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Conditions We Commonly Treat
Car Accident Related Injuries - Probably the most common injury patients experience when in a car accident is "Whiplash". Whiplash is the common known name for a neck injury caused by rapid flexion/extension movement. The muscles go into spasm, the ligaments are pulled, and discs in the neck may be herniated.
SYMPTOMS INCLUDE:
Loss of neck range of motion, pain, headaches, jutting of the head forward, swelling and jaw pain.
Dr. Maher will order X-rays, and/or an MRI if you are involved in an accident to rule out fractures, and severe disc herniation, or other major injuries if she feels its medically necessary. Physcial Therapy, medical massage, and chiropractic can help restore postural disturbances of the neck, decrease muscle spasm and pressure on discs. Dr. Maher and her therapists will discuss home exercises and sleeping positions to help in the healing process. Dr. Maher works together with many pain management specialists, neurologists, and orthopedics to determine the best course of care after an accident. Mid and Low back problems may also occur. If you have been injured in an accident, Dr. Maher will perform a detailed examination, including MRI, CT scans or X-rays as needed. She is available to come in for patients outside of her regular hours, so please feel free to call our office line if you would like an immediate examination.
Whiplash
Neck Pain
Low Back Pain
TMJ- Jaw (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction) - The jaw itself has a joint on each side. Dr. Maher is trained on gently adjusting these joints. Mis aligned TMJ may cause pain, clicking, or inability to open or close jaw. Many patients also experience headaches, ear aches, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), or fullness in the ears. Dr. Maher may adjust the jaw and/or perform stretching and manual massage to the jaw muscles. There are muscles on the outside around the cheeks, there are also muscles on the inside of the mouth. In this case, gloves are used and Dr Maher will gently massage the gums and Pterygoid muscles on the inside of the mouth. Patients find it decreases stress, pain and headaches.
Jaw Splint - Dr. Maher may prescribe a custom splint for day or night time use. It is custom fit for each patient, and in most cases covered by insurance. If it is not covered by insurance they can cost as low as $80 (Please see product list for more information).
Sports Injuries
Disc Herniations & Related Problems
Neuralgia
Fibromyalgia
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Headaches & Sinus Pressure - Dr. Maher has designed many headache protocols for tension headaches, and migraines caused by tension. In a dim lit room, you will receive manual trigger point therapy on the head, scalp and jaw. Many aroma's such as peppermint have been known to to decrease muscle tension and inflammation of the ligaments. Dr. Maher may use medical grade oils if you enjoy them. Ultrasound to the neck and base of skull will also be used to decrease inflammation and increase circulation and blood flow.
Scoliosis Pain
Arm & Leg Pain
Sprains & Strains
Plantar Fascitis - Dr. Maher's protocol for plantar fascitis involves trigger point therapy to points on the foot and stripping of fascia on the bottom of the foot. "Fascia" is a connective Tissue that surrounds muscles, blood vessels, and nerves binding them together. Much like plastic wrap sticks together, fascia can bunch up and form bundles around the muscle. These can be broken down with different therapeutic procedures performed by Dr. Maher. Ultrasound can be used to help decrease pain from plantar fascitis. Custom Foot Orthotics can be prescribed to help decrease pain from conditions of the foot. If Dr. Maher, or any of our licensed therapists believe you could benefit from custom orthotics, they can ask to have your insurance benefits verified for coverage. Most insurances cover these devices at 100%. Your feet can be scanned, and in a detailed colored photo of your feet, we can see where you are weight bearing, fallen arches, or other disorders of the feet. They will than be sent to a professional company, and within weeks you will have custom orthotics designed especially for your feet only.
Tension Headaches
Sciatica - Sciatica is pain stemming from a problem with the sciatic nerve. This nerve begins in the low back and continues down the buttocks through the posterior part of the leg into foot. The interruption can be from the disc in the low back causing pressure on the nerve, or from tight muscles squeezing around the nerve.Adjustments and massage therapy together work best to decrease pain numbness, tingling and burning. Our physical therapist may stretch the low back and legs, as well as give you exercises to strengthen your core and prevent pain from sciatica.
Muscle Tension & Tightness - Some of our patients do not always have severe pain. Spasms, tightness or stiffness can be relieved by massage. Please check our Massage section of the website for descriptions on which massage may work for you.
Tennis & Golfers Elbow
Stenosis Pain
Torticollis (infants to adults)
Leg Length Differences
Postural Problems
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