Chiropractic Adjustments
Chiropractic Adjustment
Your joints receive the nutrients they need to stay healthy through movement. When a joint becomes restricted and isn't moving the way it should, it's a lot like a traffic jam — nutrients can't flow through properly, and over time, that leads to inflammation, stiffness, and pain.
A chiropractic adjustment uses precise, hands-on pressure to restore proper motion to that joint, clearing the "traffic jam" so it can move freely again. By restoring mobility rather than just masking discomfort, adjustments help the joint heal and function the way it's meant to — addressing the root of the problem, not just the symptom.
Adjustments are often accompanied by an audible pop, which is just gas being released from the joint capsule. It's a normal, harmless sensation that many patients find relieving and satisfying.
Muscle Scraping / Gua Sha
Muscle scraping, also known as Gua Sha, is a soft tissue technique that uses a smooth-edged tool to apply gentle, targeted pressure across the skin and underlying muscle. This helps break up scar tissue and adhesions, increase blood flow, and release tension trapped deep within the muscle — relief that's often difficult to reach through manual pressure alone.
Many patients feel looser and lighter almost immediately, with improved range of motion and reduced pain. It's common to see mild redness or light bruising after treatment; this is a normal response as blood flow increases to the area and is part of how the technique promotes healing.
At Body X Chiro, muscle scraping is one of Dr. Christine's specialties, and is often incorporated alongside chiropractic adjustments for more complete, lasting relief.
Cupping
Cupping Therapy uses specialized cups to create gentle suction on the skin and underlying tissues. The negative pressure helps lift and decompress the tissues, which may increase local blood circulation, reduce inflammation, and reduce muscle tension.
Cupping can be used to address areas of tightness, soreness, and restricted mobility, making it a great complement to chiropractic care, massage, and other hands-on therapies. Depending on your needs, treatment may include static cupping, where cups remain in place, or dynamic cupping, where the cups are gently moved across the skin.
Temporary circular marks or discoloration may appear after treatment and typically fade within several days. Your treatment is customized based on your symptoms, goals, and comfort level.
At Body X Chiro, cupping therapy is often used alongside chiropractic adjustments and other soft tissue techniques for more complete, targeted relief.
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses targeted acoustic sound waves to stimulate the body's natural healing response. The sound waves are delivered directly to the affected area, creating mechanical stimulation within the tissues.
This stimulation may help increase local blood flow, promote tissue regeneration, reduce pain sensitivity, and support the body's natural repair processes. Shockwave therapy can be particularly beneficial for chronic or stubborn muscle and tendon conditions that have not fully responded to other treatments.
Commonly treated conditions include plantar fasciitis, Achilles and patellar tendinopathy, tennis elbow, shoulder pain, and other areas of chronic musculoskeletal pain. Treatment intensity is customized to your condition and comfort level and can be incorporated into a comprehensive treatment plan to help improve function, reduce pain, and support recovery.
At Body X Chiro, shockwave therapy is often used alongside chiropractic adjustments and other soft tissue techniques for more complete, targeted relief.
Flexion-Distraction Spinal Decompression
Flexion-Distraction is a gentle, low-force spinal decompression technique performed on a specialized treatment table. The table uses controlled, rhythmic movements to gently flex and decompress targeted areas of the spine, helping reduce pressure and tension within the surrounding joints, muscles, and soft tissues.
This technique may help improve spinal mobility, reduce pain and stiffness, and relieve pressure associated with certain disc and joint conditions. It is commonly used for low back discomfort and can be a comfortable alternative for patients who prefer a gentler approach to spinal care.
Treatment is customized to your individual needs, with the amount of movement and decompression adjusted based on your condition and comfort level.