Physiotherapy
An Overview of Supporting Physiotherapy in Ames

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At our Ames chiropractic office, our primary focus is always on correcting the foundational Neuro-Structural shifts in your spine. However, we understand that supporting the surrounding tissues is a critical part of the healing process. That is why we incorporate specific physiotherapy modalities as a complement to your chiropractic adjustments. These therapies are not a standalone solution but rather a powerful tool to help accelerate your recovery. Think of it this way: the adjustment is what corrects the alignment of the foundation, while physiotherapy helps to repair and relax the walls and framework. These modalities are designed to help reduce inflammation, de crease muscle spasm and pain, and improve blood flow to injured tissues. By preparing the body for the adjustment and helping it heal afterward, physiotherapy can make your Neuro-Structural corrections more effective and help you feel better, faster. It is an integral part of our comprehensive approach to helping you achieve the best possible results.


Conditions That May Benefit from Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy modalities are most often used during the initial, intensive phase of care when pain and inflammation are at their highest. These therapies target the soft tissues—the muscles, ligaments, and tendons—that have been affected by underlying Neuro-Structural shifts. If you are dealing with an acute injury or chronic inflammation, these supportive procedures can provide significant relief and help create a better environment for healing.

Our doctors in Ames may recommend physiotherapy to help support patients dealing with:

  1. Acute Muscle Spasms: To help relax tight, painful muscles in the neck or back.
  2. Significant Inflammation: Following a recent injury like a car accident or sports-related trauma.
  3. Soft Tissue Injuries: Such as muscle strains or ligament sprains.
  4. Reduced Range of Motion: To help ease stiffness in joints and improve mobility.
  5. Chronic Pain Conditions: To help manage pain signals while the underlying structural correction is taking place.
  6. Repetitive Strain Injuries: To soothe tissues that are continually aggravated by work or daily activities.

These therapies are carefully chosen to match your specific condition and support your overall plan of care.