bodywork

Barrington, IL

To supplement chiropractic care and rehab, we offer a variety of recovery tools to manage pain and speed up recovery.

These include:

  • Assisted stretching

  • Cupping

  • IASTM

  • Myofascial tempering

assisted stretching to improve flexibility

Assisted Stretching

In today’s modern world, people are becoming more sedentary in their daily lives. We find ourselves sitting at our desks for hours, spending countless hours in front of screens or sitting in our cars. Never has it been more important to focus on movement and flexibility. For this reason, assisted stretching centers have become increasingly popular. Stretching can help your muscles lengthen, improve posture, increase joint range of motion, decrease joint pain and increase overall well-being.

Cupping

Cupping therapy has been used throughout history across many cultures as early as Ancient Egypt, 1550 B.C. Even Hippocrates, the “father” of medicine, had early records documenting the use of cupping therapy. Cupping therapy involves placing suction cups on an injured or painful area of the body. This suction improves the flow of blood and lymph, which stimulates healing and helps to relieve pain and relax tight muscles.

Helping your body recover with an IASTM treatment at Flagship Chiropractic Wellness in Barrington, IL

IASTM

IASTM (instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization) is a technique that involves using hand tools (often made from metal or stone) to glide or scrape along the skin. Utilizing pressure from the tool, we are able to stimulate blood flow to an area, break up adhesions within the fascia, and relax tight or injured muscles. IASTM is an evidence-based technique used to stimulate the body's natural energy to speed up healing.

Experience the relief from tight muscles with an 80lb weighted roller at the best chiropractic office in Barrington, IL.

Myofascial tempering

Myofascial tempering, also known as Body Tempering, was invented by Donnie Thompson, an 8-all time world record holding powerlifter. It is a form of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization that involves rolling a heavy (80+lb) weighted cylinder across different muscles and joints. Many athletes use this technique to help relieve tight muscles associated with pain and injuries, as well as improve flexibility. Patients love this treatment!

Get relief from sore muscles!