Services

• Gentle and Effective Adjustments, or manipulation, consists of gently restoring spinal and joint motion which may have become fixated causing abnormal movement or nerve irritation in the spine. These adjustments are performed by hand, and are gentler than you may think. Adjustments help restore proper spinal function and mobility which are necessary to begin the healing process. Continued visits help to restore more normal joint motion.
• Flexion Distraction Lumbar Traction, a form of intersegmental traction, may be used to reduce lumbar facet joint imbrication, neuroforaminal compression and paraspinal muscle guarding.  This type of treatment is proven effective for disc herniations.
• Soft Tissue Techniques such as massage, myofascial release and proprioceptive neuromuscular stimulation are used for muscle tissue in order to increase functional performance, increase range of motion, decrease inflammation and reduce muscle spasm. 
• Electrical Stimulation and Ultrasound are typically applied for pain relief, increase blood flow, to reduce inflammation, and increase tissue healing of the involved areas.
• Cryotherapy is applied to areas of acute inflammation and muscle spasm.
• Hydrocollator Therapy is applied to promote healing and reduce muscle spasm.
• Home Exercise and Rehabilitation Programs provided by Dr. Schmid involve a customized program of joint flexibility, stabilization, and therapeutic band and ball exercises, as well as strengthening exercises. These programs help to maintain and improve joint and spinal function as the patient returns to pre-injury status.
• Orthopedic Bracing may include lumbar supports, cervical pillows, elbow tendonitis braces, and carpal tunnel braces.
• Custom Fitted Orthotics are molded by Dr. Schmid in the office with precise techniques, to correct a functional or anatomical foot or ankle dysfunction.  For example, many orthotics are molded to correct a hyperpronated ankle or help with chronic plantar fascitis.
• Ergonomic and Posture Advice is provided by Dr. Schmid to help patients recover more quickly, but also to support long term relief of symptoms and limit any flare-ups.
• Pelvic Blocking