Wecker Chiropractic Center, P.A. Richard J Wecker D.C. 551 S Apollo Blvd Ste 105 Melbourne, FL 32901-1274 Ph1: 321-727-1555 Fax: 321-725-1705 handdc@aol.com Credit Cards    Payment Plans Available, LifeCare Discount Network Information available on request. Insurance BC/BS PPO,CIGNA United Healthcare PHCS, ITEX Barter Workers comp. FL,NY,Ohio, Washington Medicade/MedicareWellcare Clinic Administration | |||||
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| About Our Practice All healing is truly self-healing, but a body in deep strain often cannot garner the forces to restore well-being on its own. It is then that an intervention can be employed to reduce strain significantly and engage the body's own self-healing energies. "Let us design a program of care that will enhance your present state of well being. We'll help you help yourself to a longer, healthier and more vibrant disease free lifestyle. Come join us in your personal journey towards better health." We at Wecker Chiropratic Center are dedicated to help you become "independently healthy". Additional Staff Therapists Petra Lucus,LMT - Massage Therapist Office Manager Ruth Little |
Trigger Point Therapy The technique and methods of Trigger Point Therapy were primarily defined and developed by Janet Travell, M.D. Trigger point therapy's primary focus is the elimination of myofascial pain syndrome caused by hyper irritable areas in muscles. Because these pain syndromes are often overlooked, Dr. Travel developed the techniques of trigger point therapy to help patients find relief. Trigger point therapy is performed in several ways. The least invasive is through the application of direct pressure, or ischemic compression to the effected muscle and the trigger point contained therein. Application of a vapocoolant spray in conjunction with stretching of the affected muscle, as well as therapeutic ultrasound may also be used. More invasive methods are available if the myofascial trigger points are unresponsive to the above therapies. Trigger point involves direct pressure to and stretching of the affected musculature. The amount of force used is dependent on patient tolerance. The technique affects the body by eliminating the accumulation of waste in the muscle. Additionally, trigger point therapy allows for restoration of normal muscle tone and flexibility. Trigger points are generally located through physical examination. Additional methods of detection such as thermal imaging are currently being investigated.
Driving Directions The Clinic is located at the Apollo Professional Center at the intersection of Apollo and Airport Blvds. just north of the intersection of Babcock and Apollo in Suite 105.  Map...(a new window will open) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
