Spinal manipulation, performed by licensed doctors of chiropractic, is a very safe, conservative and cost-effective means for treatment of many of musculoskeletal disorders. However, any form of medical intervention is not without risk. Cervical spine manipulation has been associated with cervical arterial dissection resulting in stroke in 1 in 10,000,000 cervical spine adjustments, the equivalent of 1 in 9 chiropractic physicians' entire careers. The low cost of chiropractic malpractice insurance (the lowest in the industry) testifies to the miniscule risk of adverse events.

Spinal manipulation may be part of your rehabilitative process. Spinal manipulation involves high velocity-low amplitude specific forces, provided by hand, at chosen joint segments. These careful procedures help to restore optimum joint function. Generally, the procedure is painless, though mild discomfort may occur. For most mechanical lower back pain, spinal manipulation has been proven safe and extremely effective. Many studies support its efficacy for treatment of mechanical lower back pain. Doctors of Chiropractic are the best trained manual medicine providers.

Many modalities such as moist heat, cryo therapy, cryo kinetic therapy, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation may be part of the rehabilitative process.

Moist heat increases tissue temperature and blood supply. Cryotherapy controls inflammation control and acts as a mild analgesic. Electrical muscle stimulation therapy and therapeutic ultrasound may be used together to decrease inflammation, relax tight muscles and act as inflammation pumps.

Most patients receive a concurrent course of therapeutic exercise for strength, stability, and flexibility as part of their treatment plan. Therapeutic exercise promotes progression of musculoskeletal re-education. Patients are empowered and armed with the necessary home and work prophylactic measures so as to prevent further episodes.

At Summit Center, we consult experts in neurological surgery, orthopedics, internal medicine, pain management, family practice, vascular surgery and radiology. This enhances excellent patient care. We value our professional working relationships with these specialists.

Collision sports can cause sprains, strains, bone fractures and a variety of musculoskeletal pain. Restoration of normal joint movement, rehabilitation of the surrounding soft tissues and careful evaluation prior to resuming sports activity is fundamental. Chiropractic care can be a vital factor in sports injury rehabilitation.