At Grayhawk Family Chiropractic, we take great pride in providing the finest chiropractic care to our patients. Below is a sampling of the different chiropractic services we offer in our Scottsdale office.
Chiropractic Care
We provide advanced spinal correction utilizing "state of the art" chiropractic techniques. Never in the history of chiropractic have we been able to provide the level of help and expertise that now exists. These newer correction methods are even safer, more comfortable and more effective than ever before. We offer various techniques including gentle non-force techniques to suit the needs of our pediatric and pre-natal patients.
Rehabilitation
& Corrective Exercises
Exercise is a key component of the healing process by strengthening and stabilizing specific key muscle groups. We teach our patients special "blueprint" exercises designed just for them to help strengthen and correct their own unique problem. We offer in-office exercise instruction as well as an at-home online exercise program. In addition to skeletal misalignment, muscles and connective tissues can be out of place or strained by improper alignment and use. Specific exercises and stretches can help your body stay in balance and in health.
For more information on our online exercise program visit: www.housecallrehab.com
Active Release Technique
ART is a patented, state of the art soft tissue system/movement based mobilization technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fascitis, knee problems and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly and permanently with ART. These conditions all have one important thing in common: they are often a result of overused muscles.
An ART treatment is a combination of examination and treatment. The doctor will use his/her hands to evaluate the texture, tightness and movement of muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Abnormal tissues are treated by combining a specific tension with patient movement. These treatment protocols, over 500 specific moves, are unique to ART. They allow the doctor to identify and correct the specific problems that are affecting each individual patient, and complement the chiropractic adjustment very nicely.
Dr. Frank and Dr. Sarah are certified ART providers in the upper and lower extremities, as well as the spine.
For more information on this technique visit: www.activerelease.com
Graston Technique
Graston Technique is a soft tissue diagnostic and therapeutic method that has been used in outpatient clinics since 1993. The technique uses stainless steel instruments specifically designed and developed as an alternative to transverse friction massage. The instruments are uniquely shaped to treat different areas of the body. The weight and design of the instruments allow doctors to treat deep tissue conditions very effectively.
Graston Technique functions to break down and release adhesions in your muscles and tissues. By breaking down these adhesions, normal movement and function is restored and pain associated with it is eliminated. The benefit of this technique is not only in its detection of these adhesions, but in the amount of improvement that takes place in a short amount of time. When this technique is coupled with strengthening and stretching exercises, it provides a great aid to chiropractic adjustments and allows the patient to get better much quicker and more completely.
Graston Technique has been effective in treatment of: neck pain, tennis & golfer's elbow, fibromyalgia, IT band syndrome, low back pain, muscle strains, painful scars, plantar fasciitis, post-fracture pain and tendonitis.
For further reading on this technique visit: www.grastontechnique.com
Pre- Natal and Pediatric Care
Chiropractic care is an essential choice in your prenatal care. Preexisiting unnoticed imbalances in your spine may become stressed during pregnancy. A large number of pregnant women experience back discomfort and pain during pregnancy due to the rapid growth of the baby and its interference in the body's normal structure. Chiropractors work specifically with your pelvis during pregnancy to restore its normal balance, creating an enviroment for an easier, quicker and safer delivery. We offer specific analysis and adjustments for your special needs in pregnancy. You and your baby's continued safety and comfort is our main concern in your care.
For more information on chiropractic and prenatal care visit: http://www.icpa4kids.org
Nutritional Supplements
We provide specific recommendations on nutritional supplements and healthy food choices to enhance our patient´s return to optimal health. Do you know which supplements and vitamins are good for you? We can provide a structured nutritional program based on your individual needs. We carry only high quality nutritional supplements in our office and can also order any supplements that you may need.
For more information on the supplements that we offer in our office visit: www.standardprocess.com
Massage Therapy
Within our clinic, Jamie Brooks LMT and Isla Howard LMT are available for therapeutic massage by appointment. For more information on their services, please call our office or visit the link below.
Physiotherapy
To complement and enhance the healing effects of chiropractic treatment, we at Grayhawk Family Chiropractic also provide the following physiological therapeutic procedures:
- Ultrasound
- Interferential electrical muscle stimulation
- Mechanical traction
- Cryotherapy
- Moist heat therapy
- Kinesiotaping stablization
Custom Shoe Orthotics
We offer Spinal Pelvic Stabilizers made by Footlevers to our patients. These stabilizers are a style of flexible, custom made foot orthotics which are worn in the shoes. These stabilizers help your feet maintain their structural and functional balance. Your feet are the foundation of your body, so any weakness or unstable positioning in your feet can, over time, contribute to postural issues in the rest of your body. Stabilizers help to keep your feet in a stable position throughout the day.
We create these stabilizers be having you step onto an electronic scanning device that will capture an exact impression of your feet in their position of function (standing). You will be able to choose from a variety of styles depending on the type of shoes that you will be wearing them in as well as your activity level.
No one else's feet are exactly like yours. Off the rack shoe inserts are mass-produced and cannot provide the specific level of support you may need to keep your feet in their proper structural positions. If you are interested in having your feet evaluated for orthotics, please ask your doctor.