The natural choice for natural health
Pearl Natural Health
511 SW 10th Avenue, Suite 801
Portland, Oregon 97205

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503-230-8973
503-230-8978 (fax)

email: pearl@pearlnaturalhealth.com
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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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