Our Techniques

Our office supplies a wide range of proven techniques for each individual case. Below, you’ll find a brief explanation of the popular chiropractic techniques we use at our practice.

Full Spine

This technique makes adjustments with the use of hands. The doctor uses her hands to determine where the subluxations are located in the spine and adjust that particular area. 

Instrument Adjusting

This is a low force adjusting technique in which the doctor uses an adjusting tool to correct the subluxations in the spine.

Trigger Point

The primary purpose of Trigger Point Therapy is to reduce the pain that results from hypersensitive muscles. Trigger points are identified by gently pressing on the surface of the skin, sensing the texture of the underlying muscle.

A trigger point is like a knot the size of a pea, buried deep in the muscle tissue. It is made up of lactic acid, a normal byproduct of muscular activity, which sometimes gets trapped in the muscle from physical, chemical or emotional stress.

Drop Table

This technique makes use of specialized drop-piece mechanisms in the table to assist the adjustment. Individual cushions or "drop pieces" located along the table support each area of the spine.

Dr. Carreiro will develop a personalized dietary plan Additional therapies

Our office employs many physical therapy modalities, including ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation and Laser therapy to complement our other techniques.