Our Chiropractic Techniques

We use a number of highly-effective adjusting approaches to help improve spinal bio mechanics and reduce nervous system interference. The approach we use is based on our judgment and years of experience.

The primary adjusting techniques we use include:

Soft Tissue Manipulation

This method is used by Dr. Nerli for several important reasons: the first is to help normalize musculoskeletal dysfunction prior to the chiropractic adjustment; secondly, it helps restore postural and functional integrity by altering structural positions of the musculoskeletal segment; and lastly, it is part of our comprehensive approach to health care in which the reflex activity of surface structures is used both diagnostically and therapeutically.

Stretch Therapy

Stretch Therapy is a form of assisted physical exercise in which a specific muscle, or muscle group, is deliberately elongated to its fullest length in order to improve the muscle's elasticity and re-establish a comfortable muscle tone. The result is a feeling of increased muscle control, flexibility and range of motion. Many athletes stretch before or after exercise in order to increase performance and reduce injury. PNF stretching (an acronym for proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) is an effective way to increase static-passive flexibility. It involves a static stretch of a muscle immediately after maximally contracting it and and typically involves a 5-10 second push phase followed by a 5-10 second relaxation phase, repeated a few times.

Nutritional Counseling

"The goal of nutrition counseling is to help a person make and maintain dietary changes. To this end, we will assist the individual in making healthy food choices and form healthy eating habits. We assess your usual dietary intake and identify areas where change is needed. We provide current information, educational materials, and offer support that will help you maintain the good eating habits you develop."

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is the practice of applying structured (or unstructured) pressure, tension, motion, or vibration - manually or with mechanical aids - to the soft tissues of the body, including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, joints, lymphatic vessels, organs of the gastrointestinal system and reproductive system to achieve a beneficial response

Diversified

After identifying which vertebrae have lost their normal motion or position, a specific manual thrust is applied to free up "stuck" spinal joints. read more»

Instrument Adjusting

This is a system of spinal evaluation combined with a handheld adjusting instrument that delivers a consistent, low-force thrust. read more»

Cox Flexion-Distraction

We use a special table so we can traction your spine, opening up the spacing between spinal vertebrae and relieving pressure to spinal. read more»

Electrical Muscle Stimulation

We use this special type of low level electrical current to stimulate supporting muscles of your spine, reducing inflammation and spasm. read more»

Extremities

While many health problems can be traced to the spine, wrists, elbows, shoulders, knees other joints of the body can be helped. read more»

Foot Levelers

Problems in your feet can create compensatory problems in back and neck. These custom orthotics can make a dramatic difference. read more»

Inter-segmental Traction

We gently add motion to each vertebral joint to increase circulation, reduce scar tissue and enhance the effectiveness of your adjustments. read more»

Myofascial Release

We'll find tender areas where muscles and connective tissue are producing pain and restricted movement and gently release it. read more»

SOT

Sacro Occipital Technique helps normalize the relationship between the pelvis and the head, using gravity to make the necessary correction. read more»

Trigger Point

By applying direct pressure or stretching of the affected muscle, we can reduce muscle spasms and flush out pooled blood and accumulated toxins. read more»

Ultrasound

This high-tech deep tissue "micro-massage" helps reduce swelling, increase blood flow, decrease pain, reduce joint stiffness and stimulate cell-repair. read more»

If you’ve been to a chiropractor before and prefer to be adjusted in a particular way, let Dr. Nerli know. We want you to relax, enjoy and fully benefit from your chiropractic care.