Dry needling is the use of a monofilament needle inserted into muscles, tendons, ligaments, scar tissue, and around nerves. The purpose of dry needling is to induce a physiologic healing effect, including the promotion of blood flow, tissue oxygenation, and the release of endogenous opioids (pain relief). Dry needling is proven to reduce pain and muscle tension, improve range of motion and function, and enhance quality of life.

Spinal manipulation is a technique traditionally used by osteopaths, chiropractors, and few physical therapists. It is used to improve joint mobility and muscle activation, and reduce pain. This is a technique that many think of as causing a “cracking” or “popping” sound. This is done by applying a specific amount of force and speed that promotes improved joint movement for therapeutic purposes. Such techniques can only be done correctly by a skilled clinician with the proper training and experience.

Joint mobilization is a skilled manual therapy technique of passive movement to the joint complex applied at varying speeds and amplitudes. Joint mobilizations can help improve range of motion and promote synovial fluid movement in the joint capsule, all with the goal of relieving pain.

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, or IASTM, is a myofascial technique done with a metal tool that is used to break down myofascial restrictions and scar tissues. The introduction of a controlled microtrauma stimulates local inflammatory response to create a healing cascade. IASTM helps release fascial tissues, improves movement of blood within tissues, and stimulates neurological pathways and reflexes that affect muscle tone, flexibility, and mobility.

Cupping has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years as a method for releasing toxins from body tissues. Cupping is performed by creating a partial vacuum within the cup as it is placed on the skin. Techniques such as static cupping and dynamic cupping are used for different purposes; however, both can are used to improve pain, improve blood flow, stimulate lymphatic drainage, and facilitate healing.

We’re all athletes! From competitive to recreational to occupational, we all have specific physical demands in life.

Our manual therapy techniques, combined with sport-specific exercise, and knowledge of biomechanics is designed to get you back to your sport at the highest level.

Neuromuscular re-education, commonly referred to as the “brain-body connection,” is a technique used to restore movement patterns and reduce compensations contributing to pain.

The highest risk factor for an injury is a previous injury! Schedule your comprehensive evaluation to address maladaptive compensations and create a more resilient body.

An easily overlooked aspect regarding pain is understanding your symptoms, what your body is currently sensitive to, how to temporarily modify your activity, how to sleep comfortably, etc. Nothing is scarier than not knowing. Knowledge is power! We will help teach you what you need to know to get you the results you need as quickly as possible.