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Spinal Manipulation

If you feel like your back needs to be cracked, or you are experiencing pain that won’t go away with ice or heat, you may want to discuss spinal adjustments and manipulation with Dr. Loren Morgan. Spinal manipulation is a safe and effective method of treatment that is designed to alleviate pressure on joints, reduce inflammation, and improve nerve function. Spinal adjustments not only relieve pain associated with the back, neck, and shoulders but by receiving them periodically, you can boost your immune system and restore mobility. Depending on the condition of the patient, Dr. Loren Morgan will design a treatment plan that will meet his or her specific needs. Spinal manipulation is performed on a padded, adjustable table so that Dr. Morgan can adjust the body as needed. Once the patient is comfortable, Dr. Morgan will use his hands to apply a controlled, sudden force to a specific joint. If you have questions or concerns regarding chiropractic treatment or spinal manipulation, please

Electrical Muscle Stimulation

At Morgan Chiropractic we have a pain solution for every patient.  Electrical muscle stimulation is recommended for patients with muscle or soft tissue injuries because it reduces pain and swelling and can reduce overall recovery time.  When disease or injury occurs, a body’s natural electric current is disrupted.  Electric muscle stimulation mimics the electrical current that occurs naturally in a healthy body.  During a treatment, electrodes are placed directly on the skin in the affected area and the machine is turned on.  The gentle current causes the muscles to contract and relax, which relieves pain and can release locked up muscles.  These contractions also trigger the release of endorphins, the body’s most powerful natural pain reliever.  Most patients describe the treatment feeling like a tingling sensation and aren’t uncomfortable during the process. The treatments are short in length and can be scheduled over a series of weeks. To learn more about electrical muscle stimulat

Chiropractic Massage Therapy

Massage is often advertised by spas as pure pampering, but the long-practiced therapy has many health benefits and has helped patients of Morgan Chiropractic heal. Combining chiropractic treatment with massage therapy helps improve a patient’s overall musculoskeletal health and functionality. Another benefit of massage therapy is it releases toxins built up in the muscles, which can then exit the body. This purge of toxins is important for chiropractic patients and anyone with injuries because it helps the body heal itself. Chiropractic massages are still performed in a calm, soothing environment. Relaxation cannot heal injuries on its own but is still important to overall health, especially for patients with chronic pain or stress. Your massage therapist can target problem areas, or focus on relaxing certain muscles in order to help your chiropractor perform an adjustment. Regular massage also increases circulation and flexibility, which makes this therapy highly recommended for patie

Goals of Therapeutic Exercise

At Morgan Chiropractic, Dr. Loren Morgan utilizes therapeutic exercise to correct impairment, improve musculoskeletal function, and/or maintain a healthy well-being. Therapeutic exercises differ from typical exercises one may perform in a gym. Instead, they are a variety of exercises that are mapped out by Dr. Morgan to improve and restore physical function. The types of exercises suggested will depend on the condition of the patient. Therapeutic exercises are aimed at achieving and maintaining physical fitness and fall into three major categories – endurance training, resistance training, and flexibility training. Therapeutic exercises have the ability to release contracted muscles, improve circulation, improve coordination, and improve balance. For certain conditions, Dr. Morgan will develop a custom exercise program to benefit your individual needs. If you have questions or concerns regarding chiropractic treatment, please give us a call. To learn about services we provide at the pr