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

MONDAY

TUESDAY

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.

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Address

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.

Phone

760-942-9700.

Email

You can email Phil by sending an email to: phil(the @ sign)petachenko.com

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