The Groves Family Chiropractic Approach to Wellness
Most of the patients seeking care from a chiropractor do so to relieve pain associated with some sort of musculoskeletal problem. Every chiropractor will have a slightly different approach to correcting the problem and a different philosophy on wellness. While all chiropractors want to help patients live better lives, their treatments can vary greatly. Each patient has to carefully select his or her chiropractor based off of his or her philosophy, goals, skills, and cost-effectiveness. The goal of Groves Family Chiropractic is to build a lasting relationship that focuses on all of these factors and more. Hopefully, this will explain what treatments are performed in this office and why.
Examination This office takes the time to carefully examine and accurately diagnose the problem that brings the patient in as well as any other complicating factor. Exams are important in finding out exactly what is causing the problem. If a serious problem exists, it is important to direct the patient to the right provider. An accurate examination will also help determine the best type of care for the patient.
X-Rays Some patients that come in for care will receive an x-ray examination before they are adjusted. A picture of the spine is the most accurate way to diagnose curvatures as well as misalignments of vertebrae. A chiropractor’s job is to inspect and correct misalignments of the spine just like an orthodontist’s job is to inspect and realign a patient’s teeth. Without an accurate picture of the patient’s spine, neither the patient nor the chiropractor can know what to expect. X-rays also rule-out problems such as fractures, cancers, and variations in anatomy. While some of these things are rare, it is important to know what the problem is—not guess.
Chiropractic Adjustments Adjustments are the heart of chiropractic. Some chiropractors use instruments, some use their hands. In this office, a combination of different tools and techniques are used. Dr. Groves has studied numerous techniques and uses those that give the best results with the most safety. Some techniques require more visits than others. Dr. Groves uses recommendations that are supported by research to give great results. Different frequencies of care are given based off of the phases of healing that the patient is in. At first, pain relief is the most important. During this time, adjustments come more frequently. As the body begins to respond, rehabilitation begins to play an important role. The body works best when the spine is in proper alignment, but muscles and ligaments must be able to hold the proper alignment.
Passive Care Passive care is a type of therapy that is used during the first phase of care. When injury is recent, tissues may not be ready for active rehabilitation, but drug-free treatments can still be offered in various forms to reduce inflammation and pain. Short-term, these treatments speed the healing process, and long-term they can help the tissues heal in a stronger form.
Active Care Active care or rehabilitation is what is used to help restore proper alignment and motion to the spine as well as condition the body for living an active, healthy lifestyle. A good rehabilitation regimen will also reduce the risk of future injury by strengthening tissues and keeping them more elastic. As we age, it gets harder and harder to maintain a healthy body, but it is absolutely essential if people want to avoid injuries, pain, and problems in the future.
Nutritional Advice and Supplementation Weight loss, diet, and nutrition are just as important as everything else. A person with a healthy body mass index will put a lot less stress on his or her joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments than someone who is overweight. In fact, overweight women are 1.5 times as likely to develop a disc herniation. When beginning care at Groves Family Chiropractic, the patient should never feel ashamed of his or her weight, but it is always good to use this time to become healthier, lose weight, stop smoking, and learn to eat better. Dr. Groves has offers advice on anti-inflammatory nutrition, diabetic nutrition, migraine diets, pH balancing, vitamins, supplements, herbs, and more.
At Groves Family Chiropractic, each patient is treated as an individual, and care plans vary based on the diagnosis of the patient as well as his or her goals. Throughout the care plan, progress will be recorded to make sure the results are being obtained as planned. Dr. Groves is happy to answer any questions related to health and wellness, and he is dedicated to helping his patients to the best of his ability.
Examination This office takes the time to carefully examine and accurately diagnose the problem that brings the patient in as well as any other complicating factor. Exams are important in finding out exactly what is causing the problem. If a serious problem exists, it is important to direct the patient to the right provider. An accurate examination will also help determine the best type of care for the patient.
X-Rays Some patients that come in for care will receive an x-ray examination before they are adjusted. A picture of the spine is the most accurate way to diagnose curvatures as well as misalignments of vertebrae. A chiropractor’s job is to inspect and correct misalignments of the spine just like an orthodontist’s job is to inspect and realign a patient’s teeth. Without an accurate picture of the patient’s spine, neither the patient nor the chiropractor can know what to expect. X-rays also rule-out problems such as fractures, cancers, and variations in anatomy. While some of these things are rare, it is important to know what the problem is—not guess.
Chiropractic Adjustments Adjustments are the heart of chiropractic. Some chiropractors use instruments, some use their hands. In this office, a combination of different tools and techniques are used. Dr. Groves has studied numerous techniques and uses those that give the best results with the most safety. Some techniques require more visits than others. Dr. Groves uses recommendations that are supported by research to give great results. Different frequencies of care are given based off of the phases of healing that the patient is in. At first, pain relief is the most important. During this time, adjustments come more frequently. As the body begins to respond, rehabilitation begins to play an important role. The body works best when the spine is in proper alignment, but muscles and ligaments must be able to hold the proper alignment.
Passive Care Passive care is a type of therapy that is used during the first phase of care. When injury is recent, tissues may not be ready for active rehabilitation, but drug-free treatments can still be offered in various forms to reduce inflammation and pain. Short-term, these treatments speed the healing process, and long-term they can help the tissues heal in a stronger form.
Active Care Active care or rehabilitation is what is used to help restore proper alignment and motion to the spine as well as condition the body for living an active, healthy lifestyle. A good rehabilitation regimen will also reduce the risk of future injury by strengthening tissues and keeping them more elastic. As we age, it gets harder and harder to maintain a healthy body, but it is absolutely essential if people want to avoid injuries, pain, and problems in the future.
Nutritional Advice and Supplementation Weight loss, diet, and nutrition are just as important as everything else. A person with a healthy body mass index will put a lot less stress on his or her joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments than someone who is overweight. In fact, overweight women are 1.5 times as likely to develop a disc herniation. When beginning care at Groves Family Chiropractic, the patient should never feel ashamed of his or her weight, but it is always good to use this time to become healthier, lose weight, stop smoking, and learn to eat better. Dr. Groves has offers advice on anti-inflammatory nutrition, diabetic nutrition, migraine diets, pH balancing, vitamins, supplements, herbs, and more.
At Groves Family Chiropractic, each patient is treated as an individual, and care plans vary based on the diagnosis of the patient as well as his or her goals. Throughout the care plan, progress will be recorded to make sure the results are being obtained as planned. Dr. Groves is happy to answer any questions related to health and wellness, and he is dedicated to helping his patients to the best of his ability.
