Common Condition Treated
BACK PAIN
SCIATICA
DISK HERNIATIONS
HIP PAIN
KNEE PAIN
HEADACHES & MIGRAINES
ACUTE & CHRONIC INJURIES
SPORTS INJURIES
MUSCULAR PAIN & STIFFNESS
NECK PAIN
SHOULDER PAIN
ELBOW PAIN
SERVICES
JOINT MOBILIZATION
A quick, gentle force is applied to restricted joints to restore movement. We also treat surrounding structures that determine a joint's mobility, so we pair mobilizations with related muscle work to provide a holistic treatment.
PATIENT EDUCATION EXERCISES
Patients are given specific stretches, strengthening, and stabilizing exercises to empower them with the knowledge to care for themselves in all stages of injury prevention, pain management, and rehabilitation.
NEUROMUSCULAR PERCUSSION
Featuring the THERAGUN, this tool and technique is applied over large areas of soft tissue to invigorate circulation and reduce tension. For athletes, this therapy primes muscles for pain-free performance.
BIOMECHANIC MOVEMENT ASSESSMENTS
Aggravating and alleviating movement patterns are identified to help diagnose areas requiring treatment. For athletes, this analysis can include common repetitive motions from their sport with or without use of our in-house power rack and equipment.
MANUAL ASSISTED SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION
MSTM is applied to muscles and surrounding fascia, ligaments, and tendons to restore ranges of motion, identify areas of referral pain, and reduce inflammation. Techniques can involve ischemic compression, assisted stretching and trigger point activation.
INSTRUMENT ASSISTED SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION
One of the most evidence-based and sought out therapies by high level athletes, IASTM uses a stainless steel tool to break up knots/scar tissue ("intramuscular adhesions") in the fascia, restore range of motion, improve circulation, and decrease pain.
SPORTS PEFORMANCE
We work with recreational and competitive athletes throughout Southern and Central Maine to optimize their performance. From Powerlifters, Body Builders, and Cross Fit athletes to Swimmers, Marathoners and Tri-Athletes, we tailor our treatments to the demands your sport places on your body. Each athlete's unique movement patterns are considered to identify areas of joint dysfunction and muscular tension. Our treatments are comprehensive, incorporating a combination of soft tissue mobilization and joint manipulations, as well as stretching, stabilizing, and strengthening exercises to keep you doing what you love, pain-free.
BENEFITS OF OUR CARE FOR SPORTS PERFORMANCE:
DECREASE PAIN
IMPROVE RECOVERY
PREVENT INJURY
INCREASE BLOOD FLOW
IMPROVE RANGES OF MOTION
MAINTAIN STABILITY & STRENGTH
ENHANCED MIND-MUSCLE CONNECTION & CONTRACTION
CORRECT BIOMECHANICS FOR EFFICIENT MOVEMENT PATTERNS
GET INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENTS GEARED TOWARDS YOUR GOALS
COLLABORATE WITH A DOCTOR WHO IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETE HIMSELF, UNDERSTANDS YOUR WORK ETHIC, AND THE UNIQUE DEMANDS YOUR SPORT PLACES ON YOUR BODY
MOST COMMON SPORTS OUR ATHLETES TRAIN IN:
RUNNING
GOLF
TRI-ATHLON
POWERLIFTING
BODY-BUILDING
CROSS FIT
SWIMMING