Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care focuses on improving the alignment of the spinal column through the use of chiropractic adjustments. Adjustments can help alleviate symptoms associated with neck pain, back pain, headaches, sciatica, etc. As a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Kristen Hook utilizes various techniques to provide you with comprehensive care.
Muscle Stimulation
Low levels of electrical impulses are delivered to injured, painful muscles to reduce pain and spasm and speed the healing process. These impulses stimulate the body to release natural pain relievers, called endorphins. Endorphins reduce pain and inflammation, thereby promoting faster healing of the injured tissues. This therapy is often used to treat acute or chronic pain, as well as strains or sprains of the muscles, joints, and soft tissues of the spine and extremities.
Ultrasound
Sound waves are used to treat injured muscles, joints, and soft tissues. These sound waves penetrate the levels of tissues as they meet resistance, which creates a deep, micro-massage effect. With acute injuries, this helps to decrease scar tissue, adhesion formation, and inflammation. The sound waves also accelerate healing by stimulating the activity of the cells responsible for tissue repair. In chronic cases, heating the deeper tissues along with the micro-massaging effect helps to decrease muscle spasms.
Soft Tissue Care
Soft tissue massage can help to reduce swelling and inflammation, relax muscles and reduce spasm and pain in a holistic fashion. It aids in stimulating natural healing with improved circulation.
Corrective Exercises/Stretches
Dr. Kristen Hook can teach you exercises and/or stretches to be performed at home in order to enhance the in-office treatment(s) and aid in rehabilitation.
Lifestyle Advice
Chiropractic care is a holistic approach that treats the entire person, not just symptoms. Dr. Kristen Hook will aim to create a customized treatment plan to address your overall well-being. You will work together with Dr. Hook to learn how to manage stress, reduce pain, and enjoy a happy, healthy lifestyle.
Weight Loss
Dr. Kristen Hook will employ the Ideal Protein Weight Loss Method to help you lose weight and maintain that loss. She will coach you every step of the way, teaching you what foods to eat and which foods to avoid.