Chiropractic in Victoria
Dr. Ken Alexander, Chiropractor
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Chiropractic with Dr. Alexander in Victoria is focused on achieving balance. Primarily, balancing the mechanical relationships of the musculo-skeletal system. Ken uses in depth postural analysis/body scan and specific orthopedic testing to pin point the underlying cause of your pain and discomfort. His approach is very thorough, as you may have noticed by the length of time he dedicates to each individual patient.
Dr. Alexander uses manual therapy techniques such as isolytic release and massage to release holding patterns and reduce muscle guarding. Then, if appropriate, gentle manipulation of the spine, pelvis, other joints, soft tissues and nervous system is applied. Not all manipulations involve "cracking" as you may have assumed. Dr. Alexander's approach is as non-invasive as possible, while employing a variety of techniques that are clinically proven to be effective. He also believes in empowering his patients by teaching therapeutic exercises and offering health and lifestyle coaching. This is an important factor to maintaining any progress gained in treatment. By giving you the tools you need to take care of yourself, treatment frequency can be reduced or eliminated, which is the long term goal after all. Dr. Alexander offers a FREE 15 Min Consult to anyone interested in discussing a treatment plan. |
"I have chronic neck and shoulder pain from an old whiplash injury, which often give me tension headaches. Ken was able to release the tight muscles in my upper back and neck which made the adjustment much more comfortable. I found that the results lasted with his approach and would highly recommend him to my friends and family. I also feel that Ken understands what it's like to be in pain, since he has experienced and recovered from a broken back himself. You can't teach that kind of experience or compassion." -K. Massie, 2016
The most common conditions that Dr. Ken Alexander has treated are spine related issues such as neck, mid-back, and low back pain as well as headaches. He has also treated many other areas of the body including ankles, knees, hips, shoulders, elbows and wrist conditions. Chiropractic treatments focus on addressing the joints and muscles to determine what is causing the pain and treating the painful or dysfunctional areas.
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About Chiropractic Treatment Techniques
Diversified Chiropractic Technique: is the most commonly used chiropractic technique and consists of the practitioner using a high velocity, low amplitude thrust using a combination of either the hands or the chiropractic table. This technique can be used on any synovial joint in the body. The purpose of this technique is to restore proper motion of the joint.
Joint Manipulation/ Mobilization: A joint mobilization is when a joint is taken to the end of its range that it can achieve with help from a practitioner. A manipulation occurs when the same joint is taken to the end of its range and then slightly further. Through this process, a cavitation will result. A cavitation is the popping sound one hears following a manipulation and is the result of gas bubbles escaping from the joint. This results in smoother motion of the joint and less restriction in range of motion. To see a manipulation occurring on a patient with MRI which demonstrates this please click this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZNENkkf5Uw
Soft Tissue Therapy: Soft tissue therapies are used in chiropractic treatments because most syndromes are multifactorial. Though there might be a restricted joint that isn’t moving so well, this can cause a cascade of effects in which the muscles around that area start to become sore due to not being able to go through their full range of motion as the joint is now not moving properly. Alternatively for other patients, they may have a muscle injury in which they are unable to move through their normal range of motion which leads to a restriction of the joint that would now need to be addressed.
Prior to an adjustment, soft tissue therapy performed on surrounding musculature reduces muscle guarding and tension and allows for an easier adjustment that is more comfortable for the patient.
Electrical Therapy
Electrical therapy is performed by using electrical currents that run through the affected muscles of the patient. Using different settings, the practitioner can use the electrical modality for different functions. One of the functions of the electrical modality is to relax the surrounding musculature that is over stimulated by the body. Adding stimulation to the musculature causes a relaxation effect and pain starts to dissipate because of it. Another use of the modality is to stimulate a muscle that is not quite functioning properly. If the muscle is not firing properly and is not being engaged, the electrical therapy forces the muscle to act. The goal is to have the muscle fire on its own due to being taught how to do the movement correctly.
Dr. Ken Alexander also uses:
Diversified Chiropractic Technique: is the most commonly used chiropractic technique and consists of the practitioner using a high velocity, low amplitude thrust using a combination of either the hands or the chiropractic table. This technique can be used on any synovial joint in the body. The purpose of this technique is to restore proper motion of the joint.
Joint Manipulation/ Mobilization: A joint mobilization is when a joint is taken to the end of its range that it can achieve with help from a practitioner. A manipulation occurs when the same joint is taken to the end of its range and then slightly further. Through this process, a cavitation will result. A cavitation is the popping sound one hears following a manipulation and is the result of gas bubbles escaping from the joint. This results in smoother motion of the joint and less restriction in range of motion. To see a manipulation occurring on a patient with MRI which demonstrates this please click this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZNENkkf5Uw
Soft Tissue Therapy: Soft tissue therapies are used in chiropractic treatments because most syndromes are multifactorial. Though there might be a restricted joint that isn’t moving so well, this can cause a cascade of effects in which the muscles around that area start to become sore due to not being able to go through their full range of motion as the joint is now not moving properly. Alternatively for other patients, they may have a muscle injury in which they are unable to move through their normal range of motion which leads to a restriction of the joint that would now need to be addressed.
Prior to an adjustment, soft tissue therapy performed on surrounding musculature reduces muscle guarding and tension and allows for an easier adjustment that is more comfortable for the patient.
Electrical Therapy
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
Electrical therapy is performed by using electrical currents that run through the affected muscles of the patient. Using different settings, the practitioner can use the electrical modality for different functions. One of the functions of the electrical modality is to relax the surrounding musculature that is over stimulated by the body. Adding stimulation to the musculature causes a relaxation effect and pain starts to dissipate because of it. Another use of the modality is to stimulate a muscle that is not quite functioning properly. If the muscle is not firing properly and is not being engaged, the electrical therapy forces the muscle to act. The goal is to have the muscle fire on its own due to being taught how to do the movement correctly.
Dr. Ken Alexander also uses:
- Myofascial Release Therapy
- Acupressure
- Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)
- Rehabilitative Exercises
- Health Promotion