Over time, our bodies store and accumulate patterns of tension from various (physical, mental, and environmental) stressors. As this tension builds up, our bodies become less resilient and unable to cope with everyday stresses and strains. Injuries happen more frequently and stick around longer. Unsuccessful treatments start to feel like a revolving door, and pain becomes a way of life. But why?

Traditional treatment approaches typically address the site of pain and dysfunction. When a patient reports back pain, treatment focuses on the back. If shoulder motion is restricted, then treatment focuses on the shoulder. This local approach works well if the area of complaint is the actual cause of your symptoms. However, it fails miserably when the complaints are from those underlying stress patterns.

Our treatment approach at TSI not only looks at your area of complaint but also searches for accumulated tension and stress patterns that may be contributing to your pain and dysfunction. We aim to identify these underlying sources, treat those first, then move to local treatment. In our experience, this comprehensive approach is much more successful at addressing those underlying stress patterns, making treatment more effective and resulting in a much faster return to pain-free daily activity.