Services

Your First Visit
At your first appointment we provide a thorough exam and history. If necessary, we will provide x-rays at our facility. Conditions chiropractors treat range from headaches (migraine to tension), neck pain, stiffness, back pain, sciatica, pinched nerves, tendinitis, plantar fascitis, extremity pain (hip, shoulder, elbow, knees, wrist, ankles .etc), short leg, muscle ache, and many other conditions. If you have any questions feel free to contact us and find out if we can help you!

The Science
Since its beginning, chiropractic has been based on the scientific fact that the nervous system controls the function of every cell, tissue, organ, and system of your body. While the brain is protected by the skull, the spinal cord is more vulnerable, covered by 24 moving vertebrae. When these bones lose their normal motion or position, they can irritate the nervous system. This disrupts the function of the tissue or organs the nerves control, and is called the Vertebral Subluxation Complex or Subluxation Syndrome. Today's Doctor of Chiropractic takes four-years of post-graduate college education to master the adjusting "art" of chiropractic. In addition to the science and art, Chiropractic philosophy recognizes that only the power that created the body can heal the body--if there isn't any interference. Instead of covering up your symptoms with drugs, chiropractic looks to correct the underlying cause(s). Chiropractic is the science of locating these areas of spinal joint dysfunction, the art of correcting them, and the philosophy of things natural.

The Art
After a thorough examination and a review of your health history, your chiropractic doctor will recommend a specific care program. If yours is a chiropractic case, this will include specific spinal adjustments.The word "chiropractic adjustment" describes using a carefully directed and controlled pressure to restore spinal bones to a more normal position or motion. When spinal function is improved, nervous system function (health) can improve too. After years of training, chiropractic doctors become experts at using the right amount of force in the right direction. This may require a quick movement or in other instances a slow and constant pressure. The chiropractic adjustment is truly an art.

Chiropractic Care
Chiropractors are experts in the care of the bones, nerves, muscles and connective tissues that make up about 60% of your body. All of the joints in your body are part of this musculo-skeletal system and its optimal function is necessary for overall good health. Ask your Doctor of Chiropractic for more information about a care program that may include specific spinal adjustments, exercise recommendations, nutritional advice or other conservative methods of care based on your health history, age, current condition and lifestyle.

Decompression is a well-researched (with research studies completed and underway), well-referenced (with over 90+ articles in medical and chiropractic journals) chiropractic spinal adjusting manipulation. Decompression relieves back, leg pain, neck and arm pain. Disc herniation, arthritis or back sprain are usually the cause of pain.

Decompression drops disc pressures and increases the disc space.

Decompression stops pain, realigns the spine and restores ranges of motion while reducing low back pain, especially in the leg or arms. It is an accepted and widely used form of spinal manipulation. Today, nearly 60% of chiropractic physicians report using it in their practices.

Dr. John Huynh & Dr. Michelle Marconi have advanced their training through postgraduate courses.

The classical Chinese explanation is that channels of energy run in regular patterns through the body and over its surface. These energy channels, called meridians, are like rivers flowing through the body to irrigate and nourish the tissues. An obstruction in the movement of these energy rivers is like a dam that backs up in others.

The meridians can be influenced by needling the acupuncture points; the acupuncture needles unblock the obstructions at the dams, and reestablish the regular flow through the meridians. Acupuncture treatments can therefore help the body's internal organs to correct imbalances in their digestion, absorption, and energy production activities, and in the circulation of their energy through the meridians.

The modern scientific explanation is that needling the acupuncture points stimulates the nervous system to release chemicals in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These chemicals will either change the experience of pain, or they will trigger the release of other chemicals and hormones which influence the body's own internal regulating system.

The improved energy and biochemical balance produced by acupuncture results in stimulating the body's natural healing abilities, and in promoting physical and emotional well-being.

We recently added a new technique called Active Release Technique. Ask our staff for more information about this technique and how we can use it to help you today!

Below you will find common sports related injuries that we treat, Just select your sport and if you are experiencing any of the symptoms or issues listed, consider making an appointment today to see one of our doctors.

Soccer

Twisted ankles, cramping muscles, and joint pain are all common side effects of being a competitive soccer player. Some of the more serious injuries involved in soccer are major knee injuries and concussions. It is important to know that once you get one concussion it is becomes easier to get another. Always follow your doctors orders when it comes to rest and rehabilitation.

• Sprains/Tears
     Ankles, Knees, Hips
• Strains
     Groins, Hamstrings, Quads, Backs
• Tendinitis
     Achilles, Knee
• Joint Dysfunction
     Entire Body, but most commonly in the legs, hips, and low back
• Head Injuries
     Concussions

Basketball

Jumpers knee, tendinitis in the wrist, elbow and shoulder, along with twisted ankles are all common for basketball players. The most common basketball related injuries can all be easily treated and with proper rehabilitation, returning to the court should be a breeze.

• Sprain/Strain
     Ankles, Knees, Back, Fingers, Wrists, Elbows, Shoulders
• Joint Dysfunction
     Entire Body, but most commonly in the legs, hips, and low back
• Head Injuries
     Concussions
• Tendinitis
     Achilles, Knee, Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist

Baseball

Even in little league it can be common to get throwers elbow! It's most common in pitchers, third basemen, and shortstops, but it can really effect anyone on the field. All of the sliding and diving can also cause back, knee, ankle and hip problems as well.

• Sprain/Strain
     Shoulders, Elbows, Backs, Ankles, Knees
• Tendinitis
     Elbow, Shoulder, Wrist
• Joint Dysfunction
     Entire Body, but most commonly in the arms, shoulders, neck, ribs and back

Football

What isn't injured in football? If your back starts to hurt, don't ignore it! Take care of your back pain before it becomes serious and becomes the kind of injury that prevents you from playing the sports that you love. Our office has a decompression table that has had incredible results on patients with back pain and it was designed specifically for disc herniations.

• Burners and Stingers
     Neck, Shoulder
• Disc Herniations
     Low back, Neck
• Sprain/Strain
     Ankles, Knees, Hips, Back, Elbow, Shoulder, Neck

Golf

Posture! Posture! Posture! Bending forward and twisting puts the absolute most stress on the spine, and this is the exact motion of swinging a golf club. It is also common to develop golfers elbow if you are one of those people who can't stay off the course if the sun is out!

• Sprain/Strain
     Elbow, Shoulder, Back, Wrist

Running

Sprinting and long distance cause completely different injuries. It is more common to sprain, strain, or even tear a muscle if you are a sprinter. The distance runners commonly develop more chronic problems like tendinitis. Both sprinters and distance runners may develop shin splints which can lead to stress fractures.

• Sprain/Strain
     Ankles, Knees, Hips, Back
• Tendinitis
     Plantar Fasciitis, Infrapatellar (knee), Hip, Ankle
• Fractures
     Stress Fracture � Secondary to Shin Splints

Swimming

Although swimming is one of the safest and effective ways to exercise because it is zero impact and you use almost every muscle in your body, it is still common to develop injuries due to repetitive motion. The good news is it is rare to experience major trauma while swimming and most injuries are easily treated.

• Sprain/Strain
     Shoulder, Elbow, Neck, Back
• Tendinitis
     Shoulder, Elbow, Neck, Back

Official Sports Injury Clinic for the Bonney Lake High School Panther Football Program

Research and experience show that massage is a safe and effective treatment that can help you heal and prevent further injury.

Massage Therapy helps with:

Massage for Your Health

Stress
Massage therapy is one of the best antidotes for stress providing more energy, improved outlook and reduction in injury and illness. Massage can also relieve the symptoms and conditions aggravated by stress, such as asthma or insomnia and provides excellent support for people in counseling.

Tight and Painful Muscles
Massage stretches and kneads away muscle tension relieving everything from short term muscle cramps to a habitually clenched jaw or tight shoulders. In addition massage works gently on the nervous system, relaxing the muscles throughout your body.

Injuries
Massage assists in the healing of injuries such as tendinitis, ligament sprains or muscle strains. Massage therapy reduces swelling and inflammation by assisting the body in removing waste and providing nutrition to injured cells. In addition massage has been found to be useful in making old scar tissue pliable and reducing its formation in new injuries.

Injury Prevention
By relieving chronic tension massage can help prevent injuries that otherwise would be caused by unbalanced muscle groups or by the forced stretching of tight painful areas.

Pain or Restriction in Joints
By releasing tight muscles that restrict joint movement massage increased circulation to the joints which in turn improves the general health of the joint and it’s natural lubrication relieving greatly reducing pain and discomfort.

Postural Problems
Massage releases restrictions in muscles, joints and surrounding connective tissue (fascia). This frees your body to return to a more natural posture. Massage is also used to relieve the contracted muscles and pain caused by abnormal spinal curvatures such scoliosis.

Back Pain

Our modern lifestyle is frequently the culprit in back pain. Long hours of sitting at work, home, or in cars can lead to an imbalance between weak muscles and those that are chronically contracted. On top of that, tension and fatigue in back muscles are often aggravated by the stress of a busy, demanding life. Tight, weak or tired back muscles are vulnerable to injury any time you overdo it, for example in the yard or at the gym. Sometimes it doesn't take much. A sudden jerk or mild twist can cause lingering pain.

Massage is well known to kneading away tension and relieving pain in muscles that are injured or in spasm. It also relieves discomfort in surrounding areas that may be tightening up or "guarding" in response to pain. Massage improves circulation, increasing the flow of oxygen and nutrients to your tissues. This helps reduce swelling and accumulated toxins that can cause irritation.

Hot Stone Massage

This method combines the time-proven healing therapies of hot and cold applications with therapeutic massage. Used in relaxing spa treatments as well as for chronic tension and pain, stone massage is increasingly in demand.

Stone massage can be extremely relaxing to both body and mind
The penetrating heat of the stones begins almost immediately to soothe the nervous system and melt the effects of stress. Muscle tension eases under the smooth pressure of the stones, allowing circulation to increase. Irritating toxins are flushed away and healing nutrients flow in the muscles, aiding in the release of pain.

Stone massage can be especially helpful for people with fibromyalgia, arthritis and those recovering from injuries. It also helps relieve sinus pain and the discomforts of premenstrual syndrome. Athletes find it helps them recuperate after a strenuous workout. Stones are also used in facial massage to help restore your healthy glow.

With 3DO technology, we can now take extremely accurate three dimensional scans of your feet, both while stationary and in motion for gait analysis, to determine exactly what type of correction is needed in your foot-bed. This 3D information is then used in a digital process to create Orthotics® which is more accurate and efficient than those created through plaster casting, delivering your solution in days rather than weeks.

3DO provides a documents dynamic motion analysis, foot pressure analysis and weight distribution data-creating the most complete picture of your biomechanics.

A medical level solution for every type of foot
The corrective insert is a fully custom shaped medical orthotic designed to work seamlessly with any product on the market. Providing optimal comfort and the correct fit as diagnosed to you.

"In 2003 my career was cut short due to foot problems. Up until now, I couldn't stand on my feet for very long without them becoming numb and/or painful. Recently I discovered and tried 3DO Digital Orthotics® and now I am able to function much more normally. I can now spend much more time on my feet doing the activities that I love to do. I want to thank 3DO for improving my daily living." -Todd MacCulloch, Former NBA Player.

"As a major league baseball player of 16 years, I have tried different Orthotics® to help my flat feet and subsequently help with my stability and balance on the field with very little success. Recently I discovered the technology of 3DO and tried the Orthotics® that is made from this amazing system. Now for the first time, I am able to wear Orthotics® and have a paid for all of my shoes." -Mike Fetters, Former MLB Player.

The facts of fit comfort
Improperly fitted footwear can lead to a myriad of problems, and not just with the whole skeletal system, " says Dr. Craig Lowe, podiatrist with over 25 years of experience. "Your feet are 3% of your body's mass yet they bear the brunt of 97% of its weight. Problems with your feet can lead to problems throughout your whole muscular-skeletal system, including your knees, legs, back, and so on."

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