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Chiropractic Care for Cyclists

According to People For Bikes, about 47.88 million Americans participated in bicycle riding in 2018. The popular leisure activity is only growing with thousands of riders today. Located in Carrollton, GA, Dr. Pete Lazarnick (Dr. Pete) prides himself in providing top-notch chiropractic care for all his patients, including his patients who are avid bicyclists. Here are five ways bicyclists benefit from chiropractic care. Correct Posture A biker’s position places more pressure on your neck and back. Your trusted Carrollton, GA chiropractor will evaluate your spine for misalignment and damage. Through a variety of spinal manipulations, we will correct your posture and provide different tips and tricks to maintain good spinal health the next time you get on a bicycle. Relieve Joint Pain Cycling places a strain on your joints, especially around the hip and knee areas. Using treatments like exercise and massage therapies, we loosen stiff muscles and strengthen your joints.  Treat Injuries Lik

Fascial Distortion Model (FDM)

Located in Carrollton, GA, Dr. Pete Lazarnick (Dr. Pete)’s modern facility offers the Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) to correct your body’s injuries, joint problems, and pain. To learn more if FDM, a hands-on deep pressure application is the right treatment plan for you, visit www.askdrpete.com today! What is FDM? FDM or Fascial Distortion Model is a method of identifying pain in the body. Your body consists of fascia which are thin connective tissues surrounding your organs, muscles, joints, and other internal body parts. FDM works to target these soft tissues and identify where the pain of the injury is located. Through different types of deep pressure applications, an injury can be reversed, with a shorter recovery period. This treatment model is highly preferred by athletes and others with sports injuries who are looking to get back on the field in no time. 6 Types of Fascial Distortions There are six different types of fascial distortions identified in the FDM model. Each type of

Diathermy

Located in Carrollton, GA, Dr. Pete Lazarnick (Dr. Pete)’s modern facility offers diathermy to relieve all your muscle and joint-related conditions. To learn more if diathermy, an electric current therapy is the right treatment plan for you, visit www.askdrpete.com today! What Is Diathermy? Diathermy is a painless and safe therapy that uses manageable levels of heat and electric current to soothe patients suffering from irritated nerves and other issues relating to the muscles and joints.  There are three types of diathermy: short-wave, microwave, and ultrasound diathermy. Short-wave diathermy sends high-frequency waves to generate heat in the targeted tissue. Besides relieving pain, this type of diathermy also heals wounds and facilitates the restoration of damaged cells. Unlike short-wave, microwave diathermy targets tissues of lesser depth. Ultrasound diathermy focuses on sending current to deep tissues in the body. Benefits Studies have shown diathermy aids in blood flow, reducing