PUYALLUP, Wash., Jan. 22, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chronic pain sufferers having difficulty responding to conventional medical treatments may find relief through certain alternative therapies. Faith Doyle, DC, DACBSP administers such treatments as the Active Release Techniques, Rocktape, the Graston Technique, and cupping methods, in additional to functional based exercises. These techniques have been documented to be effective and may help muscles heal and lessen pain even when traditional Western medicines haven’t been effective.
Pain management is a longstanding challenge for many Washington residents, especially those who deal with its lingering effects from chronic disease and traumatic accidents. Medical doctors typically answer severe pain with surgery and pain medication, but some patients have sensitivities to these options or are unable to have them altogether.
Scientific evidence is bringing to light a new hope for alternative therapies. Kinesiology tape, cupping, Active Release Techniques, and the Graston Technique may alleviate pain as effectively as or better than conventional therapies for certain patients. Medal-winning Olympic athletes such as Michael Phelps have received these alternative treatments on a routine basis for body balance.
These natural methods strategically work with the body to help it heal itself rather than simply address the symptoms. Active Release Techniques is a hands-on assessment of soft tissues that treats a variety of issues with muscles, ligaments, tendons and fascia by treating these overused tissues. There are over 500 protocols that use biomechanics and patient motion to reduce adhesions and improve motion. Typically the patient feels some results with the first treatment. The Graston Technique, for example, is a unique, evidence-based form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that helps to treat myofascial restrictions or scar tissue to improve range of motion and function. Frequently the treatment uses active movements by the patient to facilitate progress. Cupping, an ancient Chinese medical treatment, utilizes the suction action of cups to encourage blood flow and healing to target muscles under skin areas. And Kinesiology taping diminishes pain signals to the brain and distributes pressure across the body's muscles to allow weaker areas to heal and to support the patient between treatments.
Dr. Faith Doyle, owner of Faith Chiropractic, PS, has provided all of these alternative therapies to patients in the Tacoma and Seattle Washington areas for years. "It's wonderful that we can provide these natural therapies to our patients," says Dr. Doyle. "Some of them have been in pain for a number of years, and surgery isn't an option. I'm glad that we can do this for them.”
First-time patients and visitors can schedule their appointments by contacting Dr. Doyle's office with the following information provided below.
About Faith Chiropractic, PS
Dr. Faith Doyle owns and operates Faith Chiropractic, PS which is located in Puyallup, Washington near Tacoma and Olympia. Patients can contact her at (253) 841-5940, or visit her website at http://drfaithdoyle.com/ for more information on her services, hours, and location.