Low-level laser therapy offers a medication-free and gentle way to treat painful ailments, not only in humans but also pets. According to TribLive.com, more veterinarians and human owners are turning to laser therapy to help treat and improve painful conditions like degenerative disc disease or arthritis in pets.
Laser: A New Lease on Life for Pet Ailments
Do Your Patients Know What to Expect at Their First Visit?
Do you inform your new and potential patients of what they might expect from their first chiropractic visit? A simple description on your website or in a brochure is an easy way to market your practice and ease any concerns. Here's one example from the University of Minnesota's Center for Spirituality & Healing.
Chiropractic Care Can Benefit Pregnancy
Choosing a Chiropractic Table for Older Patients
The United States Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging (AoA) reports that the number of people who are 65 years old or older will more than double between the years 2000 and 2030. This will increase their population from just over 12 percent to 19 percent, or just over 72 million in the year 2030, which means that you’re likely to see more individuals in this age range at your chiropractic office due not only to their growth in the U.S. in general, but also because this generation tends to experience some common geriatric issues.1
The ErgoStyle Story
The Ergostyle Adjusting Table line has engineered a product that allows the doctor to deliver and adjustment like never before. For years, many doctors of chiropractic had been convinced they needed only a bench. The problems chiropractors suffered from using only a bench suffer from neck, back, elbow, shoulder and wrist pain. The ErgoStyle Adjusting Table line allows the doctors to deliver adjustments like never before.
TradeFlex Auto Flexion Table Feature Demonstrations [Videos]
Offering the same great features as our Manual TradeFlex model, the newly engineered TradeFlex Auto Flexion Table adds the convenience of variable flexion speed and a treatment timer. This workhorse table offers a wide variety of options, from drops and headpieces to height, elevation and even long-axis distraction. Chiropractors appreciate the electric tension controls and removable flexion control t-bar that allows free movement around the table.
DOC Decompression Table: Adjusting Head Piece
We've said it before and we'll say it again. The DOC Decompression Table will take your practice to the next level with its unique design and impressive list of standard features. To maximize your DOC treatment, each DOC is equipped with a Traction Belting System. This system enhances restraint for optimal decompression. By lessinging internal disc pressure with the belting system, spinal problems are reduced.
DOC Decompression: Inserting DOC Traction Belting System
We've said it before and we'll say it again. The DOC Decompression Table will take your practice to the next level with its unique design and impressive list of standard features. To maximize your DOC treatment, each DOC is equipped with a Traction Belting System. This system enhances restraint for optimal decompression. By lessinging internal disc pressure with the belting system, spinal problems are reduced.
DOC Decompression: Digital Command Center
We've said it before and we'll say it again. The DOC Decompression Table will take your practice to the next level with its unique design and impressive list of standard features. What makes the DOC stand out from its competitors? For one, the state-of-the-art digital command center controls specific vertebral targeting, including axial rotation and lateral flexion. The DOC Decompression Table correctly positions patients in antalgic posture, it offers separate lumbar decompression programming and delivers continuous readout and graphing of treatment protocols.
Roll Out to Ease Those Aching Muscles
According to an article on ESPNW.com, athletes should consider incorporating self-myofascial release using self-care tools, like a foam roller, both pre- and post-workout. Why? It's an easy way to improve blood flow and increase range of motion throughout the body, enhancing
performance.
We all know how good a massage feels after an intense workout or a week of training, but not all of us have a personal masseuse on call. Instead, many athletes are taking things into their own hands.
From weekend warriors to professionals, athletes are using foam rollers, lacrosse balls and massage sticks to work out the kinks in their muscles themselves. It's a practice called self-myofascial release.