Services
Dr. Jess has been developing her tool box over a number of years to best suit her patient’s needs. These include her 5 main tools; soft tissue techniques, acupuncture/dry needling, joint mobilization & manipulation, rehab & exercise prescription and education. Each patient has a different set of tools they will need to best suit their case, injury and lifestyle.
Chiropractic Care
Pain Education & Management Tools
Rehabilitation & Exercise Prescription
Acupuncture
The Toolbox
Functional Integrative Acupuncture
“The FIN (Functional Integrative Needling) approach integrates a variety of dry needling techniques during a single session. Unlike acupuncture which traditionally selects points along meridians, dry needling targets anatomical structures that are the underlying cause of musculoskeletal conditions. The benefits are decreased pain, decreased muscle tension, and improved function.
During a typical FIN treatment, thin filament needles are inserted into various targets that have been determined to be the underlying cause of the painful condition. They are left in from several seconds to 20 minutes. Typically there will be 10 or more needles used for most conditions [and they will be used with or without electrical stimulation]. Different strategies are used for acute injuries and chronic pain conditions that make this a highly effective treatment modality for soft tissue injuries.”
Soft Tissue Techniques (STT) & Joint Mobilization/Manipulation
STT is often described as massage style treatment or care. The STT and joint mobilization techniques that Dr. Jess uses vary from gentle joint work, to deep muscle, ligament and tendon techniques. Instrument assisted soft tissue techniques are also a common tool of Dr. Coady’s; she uses tools like Graston® Instruments and other devices to better treat and manage soft tissue and joint injuries.
The purpose and intent of any soft tissue and joint technique verys, but the goals are often directed towards improved range of motion, decreased pain and desensitization for improved function and performance.
Rehab, Exercise Prescription and Functional Movement
Chiropractors are clinicians and specialists of human movement; it is one of, if not, the most important part of every care plan. Exercise and rehabilitation are a part of every treatment with Dr. Jess and a keystone in developing long term physical and mental health. From fall prevention to proper breathing techniques & postpartum care to return to sport programming; exercise, rehab and movement are not only important for your overall health but are a vital component to your pain, recovery and reconditioning
Education & Lifestyle Management
Whether you’re battling chronic pain, new aches and bumps or are recovering post surgery, what you do away from your care team MATTERS. Ensuring you understand your pathology or injury is one thing, but feeling you have the knowledge and power to overcome navigating that path is equally important. Ensure you’re being cared for as a whole person by incorporating
Pain Education; 6 pathways that contribute to your pain
Sleep education and hygiene
Proper nutrition for recovery, inflammation & energy
Supplementation appropriate for your condition
Mental health and coping strategies for overcoming stress and pain
Mindfulness & meditation techniques
“Working with Dr. Jess was great; she listened to my story and helped me develop new habits that have kept me feeling good long after treatment. She was easy to communicate with and I felt safe with her coming in to treat my family at home. I recommend Dr. Jess to all my family and friends with aches and pains!”
— Leaha B., Carp, ON