Phil Petachenko DC
Trigger Point Therapy
The type of therapy that I do the most is deep tissue therapy. I say deep tissue because I apply pressure to muscles, fascia, tendons and ligaments; so I cannot call it deep muscle massage. For the reason of simplicity I’ll be referring to muscle trigger points, though this knotty tension (sometimes forming into adhesions) can also be in the fascia, tendons and ligaments.
About
I’ve practiced chiropractic since 1979. I specialize in trigger point therapy and patient education. I teach patients how to get healthy and stay healthy. Patients learn how their body works and what has gone wrong. By understanding how the body works and what is wrong, the patient can begin effective treatment to repair the injured/painful part of their body. Together we also build an at home self therapy program that gives the patient a healthy independence.
Fees and Scheduling Appointments
Chiropractic Fees
Scheduling (or Cancelling) A Chiropractic Appointment
Cancellation Fee for Chiropractic Appointments
Days Open
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WEDNESDAY
The Three States Of A Muscle During Rest
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The Normal Resting State Of A Muscle
The normal resting state of a muscle has a very low amount of contraction/tension. The muscle, even when it is resting, has a very small amount of tension in it.
The Normal Resting State Of A Muscle
Tight or contracted muscles are muscles that have more tension in them than the normal very low amount of tension during the normal resting state. More tension in the muscle than the normal very low amount of tension when the muscle is resting (not active in movement, in exercise, or in posture) is not healthy.
Muscles being tight or contracted when you’re using them is perfectly healthy and needed. Muscles have to tighten for you to move. Movement can be walking, bending, gripping, reaching, turning, lifting and all of the forms of exercise.
Massage, Self Massage and Muscles
This page is a topics page. This page acts as a central page for the topic of massage, self massage and muscles. There are links on this page about the topic of massage, self massage and muscles. These links are meant to be educational for you, to give you an understanding of the type of therapy that I provide, and to give you insight into some aspects of the at home therapy program.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’ve practiced chiropractic since 1979. I specialize in trigger point therapy and patient education. I teach patients how to get healthy and stay healthy. Patients learn how their body works and what has gone wrong. By understanding how the body works and what is wrong, the patient can begin effective treatment to repair the injured/painful part of their body. Together we also build an at home self therapy program that gives the patient a healthy independence.
What Our Patients Say
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Articles
Why Tight Muscles Can Be Sore Or Painful When You Press Into Them
The most important rule with massage and with self massage is to not irritate the nerves. Click here to review this most important point. When pressing into
If A Muscle Hurts When You Press On It, Then That Muscle Needs Help
The most important rule with massage and with self massage is to not irritate the nerves. Click here to review this most important point. You’ve probably had
The Different Types Of Muscle Tension
For reasons of simplicity, I’m going to refer to tension as muscle tension. Muscles make up the majority of the mass of tissue that gets
We believe in affordable specialty healthcare for all.
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The office is in the coastal area of Encinitas. The address is 660 2nd Street Encinitas, CA. 92024. The office is open on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The office is closed from Thursday through Sunday.
760-942-9700.
You can email Phil by sending an email to: phil(the @ sign)petachenko.com