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Services At Sea View
Adjustments may involve gentle pressure, or a quick thrust applied to a specific location, in a specific direction to restore normal function to a joint. Adjustments are rarely painful, and highly effective. Numerous studies have proven the efficacy, safety, cost effectiveness, and high levels of patient satisfaction of Chiropractic Manipulation. As a result, it is one of only two treatment protocols given the highest recommendation for the treatment of low back pain by the Agency for Health Care and Policy Research, (AHCPR) a branch of the US Dept. of Health and Human Services. For more research information, see our links section. Physiotherapy Electric Muscle Stimulation Electric Muscle Stimulation involves applying low levels of electrical impulses to an injured area to reduce pain, inflammation, muscle spasm, and to accelerate the healing process. Often described by patients as an “electric massage”, these impulses can stimulate the body to release natural pain relievers, called endorphins, as well as increase circulation to the injured area, thereby allowing for quicker healing with less pain. Electric Muscle Stimulation can also help to strengthen and “retrain” a muscle that has been weakened by injury. Ultrasound  Not to be confused with diagnostic ultrasound,
this therapeutic treatment utilizes sound waves which penetrate
deep into injured soft tissues such as muscles, tendons,
and ligaments. These sound waves create deep heat in the
soft tissues, accelerating the metabolic activity of injured
cells, to promote healing. Ultrasound is also effective
in breaking up scar tissue and adhesions which form in
soft tissues. Traction Traction is designed to decompress the spine for purposes of reducing pressure on a disc or nerve, improving the alignment of the spine, or increasing joint mobility in the spine. Applied manually or mechanically, this treatment is often the treatment of choice for herniated or bulging discs. Exercise Rehabilitation  Because
a well-planned rehabilitation program can greatly speed
the healing process and prevent injuries from recurring,
exercise rehabilitation has an important role in the treatment
process at Sea View/Coast. Exercise programs are customized
to fit the patient’s individual rehabilitation
needs, and emphasis is placed on returning the patient
to normal activities of daily living. Home exercise programs
are encouraged and taught, and we work closely with several
local gyms and personal trainers to insure an appropriate
transition from rehabilitative exercise to exercise for
general fitness.Sea View offers seminars and workshops throughout the year on the latest exercise rehab techniques. Please check our Home Page for any upcoming events.
Our Massage Therapists have extensive training in Swedish Massage, deep tissue massage, injury treatment, sports and therapeutic massage. Your therapist may utilize a number of techniques and integrate them into a cohesive massage that fits your needs. Ultra-Lite Weight Loss Program Developed by a Naturopathic Doctor in Australia, the Ultra-Lite Weight loss program was recently brought to the United States after over 500,000 people in Australia and New Zealand successfully completed the program. We are fortunate to be one of just a handful of clinics in San Diego County to have the opportunity to offer the program. The program is successful for three reasons: 1. It is scientifically designed to assure fat loss only. Many diets cause you to lose muscle, which lowers your metabolism and ultimately sets you up to gain the weight back. 2. Food allergies and intolerances are identified so that after you achieve your goal weight, you are able to keep the weight off by avoiding foods that sabotage your success. 3. You eat normal
foods, so you are able
to make lifestyle changes you can live with.
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Chiropractic Manipulation is the cornerstone
of the Chiropractic health paradigm. When joints in the
spine or extremities become "misaligned" or “fixated”,
symptoms such as pain, muscle spasm, numbness, tingling,
or weakness can occur. A Chiropractic “Adjustment” restores
normal position or movement of the vertebrae. 
Pilates Exercise has been shown to
be extremely effective at strengthening those core
muscles in the abdominals, hips, low back, and thighs.
Performed on a “Reformer” table,
Pilates can help you to prevent injuries, improve your
posture, and literally re-sculpt your body!