“The functional re-activation model is ‘patient-centered,’ because the patient’s symptoms, dysfunction (impairment, abilities, and participation), and distress are all addressed.”-----Craig Liebenson, DC

            Our treatment approach is unique in that it focuses on a blending of active and passive treatments in order to progress patients successfully to a “self-care” status.  Thus, passive care consists of soft-tissue management and joint manipulations, while active-care tools of exercise training and advice are the key instruments for patient success. 

• Soft-Tissue Management - A variety of soft-tissue techniques, including Active Release Techniques (ART®)  are administered for most patients in order to release” muscle tension, scar tissue adhesions, and myofascial restrictions.
  
  
  
• Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy - Manipulations/Adjustments are one of the most powerful tools for musculoskeletal care, when used correctly.  Meaning, frequency and duration (how many/how often) of manipulations are chosen wisely, in order to apply just the right amount of “passive care.”
  
• Exercise/Performance Training - “Patient-specific” or “individualized” exercises are given to patients in order to take into account their daily habits, limitations, and weaknesses.  Most often musculoskeletal pain persists due to controllable factors, such as muscle weakness and lack of endurance.  Exercises designed to target those weakened groups are heavily emphasized due to promotion of “self-management” that ensues.
  
  
• Advice - Possibly the MOST IMPORTANT treatment given to our patients!  We advise them on what motions will harm them, as well as what motions will help.  Advice also has a second factor in which “reassurance” is given to the patient after all “Red Flags” or serious signs of disease are ruled out prior to care.  Lastly, advice to just “STAY ACTIVE” has recently been shown to be more effective advice than bed rest, and work/sport restrictions.