- Cold Laser Therapy
- Electrical Stimulation
- Lifestyle Advice
- Massage Therapy
- Myofascial Release
- Nutritional Consultations
- Spinal Decompression
- Spinal Screenings
- Ultrasound
- Weight Loss
- Stretching & Strengthening Exercises
- Class 4 Laser Therapy
- Sports Laser Therapy
Cold Laser Therapy
Laser therapy is a treatment that utilizes specific wavelengths of light to interact with tissue and help accelerate your healing process. Laser treatment can be used on people suffering from acute and chronic conditions in order to eliminate pain and swelling, increase functionality, and reduce spasms.
Electrical Stimulation
Electrotherapy is an alternative pain management treatment option that involves the use of mild electromagnetic pulses to provide relief for the patient. This treatment option can dull pain, repair tissue, strengthen muscles, and even improve your blood circulation.
Lifestyle Advice
Our team here at Swinson Chiropractic & Total Health Center is dedicated to helping you achieve your long-term health and wellness goals by offering you reliable lifestyle advice. If you are not sure if the lifestyle choices you are making are worsening or improving your condition, we are here to help. We address the typical chiropractic issues as well as coach our patients to live a healthier life by looking at the individual as a whole mentally, physically and emotionally.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is the manual manipulation of soft body tissues (muscle, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments) to enhance a person’s health and well-being. There are many types of massage therapy methods (also called modalities). People seek massage therapy for a variety of reasons; for example, to reduce stress and anxiety, to relax muscles, to rehabilitate injuries, to reduce pain and to promote overall health and wellness.
Myofascial Release
Myofascial release is an intervention administered to various patients to alleviate pain or restrictive tissue problems. The release treatment usually involves the application of gentle or moderate pressure on the connective tissues and leads to relaxation and eventual elongation of the fascia therein. These restrictions are often caused by traumatic accidents or inflammations of the soft tissue. Some patients get them as an after-effect of surgery. They always result in muscular tension and spasm of sharp pain. They cannot be detected through standard diagnosis tests like the x-ray scan. It is essential for a patient to visit a doctor or physiotherapy expert once they notice restriction of movement in the hip area or shoulder. Painful backs can also be a sign of the restriction and can only be treated through the Myofascial Release procedures.
If you have never undergone a Myofascial Release procedure before, you might wonder what will be done. There is no need to panic any way, since it is a minor therapy intervention meant to alleviate any pain that could be as a result of fascia muscle pain and restriction. Here is what you can expect if you visit a standard therapist for your myofascial pain treatment.
- The therapist might have to interview you about what you think the cause of the pain could be. They may also palpitate the affected area to identify the particular fascia that needs to be massaged and given due attention during the procedure.
- A standard treatment should last anywhere from 30 minutes to one hour, but should not last longer than that as that may lead to soreness and fatigue.
- You may experience considerable relief, but if the case is severe, you may need to go for another session or two in the subsequent days.
- The treatment does not require the use of any equipment and creams or gels. The therapist will only need their hands to manipulate and apply slight pressure to the trigger points and affected muscles.
Nutritional Consultations
Here at Swinson Chiropractic & Total Health Center we want to help you on your journey towards health and wellness. Our goal is to help you achieve total health and balance with your body. In order to achieve that goal, we are here to offer specific recommendations on nutritional supplements and healthy food choices to help you maintain a healthy weight.
Spinal Decompression
Spinal decompression is a non-invasive mechanical procedure performed within our office to help alleviate back pain. It involves gently stretching the spine to take pressure off the spinal discs (the cushions that separate the vertebrae in the spine). By relieving this pressure, bulging discs can retract back into place which takes pressure off the nerves in the spine. By decompressing the spine, it permits water, oxygen and other fluids to work their way back into the discs allowing them to heal naturally. Spinal decompression is an excellent option for anyone with chronic back pain who wants to get back to living a pain-free life as quickly as possible.
Spinal Screenings
Sometimes all that stands between your daily pain and a happier, healthier you, is a chiropractic adjustment. Your body naturally wants to be in alignment, and our daily activities can throw what is naturally aligned out of balance. Also known as chiropractic manipulation, manual manipulation, or spinal manipulation, chiropractic adjustment refers to the manipulation of the vertebrae that have abnormal movements and are not functioning properly. Here at Swinson Chiropractic & Total Health Center, we can help you achieve balance and proper alignment, giving you relief and improving your health.
Our goal in treating your joint and spinal issues is to reduce subluxation, increase range of motion, reduce nerve irritability, and improve mobility. Our highly skilled chiropractor will work with you to relieve your pain and get you back to living a pain free and healthy lifestyle.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound therapy is a chiropractic treatment used to help reduce muscle pain and increase range of motion. By using sound waves, we are able to stimulate deep inside the tissue. This minimizes stiffness, swelling, and pain while also promoting circulation, and pain-free movement.
Weight Loss
Weight loss can be difficult, but the right support makes the journey easier. At Swinson Chiropractic & Total Health Center in Ocala, FL, our team can help make weight loss more comfortable and successful. Here are some tips to make your weight loss journey go smoothly.
Don’t Starve Yourself
It can be tempting to stop eating enough food so that you lose weight. You might think that the fewer calories you eat, the less you’ll have to burn off. However, your body needs a certain amount of calories every day to function. Make sure that you’re eating enough food. Healthy options will help you get the nutrients you need at a calorie level that allows you to live your life while losing weight. If you’re unsure how to feed yourself for the best results, talk to your chiropractor.
Get Nutritional Advice
Nutritional advice can be difficult to parse through. Things that work for one person might not work for you. Talk to our staff about nutritional counseling. We can provide you with resources to help you make the best possible food choices. Healthy food is an essential part of weight loss, so you need to understand what your options are. Our team will take your lifestyle and needs into consideration as we help you develop a good meal plan.
Find Exercise You Enjoy
Moving your body should be enjoyable. If you’re torturing yourself by running every day to lose weight, you’re going to lose motivation quickly. You might also hurt yourself if you’re not doing it correctly. Instead, look for exercises that make you move while having fun. Explore the different options available to you. It is a lot easier to incorporate movement into your daily life when you enjoy it.
Think Long-Term
Weight loss does not happen quickly. If you’re healthily losing weight, it can take a little while before you see results. Don’t get discouraged and give up. Instead, find ways to incorporate healthy habits into your everyday life. If your whole life is focused on weight loss, you’re far less likely to succeed. Instead, keep doing the things you enjoy. Give yourself little rewards and make delicious, healthy food. Once healthy habits are established, it’ll be easier to lose weight and keep it off.
Schedule an Appointment with Our Chiropractor for Help Losing Weight in Ocala, FL
If you’re trying to lose weight, the team at Swinson Chiropractic & Total Wellness Center in Ocala, FL is here to help. Make an appointment with our chiropractor today and get the support you need.