LUKE BOYER, DC
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Commonly treated conditions:

  • Back pain or injury
  • Foot pain or injury
  • Headaches
  • Hip/groin pain or injury
  • Shin splints
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Iliotibial band syndrome
  • Knee pain or injury
  • Muscle strain/imbalance
  • Neck pain
  • Rotator cuff syndromes
  • Sciatica
  • Hamstring strain
  • Rib pain or injury
  • Wrist/hand pain or injury
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Chiropractic

Chiropractic is a natural health care profession that focuses on structural balance through the neuromuscular system without the use of drugs or surgery. Special emphasis is placed on the spine, due to its relationship with the nervous system. The vertebral subluxation, or misalignment of a spinal segment, may often be the cause of altered neurological function.

An “adjustment,” means the specific manipulation of any joint in the body which has an abnormal movement pattern or fails to function normally. The adjustment can be given by hand or instrument, and consists of introducing movement to the joint areas that are out of alignment or do not move properly in a normal range of motion. The adjustment pressure used by Dr. Luke varies from patient to patient in order to find what works best for each individual. Chiropractic is grounded in science and endorsed by research as a safe and effective method of musculoskeletal health care.

Yet, chiropractors are like most healthcare providers — the best ones have a large selection of techniques that they can apply to various different health and fitness issues. The majority of chronic joint problems require more than manipulation alone to correct. Soft tissue structures surrounding an involved joint usually have some component of weakness and tightness or associative functional imbalance that also needs to be addressed.

During your first appointment, Dr. Luke will gather information about your concern, explain your condition or symptoms, discuss treatment options, and begin treatment.

Initial Examination

Examination includes review of patient history, range of motion testing, basic movement assessment, evaluation of joint movement and stability, evaluation of posture and gait and of the neuromuscular system that controls them, and manual muscle testing.

Subsequent Visits

Treatment may include spinal and/or extremity adjusting, myofascial release technique, trigger point therapy, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), isolated stretching, and/or gait correction.  Frequent assessment is done during each visit to measure the efficacy of the treatment being provided. 

  • Myofascial release focuses on releasing muscular shortness and tightness.   Many patients seek myofascial treatment after losing flexibility or function following an injury or if experiencing ongoing back, shoulder, hip or virtually pain in any area containing soft tissue.
  • Trigger point therapy involves specific finger pressure into myofascial trigger points in muscle and connective tissue to reduce hypersensitivity and muscle spasms.  Trigger points may cause restricted and painful movement of muscles, ligaments, and tendons, as well as referred pain.  Research has found that trigger points are bands of muscular tissue that appear contracted while the rest of the muscle is quiescent.
  • IASTM has two main functions: to break up abnormal densities in tissue, such as scar tissue, and to re-initiate first-stage healing in the body.
  • Isolated stretching is a method of muscle lengthening and fascial release that provides effective, dynamic, facilitated stretching of major muscle groups. It can provide functional and physiological restoration of superficial and deep fascial planes.

Kinesio Taping

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Kinesio Taping has emerged as a unique rehabilitative taping method. "KT" is elastic, latex-free tape that is takes easy to apply and lasts (3-5 days). KT is extremely versatile in its ability to re-educate the neuromuscular system, promote lymphatic flow, reduce pain, enhance performance, prevent injury, and promote injury resolution. The Kinesio Taping Method involves taping over and around muscles in order to assist and give support or prevent over-contraction. The technique gives the practitioner the opportunity to actually give support while maintaining full range of motion, enabling the individual to participate in physical activity with functional assistance.

Chiropractic manipulations help by:

  • Treating mechanical restrictions (dysfunctional joints)
  • Increasing your range of motion
  • Eliminating excessive strain on your muscles
  • Blocking pain impulses and increasing your comfort level
Additionally, soft tissue work helps in several ways:

  • Biomechanical – decreases tissue adhesions/fibrotic scar tissue, muscle lengthening and increases joint range of motion
  • Physiological – increases blood flow to the surrounding area and can initiate an increase of relaxation hormones and decrease of stress hormones
  • Neurological – reflex stimulation that decreases neuromuscular excitability, pain and muscle tension or spasm and restores muscle strength and stability
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