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Massage
Your massage will take place in a warm, comfortable, quiet room. Soft music may be played to help you relax. You will lie on a table especially designed for your comfort.
Your massage will be performed by an educated professional who has received specific training in massage therapy. Our therapists are licensed by the Government of New Hampshire.
Most massage techniques are traditionally performed with the client unclothed. However, you may decide what amount of clothing you prefer to wear for your own comfort.
The therapist will leave the room while you undress, get on to the table and cover yourself with a clean sheet. You will be properly draped at all times to keep you warm and comfortable. Only the area being worked on will be uncovered.
You and your therapist will discuss the desired outcome of your session. This will determine which parts of your body require massage. A typical full body session will include work on your back, arms, legs, feet, hands, head, neck and shoulders. You will not be touched on or near your genitals or breasts.
A light oil or lotion will be used to permit your muscles to be worked on without causing excessive friction to the skin. The lubricants used should hydrate the skin and be readily absorbed.
Chiropractic
The first thing I will do is ask you about your problem. I will ask you a series of questions to help determine the nature of your condition and the best way to go about treating the problem.
A physical examination will then be performed including a thorough spinal examination to detect any structural abnormalities which may be affecting or causing your condition. Your first visit may also include x-rays, and other diagnostic procedures.
Treatment will only commence if I feel I can help you. Treatment will consist of spinal manipulation or "adjustments". An "adjustment" is the specific manipulation of vertebrae that have abnormal alignment, movement patterns, or function. The medical term for these is "subluxation". Particular attention will be paid to that area of your spine where a "subluxation" has been detected. I will adjust the vertebra with my hands by applying pressure to the areas of the spine that are subluxated. Under most circumstances, adjustments are not painful. Adjustments or manipulations are extremely safe as long as they are performed by a chiropractor. There has been estimated to be less than a 1 in 5 million chance of an adverse reaction to an adjustment.
For more information on chiropractic see this link: www.amerchiro.org
Dr. O’Connor is available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 2 to 8:30
To make an appointment with Dr. Amy please call (603)290-0043.
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