Dr. Catherine Le

Vitalogy Chiropractic

510.207.5565

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What To Expect

Initial Visit

- usually 50-70 minutes.  Includes examination of problem issue specifically, and overall general health

- diagnosis of problem

- prognosis

- treatment

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Subsequent Visits

- usually 10 - 30 minutes

- follow up and treatment

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Treatment

- depending on needs of patient

- chiropractic adjustment

- ancillary therapies - if doctor deems necessary for patient's recovery

CHIROPRACTIC is a science and art which concerns itself with the relationship between the spine and the nervous system.  When any part of the spine is not moving properly, it causes interference in the nervous system that will affect the restoration or preservation of health.  This can lead to pain, dysfunction, or may be entirely asymptomatic 

HEALTH is a state of optimal physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

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PAIN is not a symptom and CANNOT be treated.  Pain is a signal sent from the brain to allow one to know that there is a problem somewhere in the body.  When the problem is fixed, the pain signals will stop firing.

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An ADJUSTMENT is a specific application of force to correct a restricted joint performed by a Doctor of Chiropractic.  

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ANCILLARY PROCEDURES (physiotherapies) can be performed prior to or following the chiropractic adjustment to aid in the healing process.

Techniques Available:

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Palmer Diversified - manual manipulation

Cox-flexion

Drop table

Activator

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Electric Muscle Stimulation

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- helps to promote circulation to area of discomfort 

- helps to loosen tight muscles

- helps to alleviate pain

Myofascial Release / Neuromuscular Re-education

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- performed by Doctor 

- cross fiber massage to specific muscle groups

- usually done with active joint motion 

Functional Taping

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- provides stabilization to hypermobile joints 

- prevents over stretching of strained muscles

- aids in reducing inflammation

Ultrasound Therapy

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- promotes healing of torn tissues and muscle fibers

- helps decrease inflammation in affected area

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