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We Provide Chiropractic Treatments to Address Your Pain Areas and Condition

Copley Chiropractic Clinic in Akron, OH, provides chiropractic treatments, including laser therapy, Myofascial Release, Ultrasound, Electrical Stimulation, Cryotherapy, and Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA). Rather than using a “once-size-fits-all” approach like some chiropractors, we have the knowledge and experience to ensure you receive the best treatment for your specific pain area or condition. We care about your overall health and wellness, so your best interests will always be our primary concern.

Laser Therapy

Laser Therapy offers expedited pain relief through a process known as photobiostimulation. Prompted by a dose of deep penetrating photonic energy, your body produces increased amounts of Adenosine Tri-Phosphate (ATP), the substance responsible for cellular energy production. The increased levels of ATP lead to improved circulation, reduced inflammation, and ultimately, a rate of healing three to five times faster than usual. Tissue that is damaged and poorly oxygenated because of swelling, trauma, or inflammation has been shown to respond significantly to laser therapy irradiation.


Rapid Cellular Regeneration, Normalization, and Healing

At the cellular level, deep penetrating photons activate a biochemical cascade of events leading to increased DNA/RNA, protein, and collagen synthesis and cellular proliferation. The result of these reactions is rapid cellular regeneration, normalization, and healing. As the skin and subcutaneous tissue highly absorb laser light energy, penetration is critical to a successful therapeutic outcome. Longer wavelengths and higher power output result in deeper penetration and higher dosage to the tissue. 


The Effects of Therapeutic Laser Energy Dosages

More powerful therapeutic laser energy dosage levels produce improved clinical outcomes, as illustrated in many cases and interventional studies. Low-level laser therapy (Classes I-III) does not provide optimal clinical results in most disease and injury conditions. It can only produce the necessary deep tissue laser energy dosage by excessively long treatment times. Class IV lasers have been shown to provide both the wavelength and output power levels required to trigger therapeutic cellular metabolic changes.

Additional Chiropractic Treatments


Myofascial Release

Myofascial Release, a gentle form of stretching, is a treatment that produces a healing effect on the body tissues, eliminating pain and restoring motion. Our therapists guide the patient through easy stretches designed to help counteract the effects of trauma, poor posture, and inflammation in the body.


Ultrasound

We use Ultrasound equipment to create gentle and soothing heat in specific body areas. This is done using high-frequency sound waves emitted by the device.


Electrical Stimulation

Electrical Stimulation uses electrical current to cause a single muscle or muscle group to contract. These induced contractions help strengthen muscles and create a healthy blood flow through the affected area.


Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy involves using ice packs and refrigerants to cool down muscles and other tissue groups. This temperature change helps reduce local metabolism, inflammation, and pain.

Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA)

Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) is a non-invasive, outpatient procedure for acute and chronic conditions, including neck pain, back pain, joint pain, muscle spasms, shortened muscles, fibrous adhesions, and long-term pain syndromes. By lightly anesthetizing a patient, adjustments and movements are completed quickly and pain-free, helping to improve or restore range of motion. MUA is a viable alternative for patients who are not responding to traditional conservative care or other invasive procedures such as surgery.

Am I a Candidate for MUA?

MUA patients generally have neck, mid-back, low-back, or other spinal conditions and have received conservative care for six to eight weeks with limited or no improvement in symptoms or findings. MUA may also be appropriate for patients who still experience pain after undergoing various invasive treatments such as surgery. Common indications for MUA include neck, middle, and lower back pain, chronic muscle pain and inflammation, acute and chronic muscle spasm, chronic fibrositis, nerve entrapment, disc pathology, including herniated discs, torticollis, and failed back surgery.

For more information about our chiropractic treatments or to schedule an appointment, call us at 330-666-8888.

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