Our Services in Gulf Shores AL

At Gulf Coast Family Chiropractic, we are committed to providing a wide range of high-quality services in Gulf Shores AL to meet your health needs. Below, you will find an overview of the services we offer to help you achieve and maintain your well-being.

---

Spinal Manipulation in Gulf Shores AL

Chiropractic care is a safe, effective, non-invasive treatment for back and neck pain. Through gentle manipulation, chiropractic can restore mobility, reduce pain, and alleviate pressure on nerves. Chiropractic adjustments are a conservative approach to spinal correction and when sought early, can eliminate the need for surgery or injections. Chiropractic adjustments are also a great way to bring your nervous system back into regulation. Through neuroplasticity, your brain forms new patterns based on repetition. Each specific chiropractic adjustment sends a signal to your body to shift out of stress and into healing. Every adjustment is teaching your body that it’s safe to let go of the stress patterns it’s been holding onto.

---

Spinal Decompression Therapy

Spinal Decompression Therapy is very effective for low back pain, disc issues, sciatica, and spinal stenosis. Spinal Decompression Therapy gently stretches the spine to relieve pressure, improve disc hydration, and promote natural healing for pain. It's very effective for those whose pain hasn't responded to other more conservative treatments.

---

Corrective Exercises/Traction Techniques

At Gulf Coast Family Chiropractic, we teach our patients how to perform special stretches and exercises which can help strengthen and correct the irregularities in their body which may be causing pain. Many of these corrective exercises can actually be performed in the comfort of your own home to help improve the effectiveness of your chiropractic care and spinal correction plan.

---

Massage Therapy

Our massage therapist offers services in a wide range of therapeutic and rehabilitative massage. He performs a diverse range of pressure and techniques and excels in corrective soft tissue therapy, myofascial release, and deep tissue work. He also performs medical and rehabilitative massage treatment including Lymphatic Drainage.

---

Pregnancy and Post-partum Care with Webster Technique

Dr. Reagan is certified in the Webster Technique, a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment performed during pregnancy to reduce pelvic subluxation, balance muscles and ligaments, and improve neuro-biomechanical function.

---

Lifestyle Support

Many of our patients come to see us to address a specific pain symptom such as back pain, neck pain or headaches. While we address your specific condition with chiropractic care, we often find other modalities work alongside chiropractic to encourage overall health and wellness. And since prevention is one of our main focuses, we recommend therapeutic grade essential oils and the removal of harmful toxins from daily use and cleaning products (to the extent possible.) The goal of lifestyle support with a chiropractic care plan is to help each and every patient achieve the fulfilling and happy lifestyle they deserve, one that is full of the activities they enjoy the most. We recognize that every single one of our patients is a whole person, and we use our expertise to help them reach optimal health and wellness.

---

Infants and Kids

Chiropractic care isn’t just for moms; it’s also highly beneficial for babies and children. The birthing process can sometimes cause misalignments in a newborn’s spine, which can lead to issues such as colic or difficulty breastfeeding. Gentle, pediatric chiropractic care can help address these concerns early on, supporting your baby’s nervous system and overall health. For children, regular chiropractic adjustments can help with common ailments like ear infections, digestive issues, and sleep disturbances, all while promoting proper growth and development.

---

Electrical Stimulation

Electrical muscle stimulation (E-stim) is a non-invasive chiropractic therapy that uses mild electrical pulses to treat pain, reduce spasms, and prevent muscle atrophy. It is often used before or after an adjustment to improve mobility, boost blood flow, aid tissue repair, and reinforce muscle strength. E-stim is an ideal tool for aiding in the treatment of back pain, tendonitis, and various injuries.

---

Vibration Therapy

Vibration is motion in its purest form. Stimulating the soft and hard tissues of the body allows them to move freely and has many positive health effects. Some benefits include: improved blood flow, immune system function, flexibility, balance, nerve function, faster healing, and pain reduction.

---

Infrared Sauna

Sweating is your body’s safe and natural way to detoxify. Our Sunlighten infrared sauna uses near, mid, & far heat wavelengths to penetrate 1.5” deep into your skin and help your body rid itself of toxins. Our sauna has been clinically tested to warm your body at the core rather than just on the surface. The result: Detoxification, Weight Loss, Pain Relief, Anti-Aging/ Skin Rejuvenation, Stress Reduction, Improved Circulation & Workout/ Sport Recovery...just to name a few. Our sauna also utilizes visible spectrum, or color light, to help heal physical, mental and spiritual imbalances (chromotherapy.) Infrared sauna is a very important component of any wellness plan.