Name: Orchard Square Chiropractic
Address: 1528 Volvo Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA, 23320, US
Telephone: (757) 547-1110

General Description

*Not a Medicaid provider* Facility: Since 1986, Dr. Nick Schapowal, "Dr. Nick" to his patients, has proudly provided a state-of-the-art facility for the highest quality chiropractic care available. Graduating from the world renowned Palmer Chiropractic University over 25 years ago, he has been trained in the latest in chiropractic, physical therapy, and sports medicine techniques. He is a published author, public speaker, and has taught chiropractic technique at the largest chiropractic school in the world. Dr. Schapowal is confident that you will feel right at home in his office as he and his staff welcome all patients as if they were family. Appointments: If you would like to make an appointment, please contact the office by phone. The office facilitates communications and emergency calls by automatically forwarding incoming calls to Dr. Schapowal's cell phone during off hours, so you will always reach the doctor, not a service. Calls left on voicemail will be returned within an hour. Same day appointments are always available, especially for new patients seeking help. Financial: Dr. Schapowal and his staff will be more than happy to submit all insurance forms for you. Orchard Square Chiropractic is participating providers with Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, Optima, Medicare, Mailhandlers, Virgina Health Network, many Workers Compensation Programs, and many, many others. Orchard Square Chiropractic will do everything to help you afford the treatment you need and want. Cash discount plans as well as family plans are available. Forms of payment accepted by the office are check, cash, or any major credit card. Payment Plans are also available. Cancellation Policy: If you are unable to keep an appointment, Orchard Square Chiropractic asks that you kindly provide at least 24 hours notice. This is asked for this advance notice so that we can offer this appointment to another patient. A fee may be charged if a patient does not show up for an appointment without sufficient notice. Services: Adjustments/Manipulation: Adjustments, or manipulation as they're sometimes referred to is the minor movement of vertebrae in the spine. The objective of this movement is to realign vertebrae that have moved out of place for a number of reasons ranging from normal daily activity to trauma such as a car accident. When these vertebrae are out of place, it has an overall systemic effect from muscular to the central nervous system. Without proper alignment and flow of all nerves and systems in the body from the brain, we can't function at our peak. An adjustment is often a pressure from the chiropractor utilizing the hands or an instrument to move a vertebrae back into place. This happens with a quick movement and is often without discomfort. You may hear a noise that sounds like you're cracking your knuckles referred to as joint cavitation. It is the release of gases such as oxygen and nitrogen from the joint. Overall, adjustments are an excellent way to keep the body functioning at its highest level. When the body is in alignment, the body is able to respond and perform as it was designed to. Massage: Massage is an excellent method for improving overall health and musculoskeletal efficiency. Massage has a number of beneficial effects on the body and the mind. Some of these include removal of toxins that can build up in the muscles of the body, increased circulation, and increased flexibility in not only the muscles, but also the connective tissue within the body. Massage also can help with muscle spasms as well as soft tissue injuries. Increasing the movement and reducing the overall recovery time by helping the body in the healing process. In addition, consistent massage has been known to increase balance. Chiropractic Massage has proven to assist in the healing of a large number of conditions including back pain, surgery recovery, eating and sleep disorders as well as high blood pressure and diabetes among others. Bernita, our massage therapist, is nationally certified in Swedish Massage, Neuromuscular/Medical Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Sports Massage, Accupressure, and many others. Please ask about insurance coverage as most insurance companies cover massage therapy. Laser Light Therapy Laser therapy introduces infrared light into pain areas that speed healing. It is amazing for pain control. X-Ray: Orchard Square Chiropractic has it's own X-ray facility with the ability to take and develop any X-rays that may be needed. Depending on the findings, the Dr. Nick may call for an mri or other imaging studies of the area of chief concern. Radiologists are available for more detailed study. Ultrasound: Ultrasound is a therapy that is utilized in the office to handle injuries related to joints, muscle spasms, as well as most soft tissues. While it shares the same name, this ultrasound is not the same as the type of ultrasound utilized diagnostically to screen internally in the body. This ultrasound creates small sound waves that in effect vibrate and massage soft tissues and muscle. These sound waves do an excellent job in facilitating the body's healing process in addition to decreasing scar tissue formation. Certain ultrasounds also create a heating effect to help relax the muscles or tightness in the body. This heat combined with the overall features of the ultrasound help to start the healing process at the most basic cellular level speeding up your road to recovery. Electrical Muscle Stimulation: Electrical Muscle Stimulation is an exceptional way to help the body in the healing process. This is accomplished by sending a very small electrical current into the affected soft tissue injury or muscle spasm. The therapy utilizes this current in an effort to help reduce swelling and release trigger points that may have the muscle locked up. It does this by helping the body to release natural relievers of pain often referred to as endorphins. This is a great therapy if there is a spasm in a back or neck muscle. It works well in relaxing the muscle and allowing it to return to its normal state rather quickly. Short therapy sessions are excellent at facilitating healing from acute and chronic pain. Cryotherapy: Cryotherapy is an excellent way to help with muscle spasms in the body. This therapy is well known to help numb painful areas as well as provide a cooling relief to affected soft tissues. The therapy consists of applying cold compresses on to the skin to effectively reduce the temperature of the skin as well as constrict the blood vessels in the area. If you are suffering from a muscle spasm or just recently had a soft tissue injury, cryotherapy is an excellent way to help reduce swelling and further injury in the early stages of your healing process. This therapy is rather inexpensive and is something that can be done at home as well as in the office. Superficial Heat: Hot packs, warm moist towels, heating pads, and infrared lamps are often used to raise the temperature of soft tissues directly below the surface of the skin. This brings soothing relief to many patients suffering from back pain, spasm, bursitis, arthritis, and other musculoskeletal conditions. Heat applied to the surface of the skin enlarges blood vessels below the surface, relaxing tissues and can temporarily relieve painful symptoms. Increasing circulation and relaxing muscles is helpful before or after chiropractic adjustments, exercises, and other treatments. Interferential Stimulation: Inferential Electro-Therapy is an excellent method of helping the body deal with spasms, sprains, and issues related to soft tissues. This therapy accomplishes this with a very low simulated frequency that is put on the soft tissue. The feeling of this therapy is very light and most patients feel very comfortable during the treatment. In addition to this therapy simulating the body's natural healing method by helping it to produce natural pain killing endorphins, it also helps with the release of these strains, spasms and soft tissue issues. Microcurrent Therapy: Microcurrent Therapy is an exceptional way to help heal the body, namely soft tissues. It is also an effective way to relieve pain within the body. The therapy utilizes very small amounts of current to produce signals that replicate those occurring in the body naturally. This current is very small and is almost unnoticeable to the patient. This is a great therapy if there is a spasm in a back or neck muscle. It works well in relaxing the muscle and allowing it to return to its normal state rather quickly. Short therapy sessions are excellent at facilitating healing from acute and chronic pain.

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Orchard Square Chiropractic

1528 Volvo Pkwy C
Chesapeake, VA 23320

(757) 547-1110

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Orchard Square Chiropractic

Chiropractor in Chesapeake

1528 Volvo Pkwy C Chesapeake VA, 23320

(757) 547-1110

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