Corrective exercises
What is Corrective exercises?
Corrective exercises are targeted movement strategies designed to restore proper function and balance to the body. At Access To Health, we use these specialized exercises to address “compensations”—the ways your body has learned to move to avoid pain or protect an injury.
Unlike a general workout, these movements are specific to your unique biomechanical needs. They are designed to “reset” the motor system, allowing your muscles and joints to function in harmony. By improving these movement patterns, we help remove physical constraints and allow you to live a more active, pain-free life.
The Role of Movement in Chiropractic Care
We believe that movement is an essential partner to the chiropractic adjustment. While an adjustment aligns the spine, corrective exercises ensure that the surrounding muscles are strong and flexible enough to maintain that alignment.
Benefits of Chiropractic Care
By incorporating corrective exercises into your care plan, we can help you:
Relieve Chronic Pain
Reduce the strain on overactive muscles that cause tension and discomfort.
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Correct Postural Imbalances
Address issues like “tech neck” or rounded shoulders by strengthening the body’s natural support system.
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Enhance Recovery
Speed up the healing process for injuries by increasing blood flow and stability.
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Prevent Future Injury
Identify and strengthen the “weak links” in your physical chain before they lead to new problems.
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Personalized for Your Needs
No two bodies move exactly the same way. That is why Dr. Ranae and our clinical team provide personalized exercise plans tailored to your specific condition.
During your visit, we evaluate your movement patterns to identify which muscles need to be lengthened and which need to be strengthened. Most of these exercises are simple enough to be performed in the comfort of your own home, giving you the tools to take an active role in your own long-term wellness.
Whether you are recovering from a sports injury, managing a chronic condition, or simply looking to move better in your daily life, our corrective exercise programs are designed to help you reach your God-given potential.
Our Services
We want to ensure that when you enter our doors you know exactly what to expect.
Chiropractor in Fort Collins, CO
A chiropractic adjustment can make you feel so much better. Your body does not want to be out of alignment, and that’s exactly what an adjustment can help address. It is also known as chiropractic manipulation, manual manipulation, or spinal manipulation. The adjustment refers to the manipulation of the vertebrae that have abnormal movements and are not functioning properly. A chiropractic adjustment will assist in fixing these issues.
Gonstead Technique
The Gonstead Chiropractic System is unique because it is thorough, complete and specific in both analyzing and treating the spine. A Gonstead Chiropractor will address your entire spine when evaluating for the presence of vertebral subluxations (spinal misalignments producing nerve interference or irritation) which cause ill health. The Gonstead Analysis is used to detect the presence of the vertebral subluxation complex by utilizing the following five criteria:
Kids and Chiropractic
A child’s health and wellness are a top priority for any parent, and a resilient body starts with a healthy nervous system. At Access To Health, we understand the unique needs of children and how chiropractic care can support their overall health. From boosting the immune system to improving posture and addressing common childhood concerns, chiropractic care can make a big difference in your child’s well-being.
Headaches & Migraines
Headaches and migraines are among the top reasons people begin their search for a chiropractor. On average, 45 million Americans suffer from headaches each year, and those that experience regular migraines are reported to miss an average of 19 days of work.The symptoms of headaches and migraines differ. Headaches are usually milder, with pain localized behind the eyes and sinuses, or around the temples.These forms of headaches are usually described as “Sinus Headaches” or “Tension Headaches”.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is the manual manipulation of soft body tissues (muscle, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments) to enhance a person’s health and well-being. There are many types of massage therapy methods (also called modalities). People seek massage therapy for a variety of reasons; for example, to reduce stress and anxiety, to relax muscles, to rehabilitate injuries, to reduce pain and to promote overall health and wellness.