Back Mountain Backs http://www.backmountainbacks.com Getting You Back On Track Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:05:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dr. Morris got married on 01-02-2010! http://www.backmountainbacks.com/local-news/dr-morris-gets-married/ Dr. Morris Wins Best of Back Mountain Dr. Morris was the winner of the 2009 Times Leader / Dallas Post poll for the best Chiropractor in the Back Mountain! 

]]> http://www.backmountainbacks.com/local-news/dr-morris-wins-best-of-back-mountain/ EMG/NCV Nerve testing Neurological tests, or nerve conduction studies, are important in diagnosing problems related to nerves, muscles, spinal cord or the brain. These tests measure the speed and intensity of electrical signals through nerves and calculate the time and velocity in which…

]]> http://www.backmountainbacks.com/services/emgncv-nerve-testing/ Postural Training Poor posture creates muscle imbalances, in-coordination, and other dysfunctions.  These problems can be identified by postural analysis, gait analysis, muscle length tests, and evaluation of key movement patterns.  These imbalances are many times the reason why pain recurs and conditions…

]]> http://www.backmountainbacks.com/services/postural-training/ Therapeutic Exercise Our office is equipped with cardiovascular equipment as well as strength training bands, tubing and stability balls.  Research shows that to achieve lasting pain relief it is imperative to strengthen weak and dysfunctional muscles.  Although sometimes muscle are more painful…

]]> http://www.backmountainbacks.com/services/therapeutic-exercise/ Interferential Current A piece of equipment commonly used by Chiropractors is the interferential current machine. This machine produces electrical currents that pass through the affected area of the patient. The current tends to penetrate deeper than other electrical modalities and has a…

]]> http://www.backmountainbacks.com/services/interferential-current/ Massage Therapy Our massage therapists are trained in relaxation techniques as well as deep muscle massage.  They work in conjunction with the doctors to provide the best possible results.  The benefits of massage are numerous from increasing joint range of motion to…

]]> http://www.backmountainbacks.com/services/massage-therapy/ Flexion Distraction Flexion distraction is another form of manipulation that uses a specific table to create spinal distraction (separation of the vertebrae).  This advanced procedure is not meant to replace any of the valid, successful techniques of Chiropractic but rather it is…

]]> http://www.backmountainbacks.com/services/flexion-distraction/ Ultrasound Ultrasound is a therapeutic modality that has been used by Chiropractors since the 1940s. Ultrasound is applied using a round-headed wand or probe that is put in direct contact with the patient’s skin. Ultrasound can produce many effects other than…

]]> http://www.backmountainbacks.com/services/ultrasound/ Functional Rehabilitation Functional rehabilitation is not just the building of muscle strength and endurance.  It is creating and establishing complex movement patterns as well as strength, endurance and flexibility.

We believe that restoring optimal function is the most important component in eliminating pain…

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