Laser Lipo: What Is It?

We all want to look our best, but most of us don’t want to go to extremes to do so. This is why Dr. James Huggins, Jr. at Carolina Chiropractic Center provides patients with the technique of Laser Liposuction. Laser lipo is a new cosmetic procedure to remove body fat, claimed to be as effective as traditional liposuction without a hospital stay. However, it’s not for everyone, so you will need to schedule a consultation before proceeding with treatment.

This method of lipo works by aiming lasers at your lower body and is specifically designed to puncture holes in your fat cells so that they deflate. As a result, your body keeps all the fat cells – a good thing because removing them can have unintended consequences – but they’re much smaller. It’s important to remember that laser liposuction is definitely not a miracle cure, but it is designed to make your healthy eating and exercise more effective.

If you think you may benefit from laser lipo treatment or have further questions about the procedure, please give us a call. To learn more about the conditions we treat and the services we provide at our office, visit www.carolinachirocenter.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. James Huggins, Jr. at Carolina Chiropractic Center in Florence, SC, call 843-665-9192.

Spinal Decompression for Herniated Discs

Herniated or bulging discs can cause real pain that slows you down or even stops you from living your life the way you want to live it. Here at Carolina Chiropractic Center in Florence, SC, we offer spinal decompression to relieve pain and pressure and get our patients living their lives again.

Spinal decompression involves applying negative pressure on the disc that is herniated. This is performed by stretching the spine and relaxing it in a controlled manner. It is performed with through a computer-controlled machine which is programmed by one of our trained professionals. In our Florence, SC office, we use the DRX9000 and the ABS Spinal Decompression Machine. Depending on your condition, we will decide which machine and treatment plan will work best for you. Treatment plans are usually around 5 weeks long with varying frequency. The treatment is aiming at pulling the herniated disc material back into the disc.

Instead of turning to risky surgery or pain medication that just covers up the pain, why not seek to treat and eliminate the problem? That is exactly what spinal decompression is about.  To schedule your appointment with us at Carolina Chiropractic Center in Florence, SC, call us at (843) 665-9192 or visit our website, www.carolinachirocenter.com. 

Cold Laser Therapy in Florence, SC

Is pain keeping you from doing the things you like such as participating in sports or picking up your kids? It’s time to find a solution that works to relieve your pain and heal your body. At Carolina Chiropractic Center in Florence, SC, we utilize cold laser therapy to relieve our patients’ acute and chronic conditions.

Cold laser therapy can relieve pain, promote faster healing for injuries, reduce swelling and spasms, and increase functionality. This procedure involves emitting non-thermal light through the skin and into the tissue that is affected. The cold laser can react with all types of cells. The light reacts with elements in the cells and creates a photosynthesis-like reaction. It creates energy and events in the cells that lead to faster healing, reduced pain, and reduced inflammation.

There are many different types of conditions that can benefit from cold laser therapy including arthritis, tendonitis, neck pain, and back pain. In addition, soft tissue injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, and fibromyalgia are also able to be treated.

If you are living in pain, it is time to do something about it. To schedule an appointment in our Florence, SC chiropractic office, call us at (843) 665-9192 or visit our Carolina Chiropractic Center website, www.carolinachirocenter.com. 

Electrical Muscle Stimulation

Electrical muscle stimulation is an increasingly popular method of treatment. It is even being used to help athletes recover more quickly. Here at Carolina Chiropractic Center in Florence, SC, we use electrical muscle stimulation to treat patients with muscle spasms in their neck or back.

Muscle spasms can make muscles feel tight, swollen, and locked up. This can lead to a lot of back or neck pain, along with stiffness. This pain can occur all of a sudden or chronically. Electrical muscle stimulation works by transmitting an electrical current into the soft tissue muscle that is injured or in spasm. We do this by placing electrodes onto the skin in the affected area. During the treatment, the patient may feel tingling or muscle twitching, however, these feelings will subside when the machine is turned off or shortly afterward. Each treatment will vary depending on the location and severity of the patient’s injury or spasm. Electrical muscle stimulation helps the body release endorphins, our natural pain reliever.

If electrical muscle stimulation sounds like it may benefit you, be sure to schedule a consultation with us. To schedule in our Florence, SC office, call Carolina Chiropractic Center at (843) 665-9192 or visit our website, www.carolinachirocenter.com.