TREATMENT OPTIONS
ULTRASOUND
Ultrasound is a physiotherapy modality which involves using a ultrasonic sound wave to produce deep relaxing heat to a region or to provide other health benefit(s)... and before you ask... Nope. We do not use it for looking at your unborn bundle of joy.
Muscle-TENS
Electrical Muscle Stimulation often referred to as TENS or Interferential (I.F.) Therapy is a popular physiotherapy modality used at our clinic to help reduce muscle tension and pain/discomfort.
TRACTION
Stretching feels great, however spinal traction feels even better and is quite relaxing.
We use both Intersegmental Traction and a specialized adjusting table referred to as a Leander Table to help make your visit as awesome and beneficial as possible.
SOFT TISSUE
In addition to physiotherapy modalities such as ultrasound, IF/TENS, etc. we use some other soft tissue techniques to help relax the involved regions.
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization is a technique we use to help relax the soft tissue in the areas of concern.
physical
exams
Physical Examination (along with a thorough history) is required for all new patients.
Update Exams and Focus Exams may be utilized as well.
We also provide student pre-participation physical exams.
X-Rays
Our clinic uses high frequency digital x-ray radiographs when clinically indicated.
Not all patients need x-rays.
We use a combination of your subjective complaints and our objective findings to determine if you need x-rays.
Blood tests
Our clinic provides a wide variety of blood testing services... either via traditional venipuncture or via finger-stick testing.
We also encourage testing to evaluate your Omega 3/6 ratio.
nutritional
supplements
Our clinic recommends NutriWest Nutritional Supplements.
Research shows most people do not get the needed nutrition required to be optimally healthy...
Use these vitamins and minerals to supplement where you are lacking.
Sports
physicals
As noted, our clinic also provides sports physicals, which are also referred to as pre-participation physicals.
We also provide work-place yearly physical examinations.
Please bring your school's or employer's physical sheet.
kinesiotape
Some injuries and conditions respond very positively to Kinesiotaping Techniques.
Kinesiotape may also be used to help with movement patterns, biomechanics, and issues such as posture, etc.
nutrition
Dr. Rowe and the staff at Rowe Chiropractic and Acupuncture are very knowledgeable about health and nutrition.
We would be happy to help you achieve your goals of better health and nutrition.
WHIPLASH
We are greatly experienced in whiplash treatment. Dr. Rowe has certification from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego.
After even a low speed low impact automobile incident, the body can suffer great consequences. Please seek chiropractic care promptly.
STUDENT
ATHLETES
Student athletics can be very competitive, aggressive and hard on your student's body.
They also commonly result in various injuries including sprains, strains, etc.
It is important to seek care quickly to get your student athlete back to his or her full athletic potential as soon as possible.
MATERNITY
Maternity is a joyous time in a woman's life. It can also be a time of many aches and pains that chiropractic can help ease.
We treat pregnant mothers before, during and after pregnancy. Pelvic and sacral alignment is helpful in allowing childbirth to go more smoothly.
PEDIATRICS
Often children need chiropractic care just as much as adults do. From the time of their birth, which includes great physical stress on the body, through toddler-hood and all its falls, and through adolescence with all the stresses put on those growing bodies, chiropractic care can be greatly helpful for children.
WELLNESS
You do NOT have to be in pain to benefit from chiropractic care, acupuncture and LASER. These treatments are actually designed to help your body function better and to prevent acute symptomology.
It can help get your body to work at its absolute best if you seek regular care. We recommend monthly treatments (in many cases) to help you be your best physical self.
SPORT
INJURIES
Ankle sprains
Muscle strains
Tendonitis
and so many more sport-related injuries can be treated at our clinic.
FUNCTIONAL
NEUROLOGY
Our clinic utilizes functional neurology testing to help determine weak areas of your nervous system; then we utilize chiropractic, acupuncture, LASER, etc to target those weak areas and help improve your overall function and health.
PLANTaR
FASCIITIS
Chiropractic, acupuncture, LASER and connective tissue work can provide much needed relief for this extremely common ailment.
nutritionAL
TESTING
Our clinic utilizes blood spot (finger stick) nutritional testing. Everyone should know their Vitamin D, Omega 3/6 and Magnesium levels at the very minimum. Knowing these levels will enlighten you as to part of the story of your true picture of health and provide us with information to help treat you so that you can be at your optimum overall health.