Importance of Proper Form While Exercising

Whether you work out or go to the gym once a week, or on a daily basis, it’s most important to prevent injury during your routine. If you’ve ever heard a trainer commenting on form, proper form is especially important during exercise. Think about it, if you’ve strained your back while lifting something heavy, it’s because you weren’t practicing proper lifting form. Dr. James Huggins, Jr. of Carolina Chiropractic Center is here to guide you and help you avoid injury.

When we lift heavy objects, this causes the body to become misaligned and this puts stress on the tendons, muscles, and joints, putting them at risk for strains and sprains. Depending on which exercise you are doing at the time, the form may change, so it’s important to ask questions if you are struggling. Some tips for preventing injury include stretching regularly, don’t go too heavy, and stay grounded from your feet up.

If you have questions or concerns about chiropractic treatment, injuries, or ergonomics, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our office, visit www.carolinachirocenter.com. To schedule an appointment with Dr. James Huggins, Jr. at Carolina Chiropractic Center in Florence, SC, call 843-665-9192. 

Electrical Muscle Stimulation

At Carolina Chiropractic Center, 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 stimulation and all the treatments we provide, visit www.carolinachirocenter.com. To schedule an appointment with Dr. James Huggins, Jr. at Carolina Chiropractic Center in Florence, SC, call 843-665-9192. 

Benefits of Cupping Therapy

Cupping therapy is an alternative method of treatment that is taking the sports entertainment world by storm, and Dr. James Huggins, Jr. offers this as a service to patients. Cupping therapy uses special cups that are placed on the skin for a few minutes to create suction. This ancient form of therapy is known to help with reducing pain and inflammation while increasing blood flow and relaxation.

If you’re curious about cupping, Dr. James Huggins, Jr. can explain the process in detail during a consultation. The cups may be made of glass, bamboo, or silicone. To create the suction, one of our specialists will insert a flammable substance, such as herbs, into this cup and set it on fire. The cup is usually kept in place for about three minutes and the feeling resembles a deep tissue massage.

If you have questions or concerns about cupping therapy or alternative treatment methods, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our office, visit www.carolinachirocenter.com. To schedule an appointment with Dr. James Huggins, Jr. at Carolina Chiropractic Center in Florence, SC, call 843-665-9192. 

Spinal Decompression

Dr. James Huggins, Jr. at Carolina Chiropractic Center treats patients with bulging and herniated discs using spinal decompression.  Herniated discs often have a direct impact on the central nervous system, causing more pain to the extremities.  Spinal decompression is a safe, non-surgical treatment that uses specialized equipment to provide patients relief without surgery or drugs. 

The DRX9000 is a piece of FDA-approved equipment that resembles a table but has moving parts. Patients lie on their back or stomach, depending on the location of the problem disc, and the treatment alternates between applying distraction forces to the vertebrae and periods of rest.  As a result the vertebrae slowly separate from each other, gently stretching the spine.  This creates a vacuum effect and helps discs return to their natural position, relieving pressure from any nerves and treating patient pain.  This treatment is typically scheduled in several sessions over a period of weeks, but most patients feel relief after one treatment.

To learn more about spinal decompression and all the treatments available at the practice, visit www.carolinachirocenter.com. To schedule an appointment with Dr. James Huggins, Jr. at Carolina Chiropractic Center in Florence, SC, call 843-665-9192.