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Chiropractic, Sports Medicine & Pain Treatments in Scottsdale, AZ
The Pain Terminator
Dr. Chris’ practice focuses on understanding and treating the root cause of pain and it’s symptoms. He is uniquely qualified in a number of multidisciplinary skills that include:
- Advanced Chiropractic disciplines
- ART (Active Release Technique)
- Dry needling
- IAST (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilziation)
- SFMA (Selective Functional Movement Assessment)
- Advanced PT and Rehabilitation
This multidisciplinary approach enables Dr. Spencer to treat each of his patients based upon their individual needs without seeing multiple clinicians. He has mastered the art of “listening” in order to be able to clearly understand a patients needs. Once accomplished he then designs a customized treatment program created to maximize patient results as quickly as possible.
#1 In Patient Experience
I have been working with Dr. Spencer for the last 8 weeks after I herniated a disk in my low back which caused excruciating pain along with numbness and shooting pains down my leg. One of the things that stood out to me from the get-go about Dr. Spencer is the amount of time he took to listen to my problems, assess my condition and explain to me what was going on. I have never experienced this kind of attention to detail from a doctor before in my life. Throughout my time working with Balancing Health Solutions I have received exceptional care and have been able to resolve my problem. Dr. Spencer always goes above and beyond with his care and ensures I have the tools to manage my issues outside of his office.
- Andrew A.
Sports Chiropractic & Wellness Services
We love all of our patients. However, we don't want to work with you forever. We want you to learn how to care for yourselves. Dr. Chris will start you on the road to a healthy recovery and life, and he does that by giving you the knowledge of how to maintain and improve your health. No patient leaves Balancing Health Solutions without understanding the underlying issues that caused their pain, along with the proper corrective strengthening and mobility exercises to correct the problems and keep them pain-free. Each patient receives instruction unique to their condition to self-manage and prevent their symptoms from returning. We'll always get healthier together.
Our Services
Dry needling targets trigger points through the skin that refer pain to other areas. Using a solid filament needle, Dr. Spencer penetrates tight bands within muscles to elicit a localized twitch response. This releases built up scar tissue and relaxes overactive muscles by restoring proper length-tension relationships. Patients feel an immediate decrease in symptoms like reduced pain, increased range of motion and less stiffness. Dry needling combined with adjustments provides longer lasting pain relief by addressing both the joint dysfunction and muscular components of pain. Dr. Spencer focuses on trigger points that form in the trapezius, levator scapulae, infraspinatus, gluteal, piriformis and hamstring muscles. These refer pain in predictable patterns to regions like the neck, shoulder, hips and back. Precise placement of the needle into taut muscular bands illicits the desired twitch response confirming the correct treatment location. Most patients only require a few weekly sessions before experiencing substantial recovery. Read More ...
Cupping therapy uses specialized silicone or plastic cups placed on the skin to create suction mobilizing soft tissue and enhancing blood flow. The negative pressure decompresses tense muscles and loosens stubborn connective tissue through pulling oxygenated blood to the area. This reduces inflammation and swelling while accelerating the healing process. Patients feel an immediate decrease in pain and increase in motion. No other manual therapy better compliments chiropractic spinal adjustments. Soft tissue responds more rapidly when joint dysfunction has been corrected first. Cups strategically placed along the spine, shoulders and hips provide structural lift realigning areas chronically compressed or hunched due to poor posture habits. Sessions leave patients standing taller with effortless posture changes carrying through activities of daily life. Silicone massage cups glide over skin targeting knots and tension through myofascial release melting away adhesive scar tissue. This hybrid approach ensures rapid recovery. Read More ...
The Active Release Technique systemically targets scar tissue built up in muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves through movement tension. Like stretching a rubber band, Dr. Spencer uses his hands to apply tension to an affected tissue while having patients move certain ways. This breaks down problematic scar tissue causing stiffness, reduced flexibility and pain. Precise treatment protocols make ART one of the most effective ways for relieving nerve entrapments quickly. Common sites include the median nerve through the carpal tunnel, ulnar nerve behind the elbow and the sciatic nerve passing through hips. Carefully directed tension applied during ranging movements focuses on binding layers limiting normal nerve gliding. As tissues lengthen, symptoms reduce within minutes. ART addresses muscular issues surrounding joint dysfunction better than adjustments alone. Combining both strategically at areas like the shoulder, knee or neck delivers longer lasting results. Read More ...
Class IV K-Laser penetrates deeply into tissues unlike heating pads temporarily masking discomfort. Laser energy boosts ATP production to heal damaged cells while blocking peripheral pain signals from reaching the brain. Patients report decreased inflammation, increased circulation and accelerated injury recovery. K-Laser simultaneously treats arthritis, back pain, neuropathy and sports injuries rapidly. The clinic’s 10 watt unit bathes broad surface areas in photons or focuses energy into specific points eliciting positive change quicker. Patents endure fewer needed visits saving time and money. Care addresses both joint dysfunction with chiropractic adjusting and muscular tightness through laser relaxation. No referral necessary. K-Laser quickly calms areas nothing else can reaching deeper than ultrasound or TENS modalities. Try for fast relief today. Read More ...
Physical Therapy
Dr. Spencer performs advanced physical therapy assessments uncovering dysfunctional movement patterns causing pain. Evaluations determine where proper mobility has been lost and muscles firing out of coordination. Special tests identify joint restrictions and strength deficits contributing to poor mechanics. Common problem areas span the neck, lower back, shoulders, hips and knees after years of strain, poor posture and overuse - issues Chiropractic helps start correcting. After clearly identifying specific joint limitations and muscle imbalances, Dr. Spencer creates customized treatment plans combining joint mobilization and corrective exercises. The goal focuses on teaching proper movement reinforced with hands-on therapies to reduce pain quickly while preventing future injury likelihood long term. No two patients receive the same protocol. Care addresses unique limitations to each case delivering faster recovery.