Gentle
Spinal Manipulation and Non-force Chiropractic The structure of your body does influence its
function. Our effective methods of gentle, safe Chiropractic manipulation
helps restore balance to your spine, musculature, abdominal organs and nervous
system. Chiropractic is considered the safest method in relieving pain due
to pressure on the body's sensitive nervous system.
Acupuncture At the present time, Western medicine does not
have a good understanding of why acupuncture works. However, they do not deny
its effectiveness. Acupuncture consists of the insertion of very fine needles
(not much thicker than a human hair) into the body at specific points shown to
be effective in the treatment of specific health problems. These points have
been mapped over thousands of years. There are precise methods by which Acupuncturists
insert needles and it is often painless. It is completely unlike receiving an
ordinary injection from a hypodermic needle. Sometimes you will not even know
the needles are in place. Other times there may be some tingling, warmth, heaviness,
or a feeling of chi moving up and down the channels or meridians. Most people
find acupuncture to be very relaxing, pleasant, and many fall asleep during treatment.
The basis of acupuncture is energy or "chi" and its ability to flow
freely through the body in channels called meridians. There are many meridians,
each representing a specific organ in the body. They flow from head to toe and
front to back. It is believed that a block in chi can be the cause of illness
or pain in that specific region of the body. The Chinese believed that the body
had to have a balance between "yin and yang;" the opposing energy forces
within the body. When out of balance, very much like the Eastern medicine belief,
the likelihood of illness is much greater. Balancing the meridians and keeping
them flowing is the body's inner force of healing power, thus the intent
of acupuncture.
Modern medicine has incorporated the ancient tradition with a more anatomical
and functional approach, often using acupuncture with other treatments of healthcare.
This has enabled the ancient techniques to be widely accepted in the United States
by most healthcare practitioners. Some of the most frequently treated conditions
include pain, migraine headaches, muscular injury, joint degeneration and addiction.
The treatment plan varies depending upon the severity of the condition and the
hands-on therapy that is usually necessary to restore function. Most treatment
plans suggest 6 - 10 treatments as a start. Acupuncture treatment has a cumulative
effect in the body so continued care can be tapered off as the symptoms begin
to subside.
Heartmath In today’s world, it’s important for people to learn stress
reduction and emotional management skills. With the emWave PC Stress Relief System
you can take an active role in preventing stress, managing the emotions associated
with stress and create better health. HeartMath has revolutionized stress reduction
by developing a proprietary, scientific process and award-winning technology
that:
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Helps you achieve “coherence,” a highly efficient psychological state
where all the systems of the body are working together in harmony—leading
to a feeling of well-being and control.
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Improves your heart rhythm patterns which trigger a variety of positive outcomes
in the mind and body, creating feelings of balance and empowerment allowing you
to experience greater health and more energy.
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Increases your heart rhythm coherence that drives synchronization of your body
and brain. Gives you tools to manage your emotions and thoughts and follow through
on changes you are inspired to make.
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Leads you to reduced stress, improved mental function, better memory, clearer
decision-making, better relationship communications, and improved physical health.
Electrotherapies Your body’s electrical nature is as important
to your health and healing as is your structure and chemistry. Subtle changes
in the electrical nature of a tissue can markedly alter its ability to function
and heal. State of the art interferential current, Russian muscle stimulation
and ultrasound are some of the electrotherapies our doctors may prescribe as
part of your healing process.
Gait Analysis & Orthotics Do
you suffer from bunions, painful calluses, hammer toes, metatarsalgia, spurs,
plantar fascitis, painful feet and ankles, knee pain? If you are exerting pressure
in the wrong place, a bio-mechanical problem exists. Our doctors are well trained
in analyzing your feet and then taking the proper steps to correct the problem.
This information is then used to prescribe for you a pair of individualized,
custom orthotics that are specific to your feet and needs. Properly fitting orthotics
can correct bio-mechanical faults in your feet, legs, knees, hips or back. www.theorthoticgroup.com
Massage Therapy Research studies
show massage reduces heart rate, lowers blood pressure, increases blood circulation
and lymph flow, relaxes muscles, improves range of motion, and increases endorphins.
Although therapeutic massage does not increase muscle strength, it can stimulate
weak, inactive muscles and, thus, partially compensate for the lack of exercise
and inactivity resulting from illness or injury. It also can hasten and lead
to a more complete recovery from exercise or injury.
Resa
Falk, DC, DACBN • Jim Johnson, DC,
DACBN • Sue Aery, DC3 North Carolina Locations • Cashiers • Asheville
• Highlands Cashiers
Chiropractic & Wellness Center
