A Natural Approach to Healing
In chiropractic, we understand that our bodies are self-healing and self-sustaining. Our nervous system, which is comprised of a vast network of nerves, controls our entire body without us having to think about it. These nerves are constantly carrying messages from the brain to the body and vice versa. However, interferences in that brain-body connection can arise causing our bodies to lose their ability to function properly or to their fullest potential. When these interferences are present, we may begin to notice signs of dysfunction and symptoms may also arise.
There are many things that can cause these interferences, but we can typically classify them as physical stressors, mental/emotional stressors, or chemical stressors. All of these can have an impact on our body, causing changes in our nerves, muscles, and other tissues. Over time these changes cause spinal wear and tear and often lead to degeneration.
Many people deal with these problems by utilizing drugs or surgery. However, if you treat the symptom without addressing the cause, there is still dysfunction in the body. We take a different approach. We do not treat your symptoms, but find and address the cause- the interference. Once this interference has been removed, your body can once again begin to heal itself, moving you closer to optimal health.
We remove these interferences by delivering specific chiropractic adjustments. At Oasis Family Chiropractic, we utilize a variety of chiropractic adjusting techniques. We take a gentle approach appropriate for anyone from newborns to the elderly. (See below for more information on our techniques.)
It is our mission to improve the health of all those we serve. To always exceed your expectations and enable you to do more of what you love, so that you and your family may live healthy, happy, and well-balanced lives.
Techniques we Utilize
Thompson/Drop Table – We believe that forceful spinal manipulation is not always necessary. This is a gentle, low velocity technique that uses a special table. Segments of the table can be lifted and then dropped as pressure is applied in specific locations by your chiropractor. The drop allows gravity and your body weight to work in combination with the doctor’s manual adjustment. Because the table is always set to your body weight, we can ensure you get only the pressure necessary for your body specifically. As with any technique, the goal is to remove your spinal subluxations, thus improving motion and function.
Activator – The Activator is a spring loaded, handheld instrument that delivers a specific, high-speed, low force, quick thrust. This delivery allows patients to stay more relaxed, resulting in a more comfortable and effective adjustment. Activator Methods Technique is one of the most widely researched chiropractic techniques and several studies have been completed and shown to prove its efficacy.
Webster – The Webster Technique is a method of analyzing the pelvis and surrounding muscles and ligaments and correcting any misalignments and imbalances. It is sought out by many women during pregnancy as properly aligning the pelvis can help remove any extra tension being placed on the uterus during pregnancy as well as improve the labor and delivery experience.
Other Techniques – While the above methods are our primary techniques, we do incorporate other techniques such as CBP (Chiropractic BioPhysics), the Impulse Adjusting Instrument, various forms of muscle work and an Intersegmental Traction Table. Ultimately, the techniques we choose to use will depend on your specific health challenges and goals.