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THERAPIES

At True Vitality KC, we offer many therapies that compliment chiropractic and massage
Decompression Therapy
What is Decompression Therapy?
Decompression therapy utilizes a low force, mechanical traction pull on either the neck or low back to help open up and create more space between the vertebrae of the spine. This increased space can help reduce pressure on the intervertebral discs and spinal nerves and can also help reduce tension in the muscles of the spine.
What conditions does Decompression Therapy help with?
Decompression therapy can help with a few specific conditions. These conditions can include:
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Disc protrusions,
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Degenerative disc disease
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Nerve root compression
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Facet joint pathology
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Muscle spasm.
Laser Therapy
What is laser therapy?
Laser therapy helps to work with your body’s natural healing processes, working to improve circulation, drawing water, oxygen, and nutrients to the damaged area to create an optimal healing environment and work to reduce inflammation.
What can laser therapy help with?
Laser therapy can help with a wide variety of conditions, including but not limited to:
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Musculoskeletal injuries
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Sprains/Strains
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Muscle spasms
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Post operative pain and healing
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Acute and chronic pain conditions
Shockwave Therapy
What is Shockwave Therapy?
Extracorporeal Focused Shockwave Therapy, or Shockwave, is a therapy that utilizes high energy acoustic waves to trick your body into thinking your chronic issue is an acute injury- causing your body to increase blood flow, collagen synthesis and tissue repair to the area. It is meant promote the cells and your body's natural intrinsic healing mechanisms. Shockwave is usually utilized in patient cases where they have chronic pain.
What can Shockwave treat?
Shockwave can treat a variety of myofascial conditions. These conditions can include:
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Shoulder pain/Calcific tendonitis
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Epicondylitis
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Tendonitis
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Tibial Stress Syndrome
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Plantar Fasciitis
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Achilles Tendinopathy