Abbott Family Chiropractic

read moreIt is a natural form of healthcare to diagnosis and correct misalignments of the joints, especially those found in the spinal column. These misalignments can also cause pressure on the spinal nerve roots and spinal cord which can lead to nerve and musculoskeletal pain. Chiropractors term this misalignment a subluxation complex. This is why our focus is locating and analyzing the spine for subluxations and correcting them with a chiropractic adjustment. At Abbott Family Chiropractic, there are different techniques we utilize to adjust the spine.

read moreIt involves the insertion of very thin needles (about the width of a hair) into specific points in invisible pathways (meridians) throughout the body to balance your body's energy or qi (pronounced chee). By re-balancing your body's qi, we can help to reduce pain and other conditions caused by the imbalance. It is one of the practices used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Although, acupuncture has been used for thousands of years, it is only beginning to be understood how it works. Acupuncture is used to relieve discomfort and pain for a variety of conditions but it also works great in conjunction with chiropractic care and other therapies.

read moreOur massage therapists are licensed through the Virginia Board of Nursing. They offer a variety of techniques to help get you feeling better. Massage is a combination of rubbing, applying pressure or manipulating the muscles, ligaments, and tendons to reduce muscle tightness or "knots" and to help reduce pain in those areas. Some of the techniques offered include Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point therapy and pre-natal. Studies have shown massage therapy to be beneficial for those with chronic neck and lower back pain.