Helping people reach optimal health is the ultimate goal of chiropractic care in Fort Myers, FL. While many people visit a chiropractor when they are in pain, the holistic health approach that is the cornerstone of chiropractic care offers much more than that. Dr. Christina Bukaty and Dr. Stephanie Werner of Bukaty Family Chiropractic provide care for the entire family, from newborns to the elderly.
Manual chiropractic adjustment
Manual chiropractic adjustment is done with the hands. Many different types of manual adjustment are available and most chiropractors use several different techniques depending on the patient and their condition. Adjustments can be gentle, or they can be vigorous depending on what is needed. A young athlete would not necessarily get the same type of adjustment as a newborn or an 80-year-old. The goal of the adjustment is the same; making sure that there is no misalignment in the spine.
Activator adjustments
Activator adjustments are done with a small handheld instrument and are gentle and precise. The adjustment happens so quickly that muscles don't have time to tense. You won't hear the popping sound that is often the result of an adjustment using the Diversified Technique.
Spinal decompression
Our chiropractors offer both cervical and lumbar spinal decompression. Spinal decompression is a non-surgical way to treat bulging or herniated discs. When the discs are damaged through aging or trauma, they may move outside the space between the vertebrae where they belong. In the past, this was frequently treated with surgery. Today, spinal decompression offers another option. A special table is used, and a computerized program helps to stretch the spine to increase the space between the vertebrae. Multiple treatments are needed, but when it works, the disc is pulled back into its correct position.
Massage therapy
Massage therapy is a great complement to chiropractic adjustments. When the muscles relax, the adjustments are more effective. Massage therapy helps with soft tissue pain such as strains and sprains and can reduce muscle spasms. It also releases the body’s natural painkillers.
Shockwave therapy
This therapy uses sound waves to target areas of pain. It accelerates healing, reduces inflammation, and increases blood circulation to the area. It targets the specific spot where the pain is located using a handheld device.
At Bukaty Family Chiropractic we are passionate about what we do. All of our team, including Dr. Bukaty and Dr. Werner, are dedicated to helping every patient we see enjoy optimal health. When you need chiropractic care in Fort Myers, FL, call or text us at (239) 770-1133 to make an appointment to begin your health journey.