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Chiropractic defined

Chiropractic care is based on the scientific fact that your body is a self-regulating, self-healing organism. These important functions are controlled by the brain, spinal cord, and all the nerves of the body. The moving bones of the spine, called vertebrae, protect the vulnerable communication pathways of the spinal cord and nerve roots. If this nervous system is impaired, it can cause malfunction of the tissues and organs throughout the body. Doctors call this the spinal joint fixation, or the vertebral subluxation complex. Chiropractic is the science of locating these fixations or subluxations, and the art of reducing their impact to the nervous system via chiropractic manipulation.

How Chiropractic Works

Chiropractic works by restoring your normal function of the nervous system. When under control of your nervous system, all the cells, tissues, and organs of your body are designed to resist disease and ill health. A common interference to this nervous system control is the 24 moving bones of the spinal column. A loss of normal motion or position of these bones can irritate or impair the function of the nervous system. This can disrupt the transmission of controlling nerve impulses. With improved spinal function there is often improved nervous system function. Your chiropractic doctor can help remove interference that may be impairing normal health. Since the primary focus of your care is improved nervous system function, chiropractic can have a positive effect on many health conditions not normally thought of as back problems.

Pediatric Chiropractic

Getting adjusted as a newborn/infant/toddler is just as important as getting adjustments when you are an adult. A commonly asked question we get from our current patients is do we adjust the newborn/infant/toddler the same way as we adjust them? The answer to that question is not exactly. The technique we use on newborn/infant/toddlers is a much more gentle technique. The similarity is that the newborn/infant/toddler still has the same healthy effects as the adult who gets adjusted. Due to the newborn/infant/toddlers growing state, we are able to use less pressure and force on them to make it a more comfortable visit for everyone.

physical therapy

Correcting muscle imbalances to improve posture

When muscles, tendons, or ligaments of the spine are damaged through work injuries, car accidents, overexertion, repetitive motion, or simply weakened by inactivity, your overall health is affected. Under the direction of our medical team, our physical therapists can help you take advantage of our unique rehabilitation program. We focus on correcting muscle imbalances that can lead to faulty posture and chronic pain. We do this by providing a combination of passive and active care that includes:

Passive care:

  • Ultrasound
  • Hot moist therapy/Cryotherapy (ice packs)
  • Electric muscle stimulatio
  • Whirlpool
  • Manual therapy
  • Myofascial release
  • Trigger point therapy
  • Craniosacral therapy

Active care:

  • Rehabilitative services
  • Flexibility training
  • Balance training
  • Strength training
  • Neuromuscular re-education
  • Ergonomic corrections

In our physical therapy department, patients receive comprehensive treatment with use of physical modalities, manual therapy and therapeutic exercises, to meet their individual needs.

While we specialize in treating spine problems, headaches, fibromyalgia and TMJ problems, we also help in other musculo-sceletal problems.

We are experts in how to supplement chiropractic care with hands on treatment and exercises. Patients who receive chiropractic care in other places are welcome in our facility for the physical therapy portion of their treatment. We can supplement their care for faster and more comprehensive recovery.

massage therapy

Massage for improved health and wellness

Massage and bodywork techniques can release painful muscle tension, improve circulation, increase joint flexibility, and reduce mental and physical fatigue. In addition, massage is among the most effective means available to combat stress. We have certified massage therapists to help serve all of your health care needs. We utilize many massage techniques to serve you. These include:

  • Deep Tissue Massage
  • Sports Massage
  • Myofascial Release
  • Trigger point therapy
  • Reiki
  • Detoxification Massage
  • Craniosacral Therapy

You can give the gift of massage any time of the year! Gift certificates and packages are always available.

What is a massage like?

Massage and related bodywork techniques can release painful muscle tension, improve circulation, increase joint flexability, and reduce mental and physical fatigue.  In addition, massage is among the most effective means available to combat stress.

Feel the Benefits of Massage:

  • Relaxes tight muscles
  • Promotes deeper and more restful sleep
  • Boosts immune system
  • Reduces blood pressure
  • Relieves stress
  • Promotes greater alertness and mental functioning
  • Increases circulation and flexability
  • Allows joints to move more freely

Types of Massage:

  • Deep Tissue: Long flowing strokes, deep kneading, surface friction, light tapping, and joint movement.
  • Sports Massage: Gentle kneading and stretching lengthens contracted muscles and fascia.
  • Myofacial release: Painful sprains and strains, as well as myfascial adhesions, can be addressed directly with massage techniques that improve circulation and stimulate healthy separation and realignment of injured fibers.
  • Reiki: Hands on universal energy for good health and balance of mind, body and emotions.
  • Detox: Also known as the Raindrop technique, this technique involves dropping the essentail oils directly onto the spine using light strokes with the fingers which stimulate energy impulses and dispurse the oils along the nervous system throughtout the entire body. In this way, the body can be brought into balance and the energy centers can be cleared and re-aligned.

$35.00 1/2 hour massage: Designed to work on specific areas and needs.  For example, we may concentrate on your neck, shoulders and back.

$50.00 1 hour massage: Allows us to complete a full body massage while concentrating on areas of specific need.

$85.00  1 1/2 hour massage: Designed to give someone serious training, a competitive athlete or anyone seeking “ultimate pampering” top of the line treatment.

$65.00  Detox Massage: This technique involves using essential oils to bring the body into balance.

$200 purchase five 1 hour massages, Save $50

$350 purchase five 1 1/2 hour massages, save $75

Massage therapists are available for appointments Monday through Saturday at our Clinton Township location as well as our Chesterfield location.

PLEASE CALL TO RE-SCHEDULE WITHIN 24 HOURS IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO KEEP YOUR APPOINTMENT!

These massage prices are also available for gift certificates.  Gift certificates are good for six months from date of purchase.  Please call our front desk at (586) 228-0270 for more information and to schedule your appointment.

nutrition

Proper nutrition and supplementation is the foundation of health and wellness

Total Health Supplement Report

Are you tired of being inundated by the media and marketing companies that make “one size fits all” natural and alternative health recommendations? Do you need to be taking every “latest and greatest” supplement on the market? How do you weed through all of this information and make choices about what is right for YOUR health?

Total Health Systems now has your solution to this supplement puzzle. In an effort to bring you high quality, innovative healthcare, the physicians and staff at Total Health Systems are excited to introduce our new personalized Total Health Supplement Report.

This printable patient report provides you with a summary of your health complaints and what internal deficiencies are contributing to the outward symptoms with which you present. Based on these deficiencies, we then will make customized supplement recommendations to correct these issues. As improvements are seen, we can then reassess and make new recommendations for maintaining the nutritional progress that was made.

Nutritional Biodetoxification

We provide supplements and counseling in cases of overexposure to environmental nutritional toxic overload. The purpose of this program is to:

  • Minimize exogenous toxic exposure
  • Optimize bowel health and elimination
  • Ensure adequate hydration
  • Support and increase antioxidant reserve
  • Optimize mitochondrial function
  • Assist biotransformation of exogenous and endogenous toxicants
  • REDUCE STRESS
  • Eliminate hydrogenated fats (trans)

SYMPTOM SURVEY

All you have to do to receive this information is fill out the symptom survey and mail it or bring it back into the office. Our physicians will analyze the survey and we will generate a customized report for you. What is the cost for this incredible report? THERE IS NO CHARGE! When the analysis is complete, we will call to schedule a consultation to discuss your results. It is as easy as that!

As your full service health and wellness facility, we hope this new program will be another integral tool to help you reach all of your health goals. Please call us at 586-228-0270 if there are any other questions about this program. If not, we look forward to providing you with this invaluable information. Drop your survey off today!