Methods to Decrease Pain

Dr. Barkins is a Doctor of Chiropractic and uses various methods to help patients achieve health such as: Applied Kinesiology, Arthro-stim (gentle chiropractic instrument adjusting), Cranial-sacral therapy, and 'cold laser therapy (no-needle acupuncture). She also uses Physio-therapy such  ultrasound, Specific Frequency Microcurrent Therapy (FSM), and myofascial release.  See a patient testimonial on pain relief.

What Causes Pain?

Anytime that you have pain, there is inflammation around the joint, nerve tissue, muscle, bone, or other body tissue. Pain and inflammation can be caused by physical trauma (new or old injuries), micro trauma (repetitive stress on joints), chemical and nutrient imbalances, allergies, digestive disorders, stress, hormonal imbalance, toxins and inappropriate diet and lifestyle. These conditions respond well to manual treatment and natural remedies.

Referred Pain

Many times the underlying cause of a pain condition is not directly related to the immediate area of pain. Pain can be referred from organs and tissues to a distant location. Nerve irritation can cause a reoccurring pain cycle that can broken with specific natural treatment methods.

Nerve Pain

Pain can be caused by direct irritation to a spinal nerve. The irritated nerve can cause pain and inflammation in muscles, glands and tissues. As long as the nerve is irritated, the pain will continue. Gentle chiropractic treatment is effective in treating the irritated nerves and helps to relieve pain, sometimes instantly.

Methods of Treatment

Arthro-Stim Chiropractic Adjusting Instrument

The Arthro-stim instrument is a state-of-the-art method for chiropractic treatment that does not cause stress on the joints and is extremely gentle. The stylus is placed on the skin and it feels like a quick vibration. This method is used for adjusting all parts of the body using the low-force adjusting instrument.

Chiropractic adjustments help stimulate the body to heal itself. Traditionally, chiropractors have used single high-energy thrusting and pulling movements to adjust areas of the body. The new technology instrument adjustment, Arthrostim, is gentle, effective and produces precise movements which stimulate 'nerve receptors' in an area.

The Benefits

The ArthroStim™ Instrument permits your doctor to maintain the effectiveness of your adjustment while using minimal amount of force. Individuals that may especially benefit from the use of the ArthroStim™ Instrument include: infants and young children, individuals in acute pain, elderly, sensitive patients and those with hypermobile joints.

Microcurrent Therapy Using Specific Frequencies

This is an extremely effective therapy that may be used instead of acupuncture needles to promote healing of all tissues. Alleviation of pain, inflammation, spasm, restricted range of motion, and tissue damage can be treated at the cellular level for improved healing. Some of the most enthusiastic advocates of microcurrent therapy are professional athletes and their trainers because the pain and soft tissue injuries are healed so quickly. Microcurrent therapy can improve and speed healing of almost any health issue.  (www.frequencyspecific.com)

Cold Laser Acupuncture Therapy

Cold laser is a term used for a new technology designed to help rejuvenate cells anywhere in the body. Cold laser devices emit low level red coherent light that helps with tissue healing, pain, inflammation, and stimulates the cell's energy system to heal faster. Symptoms are sometimes reduced within 15-30 minutes.