Treating a Range of Conditions
Our patients benefit from a comprehensive evaluation and a collaborative effort among our spine specialists to decide which treatment works best for them.
Conditions We Treat Include:
- Sciatica
- Acute lower back pain
- Chronic lower back pain
- Lumbar radiculopathy
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Disc injuries
- Sacroiliac joint pain
- Iliotibial band (ITB) pain
- Hip pain
- Piriformis and gluteal muscle pain/syndrome
- Facet joint pain
- Arthritis-related spine pain
- Thigh pain
- Muscle and ligament-related lower back pain
- All lower back, hip, and leg pain related to running or athletic activity
- Acute neck and shoulder pain
- Chronic neck and shoulder and arm pain
- Arthritis-related pain
- Cervicogenic headaches
- Tension headaches
- Migraine headaches
- Whiplash injuries
- Athletic-related neck and shoulder injuries
- Tennis elbow (lateral elbow)
- Golfer’s elbow (medial elbow)
- Post-surgical scar pain
- Chronic scar tissue pain
- Trochanteric bursitis
- Work-related back and neck pain
- Motor vehicle injuries
- Upper back pain
- Rib pain
- Scapular pain
- Postural upper and lower back pain
- Hip and sacroiliac pain
- Pubic symphysis pain
- Musculoskeletal pelvic pain
- Sciatica
- Tension headaches
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Gardening pains
- Snow shoveling
- Yard work
- Lifting injuries
- Jogging injuries
- Iliotibial band (ITB) pain
- Head
- Shoulder
- Elbow
- Wrist
- Hand
- Hip
- Knee
- Ankle
Treatments We Offer Include:
Mobilization involves manually moving a joint through its passive range of motion in order to improve range and reduce tissue tension. The amount of motion applied to a joint is Graded I-V; a Grade V mobilization is referred to as a manipulation or an adjustment.
The spine relies on its core to support the body and help you move. A weak core or faulty muscle activation within the core system can contribute to spine pain. Rehabilitative exercises are designed to reactivate the core muscles while improving strength and endurance. They may also incorporate stretching or yoga-like exercises to lengthen or loosen tight muscles and improve balance and coordination.
Soft tissue refers to internal structures such as muscle, skin, connective tissue, fat tissue, etc. Sometimes these tissues develop restrictions that reduce elasticity and disrupt proper movement, making them feel similar to scar tissue. ISTM is a massage-like procedure in which a stainless steel instrument is used to break up the restricted tissue and improve their function through neurologic stimulation.
Providers often choose not to utilize instruments when performing manual therapy. Instead, they utilize their hands, forearms, elbows, etc. to perform a massage, myofascial release, and trigger point release.