Chiropractic / Sports Medicine
Sturges Chiropractic and Sports Medicine is committed to serving the health care needs of St. Charles County area families and athletes. We are excited to offer a wide array of services to meet the needs of the community.
Whether you have been in an accident or pushed it a little too hard in your last race, our staff is ready to help you achieve maximum results. We look forward to serving you.
We take pride in providing the finest chiropractic care to our patients. Below is a sampling of the different services we offer in our clinic.
Chiropractic Techniques:
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Activator
Activator technique utilizes a small spring-loaded adjusting instrument to deliver a focused corrective impulse into the dysfunctional spinal segment. This technique is most commonly used in patients who prefer a low-force correction without the traditional "hands-on" thrust. |
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Diversified Techniques
Diversified techniques is the most common technique chiropractors use to manipulate the spinal column. The technique utilizes quick impulses delivered to the "stuck" or "fixated" spinal segment by the doctor's hands. |
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Cox Flexion/Distraction
A technique used to gently decompress known or suspected disc herniations, cases of sciatica or acute low back sprains requiring a very controlled amount of force. This technique has been shown to reduce the intraspinal pressure associated with disk herniation causing spinal canal narrowing. We are one of the few clinics in St. Charles County that is credentialed in this technique. |
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Thompson
Thompson technique utilizes "drop" pieces. The patient lies on their stomach while the doctor delivers a corrective thrust to the spine or pelvis. The "drop" pieces absorb much of the force of thrust, resulting in a more comfortable adjustment for the patient. |
Therapeutic Modalities:
Electrical Muscle Stimulation
EMS is typically administered using electrodes placed on the skin over the muscles to be stimulated. The electrical current is adjustable, and the intensity and duration of stimulation can be customized to meet the individual's needs. EMS can improve muscle strength and function, reduce pain, enhance muscle tone, improve circulation, and can help with rehabilitation after injury or surgery.
Ultrasound
Therapeutic ultrasound is used to help heal muscles and other soft tissues by using high-frequency sound waves. Unlike diagnostic ultrasound, which creates images, therapeutic ultrasound delivers energy to the body to stimulate healing and reduce pain
Kinesio tape
Kinesio tape is an elastic therapeutic tape that chiropractor, physical therapists, trainers, and athletes use to relieve pain, support muscles and joints, and reduce swelling. Unlike stiff athletic tape, it mimics the elasticity of the skin and allows for a full range of motion.