Physical Medicine

The body is like a spider web; tension or pulling in one area affects the whole, creating imbalance or pain in unexpected areas. As an example, headaches may stem from tight neck muscles, vertebrae that are slightly out of place ("subluxated"), hips that need an adjustment, improper footwear or posture, or a combination of the above.

Physical medicine uses postural assessment and orthopaedic tests to determine the cause of your discomfort, which is then corrected with trigger point therapy, stretching, cupping and/or spinal manipulations. This can help increase pain-free range of motion, improve recovery time, decrease muscle tension and correct imbalances. 

It takes time for the body to adapt to change, even good change such as moving back into proper alignment. For this reason, physical medicine often requires a few regular visits, and may include home care such as heat/ice application, baths, stretching or certain exercises.