Therapy
Commonly Treated Conditions:
- Achillles Tendinosis
- Carpal Tunnel
- Frozen Shoulder
- Headaches
- Low Back Pain
- Nerve Pain
- Hip Pain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Sciatica
- Shin Splints
- Golfer’s / Tennis Elbow
- Neck and Back Pain
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Patellar Tendinosis
- Adhesions and Scar Tissue
- IT Band Syndrome
- Wrist Tendinosis
- Knee and Leg Pain
- Muscle Pulls and Strains
- Neck and Arm Pain
- Repetitive Strain Injuries
- Running Injuries
- Shoulder Impingement
- Supraspinatus Tendonitis
Chiropractic
An “adjustment,” as doctors of chiropractic use the term, means the specific manipulation of any joint in the body which has abnormal movement patterns or fails to function normally. The adjustment is given by hand, and consists of applying pressure to the joint areas that do not move properly within their normal range of motion. Chiropractic is grounded in science and endorsed by research. A number of studies confirm that it is a safe and effective method of musculoskeletal health care and that patient’s satisfaction is consistently high.
Active Release Technique
Active Release Technique (ART) is a patented soft tissue system that detects and treats soft tissue conditions. ART is a deep, hands-on technique that uses precise movements to alleviate pain and restore muscle strength, stability, and range of motion. ART was developed to treat repetitive stress injury/overuse (accumulation of small tears) and trauma (e.g. pulls, tears, whiplash). Most people have felt those painful knots in their muscles, which interfere with your quality of life, and may even cause loss of sleep. Those knots are the result of tough dense scar tissue in the muscles that are produced when the body attempts to heal. This scar tissue restricts the mobility of muscles, and eventually the affected muscles become shorter and weaker, increasing the tension on surrounding tendons. This can cause tendonitis/tendinosis, reduced range of motion, and pain. ART is successful in treating injuries of muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and surrounding soft tissue.
Graston Technique
The Graston Technique is an innovative patented instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively break down scar tissue and fascia restrictions. The technique utilizes specially designed stainless steel instruments to detect and treat areas of soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation. Scar tissue and adhesions develop as a result of cumulative, repetitive, surgical or acute trauma by way of the body’s natural inflammatory and healing response. As you might imagine, scar tissue is not as strong and flexible as normal healthy undamaged tissue. Scar tissue can lead to pain and dysfunction because this replacement tissue lacks the strength and flexibility of healthy tissue. Graston Technique allows for fast recovery and resolves chronic conditions thought to be permanent.
Fascial Manipulation
Fascial Manipulation is a hands-on manual therapy that focuses on the deep fascia. Fascia is everywhere in your body. It is the connective tissue that holds you together. We are built in layers: skin, muscles, nerves, and internal organs. Fascia separates these tissues and at the same time allows them to slide and move freely. Probably the most important breakthrough in the study of anatomy in the past century is that fascia is a sensory organ that helps to coordinate body movement and position. The mainstay of this manual technique lies in the identification of specific areas of the fascia where movement has become restrictive. The treatment is performed by applying a deep friction over the restricted tissues to restore the gliding properties of the fascia. Treatment will lead to pain reduction, increased range of motion, and improved function. Once this is achieved, the nerves that control our movement will freely communicate with each other resulting in better joint mechanics and overall movement.
Kinesiotaping
Kinesiotaping has emerged as a unique rehabilitative taping method. “KT” is elastic, latex-free tape that is easy to apply and lasts 3-5 days. KT is extremely versatile in its ability to re-educate the neuromuscular system, promote lymphatic flow, reduce pain, enhance performance, prevent injury, and promote injury resolution. The Kinesiotaping Method involves taping over and around muscles in order to assist or prevent over-contraction. The technique gives the practitioner the opportunity to actually give support while maintaining full range of motion, enabling the individual to participate in physical activity.
Mckenzie and McGill
McKenzie and McGill approach for spinal disc related low back/leg pain and neck/arm pain. Dr. Bradley has been certified in McKenzie Method since 2003. He is also a student of Stuart McGill, PhD, a Canadian researcher of Spinal Biomechanics. Utilizing the mechanical approach of these two spine experts has shown significant success for disc related spine and nerve pain such as sciatica. With this approach disc related spine surgery can be avoided. Also, tissue related specific exercises maintain and prevent future problems.