Services & Techniques

At Shapiro Chiropractic & Rehab Clinic, we take great pride in providing the finest chiropractic wellness care to our patients. Below is a sampling of the different chiropractic services we offer in our Sugar Land office.

Chiropractic Care

We provide advanced spinal correction utilizing "state of the art" chiropractic techniques. Never in the history of chiropractic have we been able to provide the level of help and expertise that now exists. These newer correction methods are even safer, more comfortable and more effective than ever before. As a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Scott Payne has years of training and experience in spinal adjustment.

Spinal Decompression Therapy                                                              

Decompression is a great was to reduce a herniated disc in the neck or low back.  Most patients fall asleep on the table and experience a significant reduction in pain.  This therapy is also great for relaxing muscles in the low back and neck.  It works by gently pulling the vertebrae apart creating a negative pressure in the disc that sucks it back in place and off the spinal cord alleviating pain.  We offer free consultations for anyone interested in this therapy. 

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Corrective Exercises

We teach our patients special "blueprint" exercises designed just for them to help strengthen and correct their own unique problem. These exercises can be performed in the comfort of your own home and can improve the effectiveness of your spinal correction by as much as 30-40%. In addition to skeletal misalignment, muscles and connective tissues can be out of place or strained by improper alignment and use. Specific exercises and stretches can help your body stay in balance and in health.

Nutritional Counseling

We provide specific recommendations on nutritional supplements and healthy food choices to enhance our patient´s return to optimal health. Specifically we tailor supplements to replenish what nutritents your lifestyle or medications kick out of your body.  The supplements are prescribed on the basis of objective blood tests to acurately determine your daily needs.  These vitamins are essential for your body to thrive.  Do you know which supplements and vitamins are good for you.  Certain vitamins have been shown to offeset diseases such as cancer, depression, and even the common cold. 

Graston Technique

Graston technique is an aggressive soft tissue massage technique used by many hospitals, universities, and professional sports teams for the treatment of acute and chronic injuries.  It is an excellent way to treat and resolve soft tissue and repetitive stress injuries.  The treatment works on the basis of scar/soft tissue adhesions in muscle, tendon, ligament, and fascia that restricts the body from moving correctly.  This results in long standing pain, strains, and a feeling of tightness.  With the Graston tools we can break up this scar tissue allowing the body to move freely and with less pain.   

Acupuncture

Acupuncture has been used as an effective treatment for pain relief in our office for the last 20 years. Dr. Shapiro uses acupuncture with electrical stimulation and through “cold” laser stimulation to relieve many painful symptoms. The needle is very small and basically pain-free. Most patients feel little to no discomfort during therapy. Some of the conditions we treat with acupuncture include headaches, neck and back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, knee pain, elbow pain, and plantar fascitis to name a few. For a complete list of conditions please visit the World Health Organizations website.

http://www.who.int/en/

 Kinesiotape    

The Kinesio® Taping Method has taken the Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine world by storm. This proprietary method of taping uses a uniquely designed and patented tape for treatment of muscular disorders and lymphedema reduction, among other things.

http://www.kinesiotaping.com/index.php                                                               

Physiotherapy

To complement and enhance the healing effects of Dr. Scott  specific
Chiropractic adjustment treatment, we at Shapiro Chiropractic & Rehab Clinic also provide the following physiological therapeutic procedures:

• Ultrasound
• Eelectrical muscle stimulation
• Mechanical traction
• Decompression
• Core stability/strengthening
• Postural training 
• Cryotherapy
• Moist heat therapy  

Massage Therapy

Massage is a safe and effective way to relieve muscle tension and pain. Our registered massage therapists specialize in deep tissue and myofascial release in order to achieve greater motion, decrease pain, and attain better function.

Lifestyle Advice

We often find it helpful to "coach" our patients on certain activities they should avoid or do differently to avoid aggravating their particular health challenge. Our goal is to help every patient achieve a fulfilling and happy lifestyle full of the activities they enjoy most. We recognize that each our patient is a whole person, and help them reach true health and wellness is a collaborate effort between our professionals and our patients.

Spinal & Postural Screenings

Posture and spinal screenings can reveal important health information and unlock the door to improved health and well-being. We provide screenings at area malls, community events, health fairs and places of employment. Contact us today to arrange a screening at your event or workplace.