chiropractic adjustment

Chiropractic is a health care discipline which focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. The primary goal is to restore normal joint motion to areas that are restricted. This helps relieve pain, relaxes tight muscles or spasms, frees up scar tissue, restores joint function and improves the nervous system by manipulating both the spine and extremity regions. Chiropractic care is also safe for infants, kids and pregnancy. Dr. Namimatsu is trained in gentle chiropractic manipulative techniques including Diversified, Thompson Drop, Activator, and Sacro-Occipital Technique.

ACTIVE RELEASE TECHNIQUE (A.R.T.)

ART ® is a patented technique that is highly effective for breaking down scar tissue and adhesions that develop due to repetitive use, leading to conditions such as shoulder pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel, IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis, and tension headaches. Dr. Namimatsu has been using ART ® techniques for five years and is ART ® Masters Course certified. Dr. Namimatsu also holds ART certifications in upper extremity, lower extremity, spine and nerve entrapment.

graston® technique

Graston® Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization is a form of manual therapy designed to treat soft tissue problems. As a certified Graston provider, Dr. Namimatsu uses this technique to effectively treat new injuries as well as persistent, nagging injuries. One of the most exciting aspects of this treatment is the significant improvement that occurs even in cases where other treatments or more traditional therapies have failed. Graston® Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (GISTM) is a soft-tissue treatment that utilizes stainless steel instruments to comb over and “catch” areas of fibrous scar tissue. After these areas have been detected, the instruments are used to break up the scar tissue so it can be absorbed by the body, heal properly while decreasing pain and improving function.

COX FLEXION DECOMPRESSION

Cox Flexion Decompression is a gentle, non-surgical, spinal manipulation technique that is effective for decreasing neck, back and leg pain due to such conditions as disc herniations, spinal canal stenosis, arthritis, and spondylolisthesis. Dr. Namimatsu is one of three certified doctors in Southern Nevada with training in this technique.

corrective exercises

Dr. Namimatsu prescribes her patients exercises designed specifically for their needs to help strengthen and correct their own unique problem. These exercises can be performed in the comfort of their own home and can improve the effectiveness of their 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 the body stay in balance and healthy in order to help hold the positive adjustments and corrections performed.