Treatments

INFANTS & CHILDREN

Chiropractic has proven very beneficial for various health problems and musculoskeletal conditions in infants and children. Chiropractic is a safe, effective means for treating children as it results in virtually zero side effects and is conservative in nature. Treatment of a child is much different and more gentle than that of an adult, primarily incorporating vibration and low-pressure massage techniques.

One area in which chiropractors have been very effective in utilizing spinal manipulation is in treatment of ear infections in infants and children. Cervical manipulation often allows horizontally-oriented Eustachian tubes in infants and children to drain more efficiently, which prevents infection.

Likewise, because of the positive impact chiropractic manipulation has on the parasympathetic nervous system, chiropractors are often able to aid in other ailments such as allergies, ADD, acid-reflux, colic, and insomnia, as well as musculoskeletal disorders such as torticollis. Doctor Kelsey has vast experience in treatment of both infants and children, having adjusted babies as young as a day old.

MODALITIES

Prior to your treatment, modalities will be used to help loosen and heal joints and surrounding tissues, such as ice, heat, electric stimulation or ultrasound.*

Electric stimulation utilizes passive contractions of affected muscles in order to exhaust said muscles so they don't continue to cause pain. Muscles are immense pain generators and can often mimic nerves or discs when in spasm. Electric stimulation, in combination with a heating pad, will help to bring more blood flow to the injured area to facilitate healing and loosen tissue, thus maximizing muscle work and spinal manipulation outcomes.

Doctor Kelsey and doctor Madison also utilize ultrasound for treatment of certain injuries, as it is especially effective in treatment of extremity injuries. Ultrasound is a therapy capable of delivering a penetrating, deep heat into tissues to promote healing and diminish pain.

*There are some patients who are unable to receive certain modalities. A full evaluation will be done prior to utilization of any modalities or treatment.

NUTRITION

Chiropractors have hours of training in nutrition and are capable of providing advice and guidance to patients in order to promote more optimal treatment outcomes. Lunt Chiropractic offers Metagenics nutraceuticals for patients to purchase after a consultation with either doctor.

Studies recommend that people only purchase supplements and nutraceuticals from licensed healthcare professionals, as this is the only way to guarantee you are ingesting the product you are buying. Buying supplements from a healthcare professional also ensures that you are receiving a prescription-grade dose of whatever you purchase.

The doctors are able to determine if supplementation may benefit treatment outcomes or other ailments, and offer free consultations.

PREGNANCY

Many are not aware that chiropractors are able to offer relief for various pregnancy-related issues and are knowledgeable in certain techniques for turning breech babies in-utero.

Because pregnant women are not advised to take medication, they are limited when it comes to finding remedies for many every-day ailments. Acid-reflux, headaches, nausea, pelvic pain, sciatica, lower back pain, hip pain, and insomnia are only a few examples of pregnancy-related ailments on which chiropractors can have a positive impact.

The nervous system is made up of sympathetic, or “fight or flight” components, as well as parasympathetic, or “rest and digest” components. When chiropractors deliver a spinal adjustment, the parasympathetic nervous system is activated in order to help with digestion, relaxation, and sleep regulation.

Likewise, soft tissue and spinal manipulation are beneficial for musculoskeletal conditions without the side-effects that OTC’s offer. Chiropractors are able to stretch and loosen tired, strained tissues and joints that become contracted and sore during pregnancy.

WEBSTER TECHNIQUE

This is a method used by trained chiropractors WHEREIN GENTLE CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENTS ARE PERFORMED ON THE PELVIS AND SOFT TISSUES OF ASSOCIATED MUSCLE GROUPS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER FUNCTION OF THE PELVIS DURING PREGNANCY.

Webster technique is a very simple, efficient method for assessing a pregnant woman’s pelvis in order to reduce tension, which allows for optimal movement and positioning of the baby. This technique often allows for the baby to flip into the ideal head-down position and eliminates breech presentation. This method is pain-free and very effective, and our doctors have an extremely high success rate when utilizing chiropractic to optimize positioning of the baby. Doctor Madison is a trained Webster practitioner and is extremely proficient in the treatment of pregnant women.

Doctor Kelsey is also a pregnancy specialist, having built a very large network of pregnant patients at any given time via word-of-mouth referrals and successful outcomes.

SOFT TISSUE

MANIPULATION

Like spinal manipulation, there are various approaches to muscle work, or Soft Tissue Manipulation. Lunt Chiropractic is set apart from other chiropractic offices by the treatment approach, as you will be provided with focal muscle work and modalities in conjunction with spinal manipulation during your appointment to create a more lasting treatment.

Doctor Kelsey and Doctor Madison specialize in various forms of Soft Tissue Manipulation, including Myofascial Release, Cross-Friction Massage, Active Release Technique, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation, and others. They each utilize a combination of techniques based on each individual treatment plan in order to ensure lasting effects.

SPINAL

MANIPULATION

There are various forms of spinal manipulation for different diagnoses, not all of which include the traditional “crack” most people think of when referring to chiropractors.

For example, Flexion-Distraction is a commonly used treatment by chiropractors as a form of manipulation, or "adjustment" in the Lumbar spine. The purpose of all spinal or joint manipulation is to gap joint spaces in order to lubricate and protect surrounding tissues and prevent degeneration. Flexion-Distraction technique functions to gap all the Lumbar discs while flexing the patient’s spine from the waist down, though many times no pop or crack is elicited.

This is different from a traditional side-posture adjustment, wherein a patient is “cracked,” though both therapies produce the same end-result. The same applies to other areas of the spine, where Chiropractors have various techniques from which to choose according to patient preference. This is helpful, as many patients are hesitant with certain treatment approaches.

Adjustments are beneficial for various musculoskeletal conditions including neck pain, back pain, TMJ, sciatica, disc bulges/herniation, spinal stenosis, and extremity injuries, among others. Doctors Kelsey and Madison have training in manipulation of every joint in the body and are not limited to treatment of the spine.

At Lunt Chiropractic you will be given a full evaluation prior to your treatment and provided an individualized treatment approach based on your individual concerns and needs. Doctor Kelsey and Doctor Madison specialize in Diversified Chiropractic Manipulation, Flexion-Distraction Technique, Drop Table, Activator Method, and Webster Breech Protocol during pregnancy.

CHIROPRACTIC

503 Beahan Rd, Rochester, NY 14624

585-594-0026

TREATMENTS

INFANTS & CHILDREN

MODALITIES

NUTRITION

PREGNANCY

SOFT TISSUE

MANIPULATION

SPINAL

MANIPULATION