At Meridian Valley Chiropractic, we strive to provide you with the most up-to-date, state of the art, cutting edge services and techniques that we can in order to assure you of the fastest healing and recovery possible. CHIROPRACTIC We utilize low force, non-invasive chiropractic techniques whenever possible, designed to bring about rapid recovery with minimal to no discomfort. These techniques are extremely safe and effective, and are constantly being updated as new information and research becomes available. CRANIAL ADJUSTING and APPLIED KINESIOLOGY Dr. Michael Hughes specializes in Sacro-Occipital Technique SOT, Vector Point cranial, craniopathy, TMD disorders, CMRT (a technique of balancing organ function through various reflexes), and applied kinesiology - specialties of chiropractic that aid in the detection and correction of many difficult and unusual conditions that other health care methods have failed to help. Many patients helped by these methods were discarded by previous physicians as "hopeless cases" or were told that it was "all in their heads". Please click on the "Specialized Techniques" page to find out more about this. NUTRITIONAL TESTING and COUNSELING Since proper biochemical balance is an integral part of the total health picture, we have incorporated nutritional testing into our practice to help people deal with these issues. Non-invasive tests devised by the medical, naturopathic, chiropractic, and osteopathic professions are utilized. CORRECTIVE EXERCISES In order to maintain corrections and supplement the healing process, we instruct our patients in the use of various exercises that they can perform at home at their own convenience. These also serve to speed up healing and reduce recovery time. LIFESTYLE ENHANCEMENT Because the elimination of stress is paramount to obtaining and maintaining health, we will advise you regarding certain activities that are helpful, as well as those that might be harmful to your particular lifestyle goals. MASSAGE THERAPY Therapeutic massage will often enhance the positive effects of chiropractic, bringing about more rapid recovery and greatly lessening the formation of adhesions, or tissue scarring, due to various imbalances. SEMG TESTING In order to enhance our ability to detect spinal problems in our patients, we recently aquired and trained on a state-of-the-art computerized SEMG machine. SEMG stands for Surface Electromyograph. It detects the amount of muscle spasm or muscle fatigue in your paraspinal muscles, which helps us more specifically pinpoint problems in your spine - even if they have been hidden for a number of years. Unlike medical EMG, this process is completely painless. CERVICAL and LUMBAR TRACTION Dr. Rita specialises in the training and use of home cervical (neck) and lumbar (low back) traction. These units are portable and are highly recommended for decompressing the joints and discs of the neck and low back, helping to alleviate stress and pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. These units are also available for sale. Click below for information on the following services:   Specialized Techniques   Meridian Valley Chiropractic, along with all information provided, is for educational purposes only and is not an attempt to replace the need to seek healthcare services or to provide specific healthcare advice. We strongly encourage users to consult with their chiropractor or other qualified healthcare professionals for personal healthcare attention and answers to personal questions. Meridian Valley Chiropractic 13106 S.E. 240th St., Suite 201 Kent, WA 98031 www.hugheschiro.com Michael Hughes, DC E-Mail: mvcc92@gmail.com Phone: 253-631-1118 Fax: 253-631-1156   © 2001-2003 Healthy Practices, Inc. All rights reserved.