Services & Techniques
At Heppner Chiropractic, we take great pride in providing the finest chiropractic wellness care to our patients. Below is a sampling of the different chiropractic services we offer in our Salem office.
Chiropractic Care
We provide safe, gentle and effective spinal correction utilizing both manual and instrument adjusting techniques. As a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Abby Heppner has years of training and experience in spinal adjustment. While there are many ways to perform spinal adjustments, Dr. Heppner uses both her hands and special tools to perform adjustments. The two main techniques used are Diversified and Activator Methods. If you have a preference, please inform the Dr. on your initial visit or Dr. Heppner will choose the most appropriate technique to suit your needs.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy offers a natural conservative treatment approach that relieves musculoskeletal pain for many patients. Our Licensed Massage Therapists provide specific massage and muscular therapy that is tailored to meet the patient's condition and injury. The benefits of massage therapy may include increasing blood circulation, reducing swelling, relaxing muscles, relieving muscle pain and spasms, and aid in recovery and range of motion.
Physiotherapy
To complement and enhance the healing effects of Dr. Abby specific Chiropractic adjustment treatment, we at Heppner Chiropractic also provide the following physiological therapeutic procedures:
- Interferential electrical muscle stimulation
- Mechanical traction
- Cryotherapy
- Heat therapy
Corrective Exercises
We teach our patients special "blueprint" exercises designed just for them to help strengthen and correct their own unique problem. These exercises can be performed in the comfort of your own home and can improve the effectiveness of your spinal correction by as much as 30-40%. In addition to skeletal misalignment, muscles and connective tissues can be out of place or strained by improper alignment and use. Specific exercises and stretches can help your body stay in balance and in health.
Lifestyle Advice
We often find it helpful to "coach" our patients on certain activities they should avoid or do differently to avoid aggravating their particular health challenge. Our goal is to help every patient achieve a fulfilling and happy lifestyle full of the activities they enjoy most. We recognize that each our patient is a whole person, and help them reach true health and wellness is a collaborate effort between our professionals and our patients.
Nutritional Counseling
We provide specific recommendations on nutritional supplements and healthy food choices to enhance our patientīs return to optimal health. Do you know which supplements and vitamins are good for you? Dr. Abby Heppner can provide a structured nutritional program based on your individual needs.
Spinal & Postural Screenings
Posture and spinal screenings can reveal important health information and unlock the door to improved health and well-being. We provide screenings at health fairs, community events, and places of employment. Contact us today to arrange a screening at your event or workplace.