Methods to Decrease Pain Dr. Barkins is a Doctor of Chiropractic
and uses various methods to help patients achieve health such as: Applied Kinesiology, Arthro-stim
(gentle chiropractic instrument adjusting), Cranial-sacral therapy, and 'cold laser therapy (no-needle acupuncture).
She also uses Physio-therapy such ultrasound, Specific Frequency Microcurrent Therapy (FSM), and myofascial
release. See a patient testimonial on pain relief. What
Causes Pain? Anytime that you have pain, there is inflammation around the joint, nerve tissue, muscle, bone, or
other body tissue. Pain and inflammation can be caused by physical trauma (new or old injuries), micro trauma (repetitive
stress on joints), chemical and nutrient imbalances, allergies, digestive disorders, stress, hormonal imbalance, toxins and
inappropriate diet and lifestyle. These conditions respond well to manual treatment and natural remedies.
Referred
Pain
Many times the underlying cause of a pain condition is not directly related to the immediate area
of pain. Pain can be referred from organs and tissues to a distant location. Nerve irritation can cause a reoccurring pain
cycle that can broken with specific natural treatment methods. Nerve
Pain
Pain can be caused by direct irritation to a spinal nerve. The irritated nerve can cause pain and
inflammation in muscles, glands and tissues. As long as the nerve is irritated, the pain will continue. Gentle
chiropractic treatment is effective in treating the irritated nerves and helps to relieve pain, sometimes instantly.
Methods of Treatment Arthro-Stim Chiropractic Adjusting Instrument The Arthro-stim instrument is a state-of-the-art method
for chiropractic treatment that does not cause stress on the joints and is extremely gentle. The stylus is placed
on the skin and it feels like a quick vibration. This method is used for adjusting all parts of the body using the low-force adjusting
instrument.
Chiropractic adjustments help stimulate the body to heal itself. Traditionally, chiropractors have
used single high-energy thrusting and pulling movements to adjust areas of the body. The new technology instrument adjustment,
Arthrostim, is gentle, effective and produces precise movements which stimulate 'nerve receptors' in an area.
The
Benefits
The ArthroStim™ Instrument permits your doctor to maintain the effectiveness of your adjustment
while using minimal amount of force. Individuals that may especially benefit from the use of the ArthroStim™ Instrument
include: infants and young children, individuals in acute pain, elderly, sensitive patients and those with hypermobile joints.
Microcurrent Therapy Using Specific Frequencies
This is an extremely effective therapy
that may be used instead of acupuncture needles to promote healing of all tissues. Alleviation of pain, inflammation, spasm,
restricted range of motion, and tissue damage can be treated at the cellular level for improved healing. Some of the most
enthusiastic advocates of microcurrent therapy are professional athletes and their trainers because the pain and soft tissue
injuries are healed so quickly. Microcurrent therapy can improve and speed healing of almost any health issue. (www.frequencyspecific.com)
Cold Laser Acupuncture Therapy Cold laser is a term used for a new technology designed to help rejuvenate cells
anywhere in the body. Cold laser devices emit low level red coherent light that helps with tissue healing, pain, inflammation,
and stimulates the cell's energy system to heal faster. Symptoms are sometimes reduced within 15-30 minutes.
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