If you’ve spent any time looking through the services at Natural HealthCare Services, you’ve probably come across a few that you weren’t completely familiar with.
Most people know what chiropractic care is, at least generally. But what about craniosacral therapy? How is myofascial therapy different from trigger point therapy? What happens during reflexology? And where does Colon Hydrotherapy fit into everything we offer?
These are questions we hear, and they’re good ones.
We’ve been working with people in Freeport and throughout Western Pennsylvania for more than 30 years, and we don’t expect someone to walk through the door already knowing which type of therapy they need.
Here’s a simpler explanation of some of the services you’ll find at Natural HealthCare Services.
Craniosacral Therapy: A Gentler Approach
One of the first things people tend to notice about craniosacral therapy is how gentle it is.
This type of hands-on therapy focuses on the craniosacral system, including areas around the head, spine and sacrum. The touch used is generally light, which can be quite different from what someone might picture when they hear the words “hands-on therapy.”
Some people simply prefer a gentler approach. Not every type of bodywork involves firm pressure, and craniosacral therapy gives us another option to consider depending on the person.
Myofascial Therapy: Looking at the Tissue Around the Muscles
Fascia doesn’t get talked about nearly as much as muscles and joints, but it’s found throughout the body.
It’s connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles and other structures. Myofascial therapy pays attention to this tissue and areas where there may be tightness or restriction.
This is one reason we don’t always focus exclusively on the exact spot someone points to when they come in. How one area is moving and functioning can affect another, so sometimes it makes sense to look beyond the obvious spot.
Trigger Point Therapy Gets More Specific
Almost everyone has found one of those spots in a muscle that gets your attention as soon as you press on it.
Trigger point therapy focuses more specifically on areas like these.
Instead of broadly working an entire area, attention can be given to particular points of muscle tension. Depending on what’s going on, that may be only one part of the approach.
This is also where trigger point therapy can sometimes get confused with myofascial or neuromuscular therapy. There are similarities, but they’re not simply different names for the same thing.
Neuromuscular Therapy
Neuromuscular therapy looks more closely at muscles and their relationship with the nervous system.
There can be some overlap in what people experience with neuromuscular, trigger point and myofascial therapies, which is why it can be difficult to know which one to choose just by reading about them.
Instead of trying to figure that out yourself, tell us what you’ve been experiencing, how long it’s been going on and what you’ve already tried. That gives us a better place to start.
Reflexology Is a Little Different
Reflexology takes the focus away from areas such as the back, shoulders and neck and puts it on the hands and feet.
During a reflexology session, pressure is applied to specific points in these areas. Karen Brady is a Certified/Registered Reflexologist and has offered reflexology as part of the natural health services available at our Freeport office.
For many people, reflexology is one of those services they’ve heard about but haven’t actually tried. If that’s you, we’re happy to explain what happens during a session and answer questions beforehand.
What About Colon Hydrotherapy?
Colon Hydrotherapy is obviously quite different from the hands-on therapies we’ve been talking about, but it’s an important part of the services offered at Natural HealthCare Services.
It’s also one of the services people tend to have a lot of questions about.
Colon Hydrotherapy, sometimes called colonic irrigation, uses filtered, temperature-controlled water during the process. People look into Colon Hydrotherapy for different personal reasons, including an interest in digestive and colon wellness.
If you’ve never had a session, you may be wondering what happens, whether there’s anything you need to do beforehand, how much time you should allow or what the experience is actually like.
Questions about Colon Hydrotherapy are common, especially before a first appointment.
Before scheduling Colon Hydrotherapy, you should understand what the service involves and have an opportunity to discuss any questions or concerns you may have.
Range of Motion Therapy Focuses More on Movement
Sometimes people don’t necessarily describe what they’re experiencing as pain.
They’ll say something more like, “I just can’t turn as far that way anymore,” or “I used to be able to reach that without thinking about it.”
Those kinds of changes can happen gradually enough that you don’t pay much attention to them at first.
Range of Motion Therapy focuses more specifically on movement and mobility. Someone interested in improving movement may have very different goals from someone coming in for a particular type of soft-tissue therapy.
Where Does Chiropractic Care Fit In?
Chiropractic care has been a major part of Natural HealthCare Services for decades.
Gregg Brady, D.C. works with the spine as well as the extremities. Depending on the individual, chiropractic care may be the main reason for a visit or it may be considered alongside some of the other services available here.
Having several options doesn’t mean we’re trying to use every therapy on every person. It’s actually the opposite.
It allows us to look at why someone came in and discuss an approach based on that person rather than treating everyone exactly the same way.
How Do I Know Which Therapy to Schedule?
You may not know, especially if this is your first time looking into these types of services.
Maybe there’s an area that has been bothering you for a while. Maybe you’re noticing that certain movements aren’t as easy as they used to be. You might be interested in digestive wellness and have questions about Colon Hydrotherapy. Or you may have come across one of our therapies and simply want to know more about it.
Give us a call and tell us what’s going on or what you’re interested in. We can explain the different options and answer your questions before you schedule.
Natural HealthCare Services offers a number of options, including Chiropractic Care, Colon Hydrotherapy, Craniosacral Therapy, Myofascial Therapy, Neuromuscular Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy, Reflexology, Range of Motion Therapy, Hot Stone Therapy, Somato Emotional Release Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, nutritional guidance and other wellness programs.
Gregg and Karen Brady have been providing chiropractic and natural health services in Western Pennsylvania for more than 30 years.
Our office is located in Freeport, PA, and we see people from Freeport, Sarver, Buffalo Township, Natrona Heights, Lower Burrell, New Kensington, Leechburg, Kittanning, Tarentum, Saxonburg, Butler and surrounding communities.
If you’ve been looking through our services and aren’t quite sure where to start, call Natural HealthCare Services at 724-295-5591. We’re happy to answer your questions and explain what we offer.
Natural HealthCare Services
144 Bergad Ln
Freeport, PA 16229
724-295-5591
www.naturalhealthcareservices.com
