Effective treatment is not about using the most techniques—it is about knowing which approach is appropriate, when to use it, and how to apply it effectively.
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) is a hands-on approach that evaluates and treats the body as an interconnected system. Using specific manual techniques, OMT is used to address movement restrictions, improve mobility, and support more efficient function. Treatment is individualized based on each patient’s evaluation and may be integrated with other manual therapy techniques and exercise as part of a comprehensive plan of care.
Expert Trigger Point Dry Needling
Trigger Point Dry Needling is an advanced technique used to address areas of muscular tension and sensitivity. Using precise needle placement, Dr. Mark may incorporate this approach to help reduce muscle-related pain, improve mobility, and support more effective movement.
Trigger Point Release
Trigger Point Release is a targeted manual therapy technique used to address specific areas of muscle tension and sensitivity. Through precise, sustained pressure, Dr. Mark uses this approach when appropriate to help reduce pain, improve mobility, and support more efficient movement.
Active Myofascial Release
Active Myofascial Release gently releases tension in the connective tissue around your muscles. By guiding your muscles through movement while applying pressure, it helps reduce tightness, ease pain, and improve flexibility and overall movement.
Integrated Neuromuscular Myofascial Release
Integrated Neuromuscular Myofascial Release (INMR) is an advanced manual therapy approach used to address areas of tension and movement restriction involving muscles and connective tissues. Through precise pressure and guided movement, INMR helps improve tissue mobility, reduce discomfort, and support more efficient movement patterns.
Muscle Energy Technique
Muscle Energy Technique (MET) is an active manual therapy approach where the patient performs specific muscle contractions while Dr. Mark provides precise positioning and guidance. This technique is used to address mobility restrictions, improve movement, and help restore more comfortable function in the spine and joints.
Joint Manipulation
Joint manipulation is an advanced hands-on technique used to improve joint mobility and reduce pain. Through precise, controlled movements, Dr. Mark applies this technique when appropriate to help restore movement, improve function, and support your recovery.
Joint Mobilization
Joint mobilization is a skilled hands-on technique used to address stiffness and movement restrictions within a joint. Specific, controlled movements are applied to improve joint mobility and help restore more comfortable, efficient movement.
Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, hands-on approach that uses light touch techniques focused on the head, spine, and sacrum. It is designed to help reduce areas of tension, promote relaxation, and support improved comfort and movement as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
Therapeutic Exercise
At SpineFocus Physical Therapy, therapeutic exercise is anything but generic. Each program is tailored to your unique movement patterns and guided by Dr. Mark’s hands-on assessment. We combine functional exercises, neuromuscular retraining, and self-corrections to help restore and maintain healthy, pain-free movement.
