Services
At the Active Care of Spine Center we offer a number of services and can tailor a treatment plan to fit your needs.
Chiropractic
Chiropractors are doctors that focus on the spine and other joints of the body. The primary tool of the chiropractor is manual manipulation of these joints. Joint manipulation has been shown to decrease pain and improve range of motion.
Dr. Gordon is proficient in many techniques and styles of manipulation from diversified technique to gentle and non-force styles. Dr. Gordon is capable of tailoring his treatments to the needs of his patients so he is able to treat a 300 pound football player or a delicate 90 year old with great results.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a technique to stimulate specific points on the body with thin sterile needles. These points are expertly chosen to improve circulation, release muscle tone and improve brain chemistry, providing relief from a variety of ailments including chronic and acute pain, fibromyalgia, tendinitis, headaches, back pain, neck pain, and stress.
Acupuncture continues to show promise as modern research is catching up with this ancient healing system. Dr. Gordon is proficient in many techniques and styles of acupuncture including dry needling, trigger point therapy, electro-acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Myofascial Release
Dr. Gordon utilizes a number of myofascial release techniques including active release, fascial manipulation, Graston technique, scraping, and deep tissue.
These techniques work to increase circulation and healing, improve range of motion and decrease pain. They are an excellent complement to both chiropractic and acupuncture.
Dry Needling
Dry needling is an acupuncture technique that has become very popular as an effective tool for treating various pain conditions.
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Dry needling focuses on local trigger points and scar tissue causing pain and dysfunction in the body and helps to improve circulation and increase range of motion. Dr. Gordon's knowledge as a chiropractor and acupuncturist makes him uniquely qualified to maximize the effectiveness of this ancient tool with a modern frame of reference.
Spinal Rehablitation
The concepts of core stabilization, flexibility training, and proper spinal mechanics are central to Dr. Gordon’s treatments.
Our aim is to help you understand your body and incorporate a healthy exercise practice into your life. This will enhance your treatments and result in lasting results.
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McKenzie Technique
McKenzie technique is an effective physical therapy technique that Dr. Gordon utilizes primarily to treat radiculopathies including sciatica and other pinched nerves. The technique is safe, gentle, and effective.
Kenisiology Tape
Kinesiology tape has been shown to be a very effective tool in treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions.
The tape helps to unload fascia, calm painful nerve endings, support musculature, and speed healing.
Cupping
Cupping has been a technique utilized throughout Asia and the Middle East for a millennia. It has gotten a lot of attention lately as an effective tool to relieve pain and stimulate healing. Dr. Gordon uses cupping for neck pain, low back pain, tendonitis and other painful conditions.
Common Conditions Treated
Low Back Pain​
Neck Pain​
Sciatica
Migraines
Joint Pain
Headaches
Knee Pain
Frozen Shoulder
Fibromyalgia​
Scoliosis
Sports Injuries
Whiplash
Hip Pain
Shoulder Pain
​Carpal Tunnel