During your initial chiropractic consultation, Dr. Patton will obtain a comprehensive history, perform a physical examination, and diagnose your chief complaint. She will relate to you her prescribed plan of management and treat your complaint if appropriate. If your condition cannot be improved by chiropractic care, she will refer you to the appropriate specialist.

Dr. Patton utilizes the Diversified Chiropractic Technique. In addition she may use the Activator, and modalities such as; Therapeutic Ultrasound, Electrical Muscle Stimulation and Microcurrent. She may also recommend Custom Foot Orthotics.

ACTIVATOR

The Activator is a wonderful option for patients who are uncomfortable with the traditional hands on manual therapy. All three chiropractors will use an Activator if a patient requests it or the doctor believes the patient would respond better with the Activator technique. The patient may be lying face down or sitting as the chiropractor evaluates the function of the spine, looking for subluxations (joint dysfunction). Once they determine where the spinal subluxations are, they use the Activator, a hand-held spring loaded tool to deliver a consistent low-force, high speed thrust.

DIVERSIFIED TECHNIQUE a.k.a MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS

Chiropractic joint manipulation, or adjustment, is a treatment in which the chiropractor uses his or her hands to apply a very quick, precise, and safe amount of pressure directly on the affected area of your spine or specific joint. This pressure momentarily separates the joints, allowing a gas bubble to escape (this may create a popping sound or cracking noise). This relieves the pressure on the joint, surrounding nerves and muscles, and most importantly, restores normal mobility. The adjustment is not painful and often provides immediate relief. The primary goal is to decrease pain, improve areas of reduced movement in the joints.

ACTIVATOR

The Activator is a wonderful option for patients who are uncomfortable with the traditional hands on manual therapy. All three chiropractors will use an Activator if a patient requests it or the doctor believes the patient would respond better with the Activator technique. The patient may be lying face down or sitting as the chiropractor evaluates the function of the spine, looking for subluxations (joint dysfunction). Once they determine where the spinal subluxations are, they use the Activator, a hand-held spring loaded tool to deliver a consistent low-force, high speed thrust.

MODALITIES

Adjunct modalities can be described as the application of mechanical and/or electrical forces to an area of the body in order to enhance its function and/or healing process.

Modalities implemented at Ganaraska Chiropractic include; interferential current (IFC), therapeutic ultrasound, microcurrent, and thermo/cryotherapy.