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Chiropractic assessment and
evaluation
Dr. Tintor will
examine your spine to determine the possible cause of your
condition. Each patient receives a complete orthopedic and
neurological exam. Often times, you experience pain because
the bones, muscles and nerves are not working together.
Radiographic
examination
If Dr. Tintor
determines that an x-ray is necessary to further diagnose your
condition, he will order the x-ray. Dr. Tintor
will review the x-ray with
you.
Chiropractic
adjustment
Dr. Tintor makes a
gentle contact and applies a specific thrust into areas
of restriction, mostly along the spine. Techniques include
Diversified, Gonsted, Thompson, Cox, Nimmo, and Activator.
When indicated, non-force adjustments are used. Adjustments
help with joint pain and also have an effect on tight muscles.
Physiotherapy
Dr. Tintor employs various modalities
including cryotherapy, moist heat, electrical muscle
stimulation, ultrasound, intersegmental traction, myofascial
release, trigger point therapy, and soft tissue
techniques.
Massage
Therapy
Certified massage therapists use
various techniques including deep tissue sports massage, Swedish
Esalen, trigger point therapy, myofascial
therapy.
Orthotics
Certain spinal or foot problems can
benefit from custom shoe inserts - orthotics. Dr. Tintor is
trained to take an impression of your foot and place a custom
order.
Rehabilitation/Exercise
Instruction
Spinal
exercises and strengthening maintain
your adjustments. Dr. Tintor will discuss the
exercise and strengthening program best suited for
you.
Ergonomic
Evaluation
There are also a number of ergonomic risk factors, at home
and at work, that contribute to musculoskeletal disorders
such as repetitive tasks, jobs requiring forceful or prolonged
exertions of the hands, jobs requiring heavy lifting, pushing,
pulling or carrying of heavy objects, poor body mechanics, awkward
posture.
Dr. Tintor will evaluate your situation and
design a set of exercises that can both remove some of the strain
from the affected body parts and build up strength.
Second Opinion/Specialist
Referral
Dr. Tintor is trained to offer
second opinions on whether you are an appropriate candidate for
chiropractic care. He will also refer you to a specialist,
if your case requires additional diagnostic input and
treatment.
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