Schedule your sports physical today Dr. Johnson works with local athletic teams including OPSU

Or an adjustment refers to a high-velocity low-amplitude thrust to help restore function & motion to a joint that has become restricted. & stimulates the nervous system to help reduce pain.Research supports that motion is restored to a restricted joint. No bones are moved and the noise is nitrogen gas in the joint capsules.

By inserting very thin needles into specific points along these meridians, acupuncture practitioners believe that your energy flow will re-balance. In contrast, many Western practitioners view the acupuncture points as places to stimulate nerves, muscles and connective tissue. Some believe that this stimulation boosts your body's natural painkillers.

Chiropractic care is safe and healthy for a pregnant woman, newborns and children

Orthotics by Foot Levelers are custom-made shoe inserts to help improve spinal health. An imbalance in the skeletal frame will result in pain, now or later. Collapsed arches in one or both feet will cause misalignment and put additional stress on the soft tissue, effecting the knees, hips, back, or neck, and may result in injury and chronic pain.

Pressure wave technology accelerates the healing process in the body by stimulating the metabolism and enhancing blood circulation to regenerate damaged tissue. Strong energy pulses are applied to the affected area. These pulses occur for short periods of time, creating micro-cavitation bubbles that expand and burst. The force created by these bubbles penetrates tissue and stimulates cells in the body that are responsible for healing bone and connective tissue.

Deep tissue stimulation by delivering small pulsating electric currents directly on the muscles to promote blood circulation and soft tissue healing. Releases tension and stress, relieves muscle soreness, tightness and body aches. Improve joint function by decreasing inflammation and promotes healing.

Gradual tension is applied on the chain of muscles in combination with proper breathing, to regain strength, length and flexibility, and decrease the risk of recurrence.

Heat for muscle stiffness - Ice for muscle inflammation