Our Approach to Chiropractic Care: The Power of Manual Therapy
Personalized Care That Goes Beyond the Adjustment
Did you know there are more than 200 chiropractic adjustment techniques and styles? That’s one reason every chiropractor may approach care a little differently.
At our office, we believe great chiropractic care is about more than the adjustment alone. What sets Dr. Fortune apart is the hands-on manual therapy he has refined over more than to years of working with patients.
This personalized approach focuses on the muscles, fascia and connective tissue (ligaments and tendons) surrounding the areas of discomfort. By addressing the tissue tension and swelling, manual therapy can complement chiropractic care and help support your body’s natural healing process.
Manual therapy is a hands-on treatment that uses specific techniques to work with the body. Dr. Fortune’s skilled treatment combines:
What is Manual Therapy?
Gentle, targeted techniques designed to encourage lymphatic flow and help manage excess fluid and swelling in the tissues.
Lymphatic Drainage
Hands-on techniques that address tension and restrictions in the fascia (the connective tissue surrounding your muscles and other structures) to help improve comfort and mobility.
Myofascial Work
Carefully applied pressure to targeted areas to help manage swelling, address soft-tissue discomfort, and support circulation where appropriate.
Each technique serves a purpose, and the approach is tailored to your needs and the area being treated.
Compression
How Does Manual Therapy Support The Body’s Healing Process?
When tissue becomes irritated or injured, inflammation and swelling can occur. In some cases, this swelling can increase pressure in the surrounding tissues and contribute to pain, stiffness, or restricted movement.
Manual therapy may help manage soft-tissue swelling and tension. Lymphatic drainage techniques aim to support the movement of excess fluid through the lymphatic system, while myofascial work and appropriate compression address soft-tissue tension and discomfort.
As swelling and tissue tension improve, pressure on nearby structures may decrease. This can help improve comfort and movement, while healthy circulation supports the delivery of oxygen and nutrients needed for tissue repair.
Healing is a natural process, and every person responds differently. Our goal is to help create conditions that support that process while providing care that is appropriate for you.
With more than 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Fortune has developed a hands-on approach to care that reflects his skill, experience and attention to each patients’s needs.
We understand that no two patients are exactly alike. That’s why we take the time to understand what you’re experiencing and determine how manual therapy may fit into your care.
If you’re looking for a chiropractor who takes a personalized, hands-on approach to musculoskeletal discomfort, we invite you to experience the Signature Fortune Care difference for yourself.