pain in distant areas of the body.
For example, a trigger point in the trapezius muscle can result in headaches and neck pain, while also restricting muscle movement.
Trigger point therapy involves the use of specialized tools and massage techniques to alleviate these stubborn knots. This approach aims to enhance blood circulation to the affected area, breaking the cycle of pain and muscle spasms. Through repeated sessions, patients typically experience relief as the knots gradually loosen, leading to reduced pain and improved muscle flexibility.
Flexion-Distraction Traction/Cox Technic
Cox Technic is a popular chiropractic method utilized for pain reduction, employing flexion-distraction and decompression therapies that stretch and decompress the spine.
During treatment, patients recline on a specialized chiropractic device known as the Cox Table. This segmented table adjusts as the chiropractor gently manipulates the patient’s spine.
Effective in alleviating spinal pain, Cox Technic alleviates pressure on spinal nerves and discs, reducing irritation from bulging discs, enhancing range of motion, promoting spine health, and potentially delaying or avoiding the need for surgery. Its gentle nature also makes it suitable for patients who have undergone spinal surgery, potentially forming part of their recovery regimen.
Neuromuscular Activation
Neuromuscular activation differs from traditional chiropractic methods by emphasizing the preservation of motor control and muscle coordination in addition to spinal manipulation.
Injuries and specific conditions can diminish motor control. Through the process of re-mapping motor areas of the brain, we facilitate rehabilitation and improve muscle management to enhance your overall control.