Chiropractic Care for Sports Injury

An injury during the game is an athlete’s worst nightmare. No one wants to be on the sidelines when their team needs them. At Carolina Chiropractic Center in Florence, SC, we help athletes heal from injuries to get them back in the game quicker.

Chiropractic care is usually only associated with spinal care; however, chiropractors work with the joints, nerves, soft tissues, and hard tissues along with the spine. Understanding that the whole body works together as a whole, we treat the body as a whole.

Treating a sports injury is not what it used to be. Here at Carolina Chiropractic Center, we utilize advanced technology to speed up recovery. Some of these technologies include cold laser therapy, electrical muscle stimulation, and ultrasound. We can also perform adjustments and create a unique therapeutic exercise program.

Chiropractic care does not just treat the symptoms of an injury; it treats the injury from the source. If you have been recently injured or if you are an athlete, it is good to have an experienced chiropractic team on your sideline. To schedule an appointment with Carolina Chiropractic Center in Florence, SC, call our office at (843) 665-9192 or visit our website, www.carolinachirocenter.com. 

What is a Chiropractic Adjustment?

Probably the most well-known treatment in chiropractic is adjustments. At Carolina Chiropractic Center in Florence, SC, we perform adjustments, or manipulation as it is sometimes called, for our patients. An inline spine allows the whole body to run at peak functionality.

Adjustments are very minor movements to the spine and joints. The adjustment is quick and moves the spine or joint back into its correct position. When the spine or a joint is out of line, called a subluxation, the surrounding nerves can be pinched or otherwise hindered. These nerves are then not able to carry messages to and from the brain properly. Depending on where in the body the subluxation is, the nerves in that area will cause the body system they are connected with to function at a lesser level.

Your chiropractor will use their hands or a chiropractic instrument to move the spine or joint back into place quickly. There may be a cracking sound when it happens, which is just gas leaving the joint. There is often no discomfort and many patients experience a sense of relief afterwards.

Chiropractic adjustments can improve a number of different body ailments, however if you are experiencing frequent pain, numbness, or tingling to a limb or joint, you should not wait to come in for an evaluation. To schedule an appointment with Carolina Chiropractic Center of Florence, SC, call our office at (843) 665-9192 or visit our website, www.carolinachirocenter.com. 

What is Cupping Therapy?

Cupping is one of the oldest methods of traditional Chinese medicine and we utilize this type of therapy at Carolina Chiropractic Center. Cupping therapy is a form of alternative medicine in which cups are placed on the skin to create suction. The treatment is used primarily to treat respiratory conditions, arthritis, gastrointestinal disorders, and much more. The cups themselves can be made of a variety of materials, including glass, bamboo, and earthenware.

During cupping therapy, the suction of the cups mobilizes blood flow to promote the healing of a broad range of medical ailments. One way to think about cupping is that it is the inverse of massage therapy. Rather than applying pressure to muscles, the suction uses pressure to pull skin, tissue and muscles upward. In a typical cupping session, glass cups are warmed using a cotton ball or other flammable substance which is soaked in alcohol, let, then placed inside the cup. Burning a substance inside the cup removes all the oxygen which creates a vacuum on the skin. Depending on the condition being treated, the cups will be left in place for 5-10 minutes.

If you think you may benefit from cupping treatment, please give us a call. To learn about 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. 

Benefits of Custom Foot Orthotics

At Carolina Chiropractic Center, our custom foot orthotics are a great way to help with issues related to walking and alignment. These issues include, but are not limited to knee, foot, and lower back pain. Custom foot orthotics also reduce peak pressure due to shock absorption to provide patients with relief from daily stress and injury. Overall, this is a great investment into your overall health and wellbeing through a biomechanical standpoint.

The mechanical properties of foot orthotics help to ensure the correct positioning of the bones in the feet, ankles, and knees. This is because the muscles and ligaments leading up to the hips and holding leg bones in place are prevented from stretching over time, which can lead to further injury and aggravation. In general, orthotics are really for anyone with an issue or discomfort related to walking or have imbalances in the body that are known to cause related pain. Additionally, custom foot orthotics are made for you and only you so they offer optimal comfort!

If you think you may benefit from custom foot orthotics, please give us a call. To learn about 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. 

Diapulse Therapy Details

Diapulse is defined as a therapeutic device that uses radio waves to produce short, intense electromagnetic pulses, which penetrate into deep tissues. The heat that is generated by these pulses is believed to improve blood flow, reduce pain and inflammation as well as promote healing. At Carolina Chiropractic Center, Dr. James Huggins, Jr. utilizes this type of therapy as a safe, cost-effective treatment of postoperative edema and pain in superficial soft tissue and chronic wounds.

Diapulse has been used in the management of chronic wounds, soft tissues injuries, and other indications including a migraine, tinnitus, acute head injuries, and pelvic inflammatory disease. At Carolina Chiropractic Center we understand that although our patients may be diagnosed with the same condition, they respond very differently to treatments. For this reason, Dr. James Huggins, Jr. will tailor a specific plan of action to meet your needs, goals, and unique medical and physical condition.

If you think you may benefit from Diapulse therapy, 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.

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.