Spine and Sport Center

Chiropractor

Activator adjustments are performed on both spinal and non-spinal joints using an instrument called a "Activator". This tool allows for a low-force manipulation/adjustment. This can be a particularly good option for individuals with osteoporosis, or those with past spinal surgeries.

When you're injured in an auto accident, you are entitled to receive the necessary care to get you back to your pre-accident state. We provide thorough evaluations to keep the insurance companies happy; and effective care to ensure you're happy too! We are amongst the leaders in this field.

The CSCS is a prestigious certification in the field of Strength and Conditioning. You can rest assured that our providers are not only knowledgeable in the field of rehabilitation, but also in advanced strength and conditioning. What's better, they can seamlessly guide you from rehab to strength.

Chiropractic adjustments are a gentle, hands-on therapy that restores movement to spinal joints that have become limited in their mobility as the result of pain, muscle spasms, and neurological sensitivity. Our providers use "Diversified" high-velocity, low-amplitude manipulation techniques.

Craniosacral therapy is a form of bodywork that uses gentle touch to palpate and manipulate the bones of the skull, face, jaw, and pelvis. This therapy is extremely relaxing and has no known side-effects. It is particularly effective in the treatment of headaches and migraines.

In the treatment of musculoskeletal pain, a "One size fits all" approach doesn't work. Each patient presents with generic injuries but unique presentations. After performing a thorough evaluation, our providers design a unique care program to ensure the highest levels of patient success.

Extremity Adjustments can be performed on the non-spinal joints of the arms and legs. These joints are prone to experience loss of normal mobility due to pain, muscle spasms, or neurological sensitivity. Our providers use "Diversified" high-velocity, low-amplitude manipulation techniques.

Our joints are the single most important predictor of physical health. The FRA details your functional ability to control each joint in your body through every available movement. This highly detailed evaluation is a specialized service we provide that few others do. Additional costs are associated.

FRC is an advanced system of progressive exercise aimed at improving joint mobility, neurological control of movement, and strengthening of the connective tissues. These factors are what prevent us from truly recovering from our injuries long-term.

FRR is a method of treatment that restores normal function to soft-tissue prior to rehabilitation. FRR matches the appropriate intervention to meet the needs of the tissues. Exceptional skill is required by the provider to assess the needs of each soft-tissue structure involved in your injury.

An IME is a report that documents injuries and makes recommendations for care as the result of a personal injury (at work, auto accident, slip and fall etc.). These reports can also be used to evaluate the care that is currently being provided, or to dispute denials of care by an insurance company.

The most vital part of a treatment plan is a sound understanding of WHY the patient is experiencing their symptoms. Our providers perform thorough evaluations to ensure they are properly informed of a patient's individualized needs. This takes extra time, but ensures the proper therapies are chosen.

Low-force adjustment techniques are beneficial when normal forces may not be well tolerated by the patient. An Activator adjusting tool is used to perform these procedures. Low-force adjusting is particularly beneficial in persons with Osteoporosis, spinal surgeries, and severe pain.

Chiropractic therapies are incredibly beneficial to the mother as well as the developing baby. After birth, the benefits expand as treatment of the the newborn itself becomes an option. Post-natal care is effective at preventing ear infections in infants; and conditions such as sciatica in mothers.

Patients are often confused by the wealth of information available on their condition. When their personal research seems at odds with the recommendations of their medical providers some will choose to seek additional opinion from different providers. If this is your situation, we are happy to help.

Treatment of the soft-tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia) is vital to proper recovery from an injured state. The proper function of the soft-tissues is a prerequisite to rehabilitation. Without proper function, we can't possibly expect rehabilitation to be successful.

Spinal Manipulation Therapy is a gentle, hands-on therapy that restores movement to spinal joints that have become limited in their mobility as the result of pain, muscle spasms, and neurological sensitivity. Our providers use "Diversified" high-velocity, low-amplitude manipulation techniques.

TDN can be used to treat a variety of soft-tissue complaints. TDN is minimally invasive and often highly effective at reducing pain and restoring function. TDN is rooted in western medical philosophies and should not be confused as synonymous with traditional acupuncture.

The Webster Technique is a Chiropractic technique which aims to balance the pelvic muscles and ligaments. This reduces torsion within the uterus and may offer beneficial fetal positioning to prevent breech births. This can help prevent the need for caesarian-section deliveries in some individuals.

Sports Massage Therapist

ART is a protocol-based soft-tissue management system that claims to reduce tissue dysfunction due to scar tissue formation. While ART can be highly beneficial, it is important that it is but one of many soft-tissue techniques our providers use to ensure the improvement of our patients.

Deep tissue massage is a massage technique that's mainly used to treat musculoskeletal issues, such as strains and sports injuries. It involves applying sustained pressure using slow, deep strokes to target the inner layers of your muscles and connective tissues.

Percussion devices are all the rage in the self-treatment of muscle pain. But do you know what you're doing? Probably not. Our providers utilize Percussion therapy in many of their treatment sessions and can also help instruct you on how to get the most out of your at home treatments as well.

Do you have an upcoming event that is likely to wreck you? Our providers can be hired to provide in-clinic, or on-site to care individuals that wish to pre-arrange for this service. If you are interested, please contact our clinic for more details.

Acupuncture Clinic

Acupuncture lessens inflammation, which helps reduce pain. It is also known to increase circulation, which brings in oxygen-rich blood which alleviates tension and pain. Acupuncture also releases endorphins which help naturally buffer the effects of acute pain in the body.

The biomedical acupuncture model is a system of acupuncture that is based on biomedical research. It is characterized by standardized treatments designed to produce predictable and repeatable results. The Biomedical approach has been specifically designed for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain.

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), acupuncture is effective for chronic pain such as back and neck pain; osteoarthritis/knee pain; and headache/migraines. Acupuncture creates an analgesic effect on the nervous system at the site of pain, and at the perceptual level of the brain.

Electroacupuncture is a form of acupuncture where a small electric current is passed between pairs of acupuncture needles. This practice augments the use of traditional acupuncture, can restore health and well-being, and is particularly good for treating pain.

Sports medicine physician

Sometimes an athlete needs to get back on the field. This is where athletic taping and bracing can be an important part of the treatment plan. Our providers are sport specialists and as such are highly trained in the appropriate use of taping and bracing procedures for athletes.

Our providers are highly knowledgeable on not only strength & conditioning but also the prerequisites to movement that are needed to perform various exercises. Anyone can give you a workout plan, but it takes years of training to properly design a program meant to build and not break an individual.

The most vital part of a treatment plan is a sound understanding of WHY the patient is experiencing their symptoms. This is even more important when dealing with the complexity of athletic injuries. These injuries require a unique provider with a unique skillset. Your recovery needs an expert!

The use of "stretchy" Kinesiotape for pain and injury is a common practice in manual therapy. This tape works less as a brace and instead alters the sensory information traveling from the injured area to the brain. This in turn can lead to decreases in pain and improved function of the injured area.

Rehabilitation is a scaled-down version of exercise that requires an incredibly thoughtful and organized approach. It must be progressive in nature, while still considering your specific needs. Our rehab programs seek to first restore function, THEN regain abilities lost to the injury itself.

Treatment of the soft-tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia) is vital to proper recovery from an injured state. The proper function of the soft-tissues is a prerequisite to rehabilitation. Without proper function, we can't possibly expect rehabilitation to be successful.

The treatment of sports injuries must consider additional factors that include return to play and the risk:benefit of returning too early. As a sport specialist not only am I uniquely skilled at treating injury, I am also well experienced on when to get you back in the game without risking reinjury.

Physical Therapy Clinic

The use of "stretchy" Kinesiotape for pain and injury is a common practice in manual therapy. This tape works less as a brace and instead alters the sensory information traveling from the injured area to the brain. This in turn can lead to decreases in pain and improved function of the injured area.

Theres a difference between flexibility and mobility. Flexibility is the pursuit of 'looseness' while mobility is the pursuit of 'control' over an ever-expanding available range of motion. Our providers are highly skilled at turning useless flexibility into full-body kinesthesis.

Our providers are highly knowledgeable on not only strength & conditioning but also the prerequisites to movement that are needed to perform various exercises. Anyone can give you a workout plan, but it takes years of training to properly design a program meant to build and not break an individual.

Rehabilitation is a scaled-down version of exercise that requires an incredibly thoughtful and organized approach. It must be progressive in nature, while still considering your specific needs. Our rehab programs seek to first restore function, THEN regain abilities lost to the injury itself.

Stretching is one of the easiest home therapies to perform. It requires minimal equipment and can be done just about anywhere. Do you know how to stretch for your needs? You might be surprised to learn that most people are stretching wrong, and that you may actually be making things worse!