SPORTS INJURY SPORTS INJURY SPORTS INJURY SPORTS INJURY Sports injuries will take a toll on your musculoskeletal and nervous systems, resulting in pain and other symptoms including reduced range of motion. The team at True Vitality KC is equipped to treat all sorts of sports injuries for patients in Kansas City, MO, using state-of-the-art approaches like kinesio taping and the Graston technique. What are the most common causes of sports injuries? Sports injuries often result from direct impacts or twisting motions, causing strains on muscles, joints, and soft tissues. Indirect-impact injuries can lead to inflammation and nerve compression, affecting performance and health. Our treatment for sports injuries involves various approaches, including adjustments, massage, therapeutic exercises, and specialized techniques like Graston and Kinesio taping. These methods aim to address the root cause of the injury and promote healing while providing support to the affected area. What is Kinesio taping? Kinesio taping utilizes flexible cloth tape to support injured areas during healing while allowing athletes to remain active. The tape's flexibility prevents muscle stiffness and promotes circulation and lymphatic drainage, aiding in faster recovery. Application is tailored to the injury site, offering continuous support. What is the Graston technique? The Graston technique utilizes specialized instruments to address trigger points and muscle knots, mobilizing soft tissues and restoring normal function. Often used alongside chiropractic adjustments or massage, it stimulates circulation and accelerates healing, benefiting both acute and chronic conditions.

Prenatal Chiropractic Prenatal Chiropractic Prenatal Chiropractic Prenatal Chiropractic Expecting? Pregnancy brings bodily changes and stress on muscles, nerves, & organs. Dr. Julian Giles offers specialized care for pain relief during pregnancy at True Vitality KC, Kansas City, MO. What are the benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy? Chiropractic care during pregnancy offers various benefits, including alleviating nerve compressions and related issues, reducing nausea, back, neck, and joint pain, and shortening the duration of labor. Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy? Yes! Our chiropractic care is safe during pregnancy. Dr. Giles provides certified adjustments using methods like the Webster Technique, ensuring safety and comfort for expecting mothers without undue stress on the belly. What is the Webster Technique and how does it help? The Webster Technique is a chiropractic method that balances the pelvis, reducing stress on the uterus and its supporting ligaments. This optimization of pelvic balance can help the baby assume the correct position, reducing the risk of breech birth and making labor less stressful for both mother and baby.

THERAPIES THERAPIES THERAPIES THERAPIES At True Vitality KC, we offer many therapies that com pliment 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: Disc protrusions, Degenerative disc disease Nerve root compression Facet joint pathology 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: Musculoskeletal injuries Sprains/Strains Muscle spasms Post operative pain and healing 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: Shoulder pain/Calcific tendonitis Epicondylitis Tendonitis Tibial Stress Syndrome Plantar Fasciitis Achilles Tendinopathy

HEADACHES & MIGRAINES HEADACHES & MIGRAINES HEADACHES & MIGRAINES HEADACHES & MIGRAINES Headaches and migraines aren’t just uncomfortable - they interfere with a person’s normal activities, not to mention their quality of life. The team at True Vitality KC uses a combination of chiropractic treatment and therapeutic massage to relieve symptoms of all types of headaches, including tension headaches and migraines. What are the most common causes of migraines and chronic headaches? Headaches stem from various factors like:- Chronic tension - Poor posture - Sitting for long periods - Nerve compression in the neck or upper back - Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder - Slip-and-fall accidents or other traumatic injuries - Allergies or sensitivities to foods or medications - Overuse or strain involving the muscles in the neck or back - Being too inactive - Certain medications - Some medical conditions, including hypertension A comprehensive chiropractic evaluation is vital for identifying the underlying cause. How do we relieve migraine and chronic headache pain? Chiropractic adjustments realign the spine, easing nerve compression and restoring signaling to relieve pain. Massage enhances circulation, releases toxins, and targets muscle knots, aiding tension release and promoting relaxation. Lifestyle guidance helps patients identify and avoid triggers. What symptoms are associated with migraines? Migraines present severe pain, often on one side of the head, accompanied by nausea, sensitivity to light or sound, and visual disturbances like tunnel vision. Chiropractic care and massage therapy offer effective relief by addressing nerve and circulation issues, preventing recurrence.