Back Pain
Since back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, it is vital to know how to prevent the cause of back pain. By maintaining a healthy diet and weight, remaining active and avoiding prolonged inactivity or bed rest are all important ways to avoid back pain. Before doing exercises or any physical activity, it is recommended to warm up and/or stretch.
Hip Pain
Here at Premier Spine and Sports Medicine, we specialize in helping others find out what is causing their hip pain and correcting it so that they feel like themselves again, or even better than before! Our hips are such an important part of our body. They ensure that we stand up straight, control the entire bottom half of us, and allow us to walk, run, kick, and play.
In many cases, hip pain is simply caused by osteoarthritis, though it can also be a result of an injury.
We will put together a treatment plan to make sure that this happens. Depending on the severity of your condition, we may treat you by adjusting your hips though we also do exercise therapy, stretching, massage, and other solutions.
In a recent study, 60% of chiropractic patients had their symptoms improve so much that they no longer required surgery. That is our goal. If you do have osteoporosis, you will still benefit from chiropractic care to relieve your hip pain.
Knee Pain
Knee pain is increasingly becoming a more common problem in society. It is a complaint we see frequently. The most common complaint associated with knee pain is considered the normal “wear and tear.” Another ailment that affects the knee is osteoarthritis. The symptoms and progression of osteoarthritis and knee pain can be reduced through our individualized approach to chiropractic care.
Sciatica
Sciatica is characterized by pain in the lower back that radiates down one or both legs. The pain is described as dull, achy, sharp, like “pins and needles” or similar to electric shocks. Other symptoms associated with sciatica include burning, numbness and tingling sensations. Sciatic nerve pain varies in intensity from mild to severe, and frequency may range from occasional to constant. The onset is generally gradual and not necessarily associated with a previous event. Sciatica is also known as radiating or referred pain, neuropathy, or neuralgia.
Sports Injury
Sports can be very taxing on your body, no matter what you play. Our trusted staff will work with you to get to the root of your problem and help you feel better again. We help treat and also prevent injuries in the neck, back, shoulders, knees, and ankles. We are able to manually adjust your spine, relieving any pain that you are feeling. This will allow your body to function much better after the injury.
Chronic Pain
It’s estimated that 11% of adults suffer from chronic pain. Premier Spine and Sports Medicine in Hagerstown, Maryland, can effectively treat lower-back pain, the leading cause of chronic pain and disability, as well as many other sources of chronic pain. Contact the office or schedule an appointment online to get interventional pain management and learn other innovative treatments that can provide relief from chronic pain.
Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative medicine is an evolving field that uses innovative treatments like platelet-rich plasma injections to heal wounds and trigger the growth of new, healthy tissue. Premier Spine and Sports Medicine in Hagerstown, Maryland, proudly offers regenerative medicine. Contact the office or schedule an appointment online to learn how these treatments effectively treat musculoskeletal conditions like knee pain and sports injuries.
Post-Operative Rehabilitation
If you undergo orthopedic surgery, post-operative rehabilitation can help speed up your recovery, limiting pain and other uncomfortable side effects. Premier Spine and Sports Medicine in Hagerstown regularly works with patients of all ages to develop custom post-operative rehabilitation treatment plans. If you’re ready to take the first step toward recovery, request an appointment today by calling the office or clicking the online scheduling tool.
Running Rehabilitation
If you’re one of the 65%-80% of runners who suffer a running-related injury each year, our physical therapy department can assist you in returning to sport. Premier Spine and Sports physical therapy department offers a comprehensive physical therapy program, which can include gait analysis, muscle re-education, and strengthening, to assist you getting back to running without pain. If you’re interested in learning more about running rehabilitation, request an appointment by calling the office or clicking the online scheduling tool today.
Manual Therapy
If you suffer from joint pain, muscle pain, or decreased range of motion, manual therapy may be helpful for you. If appropriate, our physical therapists utilize manual therapy techniques as part of your treatment session to improve range of motion, decrease pain, and restore function.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is the manual manipulation of soft body tissues (muscle, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments) to enhance a person’s health and well-being. There are many types of massage therapy methods (also called modalities). People seek massage therapy for a variety of reasons; for example, to reduce stress and anxiety, to relax muscles, to rehabilitate injuries, to reduce pain and to promote overall health and wellness.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an old healing practice of traditional Chinese medicine dating back over 4,000 years. It still remains effective today as a way to strengthen the body rather than merely treating symptoms. It is primarily used to relieve pain as well as treat other conditions. More than 3 million Americans and 200,000 children in the U.S. have had acupuncture to help relieve a symptom or condition. Because of its low side effects, it has been the treatment of choice for many doctors across the country. It is even more popular in other countries.
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapy department treats a diverse range of conditions among all age groups. Whether you are suffering from a sports related injury, are trying to prepare for a surgery, are recovering from surgery, or have chronic pain, our physical therapy department can help you. By performing a thorough evaluation, our therapists can create an individualized treatment program to assist in achieving your goals.
Pelvic Floor
Pelvic floor physical therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy designed to restore strength, mobility, and coordination of the muscles that support the bladder, and reproductive organs. Whether you’re experiencing pelvic pain, urinary leakage, pregnancy- or postpartum-related concerns, or other pelvic health issues, our individualized treatment plans are designed to help you regain comfort, confidence, and function.
Using evidence-based techniques, including targeted exercises, manual therapy, education, and lifestyle strategies, we work with you to reduce symptoms, improve mobility, and support your long-term pelvic health in a compassionate, private, and supportive environment.
TMJ
Do you experience jaw pain, painful clicking or popping with chewing or jaw opening, or a feeling of your jaw getting “stuck”? Your jaw, also known as the temporomandibular joint, can be treated with physical therapy. Physical therapy can be helpful in improving your range of motion, decreasing your pain, and improving your ability to chew / eat.
Dry Needling
Do you suffer from tight muscles that are painful, restrict your range of motion, or impair your function? Trigger point dry needling may help with your symptoms. When muscles are overloaded or when there are compensations in movement patterns, small muscle knots can form; we refer to these as trigger points. Trigger point dry needling penetrates the muscle knot, allowing it to relax and return to it’s resting state. Premier Spine and Sports Medicine utilizes trigger point dry needling as an adjunct for physical therapy.
