Chiropractic Blog

Drop Table Technique

By Dr. Travis Elliott DC | May 5, 2016 | Comments Off on Drop Table Technique

The Drop Table Technique used by chiropractors around the world to help patients improve posture, gain strength and flexibility and prevent injuries. It services the entire spine through use of an adjusting table equipped with a drop system. This system quickly lowers the section of your body that corresponds with the area of the spine…

Instrument Assisted (Impulse Technique)

By Dr. Travis Elliott DC | May 5, 2016 | Comments Off on Instrument Assisted (Impulse Technique)

Research has indicated that use of an impulsive-type adjusting instrument significantly increases spine motion during the application of multiple impulse SMTs (spinal manipulative thrusts). 

CBP Technique

By Dr. Travis Elliott DC | May 5, 2016 | Comments Off on CBP Technique

What makes CBP Technique different from other chiropractic techniques is how it works to structurally rehabilitate the spine and posture. The goals of CBP care are to return normal spine alignment, improve range of motion, and to improve muscle strength. With CBP, relief care is separated from structural rehabilitation. Patients initially receive typical chiropractic treatment…

Holistic Health

By Dr. Travis Elliott DC | April 19, 2016 | Comments Off on Holistic Health

Holistic health is an alternative form of medicine that aims at healing the whole body as opposed to a specific pain or illness. This includes both physiological and physical health. Since the focus of chiropractic is to realign the spine to allow for optimal function the nervous the system, chiropractic in its basic form can…

Herbal Medicine

By Dr. Travis Elliott DC | April 19, 2016 | Comments Off on Herbal Medicine

Herbal medicine began as a folk medicine but has evolved into a complex medical system. Herbs are a time tested remedy used to create balance in the body. Herbs are used to treat the source of illness rather than just targeting specific ailments. Chinese medicine is the longest continuing medical practice in history with a…

Nutrition

Nutrition

By Dr. Travis Elliott DC | April 19, 2016 | Comments Off on Nutrition

Good nutrition help keeps the body in top form. Since the focus of chiropractic is to keep the whole body functioning at optimal performance, we also promote good nutritional habits for our patients. Managing your diet will help reduce the risk of arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, obesity and other chronic ailments. Maintaining good nutrition habits…

Anti-Aging

By Dr. Travis Elliott DC | April 19, 2016 | Comments Off on Anti-Aging

As people age and start to experience back pain or stiff joints, they often decide to make an appointment with a chiropractor. A chiropractor is often the first health care professional a person decides to see upon experiencing the first signing of aging. Chiropractic is a holistic approach to healing the body by promoting a…

Sinus

Sinus/Congestion

By Dr. Travis Elliott DC | October 13, 2015 | Comments Off on Sinus/Congestion

Chiropractic treatment helps boost immune system, thus aiding the body in fighting off colds more quickly. Chiropractic adjustments, especially in the upper cervical area in the neck, helps relieve tension in the brainstem and allows for sinus passages in the head to drain. As an aid to the required antibiotics, this release of tension and…

Digestion Yarrow

Digestive Issues

By Dr. Travis Elliott DC | October 13, 2015 | Comments Off on Digestive Issues

The pressure in the nervous system that results from a subluxation (spinal misalignment) can play a significant part in the development of digestive issues. The digestion and absorption of important nutrients and liquids can be hindered by the pressure a subluxation causes. Chiropractic adjustments align the spine and is used to treat subluxations.

Numbness

Numbness

By Dr. Travis Elliott DC | October 13, 2015 | Comments Off on Numbness

Through a physical examination and reviewing a patient’s medical history, doctors can work on discovering the source of numbness or tingling their patient may be experiencing (further evaluations may also be necessary). Often a doctor may find that their patient can benefit from chiropractic care. Conservative chiropractic care can often treat most cases of numbness…