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Chiropractic isn’t just for when you’ve suffered a major injury; it’s a way of looking at the human body as a whole. The human body is a self-sustaining and self-healing entity, one that sometimes requires a more natural approach to healing. Your body is controlled by your brain, but the spinal cord and vast network of nerves that carry its messages are crucial as well. You as a whole need to be in complete synchronization for maximum efficiency. At ChirocareLA.com, Dr. Jack Alajajian and his staff thrive to help you reach your untapped potential.   If you experience back or neck pain, you might wonder how urgently you should seek treatment. Frays in tissues supporting the spine are not immediately noticeable but can get worse over time. In the case of car accidents or other situations of blunt force trauma, we recommend getting an examination. Especially in situations where pain or discomfort linger.   At our ChirocareLa office in Glendale, CA., Dr. Jack Alajajian and his staff provid...

Therapeutic massages are a great way for patients to relax and relieve pain. During these massages our staff using manipulation techniques on deep layers of your muscles and connective tissue using different techniques to help your body heal and provide relaxation. During your massage, Dr. Jack Alajajian and staff apply different oils to your skin to massage your muscles and decrease muscle reflex activity. Before each massage, we ask our patients what type of pressure they want to be applied during the massage and specific area our staff should focus on. The pressure level varies from light to firm and it is important that you are comfortable with the pressure that is being applied. Because the time is yours, it is important to us that we spend the massage focusing on the areas that you want. We recommend therapeutic massages for patients who are dealing with everyday aches and pains or that just want to relax. After a massage your body will feel recharged and ready for any activity y...

Dr. Jack Alajajian of ChiroCareLA.com offers Acoustic Compression Therapy to our patients in the Glendale, CA, area. The Miracle Wave Acoustic Therapy is an alternative, noninvasive treatment for conditions like Achilles tendonitis, stress fractures, plantar fasciitis, sprains, and tears. Each session takes about ten to fifteen minutes. It will speed up your recovery and provide relief.   The goal of chiropractic treatment is to help your body heal naturally. The Miracle Wave uses acoustic pulses or sound waves to jumpstart these natural healing processes. It’s great for musculoskeletal aches and improving blood flow. It works by sending these energy pulses into the injured areas. The sessions are quick with minimal side effects. That means that after each session you’re free to continue the rest of your day. The results are almost immediate and will last for five to eight days. Miracle Wave is not a one and done treatment, you will need to come back in every two to three weeks.   Ther...

Dr. Jack Alajajian offers LED-based light therapy in the form of Contour Light. This treatment method has been used for decades. It is a proven weight loss method that is healthy and safe. Applying red light to the body's fat cells cause them to deflate like a balloon. The mitochondria then release and dissolve the cells. If you are interested, visit us in Glendale, CA.   As mentioned, the light causes the fat cells to deflate, then stimulating the mitochondria to releases the contents of the cell. Significant weight loss occurs from just this light exposure. Once released, the contents of the cell are pushed into the interstitial space that exists right below your deepest skin layer. Your lymphatic system will then remove it.   Contour Light therapy yields the best results when combined with other health factors. Eating right, drinking lots of water, and exercising improves your lymphatic system. The stronger the system the better it becomes at removing fat. Your liver and kidneys...

Frequency-specific microcurrent (FSM) is a technique that utilizes low-level electrical currents to relieve pain. Dr. Jack Alajajian offers this treatment at ChiroCareLA.com. The various electrical settings reduce swelling, pain, and repairs tissues. If you are interested in FSM, visit us in Glendale, CA.   The goal of chiropractic care is to provide holistic and alternative treatments. Other medical professionals focus on relieving your symptoms when they should actually focus on the cause. This is why we offer FSM. It finds and resolves the source of your suffering. These treatments treat muscle and nerve pain, scar tissue, and inflammation. It also helps with conditions like disc injuries, fibromyalgia, musculoskeletal injuries, arthritis, chronic bone pain and fractures, and sports injuries.   At your FSM session, a device is applied to your body that emits a mild electrical current. There are specific frequencies that are used for each condition. This makes each session extremely ...

Low-level laser therapy is offered by Dr. Jack Alajajian in the form of the Erchonia Laser. This type of therapy restores functionality to your body by healing the cause of your problems. Like all chiropractic care, the Erchonia Laser increases your body’s natural healing processes. It reduces inflammation while increasing blood flow, neurotransmitter release, and calcium uptake. To learn more, contact ChiroCareLA.com.   Laser therapy stimulates your tissues and nervous system. It doesn’t heal your pain, it finds the cause. During the treatments, the mitochondria of your cells are exposed to light. The receptors increase your energy production, cell and protein growth, biochemical reactions, oxygen, and blood flow. It evens elongates the lifespan of the cells. The results are an improvement to your neuron and biochemical pathways. Pain levels are lowered, and the range of motion is improved. There is an increase in ATP production, calcium intake, and neurotransmitter release.   During ...

At ChirocareLA.com, we advise our patients who suffer from back pain to reduce swelling by eating a healthier diet. Some fat in your diet is good but too much processed saturated fat can cause inflammation by interfering with the immune system and putting excess weight on joints. We also encourage our patients to limit their sugar consumption to the daily recommended value. Instead of processed foods, we encourage our patients to eat a well-balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins. A diet that contains more plant-based foods is less likely to cause inflammation. Reading the label at the grocery store is suggested so you can see which foods are full of processed fats.  If the item says “0% trans-fat” but the ingredients say “partially hydrogenated.” it means there is hidden saturated fat. Don’t forget, the food you eat determines how healthy your body is. The healthier you are the better chance you have of reducing inflammation and being pain-free! For any questions about ...