If your Neuromusculoskeletal and Biomechanical condition is affected by your weight, fitness, diet or nutritional deficiencies our Doctors and Staff will help guide you in lifestyle changes (coordinating with other health care providers when appropriate) to help you make the changes that will foster … [Read more...]
Meridian Therapy
Meridian therapy, or trigger point therapy, uses cold-beam laser technology. Based on acupuncture, a laser beam is used to stimulate the acupuncture points without the evasiveness of needles. It is used most commonly for treating headaches and sinusitis, but is also highly beneficial for numerous … [Read more...]
MLS Laser Therapy
Cold Laser Therapy (MLS Laser) For more information, see the following free reports: MLS Laser (Cold Laser) for Cell Growth MLS Laser (Cold Laser) Scientific Report Cold Laser Therapy is a treatment whereby a cold laser is utilized to treat chronic and acute pain. Cold laser therapy is … [Read more...]
Spinal Decompression
Damaged, degenerative, bulging, herniated and ruptured spinal discs are among the most common causes of lower back pain, leg pain, leg numbness or weakness, neck pain, arm pain, and arm numbness or weakness. It’s a medical fact that damaged discs, which bulge or protrude as a result, seldom retract … [Read more...]
Chiropractic Manipulative Techniques
At MCC we use a variety of Chiropractic Manipulative Techniques (also known as Chiropractic Adjustments) and adapt the techniques to each individual patient’s needs and preferences. Some of these Adjustments result in the classic “knuckle popping” sound when they are performed and others involve … [Read more...]
Physical Modalities and Procedures
Therastim Our therastim units address the pain generators by applying tiny amounts of electrical current into and around the injured and sore tissue. The result is a very soothing therapy that aids in the healing of those tissues. Our patients most commonly tell us that this therapy feels “very … [Read more...]
Neuromusculoskeletal (NMS) Evaluation
A screening examination will help determine if you are a candidate for the conservative and non-surgical care that we offer. If you are, our detailed NMS diagnostic examination is designed to determine the underlying cause of your condition, the extent of any tissue damage and the type of nature of … [Read more...]
Martin Chiropractic Clinic
Conveniently located just south of 15th Street on the east side of Coit Rd in Plano TX, the Martin Chiropractic Clinic with its green awning and sign in front has been a fixture in the Plano Health Care Community for over 35 years. With its award winning doctors and well trained, highly skilled … [Read more...]
MCC Schedules, Events and Outreach
Kim Johnson Clinic Director-- 02/01/13 I noticed that my neighbor had put his Christmas tree out at the street for trash pick up this morning! And it’s never too late to get started on those resolutions you’ve been putting off either. At MCC we’ve been talking about making 2013 a year of … [Read more...]
Other NMS Conditions
Fatigue Colic Sinusitis Esophageal Reflux Irritable Bowel Syndrome These symptoms may be caused or affected by Neuromusculoskeletal conditions that respond favorably to conservative and non-surgical Chiropractic Care. … [Read more...]
Fitness, Nutrition and Wellness
Oscar Presas DC Senior Staff Doctor-- 01/25/13 Happy 2013! I hope everyone had a great new year and without a doubt, this year promises to be a very good one. As most of us return to the daily grind of jobs, a lot of us will be going to back to one that requires us to sit for long periods of … [Read more...]
Health Care News and Research
Michael Martin DC President and CEO-- Hi everyone and welcome to the “Chiro1 News”, a great place to keep abreast of news, research and developments in Chiropractic and health care. … [Read more...]
Back and Neck Disorders
People with a back or neck disorder typically think of their problem only in terms of their symptoms. They focus on their back pain, their neck pain, the pain and numbness in their arms or legs. These symptoms, however, can be caused by many different conditions. Cancers, infections, and internal … [Read more...]
Spinal Decompression
Damaged, degenerative, bulging, herniated and ruptured spinal discs are among the most common causes of lower back pain, leg pain, leg numbness or weakness, neck pain, arm pain, and arm numbness or weakness. It’s a medical fact that damaged discs, which bulge or protrude as a result, seldom retract … [Read more...]
Patient Focus
The Martin Chiropractic Clinic (MCC) focus is on quality conservative and non-surgical care for disorders of the spine and musculoskeletal system. Today these disorders are known as Neuromusculoskeletal (NMS) conditions. MCC has been providing this treatment for over 35 years and has served over … [Read more...]
MLS Cold Laser Therapy
Cold Laser Therapy (MLS Laser) Cold Laser Therapy is a treatment whereby a cold laser is utilized to treat chronic and acute pain. Cold laser therapy is used for persons suffering from back and neck pain, musculoskeletal pain, joint pain associated with arthritis, fibromyalgia, tendonitis, … [Read more...]
Active Seniors
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Childrens NMS Conditions
Have you ever heard of the saying “…as the twig is bent, so grows the tree”? This definitely holds true with children in regard to spinal health. Experts agree that most spinal problems actually begin between childhood and a person reaching his/her early 20’s. When you also add in the fact that 80% … [Read more...]
Acute Pain
At first these types of neck problems seem to “come and go”. An occasional flare-up from time to time, but the pain is manageable. Gradually, the flare-ups become more frequent. The pain often becomes more severe and you have to start giving up some of the activities that you enjoy. Pain then … [Read more...]
Hand and Wrist Conditions
You’re working at your desk, trying to ignore the tingling or numbness you’ve had for months in your hand and wrist. Suddenly, a sharp, piercing pain shoots through the wrist and up your arm. Just a passing cramp? More likely you have carpal tunnel syndrome, a painful progressive condition caused by … [Read more...]
Shoulder and Elbow Conditions
Shoulder pain can be caused by a myriad of different problems. Left untreated, or improperly treated, chronic issues develop that become extremely limiting and sometimes debilitating. Not all shoulder problems stem from injuries or trauma. As a result, it’s not mystery that when they are treated … [Read more...]
Ankle and Foot Conditions
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Hip and Knee Conditions
Knee pain can be caused by a myriad of different problems. Left untreated, or improperly treated, chronic issues develop that become extremely limiting and sometimes debilitating. Not all knee problems stem from injuries or trauma. As a result, it’s not mystery that when they are treated like an … [Read more...]
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is similar to rheumatism, which is a chronic condition in which the joints, and soft tissue, experience pain. Like rheumatism, fibromyalgia causes significant pain and fatigue. Fibromyalgia sufferers experience pain and tenderness at multiple, and specific places on the body and pain in … [Read more...]
Headaches
Having a headache is bad enough, but the real suffering comes from the way headaches affect your quality of life. It’s the fact that they always return. It’s how headaches “shut down” your day. It’s the way headaches “zap” your energy and affect your mood, and your relationships. It’s the missed … [Read more...]
Sports Injuries
Many athletes are sidelined with injuries that could have been avoided, or because their injuries do not respond to traditional medical care. Some injured athletes continue to play, but at less than peak performance because their injuries never heal properly. More and more, coaches and athletes are … [Read more...]
Motor Vehicle Injuries
Whiplash is a word commonly used to describe the mechanism of injury that occurs during a motor vehicle crash. The term was coined in the 20’s and is now used to describe a variety of injuries (predominately to the neck) associated most commonly with auto crashes. Until recently, “whiplash” … [Read more...]
Arthritis
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Neuropathy
More info coming soon! … [Read more...]
Back and Neck Disorders
Back and Neck Disorders People with a back or neck disorder typically think of their problem only in terms of their symptoms. They focus on their back pain, their neck pain, the pain and numbness in their arms or legs. These symptoms, however, can be caused by many different conditions. … [Read more...]