Windsor Square Chiropractic Services

Soft tissue therapies like Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Active Release Technique (ART), and the Graston Technique target the connective tissues, muscles, and fascia to relieve pain, improve flexibility, and restore function. These treatments are effective for addressing chronic pain, muscle knots, sports injuries, and conditions caused by overuse. Through techniques like sustained pressure, stretching, and movement, these therapies enhance circulation and promote healing, helping patients recover and manage muscle tension more effectively.

• Myofascial Release Therapy: This therapy targets the fascia, the connective tissue surrounding muscles. Using sustained pressure and stretching techniques, chiropractors aim to relieve tension, improve flexibility, and reduce pain in areas of restricted movement. Myofascial release can be especially beneficial for patients with chronic pain conditions and tension-related muscle issues.

• Trigger Point Therapy: Chiropractors use trigger point therapy to alleviate pain and tension in specific areas, or “trigger points,” within muscle tissue. By applying direct pressure to these sensitive spots, the therapy aims to relax muscle knots, enhance circulation, and promote healing. This technique is commonly used for conditions like back pain, headaches, and sciatica.

• Active Release Technique (ART): ART involves a combination of movement and pressure to break up scar tissue and adhesions in soft tissues. The chiropractor will isolate a specific muscle, tendon, or ligament, apply pressure, and guide it through a range of motions. ART is effective for sports injuries, repetitive strain injuries, and issues resulting from overuse, such as carpal tunnel syndrome.

• Graston Technique: Using specially designed stainless steel tools, chiropractors apply controlled pressure to injured soft tissues, breaking down adhesions and scar tissue. This technique promotes better blood flow and speeds up healing.

Deep tissue therapy focuses on relieving chronic muscle tension by targeting the deeper layers of muscle tissue and fascia. Techniques such as deep tissue massage, cross-fiber friction, and muscle stripping are used to release tightness, break down adhesions, and improve circulation. This therapy is particularly beneficial for those experiencing postural problems, muscle strains, and chronic pain, promoting long-term muscle health, pain relief, and recovery.

• Deep Tissue Massage Therapy: This technique focuses on deeper layers of muscle tissue and fascia. The chiropractor applies firm pressure and slow strokes to reach deeper muscle layers, helping to release chronic muscle tension, alleviate pain, and improve circulation. Deep tissue massage is ideal for treating postural problems, muscle strains, and chronic pain conditions.

• Cross-Fiber Friction Massage: This technique involves applying deep pressure across muscle fibers rather than along them. The goal is to break down adhesions and scar tissue, which can restrict movement and cause pain. This approach is commonly used to treat injuries like tendonitis, as it promotes better tissue flexibility and speeds up healing.

• Muscle Stripping: Muscle stripping involves applying deep, slow strokes along the length of the muscle, typically with the therapist’s fingers, thumbs, or elbows. By working with the muscle's natural alignment, this technique helps release tension, reduce pain, and restore muscle function. It’s particularly helpful for athletes dealing with muscle tightness or recovery from intense physical activity.

• Pin-and-Stretch: The therapist pins a specific area of muscle with their fingers or elbow, then moves the muscle through its natural range of motion. This technique combines stretching with pressure to improve flexibility, break up scar tissue, and relieve pain. Pin-and-stretch is especially useful for treating restricted mobility and can address issues related to repetitive strain.

• Deep Compression: This technique uses firm, direct pressure applied to tight or tender muscle areas for a sustained period. The pressure is held until the muscle begins to relax and release tension. Deep compression therapy is effective for reducing muscle knots, relieving chronic muscle tension, and promoting better circulation in the targeted area.

• Ischemic Compression: In ischemic compression, the therapist applies pressure to specific trigger points within the muscle, cutting off blood flow momentarily. When the pressure is released, fresh blood rushes back to the area, helping to relieve pain, break down tight tissue, and improve oxygen supply. It’s a great technique for treating muscle pain caused by knots or “trigger points.”

Chiropractic care offers a wide range of treatments for various conditions, including migraine relief, TMJ dysfunction, shoulder issues, and repetitive strain injuries like golfer’s and tennis elbow. Through gentle adjustments and soft tissue therapies, chiropractic treatments alleviate pain, improve mobility, and restore function. These treatments target inflammation, muscle tension, and joint misalignments to help individuals recover from conditions such as hip bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, whiplash, and more, promoting overall muscle health and wellness.

• Migraine Relief: Chiropractic care focuses on spinal adjustments to relieve nerve irritation, which can help reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines. Treatments target neck alignment, easing muscle tension and promoting better blood flow to provide drug-free relief. 

• TMJ Dysfunction: Jaw pain from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) issues can often be managed with gentle adjustments and targeted muscle therapy. Chiropractic treatment helps reduce inflammation and improve jaw alignment, easing pain and restoring jaw function.

• Shoulder Conditions (Bursitis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder): Chiropractic techniques can alleviate pain and improve mobility in the shoulder by addressing inflammation, muscle tension, and joint stiffness. Gentle adjustments and soft tissue therapies help relieve conditions like bursitis, tendinitis, and frozen shoulder.

• Golfer’s/Tennis Elbow: Targeted treatments for elbow pain, including adjustments and soft tissue therapy, help alleviate the discomfort and inflammation associated with repetitive strain injuries like golfer’s and tennis elbow. Chiropractic care focuses on restoring joint function and reducing pain.

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Chiropractic adjustments and soft tissue therapies relieve nerve compression in the wrist, reducing pain, tingling, and numbness from carpal tunnel syndrome. Treatment aims to improve joint alignment, helping restore wrist function and comfort. 

• Thoracic & Lumbar Spine Dysfunction: Chiropractic care addresses misalignments and tension in the upper (thoracic) and lower (lumbar) spine to relieve pain, improve posture, and enhance flexibility. Adjustments and muscle therapy can alleviate back pain and stiffness.

• Hip Bursitis & Joint Pain: For hip pain and bursitis, chiropractic treatment targets inflammation, improves joint function, and helps alleviate discomfort. Techniques may include adjustments, stretching, and soft tissue work to enhance mobility and reduce pain.

• SI Joint Dysfunction: Chiropractic adjustments and soft tissue therapy are effective in addressing sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction, helping alleviate lower back pain and restore stability to the pelvis. Treatments are designed to ease discomfort and improve movement.

• Piriformis Syndrome: Treatment for piriformis syndrome focuses on releasing tension in the piriformis muscle, which can irritate the sciatic nerve and cause pain down the leg. Chiropractic care includes stretching, muscle work, and adjustments to relieve sciatic pain and improve mobility.

• IT Band Syndrome: Chiropractic care targets the iliotibial (IT) band, relieving tension and reducing pain along the outer thigh. Treatment may involve stretching, soft tissue therapy, and adjustments to restore balance and reduce strain on the knee and hip.
• Knee Pain: Treatments for knee issues focus on joint alignment, muscle balance, and relieving tension. Chiropractic care helps reduce pain and improve knee function, addressing conditions like patellar tracking issues, arthritis, and ligament strain.

• Ankle Sprains & Strains: Chiropractic care for ankle injuries includes joint alignment, soft tissue therapy, and rehabilitation exercises to restore strength, flexibility, and stability, speeding up recovery from sprains and strains.

• Whiplash & Concussion Management: Chiropractic treatments for whiplash and concussion include gentle adjustments, soft tissue work, and exercises to relieve neck pain, headaches, and other post-injury symptoms, helping patients recover mobility and comfort safely.

• Custom Orthotics: We offer custom-designed orthotics tailored to support the unique structure of your feet. These specialized inserts help improve alignment, alleviate pain, and enhance mobility by providing targeted support to correct foot imbalances. Custom orthotics are particularly beneficial for those experiencing plantar fasciitis, flat feet, or heel pain and can relieve strain on the ankles, knees, and hips by promoting better posture and balanced weight distribution. Perfectly fitted to your feet, our custom orthotics aim to improve comfort and overall quality of movement, allowing you to move with ease.