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Our Techniques
We use a number of highly-effective adjusting approaches to help improve spinal biomechanics and reduce nervous system interference. The approach we use is based on our judgment and years of experience.
Diversified Technique
At Countryside Chiropractic, we use an adjusting style commonly referred to as “Diversified.”
First, an examination of your spine and extraspinal related injuries is performed. This can initially involve a case history and X-ray films of your spine (you can bring your most recent X-rays so we do not have to take additional X-rays).
The energy delivered during the thrust may produce a slight “popping” sound from the shifting of carbon dioxide gas and fluids in the joint. Keep in mind we incorporate a very mild pressure in the form of the adjustment and is very light and should not produce any discomfort.
Nimmo Receptor-Tonus Method (Nimmo):
Muscle spasms and tightness are not under your conscious control. By using either a rubber tipped “T-Bar” or with manual pressure we are able to apply pressure to these muscle “knots” which causes them to reduce their tightness and associated painful symptoms.
ExtraSpinal or Upper and Lower Extremity Adjusting
The chiropractic adjustment approach that works so well with the spine can be applied to other joints of the body including the shoulders, elbows, wrists, fingers, hips, knees, ankles, toes and ribs. Remember that every articulation of your skeletal system is prone to fixations and restrictions that can impair function and you range of motion. Dr. Giovatto is especially experienced with extremity adjustments since a large portion of his clinical experience has dealt with treating amateur, semi-professional and professional athletes.
Electrical Muscle Stimulation
Low Volt Electrical Muscle Stimulation is used to reduce edema, adhesions and muscle spasm. It also has a positive effect on pain and provides passive exercise and relax the tissue. (Hoppenfeld 1976)
Hot/Cold Packs
Heat is generally applied in an attempt to decrease pain and relax the tissue. In doing so, it also helps decrease muscle spasm and joint stiffness. This will result in increased muscle and flexibility. Cold is generally applied in an attempt to reduce inflammation by cooling the body tissue thereby causing a vasoconstriction and decreasing tissue metabolism. Pain and swelling reduction is also the desired effect. (American Chiropractic Association 1993 and Sauders 2007)
Ultrasound Therapy
Therapeutic US produces thermal and nonthermal effects. Thermal effects include increased collagen extensibility, alterations in blood flow, changes in nerve conduction velocity, increased cell membrane permeability, increased tissue metabolism and increased pain threshold. Non thermal effects of US include increased cell membrane permeability, increased intracellular calcium, increased rate of protein synthesis by fibroblasts, production of stronger collagen fibers, altered enzymatic activity, accelerated angiogenesis, increased macrophage responsiveness, accelerated bone healing, increased release of inflammatory mediators…, and decreased length of the inflammatory stage of tissue healing. (Sauders 2007)