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SE Rhone Street (from SE 52nd to SE 54th) and SE 54th (from SE Bush to SE Rhone) will be completely closed and subject to towing from January 24 through January 31 due to PGE power pole replacements.
Please plan ahead by leaving early, as traffic and parking will be affected. We recommend parking on SE 54th Avenue between SE Rhone Street and SE Lafayette Street to avoid the closures. Please also keep an eye on your email for a map illustrating these closures.
During the chiropractic business transition, you may receive notification from your insurance carrier indicating that we are no longer contracted with your plan. This notice is a formality as we move to a new business entity. You are still covered for chiropractic care in this clinic. Please continue your care without hesitation. If you have any concerns or would like assistance, you can submit a copy of the notification to officemanager@apexpdx.com.
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Acupuncture
Harmonize your body and mind for lasting wellness.
Acupuncture is a traditional form of medicine from China that encourages the body to promote natural healing and to improve function. This is done by inserting very fine, disposable needles into specific points along the body and possibly adding heat or electrical stimulation to the needle.
Chinese Medicine is often used in conjunction with acupuncture. Chinese herbs are sourced from plants, animals and minerals, and are used to treat a wide variety of illnesses or painful conditions. These herbs can help the body’s systems heal and work more efficiently.
Practitioners may also use tuina, cupping, moxibustion, gua sha, or nutrition and lifestyle coaching. Tuina (pronounced “twee na”) is a Chinese massage that breaks up adhesions between muscles that result from traumatic or chronic injuries. It includes the use of pressure on acupuncture points and along their channels, and assisted movement to restore normal joint motion. Moxibustion is a traditional heat therapy used to increase blood flow, improve immune function or deliver deep relaxation. Gua sha is a technique to promote normal circulation and to relieve pain, stiffness, cough, fevers and other complaints.
Massage Therapy
This ancient tradition brings relaxation and pain relief.
There are a wide variety of massage techniques, and massage therapy’s benefits are just as varied, from relaxation and stress relief to injury recovery and managing chronic pain. Massage therapy reduces muscle tension, stress and fatigue, and improves circulation.
The main styles of massage therapy are Therapeutic/Deep Tissue Massage and Relaxation/Swedish Massage.
**Therapeutic/Deep Tissue Massage**
This is a restorative, pain-relieving massage that’s often appropriate to help muscles heal after an accident or car collision. Although all massage treatments are therapeutic by nature, this massage goes beyond its Swedish base, bringing additional techniques, deeper pressure and specific focus to areas of the body that need extra attention. Deep tissue work is used, as well as stretching, passive range of motion, trigger point therapy, myofascial release and more.
**Relaxation/Swedish Massage**
This massage for relaxation brings a healthy balance to the body – it decreases stress and muscle tension, increases circulation and helps restore the mind-body connection. It’s what we think of as a traditional massage, incorporating soothing strokes that glide and knead. Pressure ranges from light to medium and oils or lotions are often used. Along with increased relaxation and circulation, this style of massage can be extremely effective in releasing areas of muscle tension and soreness.
Apex also offers a variety of other massage techniques, including craniosacral therapy, maternity massage and structural integration.
**Pregnancy Massage**
A pregnancy massage is much like a regular massage, but the therapist will be careful to avoid putting pressure on certain areas and will use unique positions to keep the mother comfortable and safe. For example, rather than spending the entire session lying face-down, you will be on your side or in a semi-reclined position. This avoids putting pressure on your abdomen and disrupting blood flow.
During a prenatal massage, the therapist will avoid using deep pressure on your abdomen and legs. Gentle pressure may be used, but deep pressure on your legs can cause problems if you have blood clots.
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