PATRICK TUSSING, D.C.
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Tussing Chiropractic Clinic
1805 E HARRISON AVE
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
About
Recognizing the benefit of rehabilitating the spine by combining spinal manipulation with therapeutic exercise, and healthy eating, Dr. Tussing is committed to educating his patients and community about maintaining health and living longer through chiropractic care.
Place your trust in someone who has dedicated over 38 years to mastering the principles of chiropractic care so that outcomes are optimized. Patients seeking treatment at Tussing Chiropractic Clinic are assured of receiving only the finest quality care. Contact us today and experience the difference (956) 423-3364
PATRICK TUSSING, D.C.
Dr. Patrick G. Tussing is a native of the Rio Grande Valley. All his practice life has been dedicated in Harlingen, TX. While attending the Texas Chiropractic College for his doctorate studies, he received a Certificate of Merit for patient care and clinical procedures.Recognizing the benefit of rehabilitating the spine by combining spinal manipulation with therapeutic exercise, and healthy eating, Dr. Tussing is committed to educating his patients and community about maintaining health and living longer through chiropractic care.
Place your trust in someone who has dedicated over 38 years to mastering the principles of chiropractic care so that outcomes are optimized. Patients seeking treatment at Tussing Chiropractic Clinic are assured of receiving only the finest quality care. Contact us today and experience the difference (956) 423-3364
Years In Practice
47
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Chiropractor
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Services
There is a wide variation of techniques used by different chiropractors. Chiropractors focus on dysfunctions that can result from irregularities spinal structure or movement. They rely heavily on hands-on procedures to determine structural and functional problems, and they use manipulation to promote normal bodily function correcting or preventing these structural deviations. The principal procedure used by many chiropractors is a form of manipulation known as adjustment that refers to a variety of manual mechanical interventions. There are about 55 adjustments in a chiropractor's repertoire. Some of them are:
Manipulation is movement of short amplitude and high velocity that moves the joint beyond where patient's muscles could move the joint by themselves but short of ligament rupture.
Mobilization is movements administered by the clinician within physiologic joint space in order to increase overall range of motion.
There are hundreds of ways or techniques to adjust the spine. Each chiropractor becomes highly skilled in a variety of adjustment procedures that are most suitable for your age, body type and condition. Some of the most common chiropractic techniques used today are:
Gonstead Technique:
Detailed analysis of spinal X-rays is used to determine correct adjustments to be administered.
Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique (BEST):
A non-force technique using subtle, yet precise pressure applied by hand to remove blocked nerve energy, eliminate physiological interference and balance sensory signals to the central nervous system.
Applied Kinesiology:
Applied KInesiology deals not only with the placement of bones, but with the muscles that hold them in position. Chiropractors employing applied kinesiology use special techniques to help balance opposing muscles attached to a misaligned bone. Light massage is given to various reflexes and sometimes to acupressure points. This restores normal muscle function, in order to allow the adjustments to be more effective.
Palmer Toggle Recoil Technique:
A speed and precision adjustment in which the hands are placed over the subluxation and the elbows snapped to give sudden pressure. There is no joint cracking.
Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT):
Padded blocks are placed under the patient in the pelvic area to allow the body to adjust itself, since muscle tension at the pelvis affects the neck.
Logan Basic Technique:
A gentle, sustained pressure is exerted at the base of the spine. Correcting the sacrum corrects the rest of the spine.
Nimmo Technique:
Application of simple pressure to tender areas to release muscles from localized spasm.
Orthotics:
Custom-made devices placed in the shoes to treat posture problems, such as uneven leg length, spinal curvature and tilted pelvises.
Motion Palpitation:
Joints felt as they are moved to determine fixations.
In general, an adjustment consists of a sudden, short, controlled thrust against a joint. The chiropractor will move the affected joint to the limit of its range of movement and then make a rapid thrust beyond this point to stretch the joint capsule and surrounding tissues.
While undergoing adjustment, it is important that the patient remain relaxed for this to be effective. A certain speed of the thrust is employed to ensure that the patient's muscles have no time to contract and so restrict the movement. Cracking or popping sound may be heard during the thrust: this is caused by gases in the synovial fluid (the lubricating fluid inside each joint capsule) and is harmless.
Most chiropractors will treat only a joint that they believe is misaligned or subluxated. Some, however, may treat the whole spine or concentrate only on one area.
Additional Services Spinal Manipulation
Manipulation is movement of short amplitude and high velocity that moves the joint beyond where patient's muscles could move the joint by themselves but short of ligament rupture.
Mobilization is movements administered by the clinician within physiologic joint space in order to increase overall range of motion.
There are hundreds of ways or techniques to adjust the spine. Each chiropractor becomes highly skilled in a variety of adjustment procedures that are most suitable for your age, body type and condition. Some of the most common chiropractic techniques used today are:
Gonstead Technique:
Detailed analysis of spinal X-rays is used to determine correct adjustments to be administered.
Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique (BEST):
A non-force technique using subtle, yet precise pressure applied by hand to remove blocked nerve energy, eliminate physiological interference and balance sensory signals to the central nervous system.
Applied Kinesiology:
Applied KInesiology deals not only with the placement of bones, but with the muscles that hold them in position. Chiropractors employing applied kinesiology use special techniques to help balance opposing muscles attached to a misaligned bone. Light massage is given to various reflexes and sometimes to acupressure points. This restores normal muscle function, in order to allow the adjustments to be more effective.
Palmer Toggle Recoil Technique:
A speed and precision adjustment in which the hands are placed over the subluxation and the elbows snapped to give sudden pressure. There is no joint cracking.
Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT):
Padded blocks are placed under the patient in the pelvic area to allow the body to adjust itself, since muscle tension at the pelvis affects the neck.
Logan Basic Technique:
A gentle, sustained pressure is exerted at the base of the spine. Correcting the sacrum corrects the rest of the spine.
Nimmo Technique:
Application of simple pressure to tender areas to release muscles from localized spasm.
Orthotics:
Custom-made devices placed in the shoes to treat posture problems, such as uneven leg length, spinal curvature and tilted pelvises.
Motion Palpitation:
Joints felt as they are moved to determine fixations.
In general, an adjustment consists of a sudden, short, controlled thrust against a joint. The chiropractor will move the affected joint to the limit of its range of movement and then make a rapid thrust beyond this point to stretch the joint capsule and surrounding tissues.
While undergoing adjustment, it is important that the patient remain relaxed for this to be effective. A certain speed of the thrust is employed to ensure that the patient's muscles have no time to contract and so restrict the movement. Cracking or popping sound may be heard during the thrust: this is caused by gases in the synovial fluid (the lubricating fluid inside each joint capsule) and is harmless.
Most chiropractors will treat only a joint that they believe is misaligned or subluxated. Some, however, may treat the whole spine or concentrate only on one area.
Additional Services Spinal Manipulation
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Dr. Pat Tussing is an outstanding Chiropractor. He has treated me and my family for years. His care has allowed me to work and play without pain, but when I over do it he is there to get me going agai
by Boss of the House
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August 06, 2019
Your health will improve with this provider, he wants to help you as he did me. After all the examination/x-ray review he set me up on a treatment plan that worked. Now I am able to do all my daily st
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September 16, 2016
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