Chiropractic adjustment or manipulation is a manual procedure that utilizes the highly refined skills developed during Dr. Miller’s intensive years of chiropractic education. Dr. Miller typically uses his hands–but sometimes an instrument is needed–to manipulate all joints of the body, not just the spine, in order to restore or enhance joint function. Chiropractic adjustments help to realign the body, resolve joint dysfunction and inflammation, increase joint and muscle mobility and reduce the patients pain.
Dr. Miller likes the whole body approach and not just a focus on the area of pain, sometimes releasing an area away from the pain will cause the problem to go away. This is considered the referral pain pattern.Chiropractic manipulation is a highly controlled procedure that rarely causes discomfort. Our Doctors adapt the procedure to meet the specific needs of each patient. Patients often note positive changes in their symptoms immediately following treatment. The following are a list of techniques used by our Doctors: diversified, gonstead, thompson drops, activator, mckenzie method and cherettes extremity adjusting.
Why is there a popping sound when a joint is adjusted?
Adjustment (or manipulation) of a joint may result in the release of a gas bubble between the joints, which makes a popping sound. The same thing occurs when you “crack” your knuckles. The noise is caused by the change of pressure within the joint, which results in gas bubbles being released. There is usually minimal, if any, discomfort involved.
ART is a patented, state of the art soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, joints and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly and permanently with ART. These conditions all have one important thing in common: they are often a result of overused muscles. This is why you will find ART providers at almost every sporting event, ex. ironmans, triathlons, marathons, crossfit events and most of pro sports.
What is an ART treatment like?
ART is a patented, state of the art soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, joints and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly and permanently with ART. These conditions all have one important thing in common: they are often a result of overused muscles. This is why you will find ART providers at almost every sporting event, ex. ironmans, triathlons, marathons, crossfit events and most of pro sports.
What is an ART treatment like?
Every ART session is actually a combination of examination and treatment. Our Doctors will run through a series of upper or lower body muscle scans looking formuscle weakness and imbalances.They will then use their hands to evaluate the texture, tightness and movement of muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Abnormal tissues are treated by combining precisely directed tension with very specific patient movements. Each session lasts between 15-30 minutes and can have multi areas treated on the same visit.
These treatment protocols – over 500 specific moves – are unique to ART. They allow providers to identify and correct the specific problems that are affecting each individual patient. ART is not a cookie-cutter approach.
What is the history of Active Release Techniques?
ART has been developed, refined, and patented by P. Michael Leahy, DC, CCSP. Dr. Leahy noticed that his patients’ symptoms seemed to be related to changes in their soft tissue that could be felt by hand. By observing how muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and nerves responded to different types of work, Dr. Leahy was able to consistently resolve over 90% of his patients’ problems. He now teaches and certifies health care providers all over the world to use ART.
Massage therapy is a vital part of our treatment here at Elite Performance Chiropractic. Dr. Miller believes that Chiropractic and Massage Therapy compliment each other well in helping to restore normal function throughout the body. Our massage therapists have more than 20 years of experience, varying from sports related injuries and major spinal dysfunctions.
Every movement your body makes everyday is propelled by your muscles and connective tissue.If there is any abnormal tension (ex. sitting at a computer all day) or muscle imbalance (ex. tight psoas and weak lower back muscle from sitting) itcan throw your entire body out of alignment. The massage therapy team at Elite Performance Chiropractic will relax and correct the tension in your muscles so our Doctors can provide you with a better and smoother adjustment.
Our licensed massage therapist are experienced in most massage techniques and have a lot of passion for helping others get better.We have a great atmosphere with a team approachat our office with our patient care, which is what really separates our massage therapistfrom others.
Dry Needling (also known as trigger point dry needling, and intramuscular manual therapy) is a technique used in the treatment of muscle pain and dysfunction. The term “dry” needle refers to a needle without medication or injection inserted through the skin into the injured muscle. Although they are similar, dry needling is not acupuncture. Dry needling is a part of Western Medicine principles and is supported by research.
Dry needling is used to stimulate the body’s own pain relief system. This idea originated from acupuncture, where needles have been used on the body for more than 2,000 years. In 1938, Professor John Kellgren from Manchester University combined modern neurophysiology with acupuncture to find that pain relief was dependent on the stimulation of the needle itself, rather than a substance administered through it.
Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) was developed by Dr. Stephen Typaldes, DO. It is treatment in which virtually all soft tissue injuries, or musculoskeletal complaints, are reviewed through one or more of the six different types of alterations to the body’s connective tissues.
The patient’s verbal and physical descriptions, coupled with the mechanism of injury and relevant orthopedic tests, will lead the practitioner to the proper form of soft tissue treatment. Here at EPC we utilize FDM, stretching and rehabilitative exercises to strengthen the injured tissue and joint to prevent reoccurrence.
At Elite Performance Chiropractic our passion is to provide life altering chiropractic wellness care, empower patients to understand what being healthy truly is and to improve your performance in life. A must in this philosophy has to be some form of movement, mobility and strengthening of the body. Remember the old saying “if you don’t use it you lose it”!
Our sports therapy and structural balancing will help you battle back from sport specific injuries (a few examples are iliotibial band syndrome, runners knee, hamstring strain,plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, etc…)along with making postural corrections from every day physical stresses.We perform a comprehensive examination and functional assessment looking for muscles that our shortened and tight or weak and overused, not just focusing on the area of the injury.
We work with you not to just get you pain free but to try and manage your fitness, lifestyle and nutrition for optimal results, longevity and feel/perform the best you can.Whether you are competing in a sport, wanting to sit at the office pain free, or just want to feel your best, there is something for everyone!
Kinesio® taping Method is a definitive rehabilitative taping technique that is designed to facilitate the body’s natural healing process while providing support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the body’s range of motion as well as providing extended soft tissue manipulation to prolong the benefits of manual therapy administered within the clinical setting. Latex-free and wearable for days at a time, Kinesio® Tex Tape is safe for populations ranging from pediatric to geriatric and is very popular within the athletic community, and successfully treats a variety of orthopedic, neuromuscular, neurological and other medical conditions.
The Kinesio® Taping Method is a therapeutic taping technique not only offering your patient the support they are looking for, but also rehabilitating the affected condition as well. By targeting different receptors within the somatosensory system, Kinesio® Tex Tape alleviates pain and facilitates lymphatic drainage by microscopically lifting the skin.This lifting affect forms convolutions in the skin thus increasing interstitial space and allowing for a decrease in inflammation of the affected areas.
At Elite Performance Chiropractic we use both RockTape and KinesioTape for our patients. For more information click on the links below:
Low Level Laser Therapy (3LT*), commonly known as LLLT, is a form of phototherapy which involves the application of low power coherent light to injuries and lesions to stimulate healing. LLLT is used to increase the speed, quality and tensile strength of tissue repair, resolve inflammation, increase range of motion and give pain relief. Erchonia Medical is the leading research company on lasers and they are the developer of the 3LT located here in McKinney, Texas.
Erchonia Low Level Laser Therapy is a universal method of treating muscle, tendon, ligament, connective tissue, bone, neurological dysfunction or damage, and skin tissue with one simple piece of equipment. When the laser is applied with chiropractic care the best results are achieved to organize the nervous system and promote healing. The LLLT is a major advantage for athletes due to the neurological applications and the extremely fast results that can be achieved.
Low Level Laser Therapy is popularly used for:
- Soft Tissue Injuries
- Sprains/Strains
- Shin Splints
- Stress reaction Fractures
- Tendonitis
- Bursitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome
- Neck and Back Pain
- Nerve Entrapments
- Joint Problems
- Osteoarthritis
- Chondromalacia Patella
- Reduction of Inflammation
- Wound Management
- Skin Conditions
- Fractures
Mechanical traction is a device that is controlled through an on-board computer that controls the force and angle of disc distraction, which reduces the body’s natural tendencies to seize up and generate muscle spasm. This enhanced control allows the table to apply a traction force to the discs of the spinal column reducing intradiscal pressure, creating a hydrating environment for the disc and to relieve pressure on the nerves.
Traction is used to treat conditions that result in chronic backand neck pain such as disc bulge, disc herniation, sciatica and spinal stenosis. The total treatment time last between 10 and 15 min being pulledat intervals of 30 seconds and relaxed for 10 seconds.
At Elite Performance Chiropractic we have all of the cutting edge physical modalities and we take full advantage of them. Very rarely will your visit consist of an adjustment only.
The EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) is used for muscle training and/or pain management. This is one of the most common machines used in Chiropractic offices. The EMS will pulsate the muscles through electrodes causing contraction and nerve flowsimulating active exercise.EMS can help pain management by causing the bodies natural pain killers, endorphins and enkephalins, to be released which help aide in muscle relaxation and decrease in pain and inflammation.
Ultrasound is a wand like instrument that sends waves deep into the joint or muscle helping to break down scar tissue and helps to stimulate blood flow to the area to accelerate healing. Treatment time is typically 5 minutes. It is used to treat a variety of different injuries. A few examples are the following: back pain, tendonitis, muscle spasms, strains/sprains,rotator cuff syndrome,iliotibial band syndrome and plantar fasciitis.
Chiropractors may alternate between heat and ice therapy depending on the patients injury.Treatment time usually lasts between 10-15 minutes. Ice massage is used and is highly effective for injuries like tennis elbow and plantar fasciitis.
The NormaTech boots were founded by a physician bioengineer (MD & PhD), who recognized the powerful potential of external dynamic compression and its crucial role in healing and recovery. The concept is centered on using external compression to aid the body with its normal circulatory process. NormaTech has found a way to advance the compression process by using three distinctive massage techniques to help speed up the body’s normal recovery process. The first technique is the pulsing action. Instead of using static compression (squeezing) to transport fluid out of the limbs, the boots pulsing action more effectively mimics the muscle pump of the legs and arms, greatly enhancing the movement of fluid and metabolites out of the limbs after an intense workout. The second massage technique the NormaTech boots utilize is the gradient hold pressures to keep the body’s fluids from being forced down toward your feet by the pulsing action in proximal zones. Last is the distal release technique. This is where the boots will release pressure as quickly as possible to ensure that each portion of the limb gain maximal rest time without a significant pause between compression cycles.
Percussion therapy with the smart Theragun Pro device enhances muscle recovery, releases stress & tension, and soothes discomfort. No motor in existence could deliver the unparalleled power of a Theragun while also operating quietly. The PRO’s commercial-grade brushless motor with QuietForce Technology delivers up to 60 lbs. of no-stall force.
- Some of the most common benefits include:
- Decreases muscle soreness & stiffness
- Faster warmup & recovery
- Increases blood flow
- Decreases lactic acid
- Improves range of motion
- Hydrates tissue
- Improves stretching ability
The clinically proven Game Ready® GRPro® 2.1 system combines a powerful control unit with a complete range of innovative, circumferential wraps to integrate active cold and intermittent pneumatic compression therapies with greater adjustability, comfort, and convenience than ever before. The easy-to-use, portable system out-cools the competition, taking RICE (Rest-Ice-Compression-Elevation) to the next level for your injury or surgery recovery.
More effective than conventional, static ice and heat packs, Game Ready wraps use intermittent pneumatic compression to simulate natural muscle contractions that help “pump away” edema and encourage the flow of oxygenated blood.
The GRPro 2.1 cold and compression system can help reduce the use of opioids, decrease pain and swelling, increase range of motion, and increase satisfaction with the recovery process. In fact, the system is now the injury and surgery recovery technology of choice for thousands of leading orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and athletic trainers, as well as countless patients, elite athletes, professional sports teams, and special military forces around the world.
Game Ready’s comprehensive line of dual-action ATX® Wraps (Active Temperature Exchange) enables integrated, no-mess cold and compression therapy for most major body parts. Featuring patented technology, the low-profile, lightweight wraps are anatomically engineered for better fit and comfort – and deliver circumferential coverage and greater surface contact for more effective therapeutic treatment. Here at Elite Performance Chiropractic, we have full leg boot and lower back wraps available for use. Both wraps are universal and fit all sizes.
Whether you’re fighting lower back pain, aching knees, or arthritic joints, stepping on the vibration plate will give you immediate and noticeable relief. Much like rubbing a bumped shin or shaking an injured finger, the exercise machine stimulates your motion nerves, blocking out pain, relieving built-up tension and soothing your joints as your brain focuses on motion, not pain.
Not only does the Vibration Plate decrease chronic pain, it also helps to regain muscle tone, strengthen bone density, boost your metabolism and much more. The therapeutic vibrations wake up muscles throughout your body, improving circulation and triggering myofascial release. This, in turn, enhances your body’s built-in ability to regenerate cells and repair itself – increasing motion, flexibility and comfort from the very first session.
The PowerDot is designed to help people perform better and recover faster. This muscle stimulator is the world’s smartest muscle recovery & performance tool. Enhance your journey through health & wellness, and experience the perfect solution for your body to recover faster, perform better, and feel it’s best. The Smart Muscle Stimulator connects via Bluetooth to an intuitive mobile app that controls 15+ electric muscle stimulation & TENS programs designed to help you:
- Recover faster
- Massage out knots
- Avoid training fatigue
- Relieve pain
- Increase muscle strength & endurance
- Increase blood circulation
- Warm up muscles to prevent injury
- Feel your best
PowerDot brings in fresh, oxygenated blood to provide your muscles with what they need to recover from strains, tears or injuries faster. There are 15+ preset programs designed to help you build muscle strength, target hard to get muscle tissue, reduce discomfort, and avoid future injury. The PowerDot also has the capability to supplement your own personal workouts with next-level training that improves your muscle’s ability to resist fatigue and increase the rate of lactic acid removal.
Aromatherapy is a holistic healing treatment that uses natural plant extracts to promote health and well-being. Aromatherapy is also known as essential oil therapy.. Aromatherapy uses aromatic essential oils medicinally to improve the health of the body, mind, and spirit. An essential oil is a concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants. Inhaling the aromas from essential oils can stimulate areas of your limbic system, which is a part of your brain that plays a role in emotions, behaviors, sense of smell, and long-term memory. The use of Pure Life Oils can provide respiratory disinfection, decongestant, and other psychological benefits. Overall, Aromatherapy improves the physical and emotional wellness of patients here at Elite Performance Chiropractic.