ART (Active Release Technique)
We specialize in evidence-based chiropractic treatments and Active Release Technique (ART). Chiropractic care offers a natural, drug-free approach to reducing pain, restoring mobility, and improving overall wellness by aligning the spine and joints.
ART is a proven soft tissue therapy used to address muscle tightness, nerve entrapments, and repetitive strain injuries. Together, these techniques support faster recovery, better movement, and long-lasting results—without the need for medication or surgery.
Why Choose Us?
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Convenient care hours that fit your busy schedule
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Personalized treatment plans tailored to your needs and goals
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A unique combination of chiropractic care and Active Release Technique (ART)
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A focus on natural healing and long-term wellness
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Trusted in Greenville and the Upstate SC area for over 20 years
Ready to Schedule Your First Visit?
Call us at (864) 244-2220 to book your appointment.
At Popwell Scota Spine Center, your health and wellness are our priority.
Chiropractic Care
We specialize in correcting your body’s misalignments. Our goal is to ensure that your spine and the rest of your body are working harmoniously. To do so, we will help you develop a plan that will require light stretching, some exercise, chiropractic care, and a healthy diet.
Graston Technique
The Graston Technique is a form of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization that uses six specifically designed stainless steel tools to detect and treat muscles, tendons and ligaments that demonstrate decreased function due to injury or chronic overuse. Continue reading to learn more about the benefits of Graston in Greenville, SC.
What are the benefits of the Graston Technique in Greenville SC?
Research demonstrates that nearly 87% of all patients achieve their treatment goals with Graston. Some of the specific benefits are:
- Releases fascial restrictions and adhesions (scar tissue)
- Increases skin temperature to facilitate healing
- Improves muscle memory by facilitating reflex changes in chronic muscle holding patterns
- Alters spinal reflex activity to decrease trigger point activity and neurologic facilitation
- Increases local blood flow
- Repairs degenerated or damaged connective tissue through increased fibroblast activity
- Allows for more sensitivity in detecting and treating fascial restrictions with instruments versus practitioner’s hands
- Decreases treatment time
How many treatments are necessary?
Each patient is unique. However, a plan of care typically consists of two visits per week for four to six weeks. Some patients will achieve their treatment goals in as little as one or two treatments. However, on occasion severe chronic conditions my exceed six weeks. After your initial evaluation and treatment we will be better able to tell you what to expect.
What conditions can be treated?
- Graston Technique has been highly successful at treating:
- Tendonopathies such as Tennis Elbow, Golfer’s Elbow, Achilles Tendonitis,
- Patellar Tendonitis, etc.
- Fascial syndromes such as Plantar Fasciitis, IT Band Syndrome,
- Compartment Syndromes (Shin Splints), Trigger Finger, etc.
- Myofascial pain syndromes such as Tension Headaches, Spasms, Fibromyalgia etc.
- Nerve entrapments such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Acute and Chronic Muscle Strains and Ligament Sprains
- Post-Surgical and Traumatic Scarring
- Edema Reduction
What else will my treatment include?
As with any injury rehabilitation, strengthening and stretching are an important part of your treatment to strengthen damaged muscles and tissue, and to help remodel the adhesions. The types of exercises will be specific to your abilities and condition. In addition, restrictive or functional taping measures may be employed when necessary to enhance the effectiveness of the treatment.
Where can I learn more?
For an excellent article on Graston Technique featured in the October 2008 issue of Fitness Magazine.
For more information about the Graston Technique, please visit www.grastontechnique.com or call our office at (864) 244-2220.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is the manual manipulation of soft body tissues (muscle, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments) to enhance a person’s health and well-being. There are many types of massage therapy methods (also called modalities). People seek massage therapy for a variety of reasons; for example, to reduce stress and anxiety, to relax muscles, to rehabilitate injuries, to reduce pain and to promote overall health and wellness.
Pre/Postnatal Chiropractic
Here at Popwell-Scota Spine Center, we offer a conservative approach to treating pregnant women. Our prenatal care is gentle and safe. We aim to alleviate the stress and strains of pregnancy while improving comfort for both the mother and baby. We understand the physical changes that come with pregnancy, and we offer relief without using any drugs.
Spinal Decompression
Non-Surgical Decompression in Greenville SC uses state-of-the-art technology to relieve neural compression often associated with lower back pain. The process has been proven to relieve pain by attempting to restore the natural disc space. This is done by stretching outer ligaments to help move herniated areas back into place and reversing high intradiscal pressures through the application of negative pressure.
Your spinal decompression treatment begins with a series of daily sessions for two weeks, followed by treatments three times a week as needed. Each session consists of 20-30 minutes of disc decompression. Following each therapy session, a cold pack is applied to help paravertebral muscles consolidate after treatment. An exercise and nutrition supplement regimen is prescribed to help stabilize the weakened areas.
An upper chest harness/shoulder support is used to help distribute the applied forces evenly. Once in place, you are slowly reclined to a horizontal position. Following the physician’s orders, the therapist localizes the pain, makes any adjustments, and directs the treatment to the proper area. Non-Surgical Decompression helps to mobilize the troubled disc segment without inducing further damage to the spine.
Spinal Decompression Can Help if you have
- Herniated and bulging lumbar discs with or without complications
- Degenerative disc disease
- A relapse or failure following surgery, even with multiple levels of herniation
- Facet Syndrome
What Results can you expect from Non-Surgical Decompression in Greenville SC?
After only three weeks of treatment, clinical studies have shown outstanding results in relieving the debilitating pain that may be caused by bulging, herniated, degenerative, or ruptured discs, as well as sciatica, posterior facet syndrome, and many failed back surgery cases.
Pre-and post-treatment MRIs have shown greater than 50% reduction in the size and extent of herniations after four weeks of treatments of spinal decompression. In fact, during the initial clinical study more than 86% of patients report relief of back pain after disc decompression.
Call us today to schedule an appointment to see if this treatment will help you.