Services
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Chiropractic Care
Doctors of Chiropractic believe in natural and conservative methods of health care. They have a deep respect for the human body’s ability to heal itself without the use of surgery or medication. Chiropractic devotes special attention to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, as well as the effects these disorders have on the nervous system and general health. There is an emphasis on manual treatments including spinal manipulation or adjustment.
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Cox® Technic
A particular method of chiropractic care, the Cox Distraction Manipulation Technic is a gentle decompression method that works with the body’s natural design to relieve neck and back pain. The doctor uses gentle traction to widen the spinal canal, which reduces pressure on spinal nerves and restores normal motion to the spine. Dr. Gray is one of the few chiropractors in North Carolina using the table specially designed by Dr. James M. Cox of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Gray is also certified as a Cox instructor.
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ART (Active Release Techniques®)
ART is a patented, state-of-the-art soft-tissue system that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves. An ART practitioner uses hands-on treatment and the patient’s own motion to locate the source of pain and release soft tissues, working them back to their normal texture, tension, and length. The technique has been used successfully on Olympic and professional athletes (NFL, NHL, Major League Baseball, and professional cyclists, including Lance Armstrong). Conditions may include headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fascitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow.
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Graston® Technique
The Graston Technique is an innovative, patented form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions. The technique utilizes specially designed stainless steel instruments to specifically detect and effectively treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation. The technique decreases the overall time of treatment, speeds rehabilitation and recovery, and reduces the need for anti-inflammatory medication. Conditions may include cervical or lumbar sprain/strain, carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fascitis, rotator cuff tendonitis, tennis elbow, and scar tissue formation.
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Athletic Performance
Gray Chiropractic and Sports Associates has developed an Athletic Performance System that encompasses Mobility based on assessment, Goal Setting, Performance Mind Set, Nutrition, all aspects of Speed, Sports Specific Training, and continued Performance Assessments and Motivation. Each program is developed around the specific sport and the movement patterns performed within those sports.
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Lifestyle and Body Transformation
A total lifestyle reconstruction that takes into consideration all aspects of healthy living including nutrition, daily stress, proper sleep and recovery, cardiovascular, work capacity, mobility, core strength, and overall body strengthening. Whether it’s a total body and lifestyle transformation, weight loss, or simply rehabilitation, Dr. Gray has your answer.
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Sports Medicine Rehabilitation
Dr. Gray specializes in the rehabilitation of injuries caused from the specific movements performed during sports examples include shoulder injuries caused from throwing motions such as: labral tears, shoulder instability, rotator cuff tears, or scapula dyskinesis, knee and ankle injuries caused from jumping and cutting such as: ACL, MCL, LCL, PCL, ankle instability, meniscus tears, or any kind of strain/sprain, running injuries like: Patella, Achilles, and Rotator Cuff Tendonitis, strains/sprains, IT Band Syndrome, Hip Bursitis, or Plantar Fasciitis, and Golf/Tennis Injuries like: neck, upper and low back strains/stiffness, golfer’s elbow, tennis elbow.
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K-Laser Treatment
The K-Laser uses a dual frequency infrared laser which allows the laser to get deep enough to heal the tissue and aid in pain relief at the same time. The infrared laser interacts with the tissue at the cellular level. Along with increased circulation the ATP system (energy) is sped up, which increases metabolic activity within the cell, improving the transport of nutrients, water and oxygen to the cell. The process also initiates the release of nitric oxide and other contaminants, which together exponentially speeds up the healing process. This creates an optimal healing environment that reduces inflammation, swelling, muscle spasms, stiffness, and pain.
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Acupuncture
Originating in China more than 2,000 years ago, Acupuncture is a procedure adapted from Chinese medical practice in which specific body areas are pierced with fine needles for therapeutic purposes or to relieve pain. Needles that are only used once and then discarded are pre-packaged and include a sterilization process. Chinese and Japanese techniques are applied by the acupuncturist on staff to minimize any pain. Acupuncture has been effective for a wide range of health issues, including musculoskeletal problems, any kind of pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, migraines, PMS, infertility, fibromyalgia, Chrohn’s disease, urinary tract infections, yeast infections, Facial rejuvenation, boost immune system, allergies, anxiety, stress, depression, insomnia, addictions, and smoking cessation.
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Massage
Massage is used to address a variety of health concerns, including stress related tension. The main purpose of sport massage therapy is to alleviate the stress and tension which builds up in the body’s soft tissue during physical activity. Depending on the specific needs of the individual, a variety of techniques are used. When incorporated as an integral part of a person’s athletic regimen, this type of rehabilitation can promote flexibility, prevent injury, and prepare and individual for peak performance.
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Nutrition Counseling
Nutritional counseling has been proven to be medically necessary for chronic disease states in which dietary adjustments play a therapeutic role. Nutritional rehabilitation speeds injury recovery and improves chronic health challenges. A Therapeutic Lifestyle Program may be prescribed to address body composition related to aging and health. Proper nutrition is critical to the recovery and healing of musculoskeletal injuries and other physical problems.
