At Complete Wellness Chiropractic we look at the entire body on a functional level. Dr. Cynowa and Linden have extensive education and knowledge in human biomechanics. This enables them to see small functional abnormalities through screening that may be limiting your work, sport, or life in general.

After finding an abnormality the doctor will work with you to create a functional rehabilitation program to get you back to doing whatever you're missing out on.
Complete Wellness Chiropractic now offers functional movement, which incorporates lifestyle recommendations, manual treatments and functional exercise programs.

Functional movement begins by identifying faulty patterns of movement caused by poor posture, improper lifting mechanics, fitness-training errors or injuries. Early on, the subtle changes in movement or muscle activation may go unnoticed by the patient.

As time goes on, these improper movements will stress certain joints in the body more than others. Eventually, the increased stress placed on joints and surrounding soft-tissues can result in joint and muscle pain, cause areas of restricted movement and a loss of proper joint function.

What is functional movement?
It is a strategy involving evaluation and performance of movement exercises that mimic real life. With this a patient will be able to return to their work, activities of daily living, or competition sooner and with better mechanics to improve performance and prevent future episodes of pain. Methods used in functional rehab include:

Tissue sparing techniques

• to prevent further injury
• to prevent aggravation of your condition

Spinal stabilization

• reduce the strain placed on the spinal joints through effective bracing and muscular support (core strength)
• improved athletic performance through effective power transfer and a decrease in wasted movements

Training proper movement patterns

• decrease strain placed on joints
  and connective tissues including
  the interveterbral disc
• reduce the risk of future aggravations
• get you back to work
  (& play) faster