Chiropractic Services in Billerica Mass
Chiropractic Adjustments
The chiropractic adjustment is the most important thing we do in this office and is the cornerstone of chiropractic care. The adjustment helps the patient to start healing and moving better and enables the body to begin to heal on its own. Chiropractic adjustments are gentle, safe and effective. We use a variety to techniques to serve patients of all needs.
Pediatric Care
Dr. Kawut has advanced training the care of infants, babies and children. Many pediatric conditions like ear infections, reflux and ADD respond to chiropractic care. If your children play recreational or competitive sports, it’s important to get them checked to enhance their performance or address any injuries.
Pregnancy Chiropractic Services
We specialize in prenatal chiropractic care from your first trimester through birth. Prenatal chiropractic adjustments are safe and gentle and keep our moms comfortable through their whole pregnancy. We have specially designed tables that enable pregnant moms to comfortably and safely lay on their stomachs even through the 3rd trimester. Studies have shown that women who are under chiropractic care during pregnancy shorter labor and delivery.
Newborn Chiropractic Care
Labor and delivery can place a significant stress on the infant. We examine your infant for signs of any delivery stress quickly and easily while they are resting comfortably on our special infant pillow. Our hands-on exam involves no more pressure than you would use to check a ripe tomato. If your baby is experiencing reflux, colic or constipation, chiropractic is a safe, gentle and effective way to help without the use of medication. Dr. Kawut has completed postgraduate training and certification in infant and pediatric chiropractic care through the Slak Institute and the ICPA. We ensure that your baby starts life out healthy!
Extremity Adjustments
While chiropractic care is most often associated with adjustments of the spine. Chiropractors with specific training are able to adjust any joint in the body. Dr. Chapnick is one of the few experts in the area who works with extremities such as wrists, ankles, shoulders, elbows, and knees. Some of the conditions that can be helped are tennis elbow, TMJ syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, and plantar fasciitis. His care involves specialized adjustments and rehabilitative exercises.
Sports Performance Enhancement
As a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, Dr. Chapnick has been able to help athletes improve their performance in the sports for which they are most passionate. Whether you are an adult who loves sports like tennis or golf, or the student athlete wishing to improve their performance in baseball, basketball, softball etc, Dr. Chapnick can help take your game to the next level.
On-site Digital X-ray
We have on-site digital x-ray services including specialized motion x-ray studies. Our doctors are trained to take and read your x-rays so that we can analyze and identify your condition in-house.
Chiropractic Techniques
TBM- Total Body Modification
Activator Technique
An Activator is perfect for children, women with osteoporosis, and people with a chronic illness. It is a non-force technique and is highly effective.
Cox Flexion Distraction
Cox flexion distraction is the technique of choice for patients with disc and facet injuries. It is a gentle way of taking pressure off a disc and has helped many patients avoid surgery.
Webster Technique
This technique is specifically for our pregnant patients and uses gravity to help adjust the patient’s lower back. It addresses the unique needs of the pregnant pelvis and the involved ligaments and muscles. This helps moms have a more comfortable pregnancy and delivery, and helps their precious cargo have the optimal environment for growth and development. Dr. Kawut is certified in the Webster Technique through the ICPA.
Diversified Technique
Diversified technique is the one most often associated with chiropractic care. It puts motion into the joints of the spine to take pressure off the nerves. Patients who need a little more force respond very well to diversified adjustments.
Thompson Drop Technique
Thompson drop technique is done on a table that uses gravity to take care the patient’s low back and pelvis. The adjustment is very quick and comfortable for the patient and is very effective with low back and sacroiliac pain.
Soft Tissue Therapies
Muscle function is very important in the recovery process. We have a variety of techniques that address muscle spasm and trigger points. Attention to the muscles helps to speed healing and will help you feel looser and more flexible!