Chiropractic is a natural form of health care that uses spinal adjustments to correct misalignments and restore proper function to the nervous system, helping your body heal naturally. Chiropractic doesnt use drugs or surgery. Instead, a chiropractic spinal adjustmentthe application of a precise force to a specific part of the spinal segment--corrects the misalignment, permitting normal nerve transmission and assisting your body to recuperate on its own.

At Connected Medical Center, we offer the latest diagnostic equipment, a genuine desire to find the cause of your condition, and a patient-centered approach to solving your problem. In everything we do, we consider first the needs of our patient. We strive to offer unparalleled service. We are always considerate of your time, health, and finances and will not waste any of these.

Physical therapy is a broad term for the use of equipment to help patients recover from physical injuries. As a chiropractor (we are not physical therapists), one of the tools we choose to utilize in our practice is physiotherapy or modalities commonly referred to as physical therapy modalities. One of the most effective tools to help patients recover is the use of corrective exercises tailored to their individual needs to help build strength, endurance, coordination, and flexibility. Depending on your injury or pain source, we will design a plan targeted to help your body heal. Our office includes an on-site rehabilitation where our team will work with you every step of the way.

Class IV K-Laser Therapy is a Pain-Free application delivering infrared laser light to the affected tissue. This promotes increased circulation, decreased swelling, reduction of pain, and accelerated healing and tissue repair. Laser Therapy, or photobiomodulation," uses specific wavelengths of light (red and near-infrared) to create therapeutic effects. These effects include improved healing time, pain reduction, increased circulation and decreased swelling. Laser Therapy has been widely utilized in Europe by physical therapists, nurses and doctors as far back as the 1970s. Now, after FDA clearance in 2002, Laser Therapy is being used extensively in the United States.

Conditions Treated with K-Laser

High power laser therapy can stimulate all cell types, including soft tissue, ligaments, cartilage, and nerves. Some conditions that have been shown to respond well to K-Laser include:

• Peripheral Neuropathy, Fibromyalgia
• Back and Neck Pain
• Sciatic Pain Arthritis pain, Degenerative Discs/Joints
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Knee Problems Tendinitis, Trigger Fingers

Many patients report pain relief in as little as one treatment, and most are able to resume normal daily activities with no pain and restricted movement after their therapy is completed. Treatments are administered by a technician, using a hand-held device the size of a flashlight. The laser is placed directly over the injured area for anywhere from 30 seconds to 9 minutes, depending on the size of the area being treated and the treatment plan. Most patients report a warm, relaxing sensation. They generally experience no side effects or recovery period. The goal is healing, not merely symptom relief! For too long, medicine has focused on symptom relief rather than true healing. K-Laser offers an alternative, and its a welcome change for athletes as well as patients interested in natural remedies.

If you've been in an auto accident, you might have more injuries than you realize. Even if you have no obvious injuries, you might start experiencing chronic pain for no obvious reason. Don't wait until the pain becomes unbearable to check for long-term injury; talk to Connected Medical Center today and take advantage of our diagnostic and treatment services.

Whiplash

Whiplash is one of the most common auto injuries, and results when the ligaments, muscles, and soft tissues that support your head are jerked rapidly back and forth. This can stretch, tear, or inflame them, and symptoms don't always show up immediately--sometimes they can even take weeks. Call Connected Medical if you're experiencing any of the following:

• Stiff, sore neck
• Inability to turn the head without experiencing severe neck pain.
• Back/upper shoulder pain
• Burning/tingling sensations in the neck, shoulder, and upper back areas
• Recurring headaches
• Insomnia
• Dizziness
• Vision disturbances
• Sore throat in the absence of respiratory conditions
• Problems with memory and concentration

Concussion

Unconsciousness isn't the only sign of a concussion. If your brain was bounced against the interior of your skull, you could be in danger of more serious damage. Call us today if you're experiencing any of the following:

• Inability to concentrate and/or remember recent information.
• Nausea/vomiting
• Nagging headache
• Blurry/fuzzy vision
• Dizziness/lightheadedness/feeling off-balance.
• Sensitivity to noise and/or light
• Sleeping more or less than normal
• Insomnia/nighttime waking

Spinal Trauma

A sufficiently sudden auto accident can cause your spinal discs to slip, rupture, or rotate in ways that your body simply isn't made for. If you're suffering back pain in the aftermath of an auto accident, don't hesitate to call us. We can help you find out what's wrong and get better ASAP!

On-the-Job injuries can cause spine damage, muscular issues, and more that lead to chronic back pain. Connected Medical Center can help realign or decompress your spine, as well as helping you get your back muscles back into shape to relieve your pain and help you get back to work safely. Call Connected Medical Center today to find out whether we accept your company's worker's comp benefits.

Poor posture places considerable stress on the spine, and over time causes chronic muscle tension, pain, and stiffness. The further your posture deviates from normal, the greater the stress on your back and the more pain you will experience. Studies show a strong correlation between posture and emotional and physical health. Your posture can actually dictate our outlook, improve our health and make us look and feel better. We will work with you to advance your posture by:

• Evaluating your posture
• Increasing the mobility of the involved joints
• Teaching you how to strengthen appropriate postural muscles
• Consistently re-evaluating your posture as it improves