Areas of Expertise
Migraine and Headache relief through TMJ work
I have found many patients who suffer from tension headaches and migraines, also grind and clench their teeth at night. I work with the muscles of your jaw to release that tension. Many times, this will provide much relief of headaches and subsequent neck and shoulder pain that goes along with headaches.
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Disc Issues
I use a manual flexion – distraction table in order to gently open up the lower spine. When a patient has stenosis (a narrowing of the spinal canal) it is important to keep that space open in a gentle fashion. The manual flexion-distraction method often relieves patients of their tight low back issues.
Disc issues also need to be treated with great care. My goal is to create space in your low back, so the disc and entire spine has room to breathe.
Sports Injuries
I am very familiar with getting beat up on the mountain skiing and snowboarding. Each patient is different, and I formulate my treatment plan accordingly. I have an abundance of experience from my active lifestyle patients on Bainbridge Island and look forward to sharing in your health journey as well.
Activities of Daily Living
Being able to continue gardening and pick up your grandkids is important. My goal is to help keep your body moving so you can continue all of the things you love. When knitting season comes around, I tend to get very busy with neck and upper issues. In gardening season, I tend to see more low back issues pop up. No matter the issue, I look forward to helping you maintain active lifestyle.