What Is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic uses the philosophy of science to enable the body's inherent recuperative powers. It utilizes the relationship between the brain, the body, and the spinal cord to restore and facilitate ideal functioning.
- We treat a person’s entire musculoskeletal system to reduce swelling, manage pain, increase mobility, strengthen muscles, and improve balance.
- We help patients with physical rehabilitation after a surgery or injury to restore normal range of motion and strength.
- We also help patients prepare for surgery by strengthening tissues surrounding the area that will be affected. This can minimize recovery time and is especially helpful in building strength necessary to recover from knee or hip replacement.
- We treat muscle injuries that have resulted in scar tissue that causes inflammation and pain and reduces mobility. We mobilize soft tissue to break down scarring so muscles can function properly.
- We mobilize and manipulate joints to help reduce mechanical pain and increase mobility.
- We use varied physical therapy modalities, such as cold laser, kinesiotaping, ultrasound therapy, and more, as part of a comprehensive treatment plan to help manage pain and swelling and increase blood flow to soft tissues.
Nutritional Supplementation:
Yarmouth Chiropractic offers a wide array of nutritional support. It is difficult in western culture to get everything we need from the food we eat, so ask for a nutrition consultation at your next visit. Dr. Shea has been certified in Clinical Nutrition and more than happy to offer nutritional advice and set up a suggested diet and supplementation program for you!
Sports Medicine:
Dr. Shea is certified in Sports Medicine and can treat any sports-related injury.
Conditions Treated:
Many people think chiropractic treatment is just for spinal alignment — in reality, chiropractic extends to treatment of the entire body. While Dr. Shea is able to treat a wide array of symptoms, she also knows when it is best to refer out and has connections with many specialists in the Yarmouth and greater Portland area. Here are conditions that patients commonly find relief from at Yarmouth Chiropractic:
- Headaches and migraines
- Back and neck pain
- Disc bulges and herniations
- Pain anywhere on the body
- Sciatica
- Frozen shoulder and shoulder pain
- Numbness and tingling in the hands, feet, arms, and legs
- Pregnancy related pain
- Digestive issues
- Ear infections in children
- Allergies
- Sinus issues
- Menopausal symptoms
- Obesity
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Tennis and golf elbow
- Tendonitis
- Plantar fasciitis and other foot conditions
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Vertigo
- TMJ and jaw pain
