THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

We have 4 excellent Massage Therapists at Bollingberg Chiropractic. Our Massage Therapists are certified and well trained in massage. They specialize in Swedish massage, Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue/Trigger Point, Sports Massage, and Pregnancy massages. The Massage Therapists at Bollingberg Chiropractic work together with the Doctors to give the patient the highest quality of care possible.

Rehabilitative

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Bollingberg Chiropractic utilizes Ultrasound and EMS therapy. They may be used individually or as a combination therapy. This rehabilitative therapy helps to aid in the absorption of intracellular debris and cause increased vascular circulation. Ultrasound therapy puts a deep heat into the muscle to help relax it, while the electric muscle stimulation helps to bring fresh blood flow to the area and decrease inflammation. When you come in for your appointment, the Doctor will evaluate and decide if this is a proper option for your individual case.

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Traction

Also known as Cervical or Lumbar Decompression. This traction therapy is utilized to elongate compressed or shortened body tissues. It helps to stretch tightened musculature and during the therapy it helps to increase the size of the intervertebral foramine, where the nerve exits the spine, and help ease the symptoms of nerve compression.

Heel Lifts/Customized

orthodics

Heel lifts are available at Bollingberg Chiropractic. Anatomically, both of your legs are not always the same length. This leg length discrepancy will change the way your body mechanically functions with every step you take. It causes increased stress on structures like your knee, hip, and back. If you are given a heel lift this helps to balance out the discrepancy thereby decreasing the amount of stress you are experiencing in those joints. In order to determine if a heel lift is right for you we take an x-ray and measure your specific leg length. If the Doctor determines one leg is “short” you will then receive a heel lift to help balance out the discrepancy between your leg lengths.

EAR CANDLING/LAVAGE

First, we will start out with a little anatomy lesson on the structure of the ear. The process through which we are capable of hearing is actually quite amazing. It all starts with sound waves that enter the ear and hit the ear drum causing it to vibrate. It then vibrates to the inner ear, and causes the fluid in your ear to begin to move, which then moves the hair cells of your ear. After that occurs, the hair cells send auditory signals along the auditory nerve which is what translates into what you hear. Ear lavage and candling is used to help clear wax out of the ears which may be causing symptoms such as hearing loss or dizziness. The type of hearing loss that ear lavage and ear candling will help the most with is conductive hearing loss due to cerumen (or wax) in the ear that is not allowing the sound waves to get to the tympanic membrane in the ear properly.

SPORTS PHYSICALS

We perform Sports Physicals at Bollingberg Chiropractic. In the state of Minnesota, a sports physical is required every 3 years. If you are an athlete at the collegiate level, a sports physical is required as requested by your school (normally one every year before you are allowed to practice). Sports physicals take anywhere from 20-30 minutes and meet the guidelines provided by the Minnesota State High School League.

X-RAYS

At Bollingberg Chiropractic, we are proud to offer in-clinic digital x-rays. When you come in for your first appointment, or a new injury, an x-ray may be taken as determined by the Doctor. The ability to take our x-rays in office using our digital x-ray machine is of great benefit to the Doctor as well as to you, the patient. X-rays are very informative as they can tell us many things that the Doctor’s cannot feel during the exam. When x-rays are taken in the office, the Doctor will go over them with you and explain any findings. This is a very educational experience for the patient as they learn many things by having the ability to see their own personal x-rays and any problems that may arise from any pertinent findings.

NUTRITION/LIFESTYLE

ADVICE

Nutrition and Lifestyle advice are given to our patient’s as needed. If you have any questions feel free to ask when you come in. This is done on an individual basis based upon your needs, and what you may need to change in your day to day activities to decrease any discomfort you are in and to help your body function optimally.