Services We Offer
Chiropractors are licensed healthcare professionals who primarily concentrate on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of spinal disorders and other mechanical conditions of the musculoskeletal system.
Chiropractic care places a strong emphasis on the body’s ability to heal itself without employing surgery, drugs, or other medical measures.
Patients often experience relief from a wide range of painful and dangerous symptoms by seeking quality chiropractic care. At McCarthy Chiropractic Inc, we address countless health and wellness issues using a variety of approaches. Read more about some of our specific services below.
Modalities Offered
Manual Adjustment
The “classic” chiropractic treatment, manual adjustments are done by hand to perform a broad spectrum of coordinated contact movements. Manual adjustments may be used to address various patient health and wellness concerns. Applying direct pressure at specific points, we can dramatically improve the function of muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, and other soft bodily tissues.
Red Light Therapy
As part of a comprehensive chiropractic care program, red light therapy has proven to be an effective way to manage pain and functional impairment for many patients. Using a targeted light spectrum, laser therapy helps to ease inflammation, encourage nerve regeneration, and generally speed the healing process for individuals who have suffered injuries or are living with chronic pain. Red and infrared emitting diodes create ATP (fuel for body cells) and bring oxygen & blood flow, creating new cells, increasing cell turnover, healing damage, hydrating/nourishing soft tissue, producing collagen.
Corrective Exercises
Whether part of a prescribed physical rehabilitation program or for general preventative or restorative purposes, chiropractic exercises can be powerful complements to regular chiropractic office visits. The pelvic tilt and the supine bridge are just a couple of exercises that virtually anyone can do at home to improve their overall health and wellness. When you come to us for treatment, corrective exercises may be one way that your treatment continues outside of our office!
Dr. McCarthy likes to incorporate exercises into her treatment plans, to provide patients the appropriate tools to manage their conditions at home and empower patients to take charge of their health goals.
Massage Therapy
Different from a massage that you may get at a spa, chiropractic massage therapy concentrates on the way the spine relates to the various joints, nerves, and muscles of the body. By relieving the stress on soft tissues like muscle, ligament, and fascia, massage therapy can alleviate pain and tension throughout the back and limbs while generally promoting improved motion and relaxation. Massage therapy can be targeted to address headaches/migraines, posture, back pain, sciatica, and more.
Kinesiotaping
Kinesio taping provides stability, strength, and assists in proper movement of the taped area. It may be used similarly to orthotics to correct some mechanical/postural imbalances.
Physical Exams
If you are in need of a physical exam for a sports team or your workplace, McCarthy Chiropractic Inc is here to help!
Gentle Adjusting Techniques
We use activator/instrument-assisted adjusting, myofascial adjustments, and SOT blocks to perform chiropractic adjustments with a milder touch than the more traditional manual adjustment.
In activator-assisted adjustments, we use a spring-loaded, mechanical instrument which aids in chiropractic adjustment by delivering a rapid, low-force impulse with extreme precision. This type of adjustment can accomplish many of the same benefits as a manual adjustment by improving the body’s alignment and helping with overall body function.
Electro-Muscle Stimulation and TENS
Otherwise known as e-stim, electro-muscle stimulation uses clinical electrical equipment that produces pulses that replicate the signals emanated by the neurons of the human nervous system. By directing mild electrical currents to specific nerves, e-stim produces muscle contractions that improve blood flow and promote tissue repair. Electrical stimulation is a powerful therapy that has also been used to block pain receptors and even restore the natural motor function of stroke victims with nervous system paralysis.
Rehabilitation
In the wake of an injury or a surgical procedure, many people can benefit greatly from a targeted physical rehabilitation regimen. When patients come to us for rehabilitation, we will use a combination of adjustments and other modalities. For post-treatment care at home, we generally recommend a program of exercises to help in recovery from physical trauma and to rebuild former mobility and range of movement.
Pregnancy & Pediatric Care
When provided by a chiropractor with proper specialized training, chiropractic care has proven to be safe and effective for pregnant women as well as babies and young children. During pregnancy, chiropractic care has proven extremely helpful in the management of back, hip, and joint pain that goes hand in hand with carrying the extra weight of a baby. Pediatric chiropractic care includes treating young people for conditions that include headaches, sports injuries, ear pain, and colic. It can also help manage symptoms of poor immune response, sleep disturbances, allergies, asthma, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Nutritional Counseling
McCarthy Chiropractic Inc offers nutritional counseling as well as herbal and CBD supplements to address pain, inflammation, gut health, and more. We carry products from Mett Naturals and Apex Energetics.
