- Swedish MassageA relaxation massage is a rather straightforward session using classic Swedish massage techniques. The massage therapist will utilize techniques of applying light to medium pressure, depending upon the client's preference. This type of massage will often take place at a day spa or resort center. The purpose of this massage is simply to help the client relieve muscle tension and create an overall feeling of relaxation and euphoria. A therapeutic massage, on the other hand, is more thorough and is intended to provide relaxation and euphoria through advanced techniques to target and alleviate pain and chronic health issues. Therapeutic massages also provide great preventive care to patients.
- Deep Tissue MassageThe massage therapists at Ahnen Chiropractic perform Swedish massage, hydrotherapy, deep tissue/rolfing, trigger point techniques, reflexology, and manual lymph drainage.
- Sports MassageSports massage can serve three distinct purposes: preparing for and recovering after an event, preventative maintenance, and recovery from injury. A pre-event massage can help heat the muscles, reduce excess muscle tension and create a sense of psychological readiness.
- Reflexology Massage
- Ultrasound TherapyChiropractic care may be able to help the body heal itself by allowing the sciatic nerve to communicate freely with the lower half of the body. However, success with chiropractic treatment will depend on the patient's level of pain and nerve damage. In severe cases, a patient may want to try laser therapy or some other form of nerve treatment such as a TENS device or ultrasound therapy. However, a chiropractic adjustment at Ahnen Chiropractic in Mesa is focused on realigning the spine and eliminating subluxations in the low back and pelvis to help relieve sciatica symptoms.
- Electrical Muscle Stimulation
- Chiropractic AdjustmentsCarpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition that affects the hands, wrists, and elbows. This condition causes a narrowing of the nerve passageway in the wrist and causes an impingement of the median nerve, which originates in the spine and reaches all the way to the wrist. Any swelling in the arm, shoulder, forearm, or wrist can apply pressure on the median nerve and that can lead to pain, numbness, and limited movement. People who experience carpal tunnel are usually people who work at a desk or on a computer for eight or more hours a day. This occupational health problem affects millions of people a year. It is often a problem caused by pressure placed on the nerves when doing common daily activities. Other symptoms caused by carpal tunnel can also include weakness or loss of grip strength, tingling, burning, and wrist pain. Fortunately, alternative treatments such as chiropractic care can help with the healing of median nerve. Since the median nerve originates in the spine, a chiropractic adjustment may help in relieving the symptoms associated with carpal tunnel.
- Spinal AdjustmentsChiropractic care is designed to target this pain and allow the body to heal through accurate adjustments to the central nervous system. In fact, most people feel good when pain is removed. At Ahnen Chiropractic in Mesa, we can identify spinal misalignments, the source of your pain, and address it through a series of spinal adjustments with one goal in mind: pain relief.
- Nutritional Consultation
- Stretching
- SubluxationSciatica is the term used to describe pain in the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the largest bundle of nerves in the human body and it extends from the low back, through the buttocks, and down each leg. The sciatic nerve contributes to all the nerves in the legs and helps communicate with all the leg muscles. Sciatica can produce symptoms such as sharp pains, achy joints, feelings of pins and needles, burning, numbness, and tingling sensations among other symptoms in the legs and low back. Sciatica can be caused for several reasons including, injury, subluxations in the lumbar spine, herniated disc, bulging disc, and even non-spinal disorders like diabetes, constipation, and neuropathy.
- Manipulation TherapyResearch has been published that draws attention to the effectiveness of chiropractic care for people suffering from asthma. It has been found that spinal manipulation in the cervical and other adjustments to the thoracic spine have produced significant improvements in patients with severe asthmatic symptoms.
- Flexion Distraction TherapyWe use a special table so we can traction your spine, opening up the spacing between spinal vertebrae and relieving pressure to spinal.
- Urgent Chiropractic CareSome injuries require immediate assistance. Get checked after an injury today! The longer you wait, the worse conditions can become.
- Chiropractic Injury TreatmentAuto accidents can be extremely traumatic and can leave people with physical injuries and mental stress. After an auto accident, people usually have to deal with insurance, both theirs and the other drivers. Then they may have to consult with a lawyer to protect themselves in the event of personal injury. However, the most important step to take after an auto accident is getting medical treatment to help reduce stress and tend to the injury caused by the accident. In most cases of auto accident, whiplash and back pain are the most common injuries.
- AcupunctureAcupuncture is an excellent healing art. We encourage all patients to experience the power of acupuncture. At Ahnen Chiropractic, acupuncture is more than just “needles.”
- Chiropractic Laser Therapy