Pain is usually the last sign of ongoing dysfunction in the body.  For most patients, daily activities is a major source of the pain.  No matter how many times you have treatment, if you continue aggravating movements your pain will always return.  Eliminating the source is crucial to recovery.  Being aware of what exasperates the condition is the first step to prevention.  Unfortunately, some movements are unavoidable (eg: bending forward) therefore we MODIFY.  Our experts will analyze your biomechanical movements and guide you on creating new healthy habits.  Over time, analyzing, eliminating and modifying these factors will lead to long lasting results.

A major component on your road to recovery is rehabilitation exercise.  We have to train your body to work efficiently and build strength.  The exercise that we give you is your homework/prescription.  Just like medicine to eliminate illness, it is essential patients stick to their prescribed rehabilitation regimen.  The more you practice, the stronger you will become.  And we can never go wrong with that.

Now, more than ever, we have become an extremely busy society.  Daily commitments to work, family, friends and errands tend to run our lives.  It is easy to get exhausted from the day-to-day and place your health last.  It is easy to say “there is always tomorrow”.  It is crucial we work to change this mindset and understand that our health is not a choice we can place at the bottom of our to do list.  Our bodies are what allows us to function the day-to-day, and enjoy the fruits of our labor.  We cannot enjoy our hobbies, families, friends, and vacations without it.

Most patients visit us because they are experiencing some form of pain. Let the pain be your wake up call. Remember how you felt, what you couldn’t do, and what you couldn’t enjoy when you were in pain. Visualize what you want to accomplish with the health you obtain.  Set health goals, such as running a half-marathon, or being able to visit Machu Picchu. Pick a healthy hobby such as yoga, cycling, or even meditating. Write it all down, or record a video, and from time to time look back and reflect to keep the motivation going. Only great things can come from having great health.

Let’s work together to get you there.

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