Comprehensive Treatment for Common Conditions at Active Health in Milford, CT
At Active Health in Milford, CT, we specialize in delivering personalized treatments for a wide array of common conditions, ensuring every patient receives exceptional care. Under the expertise of Dr. Michael Orefice & Dr. Mandy Nemeth, we employ advanced techniques such as Chiropractic care, Acupuncture, and Advanced Soft Tissue treatments to alleviate pain, enhance mobility, and improve overall well-being. Additionally, we offer state-of-the-art therapies like Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) and spinal decompression for disc injuries.
Back Pain: Our approach to back pain involves chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, and Active Release Techniques® (ART®) to relieve discomfort and restore spinal alignment. By addressing the root cause of the pain, we help patients achieve long-lasting relief and improved function.
Headaches/Migraines: We treat headaches and migraines with a combination of chiropractic care, acupuncture, and lifestyle modifications. These treatments aim to reduce the frequency and severity of headaches by targeting tension points and improving blood flow.
Knee Pain: Knee pain is commonly treated with ART®, chiropractic adjustments, and specific strengthening exercises. Our goal is to reduce inflammation, improve joint stability, and enhance overall knee function to support an active lifestyle.
Neck Pain: For neck pain, we utilize a mix of chiropractic adjustments, ART®, and acupuncture. These treatments help to alleviate muscle tension, improve range of motion, and reduce pain caused by poor posture or injury.
Sciatica: Our sciatica treatment focuses on relieving nerve compression through spinal adjustments, ART®, and targeted exercises. This approach helps to reduce pain and improve mobility, allowing patients to return to their daily activities without discomfort.
Shoulder Pain: Shoulder pain is addressed using a combination of chiropractic care, ART®, and rehabilitation exercises. By targeting the soft tissues and improving joint function, we help patients regain strength and reduce pain.
Plantar Fasciitis: For plantar fasciitis, we offer treatments including ART®, acupuncture, and custom orthotics. These therapies work together to reduce inflammation, support the arch of the foot, and alleviate heel pain.
Tennis/Golfer’s Elbow: We treat tennis and golfer’s elbow with ART®, acupuncture, and specific strengthening exercises. These treatments help to reduce pain, improve grip strength, and prevent future injuries.
At Active Health, our comprehensive treatment plans are designed to address the unique needs of each patient. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain or a recent injury, our team is dedicated to helping you achieve optimal health and wellness. Visit us to experience personalized care that gets you back to doing what you love.
Back Pain
Since back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, it is vital to know how to prevent the cause of back pain. By maintaining a healthy diet and weight, remaining active and avoiding prolonged inactivity or bed rest are all important ways to avoid back pain. Before doing exercises or any physical activity, it is recommended to warm up and/or stretch.
Headaches/ Migraines
Nine out of ten Americans say that they suffer from headaches. Some of these people experience headaches frequently. Some experience constant headaches that are very painful. These can even make a person nauseous. Ninety-five percent of headaches are tension, migraine, or cluster headaches. These types of headaches are not caused from a disease, but from something in your body that is not sitting correctly.
Knee Pain
Knee pain is increasingly becoming a more common problem in society. It is a complaint we see frequently. The most common complaint associated with knee pain is considered the normal “wear and tear.” Another ailment that affects the knee is osteoarthritis. The symptoms and progression of osteoarthritis and knee pain can be reduced through our individualized approach to chiropractic care.
Neck Pain
The neck, also called the cervical spine, begins at the base of the skull and contains seven small vertebrae. The cervical spine supports the full weight of your head which is on average about 12 pounds. While the cervical spine can move your head in nearly every direction, this flexibility makes the neck very susceptible to pain and injury.
Sciatica
Sciatica is characterized by pain in the lower back that radiates down one or both legs. The pain is described as dull, achy, sharp, like “pins and needles” or similar to electric shocks. Other symptoms associated with sciatica include burning, numbness and tingling sensations. Sciatic nerve pain varies in intensity from mild to severe, and frequency may range from occasional to constant. The onset is generally gradual and not necessarily associated with a previous event. Sciatica is also known as radiating or referred pain, neuropathy, or neuralgia.
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is a very common condition and affects almost half of the U.S. Most patients feel some sort of pain, limited range of motion, an inability to engage in activities of daily living (ADL) or something more serious as a permanent disability.
Plantar Fasciitis
Heel spurs occur in at least 50% of people who have plantar fasciitis. Past treatments for heel spurs, a bony growth that begins on the front of your heel bone and points toward the arch of your foot, included surgery to remove the growth. Nowadays, surgery is rarely a treatment option and more plans for physical therapy, ice, and pain medications are used to treat heel spurs.
Tennis & Golfer’s Elbow
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) are common overuse injuries affecting the tendons in the forearm, though they occur at different points of the elbow. Tennis elbow involves pain on the outer part of the elbow due to repetitive strain on the tendons attached to the lateral epicondyle, often from activities like tennis or repetitive gripping. Golfer’s elbow, on the other hand, causes pain on the inner part of the elbow, stemming from stress on the tendons connected to the medial epicondyle, typically from activities like golf or throwing motions. Both conditions result from repetitive stress, poor technique, or inadequate rest, and treatment often includes rest, physical therapy, and strengthening exercises.