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LOCAL MECHANICAL AFFECTS

• Winding, tenting or needle grasp to deform and disrupt fibroblasts within the neighboring collagen tissue resulting in increased opioid mediated response
  • LTR causing decreased muscle contraction and improved range of motion, mobilizing collagen restrictions within the muscle and fascia

ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS

• Decreased spontaneous electrical activity (SEA) at the active trigger point
• Improved neuromuscular activation and timing 


NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS

• Increased pressure pain thresholds
• Stimulation and decreased inhibition of the descending sensory pain pathways
• Activation of central mediated systems including activation of areas in the brain involved in pain processing and the emotion of pain

CHEMICAL/CELLULAR EFFECTS

• Improved blood flow to nerves, tissues due to a decrease in vascular compression
• Inflammatory and immune system responses initiated.

This is one of the most common manual techniques for restoring spinal movement. Your provider positions your body in a specific way, then uses their hand to apply a short (lowamplitude), quick (high-velocity) push over the vertebral joint. Your provider carefully treats one joint at a time to ensure optimal results. In many cases, you hear an audible pop as pressure releases in the area. Spinal mobilization Spinal mobilization is a gentle (low-force) technique. You may have a back condition that needs a gentle touch or it may be the best approach for your comfort, body size, and preferences. There are several spinal mobilization techniques. For example, your provider may gently stretch your spine or use a spring-loaded manual tool to provide the force instead of their hand. Upper cervical adjustment Upper cervical adjustments use different techniques to restore health to the upper vertebrae in your neck that support your head.

Before performing spinal manipulation, your provider does a thorough evaluation. In addition to reviewing your medical history and symptoms, they complete a physical and neurological exam and evaluate your posture, strength, and balance. In some cases, they may order diagnostic imaging. After determining the root cause of your problem, and talking with you about your preferences, they recommend a type of spinal manipulation. Don’t keep struggling with back pain or headaches

Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization can help with many different physical problems, such as:

• Neck pain
• Back pain
• Hip pain
• Tendonitis
• Tennis elbow
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Muscle strains
• Shin splints
• Ligament sprains
• Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
• Surgical scars
• Traumatic scars

This innovative treatment approach may also help with a number of other soft tissue conditions.

With instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, you can expect a number of beneficial effects, including:

• Better range of motion
• Reduced tenderness and hypersensitivity
• Reduced pain
• Reduced tightness
• Improved strength

Many athletes use body tempering to improve their strength training and overall performance. Carnage Osteopractic Physical Therapy also uses the therapy to perform myofascial release and relax trigger points. The myofascial tissues, called fascia, surround and support your muscles. Repetitive stress, intense activity, and injuries cause scarring that makes the fascia stick to your muscles. When that happens, the tissues restrict muscle movement and cause pain. Body tempering releases the tissues and restores mobility. In addition to promoting muscle health, body tempering improves conditions such as:

• Tight hamstrings or calves
• Limited shoulder motion
• Knee pain
• Iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome

Body tempering has the ability to improve many different problems, depending on the area treated. For example, performing body tempering on your calves may strengthen your ankles.