|  First, there is Pain.
Then, the body adapts creating a downward cycle of pain.
Pain Cycles are the vicious spiral downward that can be caused by poor posture, splitting of the muscles, & unbalanced motion creating chronic pain and recurring injury.
- INJURY begins a Pain cycle Once injured, the body moves to avoid pain. If it hurts to move normally but feels better to move with your body distorted, your motion will be distorted.
- PAIN causes the body to compensate. Over time, muscles, ligaments & nerves become trained & learn to move differently
- Some muscles become chronically tight while other muscles weaken
- Ligaments stretch to accommodate uneven body motion.
- Even the nerves learn to reflexively follow compensating motion patterns.
- UNBALANCED MOTION creates chronic postural changes and the body changes. Even exercising with unbalanced motion often only aggravates the problem!
The Pain Cycle is a result of moving in ways to avoid pain, leading to muscle imbalance and joint stress. Your unique BodyType, injuries and LifeHabits become part of how your body moves.
Pain is the Problem … Motion is the Solution
The Motion Cycle is the solution to the Pain Cycle . Unlocking motion and reducing tension and spasm relieves pain. Relieving pain allows more normal body motion, reduces joint stress, and allows the body to heal.
In other words-- Restore motion to balance posture so you move naturally and pain-free for optimal performance and staying active.
Only when joints move freely through a full range of motion can weak muscles strengthen, tight muscles stretch, and ligaments adapt to balanced posture. The body can strengthen and learn new patterns of motion.
Balanced motion creates (and maintains) flexibility and stable posture to keep the body moving, feeling, and being well. |
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Back in the Game Sports Medicine is a clinic dedicated to the treatment of physical injuries to the body. Caring for an injured body involves more than making the diagnosis; it's about understanding and treating the cause to prevent future injuries. The clinic addresses injuries of the spine, extremities, sports, and auto/work. When injuries occur, it is no longer enough for people to "take it easy for awhile" or "work through it." Sports medicine professionals like Back in the Game offer a  complete approach-- diagnosis, treatment, and specific rehabilitation.
At Back In The Game, it's all about you. You're the reason we're here. The entire visit is centered around giving you an experience uncommon in today's impersonal medical world.
Back in the Game strives to markedly improve your life. Pain relief is usually the first step. The second is a comprehensive rehabilitation program designed not only to work past an injury, but make you stronger than before to prevent future re-occurrences. It is our mission to return our patients to their homes, their jobs, or back to their chosen activities as quickly and safely as possible. We continuously ask ourselves the question, "how can we best serve your health needs?" The answer is always the same: a commitment to excellence in everything we do. Excellence is what we value most. As such, our staff is continuously upgrading their knowledge base in order to give you the best. We employ a variety of advanced techniques designed to restore normal strength, motion, flexibility, and reduce pain. Back in the Game focuses on comprehensive care for joints, muscles, bones, and nerves.
- Low back pain
- Traumatic and overuse injuries to the spine
- Spinal deformities both acquired and congenital
- Whiplash injuries
- Systemic diseases affecting spinal function
- Degenerative spinal conditions
- Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis
- Herniated disc
- Soft tissue sprains, strains, and contusions
- Work-related back pain
- Mechanical back dysfunction
- Sports-related injuries of the foot and ankle
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Soft tissue sprains, strains, and contusions
- Overuse and traumatic injuries to the upper extremity and hand
- Degenerative and rheumatoid arthritis
- Rotator cuff tears
- Impingement syndromes of the shoulder
- Assessment and treatment of injuries of the foot, ankle, shoulder, knee, spine, hip, wrist, hand, and elbow
- Advanced evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal problems, such as sports-related injuries, occupational injuries, and injury prevention on the playing field as well as in the workplace
- Evaluation and treatment of spinal injuries and educational programs on spine care
- Development of biomechanical braces and supports for the foot, and custom sports braces and athletic pads
- Advanced manual therapy/mobilization of the spine and extremities
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