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De La Vara Chiropractic and Sports Medicine Clinic, Inc.
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Chiropractic is a hands-on therapy based on the theory
that many medical disorders (especially disorders of the nervous system)
may be caused by joint dysfunctions of the spine. Chiropractic medicine
originated in the late 1800s in the United States. Today, millions of
Americans receive treatment from chiropractors. Chiropractic treatments usually involve adjusting the vertebrae and bones in a person's spine using twisting, pulling, or pushing movements. Some chiropractors use heat, electrical stimulation, or ultrasound to help relax the person's muscles before doing a spinal adjustment. The primary theory behind chiropractic therapy is to help the body heal itself by correcting joints, particularly in forming the bones of the spine (vertebrae). Dr. Juan and Dr.
Gloria De La Vara have been providing outstanding chiropractic
corrective care to adults, children, and infants for over 9 years
without creating any unpleasant pain. Our clinic helps you find
the best approach to your particular health care concern. |
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Acupuncture
is a natural healing therapy developed by the Chinese and
successfully practiced in their culture for many centuries. It is
based on the theory that there is energy, called chi or qi, flowing
through your body. Chi is thought to flow along "energy pathways"
called meridians. Acupuncturists believe a blocking or imbalance of
the flow of chi at any point on a pathway may result in illness. Acupuncture is often used to relieve pain. Western medicine practitioners who have studied acupuncture believe that it reduces pain through body chemicals that have calming effects (opioid peptides), or by affecting glands (such as the hypothalamus) that produce substances the body uses. Traditional Chinese acupuncture usually is done by putting very thin needles into the skin at certain points on the body to produce energy flow along the body's meridians. In the United States, acupuncture needles are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as therapeutic devices. Other types of acupuncture may use heat, pressure, or mild electrical current to stimulate energy flow along these meridians. Click here for more information |
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Massage
involves applying pressure to the soft tissues of the body, such as
the muscles. The theory is that massage may be helpful in reducing
tension and pain, improving blood flow, and encouraging relaxation.
Massage is usually done by applying pressure with the hands, but it
can also be done using the forearms, elbows, or feet. Massage
techniques can affect the muscles, blood flow, nervous system, and
other systems of the body. There are at least 80 different types of
massage. Some are gentle, and some are very active and intense. Click here for more information |