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Chiropractic
Chiropractic
is the fastest growing healthcare choice before drugs or
surgery. There are approximately 55,000 chiropractors in
the United States, 71% of which are in solo practice.
Chiropractic
is a branch of the healing arts which is based upon the
understanding that wellness depends, in part, upon a
normally functioning nervous system especially the spine
and the nerves extending from the spine to all parts of
the body. It stresses the idea that the cause of
many disease processes begins with the body's inability
to adapt to its environment. It looks to address these
diseases not by the use of drugs and chemicals, but by
locating and correcting an area of the body, which is
functioning improperly.
- Chiropractic
utilizes hands-on care to assist the body in
reaching and maintaining its natural state of
health. This is accomplished by affecting the body's
biomechanical, neurological, and physiological
systems. Chiropractors provide three essential
services to the community:
A safe, effective, and conservative
(non-pharmacological, non-surgical) method for the
relief and/or prevention of pain arising from the
neuromusculoskeletal systems (muscles, nerves,
bones, and joints).
- The
correction of abnormal function of the
neuromusculoskeletal system, preventing the
recurrence of a disorder and maintaining the health
of the individual through the use of spinal
manipulation, a specialty not practiced by any other
health care provider.
- The
detection and correction of potential health
problems prior to their occurrence through the
chiropractic examination which includes an in-depth
orthopedic, neurological, and physical examination
Dr.
Dunphy uses a standard procedure of examination to
diagnose a patient's condition and arrive at a course of
treatment and uses the same time-honored methods of
consultation, case history, physical examination,
laboratory analysis, and x-ray examination as any other
doctor. In addition, Dr. Dunphy provides a careful
chiropractic structural examination, paying particular
attention to the spine.
Dr. Dunphy practices with an emphasis on nutritional and
exercise programs, wellness and lifestyle modifications
for promoting physical and mental health. While
Dr. Dunphy makes no use of drugs or surgery, she does
advocate referral to medical care providers when those
interventions are indicated. Chiropractors, medical
doctors, physical therapists, and other health care
professionals work as partners in occupational health,
sports medicine, and a wide variety of other
rehabilitation practices.
II.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture
is a Chinese art that has been used for centuries and
utilizes the insertion of fine needles at a specific
point or points to eliminate or modify the perception of
pain and to normalize physiological function in
accordance with the principles of Oriental Medicine.
Dr. Dunphy will utilize acupuncture as a sole method of
treatment and in conjunction with chiropractic care.
III.
Trigger Point/Myofascial Therapy
This type of muscular therapy allows for the removal of
muscle knots and tension that develops over time as a
result of stress, poor posture and biomechanics, or poor
dietary and lifestyle habits, or as a result of recent
injury. This type of therapy releases muscle tension
directly through muscle fiber lengthening and through
the removal of toxins that build up as a result of
stress. Healthy, balanced musculature also allows the
spine to maintain its state of optimal function.
IV.
Herbal and Nutritional Therapy
Use of botanical and nutritional products will be
utilized to strengthen and assist the body in recovery
and improve the structure and function of the body.
To
schedule your chiropractic appointment call (207) 799-0972.
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