Structural Dynamic Therapy
The human body is a dynamic structure made to move in three dimensions through a system of levers constructed from bones, muscles, tendons and compartments. The joints provide leverage while the muscles act as both engine and shock absorbers. The alignment of the different structures determines how efficient the movement is. Forces (such as gravity, a sneeze) can cause these structures to be moved from a balanced position. This movement not only affects the leverage points, but can change the space in the compartments, interfering with the nerve pathways and blood circulation. These changes are the physical cause of various symptoms including mild discomfort, tightness, sharp pain, fatigue, inflammation, restricted movement, and possibly arthritic pain. Sometimes the body is able to compensate but if not, treatment is needed to restore the balance and recover body function. Misalignment causes a bio-mechanical malfunction which accelerates deterioration of the affected body parts. As a result, inflammation occurs and can become chronic if the balance is not restored. At the Guan Clinic we provide care based on Orthopaedic Principles and Structural Dynamic Theory. By focusing on structure-functional relationships between soft tissue and joints, related problems can be solved quickly without medication. Maintaining dynamic structures is the key to enhancing performance through more efficient movement. Treatment starts with an assessment of the problem based on your perception of where the pain is, which helps determine where the structural problems are. Since the goal is to restore proper body mechanics by correcting the misalignments, treatment is done with Chinese massage and gentle manipulation. During a treatment session, you will be asked to perform gentle movements so we may evaluate the area(s) being treated and the body's response to the techniques used, and to find other related misalignments. Your own proprioception will tell you if everything is back in the right place. Dr. Guan and associate Rob Pearce provide a natural non surgical orthopaedic solution. This therapy is gentle and effective with a positive result in just a few visits. Once the structure(s) are balanced the self healing process is more efficient with long term repeated treatments not required. We suggest people commit to three sessions to give us a chance to show progress. This treatment is recommended for correcting existing problems (acute and chronic) and also for prevention and maintenance. Many people that have been successfully treated return for tune-ups to maintain wellbeing. We have been treating people since 1997 and we would like you to come and check us out. Copyright Reserved, January 2010 |