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My Approach to Care

Techniques I Use

At Erickson Healing Arts, I use several highly effective adjusting approaches to help improve your spinal health and reduce nervous system interference. The specific approach I choose is based on my judgment and years of experience working with patients just like you.

The primary adjusting techniques I use include:

I see chiropractic adjustments as an essential part of helping your body heal. Spinal joints that aren’t moving correctly can irritate nearby nerves, but adjustments add motion to these restricted areas, which helps reduce nervous system disruption. This gives your body the best opportunity to return to a state of health.

I often use a technique called Diversified, which involves a specific manual adjustment after a thorough examination. The direction, speed, and depth of each adjustment are the result of years of experience and a deep understanding of spinal mechanics, and chiropractic adjustments are always tailored to your specific needs.

Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, full-body healing technique that I use to help release restrictions in the soft tissues surrounding your central nervous system. The brain and spinal cord are protected by membranes and fluid, and when stress and strains interfere with their healthy function, it can impact your overall well-being.

By normalizing this environment, I can help enhance your body’s natural ability to self-correct. I have seen excellent results helping adults and children in my NYC practice with conditions such as headaches, chronic pain, stress, and even infant issues like colic and nursing difficulties. Many of my patients find this therapy to be profoundly relaxing and effective, helping them feel more at ease and comfortable.

I treat infants, children, and adolescents with a gentle, integrated approach that includes chiropractic care, craniosacral therapy, diet, homeopathy, and essential oils. My goal is to help your child feel comfortable and at ease during every session, whether they are receiving care for a specific issue or for general wellness.

I am also the author of A Chiropractic Perspective on Pediatrics and teach in a pediatric master’s program. My extensive experience, including being an Internationally Certified Infant Massage Instructor, ensures a safe and effective experience for your child, using gentle techniques that are always tailored to their specific needs.

As a practitioner certified in the Webster Technique, I provide a gentle and effective chiropractic approach specifically for my pregnant patients. Pregnancy brings significant structural changes to your body, and chiropractic care can offer crucial support.

As your pelvis changes, sacral misalignment can cause specific pelvic muscles and ligaments to tighten. This tension may prevent your baby from comfortably getting into the best position for birth, which is what the Webster Technique is designed to address. By normalizing the pelvic biomechanics, I can help your baby get into an optimal position for delivery and even help decrease labor time.

My goal is to support the health of both you and your infant throughout this miraculous time, helping to make your pregnancy and postpartum experience smoother.

Other Techniques Used

  • Cold Laser/Low Level Light Therapy: This non-invasive therapy uses light to promote healing and has shown excellent results for patients with neck and back pain, carpal tunnel, TMJ, and more.
  • Massage Therapy: I incorporate massage into every session to melt away stress and tension, improve circulation, and reduce muscle tightness, which complements your chiropractic care.
  • Myofascial Release: This soft tissue technique restores normal function to the connective tissue throughout your body, making chiropractic adjustments more effective and providing lasting relief.
  • Mind Body: I may incorporate breathing exercises, meditation, yoga, or mindfulness to help you heal by leveraging the powerful connection between your mind and body.
  • Nutrition: Proper nutrition is key to healing. I may suggest dietary modifications or supplements to decrease pain, reduce inflammation, improve digestion, and increase mental clarity.
  • Exercise: Exercise improves everything from bone density to cognitive function. I will recommend exercises tailored to your body that incorporate strength, flexibility, and endurance to enhance your recovery.
  • Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: I use therapeutic-grade essential oils during sessions to reduce inflammation, decrease pain, and promote deep relaxation. I may also recommend specific oils for you to use at home to further support your healing.

Get Started Today

If you’ve been to a chiropractor before and prefer to be adjusted in a particular way, let Dr Erickson know. We want you to relax, enjoy and fully benefit from your chiropractic care. Spinal problems rarely get better on their own. Call our New York chiropractic office today to get started with chiropractic care!

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