Chiropractic & Massage Services Truro | Cathedral Chiropractic

Massage Techniques

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Massage at C3

Natasha and Elena are two of the most experienced and highly recommended massage therapists in Truro. They take very different approaches to massage therapy, however they are both deeply committed to their clients wellbeing and recovery. They will discuss with you your needs and goals before the sessions starts and tailor their treatment approach accordingly. Don't worry if you don't know which treatment to pick from our menu! An initial chat with Natasha or Elena will help to clear up any confusions and set you on the path to relaxation and recovery.

‍Up to 1.5 hour sports massage for those who need some work post exertion/sport or who have one or more areas of the body that needs attention.

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Manipulation

Working on all the joints of the body, concentrating particularly on the spine, chiropractors use their hands to make gentle, specific adjustments (the chiropractic word for manipulation) to improve mobility of the joints.

Trigger point therapy

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 and tone 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 by-product of muscular activity, which sometimes gets trapped in the muscle as a result of physical, chemical or emotional stress.

Drop Table

This technique makes use of specialised 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 until the thrust is given. Each drop piece then gently gives way, reducing the pressure needed to mobilise a specific spinal segment.

Activator Technique

The activator is a handheld spring-loaded instrument which delivers a small impulse to the spine. It gives no more than 0.3 J of kinetic energy in a 3-millisecond pulse and the aim is to produce enough force to co-activate mechano-receptors in the vertebrae, but not enough to cause harm.[1] It is extremely gentle and safe to use even in the elderly, where osteoporosis may be present.

[1] Fuhr, Arlan W.; J. Michael Menke (February 2005). “Status of Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique, Theory, and Practice”. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 28 (2): e1–e20. doi:10.1016/j.jmpt.2005.01.001. PMID 15800504. http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0161475405000023. Retrieved 2008-08-18.

Western Medical Acupuncture

Western medical acupuncture is a therapeutic modality involving the insertion of fine needles; it is an adaptation of Chinese acupuncture using current knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology, and the principles of evidence based medicine. While Western medical acupuncture has evolved from Chinese acupuncture, its practitioners no longer adhere to concepts such as Yin/Yang and circulation of qi, and regard acupuncture as part of conventional medicine rather than a complete “alternative medical system”. It acts mainly by stimulating the nervous system, and its known modes of action include local antidromic axon reflexes, segmental and extra-segmental neuromodulation, and other central nervous system effects. It is mainly used to treat musculoskeletal pain, including myofascial trigger point pain.

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