PHYSICAL MEDICINE
The following modalities of physical medicine are utilized at the
Pearl Natural Health clinic:
Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral therapy is a holistic healing practice that uses very light
touching to balance the craniosacral system in the body, which includes the
bones, nerves, fluids, and connective tissues of the cranium, the spine and
the sacrum, and ultimately all tissues because "everything is
connected to everything else."
Ultrasound
Ultraound is a physical therapy that generates high frequency sound waves
that are used to help heal scar tissue and promote cell regeneration
especially for patients who are recovering from a musculoskeletal injury or
ailment.
Microcurrent Therapy
Microcurrent is a faint electric current that is so small it is
measured in millionths of an amp and is used to facilitate healing of
tissues, ligaments, muscles and tendons. By comparison a TENS unit
and most other electro-therapies produce milliamps, 1000 times
greater. Your own cells generate a current in the microamp range and
this is why you can’t feel it.
Microcurrent is a physiological electric
modality that increases ATP (energy) production in the cells of your
body. In doing so, increases the tissue's
healing rate. Nevertheless the
changes in the tissue are unmistakable; scars will often suddenly soften;
trigger points often become less painful; swelling often drains within
minutes when the “correct” frequency is applied. In many situations the changes seen seem to be long
lasting.
Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy is a general term for a group of alternative treatments that
use water for the relief of various diseases or injuries. The use of
hydrotherapy has a long history as a form of medical treatment.
Temperature-based treatments are based on the different effects of hot or
cold water on the skin and underlying tissues. Hot water (around
100°F/37.8°C) relaxes muscles and causes sweating. It is used to
treat arthritis, rheumatism, poor circulation, and sore muscles. Cold water
(60°F/15.6°C) treatments are used to stimulate blood
For more information about physical medicine at Pearl Natural Health,
call 503-230-8973, or for an appointment, click here.
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