Pain Management

At Chiro Care Clinic, Dr. Skokos utilizes a wide variety of approaches and techniques in an effort to get her patients out of pain. Although medication and  injections are never prescribed at ChiroCare Clinic, as part of her guided treatment plan, Dr. Skokos uses any one or a combination of the following to decrease a patient’s pain:

Chiropractic, Acupuncture Fire Cupping, Electric Stim, & Therapeutic Ultrasound, Soft Tissue Manipulation, Axial Distraction, McKenzie Technique, Nutritional Supplementation. Also, X-rays and lab analysis may be clinically indicated to help determine the cause and most appropriate treatment. These can be performed on site at a very reasonable charge.

Pain arising from disc problems, headaches, arthritis, muscle spams, or injuries typically respond well to the techniques offered by Dr. Skokos.

Chiropractic & Soft Tissue Manipulation

With chiropractic care, Dr. Skokos uses her hands to manually palpate or feel the spinal joints in an effort to locate any areas of the body that are “restricted” or are not moving properly which in turn can affect range of motion and produce pain.  When Dr. Skokos locates an area of restriction, utilizing the Diversified Technique, she manipulates the restricted joint(s) and/or fascia and muscles in an effort to increase range of motion, decrease pain, and to relax spasms and painful muscles. A “pop” may be heard during an adjustment; however, do not be alarmed as this is gas being released within the joints. Adjustments are non-invasive and very safe. So safe that they can be performed on any age patient—from the newborn to the older patients bearing 90+ years of age.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a means of treatment that utilizes needles, laser, or manual pressure over specific acupoints, or locations on the body that have stagnated “qi” or energy.  By stimulating these particular acupoints, the energy is stimulated and released throughout the body.  Acupuncture can be used for pain control, re-balancing energy, decreasing the effects of anxiety and stress, for appetite control, and cosmetic purposes, ie., decreasing the appearance of fine facial lines and wrinkles without any injections. Treatment can last anywhere from 20 minutes to 60 minutes, depending on what condition is being treated. Acupuncture is safe for all ages and is an excellent means of keeping the body balanced and looking and feeling healthy—from the inside out.

(Fire) Cupping Therapy

Utilizing a glass cup with fire inserted, air is trapped and suctioned on the patient’s skin during fire cupping. Fire cupping is performed on various parts of the patient’s body to decreasing pain, inflammation, tension, and stress by removing harmful toxins and chemicals from within the body. Typically, anywhere from 1 to 10 cups can be placed on the back and other parts of the body to gain the desired effect. Fire cupping is also very effective in diminishing cold and flu-like symptoms.