Spinal Rehabilitation
Spinal rehabilitation has undergone significant changes in the past 10-15 years. What used to focus on strength training has shifted to “spinal stabilization” training. Studies show a poor correlation between an increased prevalence in spinal pain to weak muscles or strong muscles. However, studies do show a good correlation between an increased prevalence in spinal pain to poor muscle coordination and stabilization of the spinal muscles. Therefore, the use of an unstable surface such as a “Swiss gym ball” improves the coordination and stabilizing abilities of the spinal muscles. When performed properly, under proper supervision, this has been shown to result in a reduced incidence of back pain. Performing rehab on a Swiss ball without proper instructions on your particular condition may not be helpful, and may be harmful. Not everybody has the exact same problem, so not everybody should be doing the exact same rehab exercises.
Other Rehabilitation
Since our offices work on a number of injuries that have nothing to do with the spine, we are well versed and equipped to properly rehabilitate many other conditions. We can do this in office, or if you prefer, prescribe home exercises and stretches that you can do at your own convenience.
Physiotherapy Modalities
Our offices are also equipped with electric muscle stim (EMS), ultrasound and hot/cold packs.
Electric Muscle Stimulation
Is a form of electrical current that is used at the site of injury, especially muscles. EMS helps to reduce pain, reduce swelling and speeds the healing process. Patients generally feel a slight tingling sensation at first. Since your body may become accustom to the initial setting, the intensity may be raised during the course of treatment.
Ultrasound
Is a form of sound waves that we can not hear but is able to penetrate into different tissues at different rates. This procedure enables the patient to have a high degree of comfort during the procedure. It can be used to control pain in the acute stage, to facilitate the healing process and improve circulation during the subacute stage, and to decrease scar tissue formation in the later stages of healing. The effects of therapeutic ultrasound include:
- increasing chemical activities
- reduce spasm
- increase Range of motion
- change the rate of exchange between cells and thereby enhancing the transfer of fluids and nutrients to the cell (increase speed of healing)
Awesome chiropractor & she has assisted me SO much with dry needling! Very thankful for Dr. Kristine Maggs. 
Amanda LeDoux
Dr. Kristine Maggs is not only very positive and pleasant but very knowledgeable. I have been going to her for several weeks for active release therapy and like the fact that she is all about getting a person back to their chosen activities.
Kathryn Harrell
For about a year and a half I suffered from an impingement in my shoulder. The pain had gotten so bad I had begun to lose sleep. My lifts were also being effected tremendously. I had very little movement to the shoulder that I could barely raise it above my head. I had heard about a procedure called Active Release Therapy (ART) and that’s when I found Dr. Kristine. Dr. Kristine immediately knew my problem and attacked it aggressively with treatments twice a week. After the first visit, I felt instant relief and was able to get a good night’s rest. Her early morning office hours were very convenient with my early gym/work schedule. Kristine and her receptionists always had friendly smiles and a welcoming, clean professional practice. I’ve recommended clients as well as co-workers, family and friends to her and they’ve come away more knowledgeable as well as free from pain. She explains the cause of your problem as well as showing proper form from preventing any more injuries. The shoulder was one of many areas that Kristine has treated for me. Thanks for having such a Great Practice.