Beyond the spine, our doctors (chiropractors Seattle) have spent hundreds of post-graduate hours learning the latest techniques and have earned certifications qualifying them as extremity rehabilitation specialists within Chiropractic Therapy. The term “extremity rehabilitation” refers to therapy to the: ribs, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, hips, knees, ankles, and feet. To evaluate an extremity, we perform muscle testing to evaluate the function of the joint stabilizing muscles, joint orthopedic testing, and x-ray examination (when necessary).
Treatment protocols for chiropractic therapy include: Chiropractic extremity adjusting, myofascial release (i.e. Active Release Technique), low level laser therapy, bracing and taping, and specific rehabilitative exercises. By approaching extremity conditions in a very systematic fashion, we have helped hundreds of patients function better with less pain. Please let us know if you have a specific problem beyond the spine so that we can evaluate it properly and address the cause.