SOFT TISSUE GOLD STANDARDS

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 During myofascial release therapy, the doctor applies light pressure by hand to find myofascial areas that feel stiff instead of elastic and movable. These stiff areas, or trigger points, are thought to limit muscle and joint movements, which can play a part in widespread muscle pain. 

 Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is a technique we often use in chiropractic IASTM works like a standard massage, but specialized instruments are used in place of a Chiropractic hands. These instruments allow more direct treatment of the soft tissues involved with movement. 

 Inferential current (IFC) electrical stimulation is a type of electrical stimulation that your chiropractor may use to help decrease your pain and improve circulation to injured tissues. The IFC works much like TENS, but the current can be easily moved and varied to target your most painful area of injury. 

  Russian stimulation is a form of high-frequency electrical wave stimulation that uses electricity to contract muscle tissue. After injury or surgery, you may be experiencing muscles weakness Often, muscles are inhibited after an injury and are unable to generate a forceful contraction. Russian stimulation is used to help improve the contraction of your muscles.