Chiropractic Services

Activator Chiropractor

“Even though my friend is in pain, she won’t make an appointment because she is afraid of having her neck or back twisted.” We can’t count the number of times we’ve heard patients make that comment about regular chiropractic adjustments.

The advanced science and technology used in the Activator Technique provides you with greater safety, comfort, and peace of mind. Pain relief has never been safer or more pleasant.

The Activator Method is one of the most widely-researched chiropractic techniques and the only instrument adjusting technique with 23 clinical trials to support its efficacy. Activator Methods has published hundreds of clinical and scientific peer-reviewed papers, worked with major academic research institutions, and received grants from recognized entities like the National Institutes of Health.

The instrument that Dr. Mosenthal uses, The ACTIVATOR V, is the first FDA registered and approved cordless electronic chiropractic adjustment instrument available today. It produces an electronic thrust of pressure at the touch of a button; with four thrust settings which generate a force wave to penetrate deep into the body with no discomfort.

The Activator is an incredibly safe technique for all ages. No one has to worry about injury or pain caused by the doctor using too much or too little adjusting force. The Activator produces the exact amount of speed and force required each and every time.

Adjustments are performed on a comfortable adjusting table that automatically lowers and returns you to an upright position.

Chiropractors who complete specialized training and testing requirements for the Activator Technique are certified as Proficiency or Advanced Proficiency Rated. Dr. Todd Mosenthal is the area’s only certified Advanced Rated Activator chiropractor. Certification is your proof of competency in the use of this advanced chiropractic technique–insist on it.

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Dr. Mosenthal has been doing acupuncture needle insertion therapy for over 30 years. Having studied and performed many different types of insertion techniques, the one he currently prefers is based on the work of Dr. Yung Ta Ma and is called Integrative Dry Needling (IDN).

IDN is a neuroscience-based dry needling approach for pain management, physical rehabilitation and sports medicine. It systematically targets peripheral neurogenic sensitivity to reduce neurologic burdens, optimize neurologic capability, improve neuro-immune function, and maximize systemic homeostasis to achieve the optimum clinical results.

Whereas many techniques offer some therapeutic value (ultrasound, massage therapy, Graston, foam rolling), they are still surface modalites that minimally change the aberrant receptors that are causing your pain. IDN can target receptors at the very deepest level, helping to heal them and restoring normal receptor activity. When you are looking for fast, effective and long lasting pain relief, IDN is unsurpassed.

According to leading authority, Dr. Tin Yau, this therapy is “a healing technique of traditional East Asian medicine. Sometimes called ‘coining, spooning or scraping,’ gua sha is defined as instrument-assisted unidirectional press-stroking of a lubricated area of the body surface to intentionally create transitory therapeutic petechiae called ‘sha’ representing extravasation of blood in the subcutis”.

In layman’s terms, gua sha involves scraping a tool (we use bone) across the skin to release areas of muscle tension. Gua sha is a relaxing and therapeutic experience.

Benefits:

  • Stimulates the immune system
  • Reduces pain
  • Needle-free
  • Anti-aging

The G5® Vibration Therapy System is the “Gold Standard” in the sports medicine industry for soft tissue massage. The state-of-the-art G5® Vibratory Massage Therapy System is the only system with three unique therapeutic actions for greater benefits including:

Multiple-Direction Stroking: The G5® Massage Therapy System simultaneously produces a horizontal and vertical action. This two-force action is effective in dislodging and mobilizing secretions and metabolic by-products, especially effective for lymphatic drainage and detoxification.

Gyratory Action: The unique combination of back-and-forth gyratory force with an up-and-down percussive force is very similar to the applied pressure and stroking of traditional manual massage for effleurage, petrissage and tapotement effects.

Percussion Action: The many choices of speeds and frequencies, especially at mid-range (30 – 35 Mhz), creates deep percussive penetration through muscle layers to provide many treatments and relief from sore and injured muscles.

We use G5® Vibration Therapy at Mosenthal Chiropractic to complement our Activator adjustments and other procedures. Not only is the G5® incredibly effective, it feels fantastic!

We are a proud supplier of medicare-accepted back supports (DME) such as the DDS 500 and Aspen Horizon. Back supports provide drug-free back pain relief, fast and easy on-the-spot treatment, and is accepted by Medicare and most private insurances.

The Platinum 4 by Summus is the world’s most advanced medical laser in pain relief technology. Trusted by the Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Chiefs, Toronto Maple Leafs, NY Yankees, and a host of other professional sports teams, it has the unparalleled ability to heal acute, chronic, & post-surgical pain and neuropathy. We are proud to offer this state of the art healing device to the community.

How it Works

Dr. Mosenthal has been doing acupuncture needle insertion therapy for over 30 years. Having studied and performed many different types of insertion techniques, the one he currently prefers is based on the work of Dr. Yung Ta Ma and is called Integrative Dry Needling (IDN).

IDN is a neuroscience-based dry needling approach for pain management, physical rehabilitation and sports medicine. It systematically targets peripheral neurogenic sensitivity to reduce neurologic burdens, optimize neurologic capability, improve neuro-immune function, and maximize systemic homeostasis to achieve the optimum clinical results.

Whereas many techniques offer some therapeutic value (ultrasound, massage therapy, Graston, foam rolling), they are still surface modalites that minimally change the aberrant receptors that are causing your pain. IDN can target receptors at the very deepest level, helping to heal them and restoring normal receptor activity. When you are looking for fast, effective and long lasting pain relief, IDN is unsurpassed.

H-Wave is a multi-functional electrical stimulation device intended to speed recovery, restore function, and manage chronic, acute or post-operative pain. It is a non-invasive drug-free alternative treatment option without harmful side effects.

This unique technology stands apart from other electrotherapy modalities such as TENS, which only masks pain while the device is on, and traditional muscle stimulators which use harsh signals and fatiguing muscle contractions to re-educate muscle.

H-Wave is a rehabilitative device that focuses on addressing the root cause of symptoms and providing lasting, cumulative benefits which patients can feel long after the device is taken off. The H-Wave is a unique electrical modality that effectively increases or improves circulation in a target area, enhancing overall healing and possibly even stimulating neovascularization in a region devoid of adequate tissue perfusion. This is a unique approach to improving perfusion.

The G5® Vibration Therapy System is the “Gold Standard” in the sports medicine industry for soft tissue massage. The state-of-the-art G5® Vibratory Massage Therapy System is the only system with three unique therapeutic actions for greater benefits including:

Multiple-Direction Stroking: The G5® Massage Therapy System simultaneously produces a horizontal and vertical action. This two-force action is effective in dislodging and mobilizing secretions and metabolic by-products, especially effective for lymphatic drainage and detoxification.

Gyratory Action: The unique combination of back-and-forth gyratory force with an up-and-down percussive force is very similar to the applied pressure and stroking of traditional manual massage for effleurage, petrissage and tapotement effects.

Percussion Action: The many choices of speeds and frequencies, especially at mid-range (30 – 35 Mhz), creates deep percussive penetration through muscle layers to provide many treatments and relief from sore and injured muscles.

We use G5® Vibration Therapy at Mosenthal Chiropractic to complement our Activator adjustments and other procedures. Not only is the G5® incredibly effective, it feels fantastic!

According to leading authority, Dr. Tin Yau, this therapy is “a healing technique of traditional East Asian medicine. Sometimes called ‘coining, spooning or scraping,’ gua sha is defined as instrument-assisted unidirectional press-stroking of a lubricated area of the body surface to intentionally create transitory therapeutic petechiae called ‘sha’ representing extravasation of blood in the subcutis”.

In layman’s terms, gua sha involves scraping a tool (we use bone) across the skin to release areas of muscle tension. Gua sha is a relaxing and therapeutic experience.

Benefits:

  • Stimulates the immune system
  • Reduces pain
  • Needle-free
  • Anti-aging

This type of approach provides added options for many different conditions. It is a pleasant and relaxing way to experience a non-invasive treatment that combines heat and vibration with mild stretching to give long-lasting relief.

How it Works: Back on Trac

How it Works: Knee Traction 

We are pleased to offer Acoustic Wave Therapy, one of the world’s most advanced approaches to tissue healing and inflammation control. We use a combination of Acoustic Wave Therapy and Class IV LaserTherapy to accomplish what is just not available in any other therapy.  The Acoustic Wave Therapy uses sound waves that penetrate deep into the tissue “breaking up” the spasm/disorganized/fibrotic tissue allowing them to re-heal the correct way.  In order to make sure that the tissue does that we use the world’s most advanced class IV laser that optimizes your healing process.

Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field (PEMF) therapy uses technology to stimulate and exercise cells to help resolve cellular dysfunction and to support overall wellness.

Since the cellular reaction takes place in everybody, magnetic fields are not condition-specific. As a result, PEMF therapy can be used to assist with the majority of conditions. In fact, clinical studies have demonstrated that PEMFs are capable of:

  • Increasing circulation
  • Decreasing inflammation
  • Accelerating bone healing
  • Enhancing muscle function
  • Reducing the effects of stress
  • Improving blood oxygenation, and much more

Learn more about our state-of-the-art PEMF machine

We sell the following supplies & supplements in our clinic: 

  • Incrediwear – Amazing compression sleeve technology offering pain relief, pain prevention and performance enhancement. 
  • PowerSteps – Medical grade orthotics, slippers and sandals. The best support your feet (and knees and your whole body) can get without going to an expensive custom orthotic. 
  • Cymbiotica and Rya – Organic and CBD products for pain and stress relief. 

Conditions We Treat

At Mosenthal Spine & Wellness, our goal is to return you to a pain-free lifestyle as quickly as possible.
Below is a list of common conditions we treat:

  • TMJ
  • Headaches/Migraines
  • Neck Pain and/or Stiffness
  • Whiplash/Auto Injury
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
  • Cervical/Lumbar Disc Herniation
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Mid Back Pain
  • Rib Pain Flank Pain
  • Low Back Pain
  • Pregnancy Low Back, Mid and Neck Pain
  • Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Pain
  • Stenosis
  • Post Operative Neck and/or Low Back Pain
  • Facet Syndrome
  • Joint and Muscle Pain
  • Hip Pain
  • Piriformis Syndrome
  • Acute and Chronic Spinal Pain
  • Work-Related Injury
  • Children’s Spinal Pain (Due to Sports or Other Injury, Growing Pains, Posture Issues)
  • Tendonitis/Bursitis
  • Sprain/Strain Injuries and Accidents
  • Mechanical Back Pain
  • Radiculopathy
  • Neuropathy
  • Spinal Spondylosis
  • Spinal
  • Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)
  • Head Forward Posture Issues
  • Stress-Related Spinal Tension/Pain
  • Sciatica
  • Pinched Nerves

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