Chiropractic Care
We use gentle techniques using soft tissue massage and trigger point therapy.
Chiropractic Care At Living Well
Have you ever wondered: What does a chiropractor do? Our team uses gentle techniques to adjust the spine and other areas of the body. We listen to your concerns and alleviate your worry about their neck being ‘cracked.’ Our chiropractors will follow YOUR lead while giving you all the information you need to make an informed decision. Our promise to our patients is they will never feel pressured to do anything they cannot or do not want to do.
During your first visit, the doctors will perform an initial exam and a chiropractic adjustment of the affected area. Their techniques include performing a soft tissue massage and trigger point therapy prior to the chiropractic manipulation. This practice relaxes the muscles around the joints and allows for a gentle, effective adjustment.
Your First Chiropractic Visit
Because of the thorough exam and time spent reviewing your medical history, the first visit is usually 45 to 60 minutes. Regular follow-up visits are usually 15 to 30 minutes depending on your treatment plan.
When a patient reports they’re experiencing pain or limited mobility, the doctor will check the spine and other joints for abnormal joint restrictions. These restrictions can cause pain and dysfunction as well as muscle spasm. The adjustment is a quick movement designed to restore normal mobility, realigning the spine thus increasing function and decreasing pain.
Every patient is different and every treatment is different. At Living Well Center for Integrative Health, we tailor the treatment to you and what your body needs. We offer equally effective “non-popping” and “non-twisting” adjustments as well as more traditional chiropractic treatments.
Our Integrative approach to health care is a safe and effective way to treat the entire family. We offer moms-to-be, infants, children, and teens gentle, effective, and personalized Chiropractic, Aquatic Therapy, and Physical Therapy on a case-by-case basis.
CONDITIONS WE TREAT
Musculoskeletal injuries or pain:
Low Back and Neck Pain
Sciatica and Leg Pain
Degenerated, Bulging or Herniated Discs
Spinal Stenosis
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Sports Injuries
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Headaches and Migraines
Worker’s Compensation Injuries
Whiplash from Automobile Accidents
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General health issues:
Digestive Issues
Nutritional Counseling
Pain Management
Ear Infection, Colds & Flu
FAQs
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• 45 minutes are allotted for new patients (New Patients are considered to be anyone who has not seen a chiropractor before at Living Well or any patient that hasn’t seen a Living Well chiropractor in the past 3 calendar years)
• 15 minutes are allotted for follow-up visits
• Re-activation/evaluations are allotted 30 minutes (Established patients that have not seen a Living Well chiropractor in the past year)
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Here at Living Well, our chiropractors are equipped to treat a wide variety of neuromusculoskeletal conditions.
Some common ailments we treat include, but are not limited to:
• Neck and back pain - We see a lot of patients who say “I have a crick in my neck” or “I threw my back out”
• Joint restrictions related to degenerative joint/disc disease of the spine
• Disc herniations/Disc bulges
• Sciatica
• Hip Pain & Piriformis Syndrome
• Sprains and strains of ligaments/muscles
• Muscle spasms
• Vertigo
• Scoliosis
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ/TMJD) and Jaw pain/popping/clicking
• Worker’s Compensation & Personal Injuries
…and more!
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After reviewing your intake paperwork, we will discuss your chief complaint, medical history, family medical history, and lifestyle habits to determine if you are a good candidate for chiropractic care. Together we will review your goals and design a plan of treatment that will fit your needs.
If we decide chiropractic care is right for you, we will often treat you on the first visit, unless we determine that imaging is required prior to undergoing care. If chiropractic care is not the right fit for you, we will be sure to steer you in a direction that would be most appropriate for your condition.
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• No, we do not have imaging services in the office.
• If imaging is required, we provide a requisition form for you to obtain imaging at any UVM imaging center, and we can review the images and accompanying report digitally before your next visit.
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• Manual adjustments are the most common treatment.
• When clinically indicated or requested by the patient, gentle chiropractic care options such as low-force mobilizations, the use of an Activator (a tool used to deliver an impulse to the joint) or a pelvic drop piece integrated into the table (helps transmit force into joints so the doctor can use less manual force) are effective alternatives to traditional manual adjustments. Dr. Lauren also holds an Activator Advanced Proficiency Rating.
• We frequently incorporate soft tissue mobilization techniques such as trigger point release, myofascial release, active release therapy, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, Graston technique, and more.
• Other therapies utilized include flexion-distraction, traction, ultrasound, laser therapy, and electrical stimulation.
Dr. Tiffany Renaud, DC
Clinic Director, Chiropractor
Dr. Lauren Angello, DC
Chiropractor
