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or to manage exacerbations of chronic conditions.          Nutritional supplements are another good way to address inflammation. Click below for more information.

HEAT

Moist heating pads are sometimes used at MIDTOWN CHIROPRACTIC to prepare an area for treatment Heat also helps to sooth nerves and muscles to relieve pain and spasm. Heat also brings blood flow to an area to promote healing. Heat is used in chronic conditions or in new conditions after swelling has subsided.

ELECTRICAL STIMULATION

Electrical therapies have many uses. They can help control pain, reduce spasm, reduce swelling and even exercise/strengthen muscles.

ULTRASOUND

Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to penetrate and warm tissues. These vibrations and heat help break down and disperse calcium and other tissue accumulations. Ultrasound stimulates healing. It is especially good in the treatment of joints of the extremities like shoulders or knees.

INTERSEGMENTAL TRACTION

This therapy induces passive motion into spinal joints thereby increasing mobility and helping to prevent disc degeneration. This treatment is very relaxing.