If you are in need of a chiropractor in Centennial Colorado, consider all of the services at Heritage Health. Our Chiropractors utilize a variety of different techniques, including Diversified, Gonstead, Thompson Drop Table, Soft Tissue Manipulation, Rolling Massage Table, and Flexion/Distraction Tables. Using a combination of techniques specialized for each individual patient, we can effectively treat a variety of conditions, such as, headaches/migraines, neck pain, scoliosis, low back pain, pelvic misalignments, disc problems, pinched nerves, rotator cuff problems, elbow tendinitis, carpal tunnel, hip and knee disorders, and ankle injuries. We also specialize in the treatment of auto injuries and injuries resulting from slip and fall accidents.
One of the things that sets Heritage Health apart from other chiropractic offices is our holistic approach to medicine. Here at Heritage Health we have a very unique approach to treating our patients. We believe the best results in treating most problems come when treating the body as a whole. You must treat the muscular system and the structural problems at the same time.
We have a licensed chiropractor, physical therapist, dry needling specialist, and massage therapist on staff. At Heritage Health, we offer over 30 years of combined medical practice, experience, and expertise. Our holistic philosophy will allow you will get the benefit of various treatment options from multiple providers with different specialties.
Physical Therapy at Heritage Health is provided in addition to the chiropractic services available. Our Physical Therapist uses hands-on soft tissue techniques, such as soft tissue and joint mobilizations and manual stretching, ultra-sound, E-Stim, stretching and strengthening exercise programs, and balance and gait training to provide an active rehab component.
Dry Needling is a general term for a therapeutic treatment procedure that involves multiple advances of a filament needle into the muscle in the area of the body which produces pain and typically contains a Trigger Point. There is no injectable solution and typically the needle which is used is very thin. Most patients will not even feel the needle penetrate the skin, but once it has and is advanced into the muscle, the feeling of discomfort can vary drastically from patient to patient. Usually a healthy muscle feels very little discomfort with insertion of the needle; however, if the muscle is sensitive and shortened or has active trigger points within it, the subject may feel a sensation much like a muscle cramp which is often referred to as a twitch response. The twitch response also has a biochemical characteristic to it which likely affects the reaction of the muscle, symptoms, and response of the tissue. Along with the health of the tissue, the expertise of the practitioner can also attribute to the variation of outcome and/or discomfort. The patient may only feel the cramping sensation locally or they may feel a referral of pain or similar symptoms for which they are seeking treatment. A reproduction of their pain can be a helpful diagnostic indicator of the cause of the patient’s symptoms. Patients soon learn to recognize and even welcome this sensation as it results in deactivating the trigger point, thereby reducing pain and restoring normal length and function of the involved muscle. Typically positive results are apparent within 2-4 treatment sessions but can vary depending on the cause and duration of the symptoms, overall health of the patient, and experience level of the practitioner. Dry needling is an effective treatment for acute and chronic pain, rehabilitation from injury, and even pain and injury prevention, with very few side effects. This technique is unequaled in finding and eliminating neuromuscular dysfunction that leads to pain and functional deficits.
Massage Therapy at Heritage Health allows our patients a means of addressing the muscular component to their specific problem. At Heritage Health, we strongly believe that many problems include some type of muscular involvement, this can take s the form of tightness, spasm, or irritation. That is why Therapeutic Massage is an important part of the overall treatment plan that we develop for all of our patients. Therapeutic Massage here at Heritage Health is problem specific, medical massage designed to address each patient’s individual issues. Our Massage Therapist uses trigger point release, deep tissue, sports massage, Swedish massage, active release technique, and manual stretching to decrease pain associated with muscle spasms and tightness and to improve overall muscle flexibility and tone.
As you can see, the variety of options at our office makes Heritage Health the best healthcare options for patients within the greater Denver metro, South Denver, Centennial, Lone tree, and Englewood areas. We commonly incorporate the expertise and treatment techniques from each of these specialties to provide the best overall plan of care for your individual problem. Most symptoms can be best treated by addressing all of the underlying issues concurrently. Our patient get faster results and a greater degree of symptom relief with this combined approach.
Heritage Health provides a well-balanced, natural approach to your health. We offer expert treatment and knowledge on a wide range of issues. Our goal is to provide the very best medical care to our patients. If you are looking for the right chiropractor in Centennial Colorado, contact us today: (303) 694-1245.