Trevor Todd, PT

It is no secret that among the keys to good health are proper nutrition, exercise, a stress-free lifestyle (to the extent that is possible) and steering clear of harmful habits—elements dependent largely upon outside factors and behaviors.  But what about that aspect of health that originates from inside, within our internal self-healing system?  We know that the body is designed to defend us from disease and assist in healing, as evidenced every time a cut heals or we “fight off” a cold. 

What we may not be aware of are the innovative hands-on techniques available to facilitate that process. Here at Manual Therapies of Gresham, I focus on problems that seem resistant to other forms of therapies.  Chronic pain and dysfunction syndromes due to repetitive injury, trauma, illness, diseases, and even syndromes of mysterious or unrecognized causes can often evade progress unless a whole body approach is taken. 

My tendency to succeed is rooted in this whole body/whole person approach combined with extensive training in a wide array of hands-on techniques. 

Among the methods used are Myofascial Release, CranioSacral Therapy, Strain and Counterstrain Technique, Muscle Energy Technique, Functional Indirect Technique, Mobilizations with Movement, Visceral Manipulations, and others.  A brief description of each of these techniques follows.  What they all have in common is the goal of making therapeutic change by following subtle cues from the body itself instead of attempting to force it to do one thing or another. 

Each individual has different needs and no one technique or sequence of treatments will help everyone.  Each treatment session is tailored to meet the needs of that body at that moment.  While the focus of treatment is to uncover the deeper causes of the problem, symptom relief is also a major objective.  The number of sessions needed is extremely variable and depends on, among other factors, the complex layers of injury and trauma that may mask the original cause of the problem.

Each of the techniques described are gentle techniques that work with the body's own capacity to heal.  Therefore, they are uncommonly safe.  It is, however, considered normal that some people will feel discomfort between one and twenty-four hours after the treatment session and occasionally right after the session.  This discomfort can come in many forms such as soreness, pain, fatigue, or even emotions. These sensations can be in the region of where the treatment took place or in other parts of the body.  These sensations are likely due to the body adapting to significant changes.  If discomfort occurs, it usually lasts between 6 and 8 hours but can last up to three days.  There are a few exceptions to these time frames.  If symptoms occur from the treatment, it is reasonable to use heat, ice, medications (as advised or prescribed by a physician), rest, or positioning for comfort.  It is also reasonable to simply allow the process to resolve itself.  If there are concerns, contact the Physical Therapist or doctor.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE 

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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

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STRAIN AND COUNTERSTRAIN TECHNIQUE

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MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE

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FUNCTIONAL INDIRECT TECHNIQUE 

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MOBILIZATION WITH MOVEMENT

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VISCERAL MANIPULATION 

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MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE 

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NEURODYNAMICS

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