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Sports Injuries

Any kind of athlete, either recreational or professional, can benefit from chiropractic care. Dr. Maalouf provides chiropractic treatment to athletes in a balanced, holistic approach, by using spinal adjustments, joints manipulation and other therapeutic modalities (myofascial release, manual trigger point release, electronic muscle stimulation and massage) to help the athlete’s muscles, tendons, and ligaments return to their normal function. Dr. Al's chiropractic care ensures that his client's bodies are are in balance and that all pieces of the musculoskeletal system are working in harmony.

Let us help you take care of your injuries and achieve optimal health.

Personal Injuries

Personal injuries are defined as bodily harm that occurs from being involved in any kind of accident such as slips and falls, automobile accidents, bike accidents, pedestrian accidents, boat accidents, and work-related accidents.

Dr. Al is able to uncover possible underlying injuries from personal accidents. Visiting a chiropractor is a great way to start the healing process.

Massage Therapy

What is Massage Therapy?

Massage therapy and chiropractic care work together to make a faster recovery time for the patient. Massage allows all parts of the body to become more relaxed, while chiropractic care realigns parts of the body to make the different parts of the body work together better.

Massage can help a number of conditions including:

Headaches
Pinched Nerves
Diabeties
Back Pain
Muscle Pain
Postoperative Care
Joint Pain
Sleep Disorders
Muscle Spasms

Chiropractic and massage therapy complement each other to provide optimal health and relief to our patients.

Different Types of Massage Therapy?

Deep Tissue Massage -

Intense muscle manipulation
Reduces stress hormone levels and heart rate while boosting mood and relaxation
Often focuses on specific trouble spots on your body
Deeper pressure than most massages in order to relieve chronic muscle tension

Prenatal Massage -

Attends to the unique needs of expecting mothers
Protects both the mother and child
Gentle massage
Extra attention given to areas of body greatly affected by pregnancy such as the feet and back
Can be very therapeutic and comfortable
Reduces aches, pains, anxiety, and stress

Relaxation Massage -

Psychological treatment for the body, mind, and spirit
Indulgent and Soothing
Intended to relax tense muscles and reduce stress
Perfect antidote to workweek stress and a wonderful way to unwind
Tailored to the clients' needs
Focuses on the neck muscles and shoulders

Sports Massage

Focuses on all sports such as running and golf
Focus on a client's trouble spots
Pre-event massage - vigorous and stimulating Swedish massage targeting muscles to be used during the sporting event
Post-event massage - helps athlete wind down after intense physical exertion
Restorative massage - provided during training to keep an athlete at peak performance level
Rehabilitative massage - treating sports injuries and decreasing recovery time

Swedish Massage

Perfect balance of therapy and relaxation
Universally popular for its gentle yet effective results and benefits
Soothes sore muscles and loosens tight joints
Eases tension, wipes out stress, and promotes deep relaxation
Pressure can range from light to firm
Increases the level of oxygen in the blood, decreases muscle toxins, and improves circulation and flexibility while easing tension.

Electrical Stimulation Therapies

Electrical Muscle Stimulation

Treatment method used to reduce pain, swelling, and recovery time
Increasingly popular
Works well for soft tissue injuries, muscle spasms, and for athletes who want quick recovery
Only takes a few minutes
Electrodes are placed on skin on affected area and an electrical current is then transmitted into the muscle or tissue
Works well for both acute and chronic pain

Interferential Current Therapy

Deeper form of electrical stimulation
Used to relieve pain and accelerate the self-healing process
Electrodes are placed on the skin around the injured body part
A device is used which transmits electrical impulses, described as a minor prickle on the skin
Used to treat stiff joints, joint injuries, edema, inflammation, and muscle spasms
Advantages include reducing pain in a safe manner, restoring lost movement and range of motion, and stimulating the natural hormones that help the body heal faster

Microcurrent Therapy

Used for soft tissue injuries and chronic pain
Electrodes are placed on the skin over the affected area
Microcurrents are very small, so you do not feel anything
Speeds up healing
Decreases pain, inflammation, and muscle spasms

Adjustments & Manipulations

Chiropractic Adjustment or Manipulation

Primary chiropractic treatment method for back pain
Relieves pressure on joints, reduces inflammation, improves mobility, and helps nerve function
Trusted form of treatment since the Ancient Greeks
Used to treat conditions such as allergies, menstrual cramps, and headaches
Excellent way to keep your body functioning at its highest level
When your body is aligned correctly, it is primed to respond and perform as it was built to do

Cold Laser Therapy

Treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to interact with tissue and accelerate the healing process in of a variety of conditions
Uses radiation intensities that induce minimal temperature elevation to produce pain relief
Used to treat ligament sprains, muscle strains, tendonitis, arthritis, tennis elbow, back pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome

Common Chiropractic Conditions

Regular Chiropractic Visits

Best way to treat all these conditions below is to schedule regular chiropractic visits
Can help to prevent many problems from occurring
Many benefits of regular chiropractic visits include increased flexibility and mobility, a better immune system, improved posture, better circulation, and a better overall well-being

Allergies

Can help reduce the severity and frequency of your allergies
Allows your body to be better equipped to fight against allergies
When your nervous system is not functioning properly, your immune system cannot perform at a maximal level
Dr. Maalouf can align the spine to help the nervous system function properly which will improve the functioning of your immune system

Disc Problems

Discs in the spine allow movement of the spine, create space between the vertebrae, and act as shock absorbers
Trauma and age can cause the discs to be herniated, bulge, become displaced (slipped disc), or even rupture
These conditions can put pressure on the nerves around the spine and cause pain
Chiropractic care is the best way to heal from a disc injury
Dr. Maalouf will properly align your spine, enabling you to live a more pain-free life

Whiplash

Popular injury with car accidents since your neck is moved violently
Leads to strains and tears in your neck muscles and ligaments
Whiplash can cause structure and nerve damage in your spine
By making a chiropractor appointment after a car accident, Dr. Maalouf will ensure that you will be pain-free

Osteoarthritis

Arthritis is a condition caused by the wearing down of tissue between joints
Mainly affects knees, back, hands, neck, and hips
Causes the affected areas to not function properly
Very painful
Can cause other problems throughout the body due to pain compensation
Dr. Maalouf's chiropractic care can align your body correctly to alleviate your pain and restore proper joint movement to improve your overall well-being

Joint Dysfunction

Occurs when joints become stiff and full movement is restricted
Caused by many factors such as injuries, poor posture, and muscle imbalance
Can cause pain throughout your body
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is a common form of joint dysfunction
- Occurs where the base of the spine meets the pelvis
- Causes low back pain and limits mobility

Neck and Back Pain

Caused by the misalignment of vertebrae in your spine
A small misalignment can create pressure and cause pain
If not treated properly, pain can become unbearable
Dr. Maalouf can align your spine properly to prevent this from happening

Headaches

Caused by tightness in the neck and shoulders, not by loud noise or stress
Tightness can cause misalignments in the vertebrae in your neck which cause headaches
Dr. Maalouf can reduce your risk of headaches by realigning your vertebrae and releasing tension in your neck

Sciatica

Condition that results when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated
Can be irritating by muscle spasms and bulging discs
Leads to pain and weakness in the lower back and leg

Pinched Nerve

When a nerve is squeezed or compressed
Caused by many factors such as bulging discs or spinal misalignments
Can lead to inflammation, pain, and muscle spasms
Dr. Maalouf can help treat your pinched nerve and relieve your pain by addressing the cause of your pain and realigning your spine

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Most common with people who are always on a computer
Typing repetitively with poor posture can cause this syndrome
Symptoms include pain, weakness, numbness, and a burning sensation
Dr. Maalouf can help relieve these symptoms by adjusting your spine and joints since your spine is connected to the nerves in your fingers