Pregnancy Back Pain

Pregnancy causes some of the most drastic changes of body, and unfortunately, they can amount to some serious strain and pain.  Back pain is common in pregnant women, as the increase of weight in the front of the body puts high demand on the spine and the muscles of the back.   Gentle and consistent chiropractic care, along with therapeutic exercise and pain relieving treatments can safely and naturally relieve pregnancy back pain.

With our physical therapy and chiropractic treatments, many of our prenatal patients here at Bezak Chiropractic and Rehabilitation have gained significant back pain relief and experienced a more comfortable pregnancy. If you or someone you know is experiencing back pain from pregnancy, and you’re seeking gentle and effective relief, arrange an appointment with us and learn more about our pregnancy back pain treatment services.

Wobble Board for Rehabilitation Techniques

Are you familiar with the wobble board? This simple yet effective piece of equipment is used for specific rehabilitation techniques. The wobble board can be utilized to aid balance and provide many other benefits to those recovering from ankle, knee and hip injuries.  Wobble boards help to naturally relieve the stiffness that affects the muscles and joints following a sprain or other injury.  Strength, range of motion and muscle memory can be improved as the patient gently balances with both feet on the board and attempts to maintain equilibrium.

Other rehab, balance and strength building exercises can be employed using the wobble board. It’s one part of our comprehensive physical therapy services that we invite you to try!

Sources:

http://orthopedics.about.com/od/footankle/qt/anklerehab.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balance_board#Wobble_boards

Our New Facility

Have you visited Bezak Chiropractic and Rehabilitation yet? If you haven’t we’ve like to welcome you to our newly renovated, 2200 square foot, state-of-the-art office.  Here, you’ll find the most comprehensive array of personalized professional services and physical therapy treatments.  Through our capabilities we’ve helped many patients recover from occupational, athletic, accident and personal injuries. Our goal is to help you get back on your feet, back in the game, and back to work safely. Some of the treatments you’ll find at our new facility include:

• Chiropractic Adjustments


• Exercise Therapy


• PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) Stretching


• EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) Therapy


• Ultrasound


• Cryotherapy


• Superficial Heat


• Intersegmental Traction


• Trigger Point Therapy

 

We look forward to giving you a full tour of our space and a complete look at our available treatments. If you haven’t yet, call us and set up your initial appointment and learn what we can do to get you back in motion.

Muscle and Joint Injuries

The muscles and joints of the body enable us to stay in motion and retain strength, but these amazing tissues can easily become injured as the result on an accident, overuse or repetitive motion. Finding an effective and targeted treatment that works for muscle and joint injuries is essential for relieving pain, regaining ability and preventing further injury.

Here at our practice, we offer a comprehensive array of treatments that are specifically designed to help individuals with muscle and joint injuries. Temperature based treatments that include cold packs and moist heat, along with carefully guided stretching and therapeutic exercise programs are efficient ways help the body heal and regain flexibility and strength, which are often lost when an injury occurs. We also maintain the latest physical therapy technologies, including electrical muscle stimulation and ultrasound capabilities.

If you’d like to learn more about how we can help you with joint sprains and dislocation, as well as muscle strain and inflammation, make an appointment with us.  We’ll be happy to provide answers to all of your questions and explain how our specialties can help with your specific case.     

http://www.livestrong.com/article/321979-bone-joint-muscle-injury-treatments/

Electric Muscle Stimulation

Electrical muscle stimulation, or EMS, is a physical therapy treatment that can be used to sooth, prevent and treat the effects of musculoskeletal injuries. It’s also a fantastic way to relieve pain and stress, accelerate natural healing and increase your range of motion.

Athletes, and those who are recovering from occupation injuries or an auto accident, can greatly benefit from the effects of our electrical muscle stimulation capabilities. We use this therapy in combination with our physiotherapy modalities that include ultrasound, trigger point therapy and rehabilitation exercises.

Electrical muscle stimulation can help you retain your performance levels and even enhance them thanks to the flexibility improvement that can result from this treatment.

We welcome any questions you may have about this unique therapy and look forward to showing you how it can help your healing and wellness.

Sources:    

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_muscle_stimulation#Use

http://sports.yahoo.com/top/news?slug=ycn-11130732

Sports Injuries

The most common sports injuries that affect athletes or even people involved in a fitness routine include muscle sprains, swelling and strain, dislocations, and knee, ankle, back and joint injuries. Although these issues are varied, the cause is commonly found in repetitive motion, as well as a lack of flexibility and physical preparation that includes a warm-up and stretching. As a result, the body fails when pushed beyond its limits.

We can help you with specialized treatment of sport injuries and aid your healing process safely and naturally, but we are just as eager to help you prevent injury the first place. If you’re an athlete or you’re getting a plan in place to get in shape safely, we’re here to help!

Source: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sportsinjuries.html

Work Injuries

Did you know nearly 20% of serious work injuries occur in the following occupations: laborer, orderly or nursing attendant, janitorial and custodial, heavy and tractor-trailer truck operators, and law enforcement officers? It should come as no surprise that high demand and high stress jobs can easily compromise the body’s health and performance. While certain professions may create more risk than others, it’s important to protect yourself with safe, effective and healing chiropractic care-- no matter your career.

Through chiropractic and physical therapy, work injuries can be treated and prevented. Keeping your spine, nerves, muscles and joints functioning properly can save you from harm that compromises your ability to do your job and go about your life. Virtually anybody can benefit from proper chiropractic care, but if you work a job that puts a lot of demand on your body, getting support and treatment is highly beneficial for preventing and recovering from issues. Make an appointment to visit us. Together we can discuss a plan that best suits the demands of your daily life and help you stay well.  

Source: http://www.bls.gov/news.release/osh2.nr0.htm