Diversified
This is the typical manual chiropractic adjustment. Using this technique Dr. Colandrea can restore motion to restricted joints for quick pain relief. Usually an audible 'pop' is heard during this type of adjustment.
Drop Table
A specific adjustment to restore motion and balance to the sacrum and pelvis or foundation of the spine.
Activator
The Activator is an adjustment tool meant to give a highly specific and gentle adjustment to the affected joint.
Myofascial Release
Decrease adhesions within tight muscle tissue to decrease pain and stiffness
Trigger Point Therapy
Treat painful knots in muscles that may refer pain to other areas
Strain-Counterstrain
Release of the muscle by putting it in certain positions
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue
Decrease adhesion within the outer layer of the muscle (fascial layer), tendons, and ligaments to relieve tension and stimulate positional sense of the muscles using specific edged tools and/or cupping.
Palliative - Light exercises or stretches to increase range of motion and decrease pain
Corrective - Improve muscle coordination and muscle activation to facilitate proper movement patterns
Functional - Taking corrective exercise and correlating those movements to everyday tasks for long term relief.
Athletic or Sport Specific - Additions to your work-out or conditioning regimen to promote optimal movement patterns. Great to include in your warm-up or super-set.
Heat
Ice
Electrical Stimulation
Ultrasound