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We have extensively trained in the manipulation of the spine and extremity joints of the body. Our adjustments are gentle and aimed at restoring motion to joints that are restricted. These adjustments effectively help restore joint mobility, relieve muscle tension, and decrease pain throughout the body. Dr. Kuruc is skilled in using both manual adjusting techniques and instrument-assisted adjustments to ensure that each patient receives the most comfortable treatment possible.

We practice under the philosophy that if both the joint and the soft tissue are not operating at their normal tone and function, then musculoskeletal problems will continue to persist. Dr. Kuruc takes the time to assess and treat corresponding soft tissue injury with each patient. He is certified and practiced in a multitude of soft tissue techniques, such as Pin and Stretch, Myofascial Release, and Trigger Point Therapy.

Dr. John Kuruc is a Titleist Performance Institute Medical Professional. The TPI certification holds distinction within the golf community, but the core principles can be modified to assess and correct most biomechanical imbalances. Dr. Kuruc can work with you to assess your unique golf game and offer corrections in order to elevate your game to its highest level!

Instrument assisted soft tissue manipulation is used to magnify what our hands can feel. The instruments are used to detect soft tissue abnormalities (trigger points, knots) and once they are found the instruments are used to release them. The goal is to mobilize, release, and lengthen tight, shortened, restricted tissue, with the goal of restoring normal movement and postural alignment. This leads to improved functional outcomes, improved quality of life, and increased rate of recovery so you can get back to your life pain free fast!

Being actively involved in one's own care requires patients to take an active role! When an injury occurs, the body naturally responds to protect itself from further damage. This often leads to surrounding tissues tightening up, while other tissues compensate for the loss of function and mobility in the injured area. After the injury has been treated and begins to heal, it is essential to work on restoring the joint and the supporting muscles to their proper function and range of motion. Rehabilitation exercises are key to this recovery process! Specific exercises, stretches, and mobilizations help to strengthen weakened muscles, activate those that aren't functioning properly, and relax overactive muscles.

Decompression therapy is gentle, comfortable style of treatment that alleviates pain in the joints. Primarily used for the spine, decompression therapy works by slowly stretching out the affected joint and then releasing. This motion serves as a "pump," allowing the negative pressure of the joint space or disc to receive an influx of healing hydration, nutrients, and blood flow, while pushing out inflammatory cells, toxins, and neurochemicals. It also enables for the treatment of protruding or herniated discs by retracting and repositioning disc material under the same principles. Adding in other vectors of motion, such as flexion, extension, lateral or side bending, and rotation, can also promote the retraction of disc material, the centralization of radicular symptoms like sciatica, and overall pain relief.

Ever wonder what all of that brightly colored, crazy patterned stripes are all over the bodies of your favorite athletes? That is called Kinesiotape! This is a unique rehabilitative taping technique that's designed to facilitate the body's natural healing process while providing support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the body's range of motion. The tape is safe for patients of all ages and is utilized to treat a variety of neuromusculoskeletal and other medical conditions. The great part about the tape is it can provide extended soft tissue rehab and manipulation, prolonging benefits of the manual soft tissue therapies provided in office!

While our primary goal is to work with and encourage our patients to actively assist in treating their complaint, sometimes injuries, especially acute ones, hurt too much, and stressing the joint into excessive motion can actually make it worse. That's where passive modalities come in. These forms of pain and injury care, such as electrical stim and ultrasound help to decrease acute pain and enable treatment to become more tolerable for the patient. Stim works by using electrical current to pass through electrodes into the body, releasing natural opiods via the body to reduce pain and spasm and promote healing. Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to enhance the body's inflammatory response, which in turn helps reduce chronic inflammation, increases blood flow, decreases pain, and reduces joint stiffness and spasm. Ultrasound can be used to treat both acute and chronic conditions.

Part of the holistic model of health care can involve using whole food nutrition and/or supplementation in order to effectively treat a condition. We proudly utilize Standard Process and Douglas Laboratory supplements to provide the body with additional supplementation in areas it may be lacking from the most natural sources. These companies utilize the highest quality supplements to help improve and optimize health.

The SFMA is our clinical assessment tool designed for individuals experiencing pain. It is a movement-based diagnostic system that systematically identifies the cause of the pain-not just the source-by breaking down dysfunctional movement patterns in a structured and repeatable way. This assessment is our gold standard for testing anyone in pain. It enables us to determine whether your movement patterns are functional or dysfunctional, allowing us to effectively address the root cause of your injury.

Most athletes are interested in reducing their recovery time following intense exercise or sporting events. Recent scientific studies have shown that lymphatic therapy provides physiological changes that indicate improved muscular recovery. The lymphatic system does not have a pump like the heart does. Air Relax delivers that natural sequential compression and flusher waste, which causes soreness and fatigue in the muscles.

DNS, or Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, is a form of neurodevelopmental rehabilitation designed to assess and restore dysfunction in the musculoskeletal system. It can be thought of as giving our brain a "hard reset." The principles of DNS are rooted in the way our bodies develop during the first 3 to 14 months of life. Over time, neglect or trauma to our bodies may disrupt this development. This rehabilitation approach aims to reconnect the brain and body, ultimately enhancing mobility. DNS is distinct from traditional physical therapy and often provides patients with immediate relief and noticeable improvements.