Short for Vertebral Subluxation Complex, subluxation is a term used in chiropractic care to refer to a misalignment of the spine or a joint. When joints (in your spine and elsewhere) lose their normal motion or position, it can cause pain, reduce mobility, and interfere with the body’s normal functioning. Most times you are not even aware that there is a subluxation but over time it will affect your bodies ability to function and move properly.

Proprioception refers to the sense of limb position and movement. Proprioception is critical for proper balance and motor control. Proprioception is one of the things we test for in our initial assessments.

IFC is short for Interferential Current. It is a therapy that uses a medium frequency alternating current therapy that can reach deeper into the tissues to relax muscles, stimulate blood flow & increase metabolism to the targeted area. It is one of the alternative and complimentary tools we have in our kit to help those with acute injuries or where indicated. In our office, when indicated, IFC is used in conjunction with therapeutic heat prior to getting your adjustment.

We use a couple of different "modalities", which is really just a fancy word for treatments, in our office... IFC - Interferential Current (https://www.coldbrookchiropractic.com//s/f/what-does-ifc-mean) and Hydrocollator (Heat) are the 2 most frequent modalities used.