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Action Chiropractic
Corey Skinner, DC
Chiropractor & Auto Injury Specialist located in Dallas, TX
Physical therapy is a natural way to treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions through specific exercises that increase range of motion and relieve pain. At Action Chiropractic in East Dallas, Texas, Corey Skinner, DC, is a skilled chiropractor with more than a decade of experience helping people in Dallas and the surrounding communities reduce pain, restore function, and live healthier lives through chiropractic care and progressive physical therapies. If you have chronic pain or an acute injury such as those caused by car accidents or sports injuries, learn how you can benefit from physical therapy and receive directions on how to perform specific, PROVEN therapeutic exercises that you can employ to not only recover from injury but maintain a healthy, strong muscle balance that will reduce chronic pain for a LIFETIME! Call for an appointment or request one online today.
Physical Therapy Q & A
What is physical therapy?
Physical therapy is a natural approach to treating abnormal physical function as a result of injury, disability, or disease. At Action Chiropractic, Dr. Skinner uses a customized physical therapy program based on your specific injury or chronic condition. He creates a treatment plan of progressive exercises and muscle therapy that function to improve your condition, help you heal, or reduce pain long term.
The goal of physical therapy is to allow you to move without pain or dependence on medications to relieve pain. As a patient, you take an active role in healing and making positive progress, as you work alongside Dr. Skinner and his caring team.
What types of physical therapies do you offer?
Your customized physical-therapy program depends on your diagnosis. Whether you were injured in an auto collision, suffered a sports injury, or have a degenerative condition that prevents you from moving your muscles with ease, your treatment plan could include any of the following:
- Heat and ice therapies
- Postural correction and training
- Electrical stimulation
- Ultrasound
- Physical exercises and stretching
- Spinal decompression therapy
- Kinesio® Taping Method
- Traction Table
Dr. Skinner creates a customized treatment plan that begins slowly and allows you to work your way up to more challenging physical exercises as you build strength and regain flexibility.
What are the benefits of physical therapy?
Physical-therapy benefits are numerous, tailored to your condition, and often include:
- Reduced need for prescription pain-relievers
- Alternative to surgical procedures
- Improved balance and posture
- Increased strength and flexibility
- Full recovery from injury or trauma
- A natural way to manage age-related or degenerative conditions
- Preventing further complications or conditions
A customized physical-therapy program is ideal for treating a variety of conditions, too, including:
- Musculoskeletal conditions like chronic back and neck pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Sports-related injuries such as sprain/strains, plantar fasciitis, and tennis elbow
- Auto-collision injuries
- Chronic shoulder pain
- Pain between the shoulder blades
- Muscle Spasms/fatigue
Dr. Skinner uses physical therapies as part of a comprehensive, whole-person approach to healing and improving overall health and wellness. It’s the perfect complement to chiropractic adjustments. Call the office today to schedule an appointment or book one online.
