Whole Body Vibration Therapy
As a chiropractor my focus is on correcting the damage that stress has on the nervous system. As a personal trainer, I focus on weight loss, fat burning, fitness, and rehabilitation. In the last decade or so, the therapeutic value of whole body vibration has been gaining tremendous momentum. We now offer this technology in our practice. In researching whole body vibration therapy, I compiled a list of nearly 30 health benefits that were being claimed by it’s proponents.
Potential Benefits of Whole Body Vibration:
- Tones and strengthens muscles
- Increases bone density
- Increases the production of human growth hormone, serotonin, neurophin, endorphins, and testosterone
- Decreases the fat-storing stress hormone cortisol.
- Decreases cellulite
- Tightens the skin
- Lowers blood pressure
- Increases fat burning and metabolism
- Increases blood flow and cardiovascular stimulation
- Increases flexibility
- Increases mobility
- Improves coordination
- Improves balance
- Stimulates the lymphatic system
- Assists in detoxification
- Relieves joint and back pain
- Can relieve headaches
- Promotes stress relief
- May help to prevent or help osteoporosis and osteoarthritis
- Helps peripheral neuropathy
- Promotes weight loss
- Improves depression and state of wellbeing
- Helps people with Parkinson’s disease
- Helps people to recover from surgery
Whole body vibration therapy consists of standing on a platform which vibrates many times per second. The vibration causes involuntary muscles to contract and relax very rapidly. The client can benefit by merely standing on the plate with their knees slightly bent. More advanced use involves performance of exercises and movements while the machine is on. Many claim that one can accomplish similar results in 10-minutes on a vibration plate as a 60-minute workout.
We are very excited to be able to incorporate whole body vibration into our chiropractic, rehabilitation, and training protocols.
For the past two years I have trusted Dr. Scott Little with my chiropractic needs–mostly neck pain that, when left untreated, causes migraines. I always experience GREAT relief after Dr. Little’s adjustments. So when he explained the Burst Training Program, I listened. It sounded like a sensible idea to me, a short routine that I could realistically sustain for a longtime.
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After many years of working with various practitioners of alternative and western medicine, I can finally report that my migraines are under control. However, I had given up on maintaining an aerobic routine other than recreational biking. I’ll do gentle yoga, but aerobics, in the past, led to migraines. Now that I’m feeling better I would like to engage in other activities, but my neck muscles are weak. Sitting up at the computer for an extended time causes headaches. That’s why I started working under Dr. Little’s professional eye to learn the Burst Training. I have been doing Burst for two months.
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The benefits are many:
I feel safe and confident knowing the doctor who brings healing to my neck, shoulder, and back is the person planning my routine which is specific for my goals.
Dr. Little challenges me. I’m stunned at the weight he has me lift during in-office workouts. (I’m slowly building confidence at home to lift more.)
Dr. Little will demonstrates all the exercises. Warning: the Burpbee isn’t as easy as he makes it look.
Chiropractic care is available if needed.
Dr. Little incorporates a variety of equipment into my Burst routine which makes it fun.
The atmosphere is serene and homey.
My insurance helps to cover the cost.
The health benefits are many, but Dr. Little can tell you all about that.
Judy Ochs, Indiana