Massage

• Deep Tissue Massage
  The majority of medical practitioners recommend initially treating cervical facet syndrome as conservatively and non-invasively as possible. Heat or ice packs and anti-inflammatory herbs and spices, such as Tumeric and Boswellia may help. Chiropractic manipulation may be able to relieve many of the structural causes of CFS, and is often combined with deep tissue massage, electro-stimulation, and stretching exercises to relax affected muscles in the area, stimulating healing blood flow to the region, and increasing mobility. Recommendations for diet or lifestyle changes (including posture correction) can also help to promote faster healing and prevent recurrence of the syndrome and its distress.
• Reflexology Massage
• Craniosacral Massage

Chiropractic Services

• Chiropractic Adjustments
  Headaches – Those who suffer from frequent headaches may be overlooking one of the more common causes of the ailment, which is a misalignment of the vertebrae in the neck and upper spine. This misalignment can irritate spinal nerves and affect the blood vessels leading to the head. Though pain relievers may temporarily bring some relief, they do not address the underlying problem. A chiropractic adjustment can realign the vertebrae, bringing more long-term relief.
• Stretching
• Subluxation
  Chiropractors believe that an optimally working body has the ability to heal itself. Chronic stress, trauma, lack of sleep and unhealthy, inactive lifestyles interfere with the body’s natural healing ability. Any of these conditions can cause spinal subluxations that restrict movement, cause pain and create a nervous system that doesn’t function as it should. When messages from the nervous system are not efficiently sent and received, it can compound your health problem until it gets to the point where drugs or surgery are required.
• Manipulation Therapy
  Fortunately, chiropractors have years of specialized training and experience that help them successfully diagnose and treat musculoskeletal injuries caused by auto accidents. They can use a wide variety of chiropractic techniques to adjust your spine and other joints to help them move back into positions of proper alignment following a collision. Depending on your specific situation, even herniated disks may be treated, either through hands-on spinal manipulation or through other spinal traction or decompression techniques. Most chiropractors are also skilled at physiotherapy and rehabilitation and can recommend exercises that will help your damaged muscles and tendons regain their strength. Massage therapy can often help with pain management and speed the healing process. While many approaches in traditional medicine tend to treat pain by covering it up with medication, chiropractic physicians address the source of the pain directly.
• Myofascial Therapy
  There are other, lesser-known manual therapies, including cranio-sacral therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, and myofascial release. We examine the most common therapies here...
• Pediatric Chiropractic
  Graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University in 1982. Also attended: Fergus Falls Community College. Additional degrees: Pediatric Chiropractic Certification I.C.P.A, Registered to perform acupuncture, Doctor of Chiropractic.
• Flexion Distraction Therapy
  Dr. Jane Steffen Bye also uses the following techniques: Diversified, Craniosacral, Applied Kinesiology, Activator, Thompson, Flexion Distraction, and therapies such as ultrasound, electric stimulation, and Acupuncture.
• Applied Kinesiology
• Chiropractic Injury Treatment
  If you live in Shoreview, MN and you've been injured in an auto collision, Steffen Chiropractic Center is here to help. We've worked with many patients who have been injured in a car crash and we may probably help you, too.
• Acupressure
  Manual therapies have been used to treat musculoskeletal disorders for thousands of years. Practitioners around the world—in countries with many different cultural influences and diverse medical traditions—have used their hands to manipulate various parts of the body to stimulate healing. "Manual" literally means "by hand." Thus, manual therapies consist of healing techniques that use the hands. There are more than two dozen techniques used worldwide. Among the most commonly known are acupressure, chiropractic, massage therapy, physiotherapy, and reflexology.
• Acupuncture
  Modalities to speed healing of soft tissues and improve pain control, such as electrical stimulation, traction, light therapy, and acupuncture.