Physiotherapy is the therapeutic application of forces and substances that induce a physiological response and use, and/or allow the body’s natural processes to return to a more normal state of health.  Examples:  heat, ice massage, ultra sound, tens, deep heat.

Motor Nerve Stimulation:

Physiological Effects:

   •  Relaxes muscles
   •  Increase strength of muscle
   •  Stretch muscle tissue (especially if tight)
   •  Increase metabolism of muscle (more oxygen and
      nutrition)
   •  Cause muscle contraction (trains it)

Indications for Motor Nerve Stimulation:

   •  Massage, exercise, and tone of normal muscle
   •  Massage muscle
   •  Exercise muscle
   •  Tone muscle
   •  Muscle spasm
   •  To decrease muscle spasms (adhesions)
   •  Mild strains

Price Range for Chiropractic Services:

* Based on each individual insurance plan and benefits. 
We also take cash, check and credit card payments

Ultrasound:

   •  Form of deep heat
   •  One of the best treatments for wrist problems
   •  Very commonly used for the shoulder, wrist, hand,   
       biceps, triceps, forearm, and thigh.

Physiological Effects:

   •  Decrease muscle spasm
   •  Relaxes muscles
   •  Deep heat
   •  Creates a micro massage
   •  Pain relief
   •  Vibration
   •  Increase chemical oxidation/aids in healing
   •  Increase flow of bodily fluids

Indications for Ultrasound:

   •  Sore muscles
   •  Muscle spasms
   •  Inflammation
   •  Sprains and strains

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Palo Alto, Ca. 94306 | 650.714.1477