Saratoga Chiropractic Office Offers Free Massage Sessions for Front Line Workers
COVID-19 has placed a great deal of stress on our front line health care workers. Turning Point Chiropractic has partnered with NormaTec Recovery Systems to provide free treatment for front line workers.
Free NormaTec Recovery Sessions for Front Line Workers
Turning Point Chiropractic in Saratoga Springs is offering Front Line workers helping manage the COVID-19 crisis complimentary NormaTec Recovery Sessions. NormaTec has graciously donated one of their units to Turning Point Chiropractic to help support Saratoga Front Line workers relax and recover after working tirelessly during this time.
NormaTec Recovery Systems are a household name in professional sports and utilized by the world's greatest athletes. Turning Point Chiropractic is extremely excited to have this technology available to those who deserve it the most. Sessions utilize commercial-grade compression devices that enhance the body’s natural ability to recover. This state of the art technology can easily be sanitized between sessions and can be utilized with minimal to no direct contact. Using NormaTec’s full-length leg or hip compression attachments provides you will receive:
improved range of motion
decrease in pain perception
improved circulation
decrease muscle fatigue
We appreciate the sacrifice doctors, nurses, police, fire, EMT, and others are making to ensure the safety of our community. We are pleased to be able to offer this to you. Space and times are limited and will be booked on a first come first serve basis. To schedule your free session or learn more about this service, email info@tpcwellness.com or call 518-584-9500.
Can Chiropractors Help with Coronavirus?
Flatten the curve and take the pressure off the healthcare system. That is a phrase the world is living by. So what can chiropractors do to help? They may not be able to treat the virus, but every person who sees a chiropractor for pain instead of going to their primary care, urgent care, or emergency room is one less person at severe risk.
The Coronavirus has drastically reshaped our healthcare system and economy in a short period of time. Everyone plays a role in slowing the progression of the virus. That includes our office. As you know, the staff at Turning Point Chiropractic has fine-tuned their disinfecting protocols by strictly following CDC guidelines. But there may be more we can do to help.
Over the past five years, more doctors and medical institutions have come out urging patients to seek chiropractic care for musculoskeletal conditions (those dealing with joints, muscles, nerves, tendons, and ligaments) prior to seeing their medical provider. This reduces the burden on the healthcare system which is needed now more than ever.
If you are experiencing spine-related conditions, this includes shoulder and hip pain, our chiropractors are prepared and qualified to treat you not only in person but via tele-health. If an x-ray or MRI is needed, our chiropractors have the ability to order those directly as well. Chiropractors provide an additional portal of entry to the healthcare system and divert people away from emergency rooms, hospitals, and medical offices thus reducing exposure to the virus.
Our doctors are specialists in treating musculoskeletal conditions. This includes pinched nerves, spinal disc problems, muscle strains, and more. If you are experiencing a fever, or flu-like symptoms, please call us ahead of time or click here for more information. There are no chiropractic treatments for the coronavirus or flu.
To schedule an appointment or get more information about the tele-health service, give us a call. We wish you and your loved ones health and safety during this time!
- The Turning Point Team
Three Things You Never Knew About Spinal Discs
Saratoga Springs Chiropractor, Dr. Adam N. Favro, talks about the science behind the spinal disc and busts some popular myths about back pain.
As a chiropractor in Saratoga, I see a variety of conditions ranging from stiff necks to cancer. It is my job to properly diagnose each patient and provide them the option that is best for them. One of the most common conditions that comes through our door is low back pain. In fact, studies show that 80% of the population will experience low back pain at some point in their life. During my exam with the patient I am almost always asked, “What if it’s a disc?”. As a population we have been conditioned to think the disc is the most problematic part of our spine. To put your mind at ease here are three things about the spinal disc you probably never knew:
1. Degeneration is Normal
That’s right, your body is a bunch of moving parts and was designed to wear down. Our discs are made up of a fibrous cartilage with fluid inside. As we age the discs become dehydrated and get smaller. Degeneration is a normal part of the aging process and does NOT have to contribute to pain. So the next time you get an x-ray and someone tells you you have “degenerative disc disease”, don’t panic.
2. Bulging Discs are Okay
At least 30% of people are walking around right now with a bulging disc and don’t have any lower back pain. Some researchers believe the discs in our spine will bulge as part of a protective mechanism and retract shortly after. This does not mean you don’t have to take care of your spine. Doing core exercises will help protect the disc from bulging and give you a mechanical advantage when moving.
3. They never slip!
Discs bulge, age, and sometimes herniate, but they never slip. The disc is so firmly attached to the vertebrae above and below it is impossible to slip. If you experience pain from the disc, it is most likely a ligament strain - similar to spraining your ankle.
Many people are fearful of injuring the disc in their back but you are more resilient than you think. Watch just about any sporting event and know the number of disc issues is extremely rare. If you are suffering from back pain, give our office a call. We use the most current diagnostic and screening tests to determine the most effective treatment plans including rehabilitation exercises and programs designed just for you. If we feel you need x-rays, an MRI or other specialized tests, we have the ability to order the test directly from our office.