Electric Stimulation (E-Stim) in NYC
What electric stimulation is Electric stimulation, often shortened to e-stim, uses gentle electrical pulses delivered through small pads placed on the skin to influence how nerves and muscles behave. At Apex Health Acupuncture and Chiropractic, our licensed providers use it as a supportive tool for pain relief and muscle activation, layered into a broader treatment […]
Kinesiology Taping in NYC
What kinesiology taping is Kinesiology taping is the application of thin, stretchy, fabric tape to the skin over a muscle or joint. Unlike rigid athletic tape, this tape flexes and moves with your body, so it can be worn during daily activity, work, or exercise. You have likely seen it in bright colors on athletes, […]
Active Release Technique (ART) in NYC
What Active Release Technique is Active Release Technique is a hands-on soft-tissue treatment that combines steady manual pressure with active movement. The provider uses their hands to hold or pin a specific muscle, tendon, or band of fascia, and then guides you through a precise movement so the tissue glides under that contact. This pairing […]
Graston Technique in NYC
What the Graston Technique is The Graston Technique is a form of instrument-assisted soft-tissue treatment. Instead of using only the hands, the provider uses smooth, specially shaped stainless-steel tools to work along muscles, tendons, and fascia. These instruments let the provider feel and treat areas of tightness, scar tissue, or restriction more precisely than fingers […]
Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression in NYC
What spinal decompression therapy is Spinal decompression therapy is a non-surgical treatment that gently stretches the spine to relieve pressure on the discs and nerves. You lie on a specialized, motorized table that applies a slow, controlled pull along the length of the spine. The aim is to create a little extra space between the […]
Cold Laser Therapy in NYC | Apex Health
What cold laser therapy is Cold laser therapy uses a low-level beam of light applied to the skin over a sore or injured area. It is also called low-level laser therapy or photobiomodulation. The word “cold” is the key detail: unlike the lasers used for surgery or hair removal, this light does not heat or […]
Dry Needling in NYC
What dry needling is Dry needling is a treatment that uses very thin, sterile, single-use needles to reach tight, irritable spots inside a muscle. These spots are often called trigger points, and they can feel like small knots that ache, refer pain to other areas, or limit how freely you move. The word “dry” simply […]
Cupping Therapy in NYC
Cupping Therapy Cupping is one of the oldest hands-on therapies in the world, and it is still one of the simplest ways to release tight, overworked muscles. At Apex Health Acupuncture and Chiropractic, our acupuncturists and chiropractors use cupping on its own or alongside acupuncture, chiropractic adjustments, and medical massage to ease muscle tension, support […]
Posture Assessment
What a posture assessment is A posture assessment is a structured evaluation of how you hold your body when you stand, sit, and move. Rather than treating a single sore spot, our providers look at the bigger picture: the alignment of your head, shoulders, spine, and hips, and the habits that may be loading certain […]
Stretch Therapy
What stretch therapy is Stretch therapy is guided, hands-on stretching delivered by a trained provider to help your joints and muscles move more freely. Instead of stretching on your own and guessing at depth or position, you relax while our provider moves a limb or body region through a controlled range, holding and progressing each […]