Home Patient Sign-Up Newsletter Sign-Up Coupon Specials Back to Basics: Chiropractic and Massage Therapy Mary E Ewing D.C. 2611 Forest Ave, Suite 100 Chico, CA 95928-4384 Ph1: 530-899-9988 Ph2: 530-321-6821 Fax: 530-899-8598 info@backtobasicsclinic.com Insurance Blue Cross PPO Blue Shield PPO Delta Health CCN United Healthcare Clinic Administration   Chiropractic

Back to Basics: Chiropractic and Massage Therapy       Driving Directions Education About Chiropractic Bulletins   Testimonials Products About Staff About Clinic   Memberships         About Our Practice Back to Basics provides chiropractic, massage therapy, and other natural healing practices, thereby utilizing a whole body approach to alternative healthcare. Our Vision is global healing, global love, and global peace. Our Mission is to heal the world one body at a time. Additional Staff Therapists Nancy Neidhardt - CMT Eva Hallvick - LMT Diane Suzuki - CMT Office Manager Parvaneh Baltazar   Techniques Diversified Activator Methods Motion Palpation Manual Adjusting CranioSacral Therapy Trigger Point Ther. Drop Table   Services Massage Ther. Polarity Reflexology Meridian Ther. Nutritional Reiki Exercise Prescription Myofascial Release   Specialties Full Spine Extremities Low Force Exercise & Fitness Housecalls Muscle Tissue Drop Table & Diversified Activator Trigger Point Therapy The technique and methods of Trigger Point Therapy were primarily defined and developed by Janet Travell, M.D. Trigger point therapy's primary focus is the elimination of myofascial pain syndrome caused by hyper irritable areas in muscles. Because these pain syndromes are often overlooked, Dr. Travel developed the techniques of trigger point therapy to help patients find relief. Trigger point therapy is performed in several ways. The least invasive is through the application of direct pressure, or ischemic compression to the effected muscle and the trigger point contained therein. Application of a vapocoolant spray in conjunction with stretching of the affected muscle, as well as therapeutic ultrasound may also be used. More invasive methods are available if the myofascial trigger points are unresponsive to the above therapies. Trigger point involves direct pressure to and stretching of the affected musculature. The amount of force used is dependent on patient tolerance. The technique affects the body by eliminating the accumulation of waste in the muscle. Additionally, trigger point therapy allows for restoration of normal muscle tone and flexibility. Trigger points are generally located through physical examination. Additional methods of detection such as thermal imaging are currently being investigated.   Clinic Hours        open  close  open  close      Sun  Closed      Mon  9:30 AM  By Appointment  5:30 PM      Tue  9:30 AM  By Appointment  5:30 PM      Wed  9:30 AM  By Appointment  5:30 PM      Thr  9:30 AM  By Appointment  5:30 PM      Fri  9:30 AM  By Appointment  5:30 PM      Sat  By Appointment   Our normal appointment hours are 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. We are available late evening and weekends by appointment only. We look forward to serving you. Driving Directions We are located at 2611 Forest Ave, #100 behind the Raley's shopping center. We are near Smile Maker's dentistry, and TaxPro. Map... (a new window will open)