Wellness Topics  

Here at Tolman Chiropractic we pride in that our office is a “full service” clinic.

We not only provide safe effect chiropractic adjusting, but we also use several physio- and physical therapy modalities, low tech rehab, massage, nutritional counseling and detoxification. Often patients, when leaving on the first visit, express how surprised and pleased they are about the completeness and thoroughness of our office in evaluating their individual health.

The first visit

Each patient when first presented to our office must receive a detailed comprehensive New patient History and a complete examination. From the examination, we determine if further tests may be necessary. If x-rays are necessary, and after receiving consent from the patient, they are performed in office. Other tests such as computerized range of motion and or muscle testing as well as other tests may be performed. After a diagnosis is formulated, a treatment plan is written up and explained in detail to the patient in a report of findings. This is often done on the second visit before further treatment is rendered. All patients are asked about health goals and are encouraged to become an active participant in their treatment and overall health. The treatment for each condition is specific and tailored for each patient specifically to accomplish there maximum potential and achieve each of their health goals.

Each patient will receive a complete and thorough evaluation by using some or all of the following tests.

• Global Range of motion- each joint or area of the spine.
• Palpitory evaluation- general or specific according to need-You will be touched!
• Orthopaedic evaluation
• Neurologic evaluation
• Physical performance evaluation
• Nutritional and toxicity evaluation
• Radiographic evaluation
• Computerized range of motion
• Computerized muscle testing

After and during the evaluation process, a patient may be referred out for additional tests or evaluation such as MRI, blood tests, cultures, ultrasound etc.

Each of the following are treatment modalities and techniques used at Tolman Chiropractic:

• Chiropractic Adjustment
• Techniques- diversified, drop table, instrument, active release and others.
• Therapeutic Massage
• Techniques- deep tissue (nimmo, trigger point), petrisauge, lymphatic, light touch(effleurage).
• Electrical Muscle Stimulation
• Interferential, premodulated, High-Volt, and Russian stimulation may be used.
• Ultrasound
• Therapeutic ultrasound can be used with or without combined High-Volt.
• Iontophoresis (pushing topical ointments into the deep tissues) is often also performed with Ultrasound.
• Traction
• Intersegmental traction- Our most popular therapy is comfortable and very therapeutic. It allows passive decompression of the Intersegmental joints.
• Cervical door traction and flexion/distraction are more specific traction devices used for disc and nerve entrapment conditions.
• Deep Moist Heat
• We use deep moist heat for stiff and scarred tissues.
• Cryotherapy
• Cold therapy, ice, ice massage used for injured and inflamed tissue.
• Exercise Rehabilitation
• From stretching to strengthening, we use a variety of exercise programs including software that will customize your in-office and home care rehab.
• Using a balance board, stretch band, and exercise ball.
• Neuromuscular Re-education
• Using core stability evaluation and management by identifying the weakness and then retraining the muscles and tendons to support the damaged fascia and ligaments for stabilization.
• Nutritional Counseling
• Using diet worksheets and education for personalized training.
• Weight Loss Management
• We use formulated weight loss plans that are safe and very effective.
• Detoxification
• Our office now uses the B.E.S.T. detox foot bath to get rid of the junk building up in the body.