Conditions & Treatments
Elder Chiropractic’s central interest has been Spinal Manipulation (being the relationship between impaired movement of the spinal vertebrae and the nervous system). We also use ART (Active Release Technique) which is a soft tissue movement system.
Here’s a list of common injuries and ailments and the techniques used to treat them:
Bursitis, tendonitis and epicondylitis (golfer’s and tennis elbow)
Intercostal pain (nerve pain around the ribs)
Torticollis (stiff, sore or twisted neck )
Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, Busion pain and Heel Spurs
Techniques
Dr. Elder uses Med-X soft laser therapy for:
Inflammatory conditions
Acute and chronic conditions
Bone fractures
Orthopedic implants
Dr. Elder uses the Graston technique for acute or chronic conditions like:
Fibromyalgia
Shin splints
Scar tissue
Achilles tendonitis
Rotator cuff injuries
Soft tissue injuries
Dr. Elder uses the Impulse Adjusting Instrument to treat a variety of conditions including:
Low back pain
Sciatica
Disc problems
Neck pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Dr. Elder uses Leander Decompression Traction for
Neck issues
Lower back issues
Dr. Elder uses Cold Laser Treatment for
Musculoskeletal problems
Dr. Elder uses Custom Orthotics for:
Plantar Fasciitis
Achilles Tendonitis
Bunion Pain
Heel Spurs
Dr. Elder also uses Diversified Manipulation and Postural Analysis.