Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Services with Dr. Curtis Adams D.C. BSN, FNP

Chiropractors have been providing natural and non-invasive treatments to relieve pain for more than 100 years. Chiropractic care is a safe and non-invasive method for treating both acute and chronic pain. At Progressive Integrated Healthcare, we provide treatments that can manage, decrease and even eliminate pain. Along with Dr. Adams’s innovative approach to chiropractic adjustments, we also apply physiotherapy to truly rehabilitate joints, muscles and tendons.

Our methods incorporate electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and physical therapy rehab stretches and strengthening exercises to help our clients feel better and grow stronger. We also provide trigger point therapy and deep tissue massage for clients with muscle knots and tension. Here are some of the physiotherapy treatments that have helped our clients find relief from their pain:

Therapies

• Rehabilitative Stretching: Stretching can be passive or active. For rehabilitative stretching, the patient relaxes while the physical therapist applies stress on the body part that is being stretched. This results in improved flexibility, range of motion, and relaxation.
• Strengthening Exercises: Low-impact exercise, such as walking on a treadmill or performing calisthenics, aids in the strengthening of muscles following injuries or surgery.
• Spinal Traction: Traction is a decompression technique where the patient is positioned in a way that relieves pressure on their upper (cervical) and/or lower (lumbar) spinal region.
• Joint Mobilization: This is manual manipulation of joints that have become stiff due to injury, surgery, disuse or arthritis. The therapist gently moves and stretches the join to increase flexibility and range of motion.

Supplementary Therapies

• Sound Head: The therapist uses a wand-like device called a sound head to administer heat throughout the inflamed region. This is useful for reducing inflammation and pain caused by sprains and tendonitis.
• Electrical Stimulation: Small electrical impulses are sent through the area to contract muscles and reduce pain.
• Trigger Point Injection: Sometimes a knotted muscle will not respond to massage alone. In especially stubborn cases, Dr. Adams can inject a local anesthetic to relieve the pain and spasms.

This is not a comprehensive list of all the services Progressive Integrated Healthcare provides. Your individualized treatment plan will depend on the cause and severity of your pain. Reach out online or call (469) 949-2790 to learn more!