Incorporation of StrongPosture Exercise into Other Techniques
As a Doctor of Chiropractic, my job is to meet the healthcare needs of my patients which typically involves interventions for back and neck pain relief. Since research shows 98% of back pain to be the result of mechanical dysfunction within the body, the most effective and logical approach to treatment is to correct the mechanical dysfunctions present. To achieve this result, we must first remove any biomechanical restrictions to body motion. Then we must teach the body to move with proper balance and alignment to reduce the chance of the dysfunction returning.
To remove restrictions to motion, there are many procedures I utilize in my practice. The chiropractic adjustment is used to restore joint motion and research supports it as an effective procedure for this purpose. When it comes to dysfunction within muscles, fascia, ligaments, and tendons, there are a variety of techniques that can be employed. An extremely effective system of treatment I utilize is called FAKTR-PM. Explained briefly, it is a method of combining instrument assisted soft tissue manipulation with movement based therapeutic exercise performed in a manner that provokes a pain response. Treatments under this system have been shown to provide results when other systems have failed and in a relatively short amount of time. Adjunct therapies such as kinesio taping are also encouraged under this system.
The second part of my two part system of biomechanical rehabilitation involves the implementation of Strong Posture exercise. The goal of Strong Posture exercise is to improve Balance, Alignment, and Motion so that the body moves in a biomechanically efficient manner. This minimizes the force placed on the various joint and muscle structures, thus allowing the body to perform optimally and slow age related joint degeneration.
Simply speaking, I utilize chiropractic adjustments and FAKTR-PM to remove restrictions to motion, and the Strong Posture exercise system to teach the body to control and maintain proper balance, alignment, and motion. The combination of these therapeutic interventions correct the underlying cause of most pain syndromes and will go far to help bring fast relief to those who seek it and long lasting relief to those committed to the Strong Posture protocols.
Dr. Nicholas Marchesani, DC, CPEP
