SERVICES
Dr. Stephen Hawkesworth is experienced in treating patients of all ages. He uses the latest technologies and methods to ensure that all his patients receive the best treatment possible. This practice is committed to helping patients get healthy and maintain their health on a long-term basis.
Chiropractic can be used to successfully treat or reduce the symptoms of a number of conditions, such as migraines, tension headaches, jaw pain, tinnitus, cervicogenic vertigo, neck pain, frozen shoulder, sciatica, arthritis, disc herniations and lower back pain.
CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES OFFERED
Manipulation and Mobilisation
Manipulation is often referred to as a chiropractic adjustment. Dr. Hawkesworth will use proven techniques to apply controlled force to the joints of the spine. This method is used to ease muscular tension and pain and to correctly realign the joints of the spine.
Mobilisation is the gentle movement of joints to increase motion. This treatment is particularly useful for patients suffering from reduced movement or chronic pain due to an injury or muscular tension.
Benefits:
- Increases movement
- Reduces pain
- Restores optimal muscular and joint function
- Eases tension headaches
- Reduces muscle stiffness
Dry Needling
Dry needling is a treatment that involves the insertion of a very thin needle into tight muscles or trigger points. The purpose of this treatment is to restore muscle function and improve tissue healing. The entire process is relatively painless and has been shown to be very effective in reducing pain, improving range of motion, speeding up recovery, and relieving muscular tightness.
It has been successfully used to treat or reduce the symptoms of:
- Neck Pain
- Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ)
- Tinnitus
- Tennis Elbow
- Lower Back Pain
- Migraines
- Tension headaches
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Sciatica
- Joint Dysfunction
Vibration Therapy (Hypervolt)
Dr. Hawkesworth uses the Hypervolt massage gun to reduce muscle stiffness and pain. This state-of-the-art massage gun uses vibration therapy and has a variety of speed settings to offer light or intense massages. Vibration therapy can be used on the exact point of pain in a muscle to provide quick and effective pain relief.
Benefits:
- Relaxes tight muscles
- Decrease post-exercise muscle soreness
- Increases blood flow to aid healing
- Reduces pain
- Helps restore movement
Kinesiology Taping
Kinesiology tape is constructed from a breathable, thin, and stretchable material. It is used to support muscles during the healing process without restricting movement. The tape will usually stay in place for at least three to four days and most people will notice positive results and reduced pain within 24 hours.
Benefits:
- Reduced pain
- Improves athletic performance by supporting unstable joints
- Increased circulation
- Decreased inflammation
- Supports muscles during recovery
- Improves posture
- Reinforce correct form for athletes
Patient Education
One of the main goals of a chiropractor is to ensure optimal function and movement for all their patients. Dr. Hawkesworth spends time with each patient explaining changes they can implement in their lives to reduce pain, improve mobility, and achieve optimal function.