Full Chiropractic services are available at Valley Integrative Physicians. Chiropractic care is an important adjunct complimentary to the therapies and services that we offer. Proper structural alignment permits improved bodily function, in particular with the nervous system. Chiropractic philosophy focuses on the function of the nervous system. The nervous system is the master system of the body affecting all muscles, organs, tissues and cells. Chiropractic care focuses on the misalignment in the spine, which causes irritation in the nerves that exit between the vertebrae. This irritation may cause abnormal nerve function, affecting whatever organ; gland or tissue is supplied by that nerve. Not only can spinal misalignments affect various areas in the body, the various areas of the body can affect the spine when they malfunction. It is the goal of the chiropractic physician to remove spinal subluxations in order to remove aberrant neurological function to restore health and healing.To better serve the health of our patients, the chiropractors in our office incorporate the triad of health model to further balance the nervous system. The triad of health evaluates the structural, nutritional and mental components of the patient's health to access the integrity of the nervous system. Our chiropractic physicians on staff have studied the protocol developed by Dr. John Brimhall extensively. Patients are thoroughly evaluated with an orthopedic, neurologic and kinesiologic examination. After the initial assessment, numerous techniques are utilized: light force instrument and manual adjusting, percussion, cold laser therapy, visceral manipulation, myofascial release, lymphatic drainage, CranioSacral therapy, neurologic repatterning, Applied Kinesiology, Contact reflex Analysis, Allergy/Sensitivity Elimination and Reprogramming Technique, Color Therapy, Biosonic Therapy, Total Body Modification, techniques of fascial release, nutritional analysis through reflex testing, innovative structural corrections, percussion cranial techniques, scar tissue release, right and left brain balancing, cervical and lumbar disc correction, subliminal affirmation techniques, and various other emotional release techniques. This unique approach provides your spine and nervous system the best natural care possible with long-term results as our goal.

CranioSacral Therapy

While the validity of the cardiovascular and respiratory rhythms is undisputed today, for eons teh very existence of these systems sparked debates in the medical communities around the globe. The CranioSacral system consists of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. It extends from the bones of the skull, face and mouth (which make up the cranium) down to the tailbone (sacral) area. CranioSacral therapy is a gentle method of detection and correction that encourages your own natural healing mechanism to dissipate these negative effects of stress on your central nervous system. You also benefit from better overall health and resistance to disease. 

Visceral Manipulation 

Life and motion are intertwined. Although we can have motion without life, we cannot have life without motion. Of particular importance are those motions, not ordinarily visible, that take place within the human body. They are linked to many levels of activity from cellular pulsations to rhythmic contractions of the heart diaphragm, even the CranioSacral system. The visceral system relies on the interconnected synchronicity between the motions of all the organs and structures of the body. At optimal health, this harmonious relationship remains stable despite the body's endless varieties of motion. But when one organ cannot move in harmony due to abnormal tone, adhesions or displacement, it works against the body's other organs and muscles, membranous, fascial and osseous structures. This disharmony creates fixed, abnormal points of tension that the body is forced to move around. Visceral manipulation is based on the specific placement of manual forces to encourage the normal mobility, tone and motion of the viscera and their connective tissues.  

Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)

Health benefits of treatment with low-level lasers delivering non-injurious lower levels of light energy were appreciated by the mid 1960’s in the healing of burns and wounds. In fact, there were over 2000 published studies describing work done with low level laser therapy (LLLT). We utilize laser therapy to treat all forms of sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions, reduce and control pain and provide improved wound healing. Laser therapy is a highly effective and non-invasive form of treatment. The effect of LLLT is especially striking in areas of the body where cells are under stress. Each molecule, cell, tissue and organ has an ideal resonance frequency that coordinates its activities. This laser light has a biomodulatory effect in the cells, tissue and organs, and provides stimulation at the same rate as a healthy cell. It can sooth tissue that is functioning to high and drive a tissue that is functioning to low. Proven biologic effects of LLLT include increased production of cellular energy (ATP), increased phagocytosis, increased axonal regeneration of nervous tissue which leads to normalization of cell function, plain relief and healing.

Biosonic Therapy

Biosonic (sound) therapy refers to a range of therapies in which sound is used to treat physical and mental conditions. One of these therapies is music therapy, which can involve a person listening to music for conditions such as stress and muscle tension. Other therapies (i.e. tuning forks) use sounds wave vibrations to treat physical and mental conditions. In general, this therapy is based on the theory that all of life vibrates, physical and emotional health is affected. Treatment by sound waves is believed to restore that health balance to the body. Healing is done by transmitting beneficial sound to the affected area.

Chromatherapy

Color therapy, also known as Chromatherapy, is based on the premise that certain colors are infused with healing energies. The therapy uses the seven colors of the rainbow to promote balance and healing in the mind and body. Our most important energy source is light, and the entire spectrum of colors is derived from light. Sunlight, which contains all the wavelengths, consist of the entire electromagnetic spectrum that we depend on to exist on this planet. Color therapy glasses allow light to enter your eyes through each particular color. Light is converted by your eyes into electricity, which powers our entire system. Also, as light flows through your eyes, hormone production is triggered which influences our entire complex biochemical system. This biochemical system then affects our being. We know that each color found in the visible light spectrum has its own wavelength and its own frequency, which produces a specific energy and has a nutritive effect. We know some rays can be dangerous if we are exposed to them. But the visible light, the rainbow, has a soothing effect on us. Light is the only energy we can see, and we see it in the form of color. Our body absorbs color energy through the vibration color transfers. All organs, body systems and functions are connected to the main energy centers. Every person has sevens energy centers and each center is governed by one of the seven color energies. Through color we receive all the energies we need to maintain a healthy body, mind and soul. The National Institute of Mental Health has done studies showing that our mental health, behavior and general efficiency in life depends to a great extent on normal color balance. When something goes wrong, or is out of balance, we can strengthen our energy centers through the conscious use of color.