Musculoskeletal and Joint Pain

Most musculoskeletal pain usually resolves quickly with manual therapy. If one knows the anatomy and musculoskeletal functioning, and the nervous system control of muscles and joints then it is fairly straightforward to guide function back to normal. Sometimes normal function requires adjusting the centers of mass of the body parts into a better relationship with gravity. This reduces unnecessary work and helps the brain remember normal functioning.

If there are distinct anatomical problems as evidenced on MRI, then the treatment plan is adapted to what is possible. No pain and full function is typically a patient's goal. This is frequently possible even with documented anatomical changes on MRI such as a herniated disc.

I can often find a way to avoid or postpone surgeries. For example. many people wish to postpone surgeries such as hip or knee replacements. Normalizing function by removing the muscular coordination adaptations can certainly lessen pain, improve stamina and overall function. If such improvements are sufficient to your current goals, you can postpone surgery or even avoid it altogether.