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Chiropractic Care: Complete Family Care including Pediatrics

ProAdjuster Technology- consistent, comfortable, computerized adjusting without bending or popping

The ProAdjuster - A Breakthrough in Healing

Imagine thirty to forty years ago, if we told you that dentistry would be painless, that doctors would watch television to perform surgeries, that brain surgery for tumors could be done with a laser, that fetuses could be operated on within the uterus, that knife-less surgery could be performed- you would not have believed us. By the same token, would you believe us if we told you that Chiropractic treatments and reorientation of the nervous system could be done comfortably, while you were sitting in an upright position without any turning or sudden movements? Would you believe that newborns as well as the elderly with osteoporosis can be treated safely and gently?

Advances in computers and engineering technologies have been able to uniquely blend with Chiropractic in order to both analyze and treat the human body in such a way that was never before realized. The potential for the human being to end pain and to achieve their peak nervous system function has never been greater. Humans are consistently asking their bodies to perform at higher levels. Now we have the techniques and the technology to match the demand placed on the spine and the nervous system. We now have the capability to fine tune our own energy and enhance every aspect of our lives.

Complex Technology, Simple Solution. The ProAdjuster.

You can achieve maximum health for your body now and in the future beginning with a simple anatomical concept. The nervous system (the brain and all the nerves) controls every function of your body. If this network is interfered with, pain ensues, as does bodily malfunction, resulting in sickness and diminished overall health. The “something” you can do to improve performance and maximize health is to maximize the health of your nervous system. There are several ways to do this. The number one way is allowing a doctor of Chiropractic using the ProAdjuster equipment to analyze and treat your nervous system.

How does the ProAdjuster work?

To better understand, let's examine the idea of palpation. When a Chiropractor palpates your spine, they are checking for joint fluidity, motion and or rigidity. Improper motion effecting the nerve function is called a subluxation. In a similar fashion to palpation, the ProAdjuster can determine whether the vertebra's motion is too rigid or too fluid. The spine should not be too rigid (hypo-mobile). However, instead of utilizing the doctor's judgment as to what areas are hyper-mobile or hypo-mobile, the ProAdjuster measures precise levels of motion. Therefore, the ProAdjuster can isolate a problem area faster and more accurately than manual procedures.

Combine Tradition with Technology

If you have ever “flinched” at something, you know exactly what is meant by this. The piezoelectric sensor in the ProAdjuster instrument responds and registers information faster than your body's ability to react. Therefore, a precise and accurate picture of the extent of rigidity or fluidity of each vertebra is reflected.

A light force is introduced into the vertebra to check motion, it is reflected back to the piezoelectric sensor, which measures the reflective force, sending it to the computer for interpretation, all before the muscle can respond in its normal way. Isn't that incredible? This is the same technology and same type of instrument that NASA engineers have used in the space program in order to evaluate the integrity of the ceramic cooling tiles on the outside of the space shuttle. The aviation industry, as well as civil engineers have used this technology in order to test metal fatigue in aircraft and bridge spans.

Chiropractors are now able to use this highly sophisticated technology applied to the human body in order to determine proper function. We can have the same level of care given to our bodies as multi- million dollar spacecraft. Doesn't that give you a sense of being special and give you a higher level of confidence?

How can anything so gentle and comfortable change my spine?

The ProAdjuster utilizes a precise oscillating force with uninterrupted motion. It is able to increase the mobility of the spinal segments by reducing or enabling motion in the abnormal areas. In other words, the ProAdjuster is “unsticking” the joint. Have you ever seen a woodpecker tapping in an oscillating fashion on a tree? It is hard to believe, but you can watch them bore right through the hardest wood! The ProAdjuster taps in much the same way but uses soft tips that are comfortable to the human body and do not create damage.

ProAdjuster Results

First, our doctors will engage in a one-on-one conversation with you to determine your medical history and the possible causes of your problem. The adjustment and treatment procedures then can be customized to fit each patient's needs.

The next step in evaluation and treatment is to utilize the ProAdjuster's sophisticated computerized analysis to pinpoint the problem areas. The information is then charted graphically on a computer monitor, so your doctor can detect the problem areas on each and every visit.

Your doctor will now begin treatment with the ProAdjuster. By applying the ProAdjuster's resonant force impulses precisely to the affected areas, you will receive gentle, effective treatment to that specific area, thereby reducing the subluxation. This will relieve the pressure on the nerve, allow the nerve to heal and restore the nerve's ability to transmit signals to and from the brain more freely. Most importantly, it will help relieve the pain! In addition, your doctor may again take the readings after the adjustment with the ProAdjuster to compare the results. That's putting analysis on a whole new level!

If you are looking to enjoy more quality time with your family, have more energy and less fatigue, perform better at work and live life to the fullest with less limitations, then give Chiropractic and the ProAdjuster a try! You'll be very glad you did!

Muscle Stimulation Therapy

Hot and Cold Therapy

HydroMassage

HydroMassage allows you to enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating massage as part of your chiropractic treatment plan. You can enjoy total relaxation while staying fully clothed, dry, and comfortably supported as you’re massaged by powerful waves of heated water. Each therapy session you receive will take between 10-20 minutes. After as little as 10 minutes, your body will already feel the benefits of HydroMassage.

With our new and improved “water table,” you are in complete control of your massage experience. This means that you can target the areas on your body that need this therapy the most, as well as adjust the pressure, speed, and even the temperature of your massage! The new machine is also longer than our previous water table and is capable of massaging greater areas of your body. This improved machine also gives you several options of how you can spend your relaxation time. The new touch screen allows you to choose to listen to relaxing music or even play a game of Solitaire or Free Cell while your aches and pains are being massaged away. The touch screen has the option to play CDs and DVDs, so if you have a particular CD that helps you relax, don’t hesitate to bring it with you!

The HydroMassage Difference:

Unique, open design for comfort and an “all-sides-of-the-body” massage.
Traveling jet system for a full body massage.
Customizable pressure ranges, suitable for all patient needs.
Unlimited preset programs for customized massage sessions that may be recalled at any time.
17,000+ user-defined massage options.
Water-through-Air Technology for maximum massage pressure.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture Testimonials

Renee worked as a bus driver for many years. As a result of her job, from opening and closing the bus door innumerable times each day, she developed Tennis elbow. She tried medication to help relieve the pain, but to no avail. In between her regular chiropractic treatments, she decided to see Dr. Craiglow for acupuncture treatments. Within six weeks her pain was gone! She has continued to be a patient of Dr. Craiglow's for the past two years and the pain has not returned.

Peggy suffered from chronic hiccups that bothered her constantly throughout the day. Tired of the distraction and annoyance that accompanied the hiccups, she sought help from Dr. Owens. Using acupressure patches (which are needleless) and pressure-point stimulation on specific points on her hand for fifteen minutes brought an end to the hiccups. (This same technique has worked on several others who have shared Peggy's troubles.)

Crystal was struggling to become pregnant. She and her husband had been trying unsuccessfully for over a year to have a baby. She began coming to Hurley Chiropractic for adjustments, and decided to add acupuncture treatments to her therapy plan. She was treated six times over a period of three weeks, and after the third week of treatment she found out that she had conceived!

Audra suffered from chronic headaches. After talking to Dr. Owens, she decided to add acupuncture treatments between her normal chiropractic adjustments and therapy. At the onset of her next headache, she came in for treatment, and at the end of the fifteen-minute therapy, Audra left Hurley Chiropractic without her headache and pain-free!

Roy was a chain smoker who decided to seek out acupuncture therapy to help him quit. Before he received his first treatment, he told Dr. Craiglow that he smoked about two packs a day. By the time he received his second treatment, he was down to ten cigarettes a day. Between his second and third visit, it took him six days to go through one pack of cigarettes. By the conclusion of his third visit, he was able to tell Dr. Craiglow that he was down to only two cigarettes a day! He is continuing his treatment in hopes that he will soon be able to tell Dr. Craiglow he has stopped smoking completely!

Dan, and several others, sought Dr. Craiglow out for acupuncture to complement their chiropractic care for sciatica. Dan reported that he felt significantly better after the first treatment; in other words. This meant for Dan that his pain level had gone down from an 8 (on a scale of 1-10) at the beginning of the treatment to a 4 at the end. What a huge improvement for only a fifteen minute treatment!

Stephanie injured her shoulder and suffered from chronic pain and an extremely limited range of motion - she could only lift her arm to about a ninety-degree angle. After three treatments her pain level had significantly decreased and she had regained some of her mobility. She continues to receive acupuncture treatments in between her chiropractic care in order to regain full mobility and end her pain completely.

Marty had been a runner for over forty years, participating in marathons, 10K runs, etc. But like all runners, his knees eventually wore out and would take no more. He tried many other treatments before coming to Dr. Craiglow for acupuncture, and found that the electric stimulation with standard acupuncture needles relieved his pain. No longer were his knees swollen, arthritic, and painful - his pain had been relieved and he had regained some of his mobility. He is doing well enough with continued treatments that he has been able to go bike-riding without pain!

Sophie injured her neck in a car accident and as a result was suffering from neck pain and spasms. She came to Hurley Chiropractic for adjustments to help relieve her of the pain and get mobility back. Because she needed to speed up the healing process in order to compete in an important tennis match, she decided to add acupuncture to her normal chiropractic treatments. Dr. Owens used stimulation in addition to traditional acupuncture. After a few visits, Sophie regained the range of motion in her neck and was able to compete in the tennis competition!

What is Acupuncture?

According to Eastern medicine theories, disease, illness and pain are caused when a body's vital energy or life force (known as Chi - pronounced "chee") becomes blocked by an imbalance of the body's opposing yet inseparable forces of yin and yang. Acupuncture uses pressure on fourteen major energy channels of the body, also called meridians, in order to restore the energy flow and reduce or eliminate disease, illness, and/or pain. Restoring the normal flow of Chi can allow the body to function in harmony as it was meant to do. Your body will be able to repair itself (such as reduce pain or decrease inflammation) and will become more efficient in maintaining good overall health.

The concept of yin and yang and Chi are often difficult to explain in Western medicine. However, Western medical researchers have found that acupuncture works because it aids or increases the body's natural pain-killing chemicals, as well as to help regulate the body's immune system, blood pressure, and blood flow.

How long has Acupuncture been practiced?

Acupuncture began in China around 5,000 years ago. It was later adapted by Japan, Korea, Vietnam and other Asian nations. Acupuncture did not begin to be widely practiced in the U.S. until the early 1970s when, during President Nixon's visit to China, a New York Times reporter, John Reston, wrote an article on its benefits. His article described how Chinese acupuncturists had blocked the pain of surgery by inserting needles at specific points of his body. The article went on to describe how versatile acupuncture was, and how it relieved a wide assortment of human ills.

What can Acupuncture be used for?

Acupuncture has three main purposes: 1) to relieve pain and other symptoms, 2) to strengthen the immune system, and 3) to balance, harmonize, and integrate functions of the organs with each other in order to restore unity and health to the body. Specifically, acupuncture can be used to treat the following, as well as many others:

Treating nausea and vomiting related to pregnancy, chemotherapy, and post-surgery pain
Stroke rehabilitation
Headaches, especially migraines
Menstrual cramps
Addiction control (i.e., smoking)
Tennis elbow
Fibromyalgia
Myofascial pain
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Low back pain
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Asthma
Dental pain
Sinus infections
Bronchitis
Sciatica
Ulcers
Constipation
Diarrhea
Facial paralysis
Infertility
Meniere's syndrome
Overall health improvement

Does Acupuncture hurt?

Like most medical treatments, different people have different experiences with acupuncture; however, most feel no or minimal pain when the needles are inserted. The insertion of the needle has been described as feeling similar to a pinprick or a mosquito bite.) This is largely due to how thin the acupuncture needles are. Generally, the only cause for soreness or pain during the treatment is due to the patient moving, sensitivity of the patient's skin, improper needle placement, or a defective needle. Seeking treatment with a qualified (or State certified) acupuncturist reduces this risk.

Is Acupuncture safe?

In general, acupuncture is safe when done by a certified or licensed acupuncturist. There are FDA standards and regulations for acupuncture needles, just as there are for surgical scalpels, hypodermic syringes and other medical equipment.

There have been rare cases when complications or negative side effects occur. The most general side effects relate to poor hygiene practices and insufficient acupuncturist training. Poor hygiene practices can lead to bacterial infections where the needle penetrated the skin. At Hurley Chiropractic all needles are new, individually-wrapped, sterile needles. All used needles are disposed of in appropriate containers. And, most importantly, there have been no reports of negative side effects made by our patients for the acupuncture treatments completed at our clinic!

How many people in the U.S. use Acupuncture?

A survey conducted in 2007 by the National Health Interview Society estimated that 3.1 million American adults and 150,000 children used acupuncture in 2006. The number of people seeking acupuncture increased by approximately 1 million people between 2002 and 2007.

Will my insurance cover Acupuncture costs?

Because of the increase in people seeking acupuncture and its growing acceptance and use among Western doctors, some insurance companies will cover the costs of your acupuncture treatments. Because not all insurance companies cover acupuncture costs, it is important that you contact your insurance provider before you begin acupuncture treatment. At Hurley Chiropractic, we are more than willing to assist you in this endeavor. Feel free to call our office at (501) 764-3306 and we will help you find out if your insurance company covers acupuncture.

Which Doctors at Hurley Chiropractic have experience with Acupuncture?

Dr. Owens is an acupuncturist licensed by the State of Arkansas. She received her licensure in April 2009, and has experience with needle acupuncture, acupressure patches, and pressure stimulation techniques.

Sources:
Dr. John A. Amaro. Acupuncture: Meridian Therapy. International Acadmey of Clinical Acupuncture, 1988.
John Dirk Tousley. The Acupuncture Answer Book. Laguna Beach, CA: White Dove Publishing, 2005.
WebMD (2007). "Acupuncture." Available online: http://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/tc/acupuncture-topic-overview.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2004). "Acupuncture." Available online: http://nccam.nih.gove/health/acupuncture/introduction.htm.
John Reston. "Now, let me tell you about my appendectomy in Peking..." New York Times. 26 July 1971: 1.
American Academy of Medical Acupuncture (2006). "Conditions Recommended for Acupuncture by the World Health Organization (W.H.O.)." Available online: http://www.medicalacupuncture.org/acu_info/faqs.html.
MedicineNet (2009). "Acupuncture." Available online: http://www.medicinenet.com/acupuncture/article.htm.

Massage Therapy

Massage Chairs

The Human Touch® HT-275 Robotic Massage® chair provides a relaxing massage that effectively alleviates stress, back pain and sore muscles, leaving you feeling invigorated and refreshed. In just 15 minutes per day, a massage from this remarkable chair can therapeutically boost your circulatory and immune systems - not to mention, make you feel really, really good.

Take a seat and let the lumbar heaters soothe your lower back while the rotating foot and calf massager invigorates tired, sore muscles. Indulge in any of three invigorating pre-programmed massage programs, which expertly incorporate the fi ve techniques used by back and spinal care professionals. Lean your head back and enjoy the deepest, most penetrating neck massage available, or ease away daily tension and stress with a fullbody stretch. Focus the quad-roller massage where you need it most for targeted relief from your neck down to your lower back. Crafted with only the fi nest materials and advanced technology, the HT-275 is a beautiful addition to both your wellness regimen and your living room.

Personal Training at our on-site gym
Workout Classes including ZUMBA
8 Weeks to Wellness (www.8ww.com)
Rehabilitation- Joint & Soft Tissue
Nutritional Counseling & Supplements
Spinal & Postural Products
In-office and Community Workshops- Variety of Topics and Customizable
Computerized Range of Motion Testing

Insight Subluxation Station

The Insight Subluxation Station™

What is Your NSFI Number?

Your NSFI number is your NeuroSpinal Functional Index Number, and tells us how healthy your body and nervous system are functioning. The Insight Subluxation Station™ Discovery model is a 5-technology unit that provides a comprehensive picture of the patient’s NeuroSpinal health. This technology is certified by the space foundation and was used by astronauts. The results from this complex battery of tests can now be communicated to patients with one number. The NSFI scale runs 0-100 and provides doctors with a single number that reflects the overall impression of their patient’s NeuroSpinal health. The NSFI number is calculated by using 5 different technologies, Algometry, Range of Motion, Surface EMG, Thermal Scan and Pulse Wave Profiler. Using these technologies and getting your NSFI number the doctor will have a better understanding of your body and your overall health.

Surface EMG

The surface EMG exam evaluates the function of the muscles that support your spine. These muscles are controlled by nerves. This test shows the pattern of how energy is distributed through these muscles. The exam helps identify areas and patterns of abnormal tension and stress. By precisely measuring muscle activity, your progress can be followed as your care progresses.

Thermal Scan

The thermal scan is used to assess the part of your nervous system that helps to control your organs, glands, and blood vessels, the autonomic system. The instrument does this by precisely measuring differences in temperature along the spine. Since proper function of your organs, glands and blood vessels is essential to healing and living well, this test gives your doctor a ‘snapshot’ of this portion of your nervous system is working and how it is responding to care.

Algometry

If there is any tenderness felt along your spine or if you are suffering from any pain when you consulted the doctor, an Algometry (pain mapping) exam would be performed to produce a comprehensive map of the pattern of pain along your spine. This test measures the sensitivity of various locations to pressure.

Range of Motion

The range of motion exam measures the amount of movement in regions of your spine. This exam identifies areas of restricted motion, and shows if one side moves better than the other. Your ranges of motion can also be compared to established normal values. This part of the exam helps your doctor find areas of altered spinal mechanics.

Pulse Wave Profiler

The PWP of Pulse Wave profiler, helps the doctor to determine your overall ability to adapt to the environment. It does this by looking at the timing of your pulse, and determining the balance and tone of your nervous system. This exam is known as heart rate variability. Proper balance and tone are associated with better adaptability and a healthy lifestyle. Low heart rate variability is associated with aging and poor heart health. Published research has shown that chiropractic adjustments have a beneficial effect on heart rate variability.