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Chiropractic offers a safe and non-invasive option for the treatment of many musculoskeletal conditions. Chiropractors reduce muscle tension in the body and restore proper joint motion in order to normalize biomechanics and nervous system function.

PASSIVE THERAPIES
Electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and low level light therapy/(laser) are used to relieve pain and promote tissue healing.

HANDS ON THERAPIES
Chiropractic is a Greek term that translates into practice of the hands. Dr. O’Guin has a variety of soft tissue techniques, which he utilizes to release tension from the body. The doctor also restores biomechanics by employing spinal adjusting which allow for proper joint motion. These techniques provide balance in the musculoskeletal system in order to maintain quality motion and proper alignment throughout the body. Dr. O’Guin also utilizes a specialized flexion/distraction table, which provides a distraction on the spine in order to reduce disc pressure and open the spinal canal space. In addition the flexion/distraction opens up the blood supply in that area which promotes tissue healing. For more information on flexion distraction visit www.coxtechnic.com

ACTIVE THERAPIES
This approach relies on patient participation and involves showing the patient proper stretches and exercises to prevent future complications.

ADDITIONAL
As a health care practitioner Dr. O’Guin is also concerned with the overall health of his patients. For this reason he often offers nutritional advice in order to promote optimal internal health. It is also recognized the impact that stress plays on our health which is why the doctor also teaches stress reduction techniques such as meditation/mindfulness bases stress reduction.

SAFETY
Scott Haldeman M.D., D.C. reviewed malpractice claims for a 10 year period with over 134 million cervical spine manipulations. Findings concluded that the chance for a stroke following an adjustment were 1 in 6,000,000. This means that the average chiropractor could work for 1430 years before they might be involved in this type of litigation. The incidence is so low in fact that many question whether the adjustment actually caused a stroke. It is more likely that a clot was already formed and ready to break free. There have been magazine articles in the past that have listed chiropractic manipulation as dangerous due to the possibility of a stroke. It turned out that many times the adjustments were not given by a chiropractor but by an M.D., P.T., and even a tai chi instructor and hairdresser. For anyone with concerns there are other techniques that can be utilized that are low force with no risk associated.