How the Healing Works
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic treatment focuses on the physical manipulation of joints, particularly the spine, to realign your body in its most ideal position. Proper alignment activates the body's natural healing properties, allowing recovery to occur more quickly than would otherwise be possible. These results stem from the fact that the nervous system-responsible for controlling the totality of your body-resides within the spinal column. By working on the spine and ensuring it is in optimal shape, chiropractic care addresses pain at its root rather than merely treating symptoms.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy complements chiropractic care by focusing on restoring strength, mobility, and function to the body. While chiropractic care ensures proper alignment and nervous system health, physiotherapy addresses the surrounding muscles, ligaments and soft tissues, creating a stable and resilient foundation.
Common physiotherapy techniques:
- Manual Therapy
- Rehabilitation Exercises
- Modalities: Heat, ice, ultrasound, or electrical stimulation to reduce inflammation and promote healing.
- Therapeutic Muscle Cupping
Why Combine Chiropractic and Physiotherapy?
The Nervous system is vital to the entire body, and chiropractic care prioritizes its health using manual manipulation. Physiotherapy enhances this by ensuring surrounding musculoskeletal structures are strong, flexible, and balanced.
Together these approaches:
- Address pain at its source and surrounding areas
- Improve alignment, mobility , and strength
- Activates the bodies natural healing mechanisms for quicker and more effective recovery.
- Reduce risk or future injuries by maintaining a strong aligned and functional body.
By blending these two powerful disciplines, we not only alleviate pain but also prepare your body for long-term health and injury prevention, providing a comprehensive solution for recovery and wellness.
Relief Point Chiropractic by Dr. Garza A.P.C.
About Relief Point Chiropractic
Our Philosophy
At Relief Point Chiropractic we believe in the body's inherent ability to heal. Our philosophy centers on identifying and addressing the root causes of dysfunction through an integrated approach. We combine evidence-informed chiropractic care with holistic modalities, empowering you to restore your quality of life and achieve lasting well-being.
Our Mission
Our Mission is to bridge the gap in pain management by providing holistic, non-invasive, and drug free solutions to meet the world's growing demand for effective alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you Take Insurance?
At Relief Point Chiropractic, we proudly serve the Kern County and Bakersfield community as a cash-card based office. We take the time to get to know you and your family, so we can create a care plan that fits your unique needs, A variety of payment options are available.
If I dont have back pain, why would I see a Chiropractor?
Chiropractic offices see patients with a wide range of health concerns, from common ailments like colds and allergies to more complex issues such as disc problems, high blood pressure, and even reflux. While chiropractic care doesn't directly treat these conditions, it addresses the underlying cause – misalignments in the spine – which can impact the entire body. Maintaining proper alignment is essential, regardless of their specific symptoms.
Relief Care vs. Wellness Care
At Relief Point Chiropractic, we guide patients through a journey of care starting by addressing acute, subacute, and chronic conditions and then progressing towards a maintenance phase focused on optimizing long-term well-being and preventing future health problems. Patients not in need of relief care will likely proceed with wellness based care.
Relief Care
- Focus: Primarily aimed at alleviating existing pain or discomfort.
- Treatment: Often involves more frequent adjustments and may include modalities like massage, heat, ice, ultrasound, or electrical stimulation to reduce inflammation and promote healing.
- Timeline: Typically shorter-term, focused on resolving the current issue.
Wellness Care
- Focus: Proactive approach to maintaining optimal health and preventing future problems.
- Treatment: Involves regular adjustments at less frequent intervals to optimize nervous system function and overall well-being.
- Timeline: Longer-term, ongoing care to support overall health and prevent future issues.
Will I be Adjusted on the First/Initial Visit?
For patient safety if contraindications are found, no treatment will occur. The chiropractor's primary goal is to ensure your treatment plan is safe, effective and tailored to your specific condition.
Why am I still experiencing pain after my first adjustment?
You may experience immediate improvement after an adjustment, or you might notice changes unfolding over hours or even days. Sometimes, you might even feel a little different initially as your body adapts to the correction. Each adjustment encourages your body's natural healing process. Our goal is to provide focused, results-driven care that removes nervous system interference, restores proper function, and empowers you to live a healthier, more active life.
Do you use the Y-strap?
No, some chiropractors do use a tool called a "Y-strap" or a similar device in office.
- The Y-strap is a specialized decompression tool utilized by some chiropractors, but it's not considered a standard instrument within the chiropractic profession.
- This specialized tool helps apply gentle traction to the spine.
- The chiropractor will typically secure the Y-strap around the patient's head and then gently pull on it to create space between the vertebrae.
Dr. Seth Garza, D.C.
Get to know your Doctor
As a Doctor of Chiropractic, I understand that many individuals face moderate to severe symptoms, seeking effective alternatives to traditional care. It is my intention to offer an evidence-informed course of action, integrating conventional medicine with evidence-based modalities like chiropractic and massage, to help you restore your quality of life. This comprehensive approach recognizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, and we believe it can make a real difference for you.
I firmly believe that movement-based care, coupled with focused attention and consistent daily habits, often surpasses the outcomes of medications and surgeries. Understanding that patients presenting with complex symptomology—including chronic pain, spine-related issues, depression, and anxiety—require a comprehensive approach, we provide patient-centric care, addressing spine, extremity, neurological, and general muscle pain.
In my conversations, I've noticed three key reasons people are drawn to chiropractic: they've experienced the power of integrative care, they're frustrated with the limitations of conventional medicine, or they're longing for a genuine partnership in their health journey. While I know that not every approach is universally effective, I'm deeply committed to providing personalized care, empowering you with knowledge about your condition, and guiding you towards lasting wellness. This is a story I'm passionate about sharing with each and every patient.
Outside the office, Dr. Garza enjoys staying active (weightlifting, running, cycling, hiking, & barefoot walking), and spending time with family. Dr. Garza believes Real Health is a Journey and lives to demonstrate this in his own life through a focus on:
- Physical Health & Fitness
- Mental Health & Motivation
- Healthy Habits & Lifestyle
- Healing & Chiropractic Care
- Real Dopamine vs. Quick Dopamine
- Relatable Pain Points
- Motivational Topics
- Miscellaneous Relatable Topics
Percy Garza, LMT
Get to know your Muscle & Massage Therapist
With seven years of experience, Percy has worked with a diverse clientele, from professional athletes and fitness enthusiasts to busy professionals and stay-at-home parents. His deep understanding of the human body, honed through years of practice and his own experience as a high-performance athlete (he enjoys running, cycling, and weigh
With seven years of experience, Percy has worked with a diverse clientele, from professional athletes and fitness enthusiasts to busy professionals and stay-at-home parents. His deep understanding of the human body, honed through years of practice and his own experience as a high-performance athlete (he enjoys running, cycling, and weightlifting), allows him to provide targeted and effective massage therapy. Whether you're seeking relaxation, improved performance, or enhanced wellness, Percy will tailor a treatment plan to meet your specific needs.