Chronic Pain Solutions Since 1990 Corrective Care Specializes in the Diagnosis and Trea W hen looking for relief from an ongoing pain problem, you may be faced with many treatment alternatives. Traditional treatments— including medication, hot/cold therapy and other therapeutic techniques—only offer limited relief. The key to long-term pain relief is to correct the underlying cause of the problem. This is the Corrective Care difference. Since 1990, Corrective Care has successfully treated thousands of patients with a wide variety of acute and chronic pain issues. A Successful Blend Of Traditional And Progressive Procedures By bridging the gap between mainstream and complementary medicine, we have successfully blended traditional medicine with progressive treatment procedures. This unique blend produces consistently positive results—often reducing the need for additional, more costly treatment options. Once the cause of the pain has been identified, we select treatment procedures that enhance the body’s natural ability to heal. Every treatment plan is designed to help the patient achieve these important objectives: A Holistic Approach To Chronic Pain Pain problems can affect an individual at any age. It can be a result of a recent injury, an old injury that never healed properly, a surgical procedure or changes in the body as a person ages. The professionals at Corrective Care take the “whole person” approach to diagnosing and treating a pain problem. Instead of just focusing on a symptom, we regard the body as an integrated whole. We approach each case with an understanding of how an injury or pain in one part of the body can affect other parts of the body as well. We treat a wide variety of pain problems, including: Eliminate pain Regain proper range of motion TREATMENT OBJECTIVES Decrease fatigue Restore strength and mobility Improve overall health and physical condition Arm and leg numbness Ligament sprains Poor recovery after an injury Back and neck pain Muscle spasms Posture related pain Extremity pain Myofascial pain Pre-natal and postpartum pain Fibromyalgia Nerve pain Radiculopathy joint pain General pain and fatigue Pediatric problems (including asthma, chronic ear infections, stiff neck and colic) Recreational/ sports injury Intercostal pain Personal accident injury Tendon injuries Joint pain Physical weakness in muscles or joints Work-related injury There are cases where pain is caused by deficiencies in the body, including hormonal or chemical imbalances, or food sensitivities. Corrective Care offers comprehensive evaluations in these specialized areas. atment of Difficult Pain Problems Progressive Treatment For Pain-Free Living Did you know that weak ligaments and tendons are two of the greatest sources of chronic pain? Weak ligaments can cause joints to become unstable and cause pain. Injection therapy has proven to be an effective, long-term solution. Corrective Care provides a variety of progressive injection therapies to treat specific pain problems. Injection therapy has been used to successfully treat conditions such as: •Achilles tendon tear •Ligaments and cartilage (torn) •Bunion •Low back pain •Bursitis •Migraine •Carpal tunnel syndrome •Musculoskeletal problems •Degenerative arthritis •Neck pain •Degenerative disc •Rotator cuff tear •Foot and ankle pain •Sciatica •Hip pain •Tennis elbow •Knee pain •Wrist pain from repetitive motion Med-X machines provide an effective means of isolating, testing and strengthening the muscles in the lower back and neck. •Ligaments and tendons (partially torn) Injection therapy is often combined with physical therapy and/or postural re-training. It is critical to re-train muscles that have been weakened and injured so they can once again move joints properly during normal activities. Injection therapy options include: •Facet joint injection •Fluoroscopic-guided injection The DRS System™ is a non-surgical solution proven to be 78% effective in relieving low back pain. •Nerve blocks (including intercostal, median, occipital and suprascapular) •Ozone injection •Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injection •Sacroiliac (SI) joint injection •Tendon and ligament injections •Trigger point injection •Ultrasound-guided injection Pilates-based exercise offers specialized treatment options. Gentle low weight bearing movements help enhance flexibility, improve circulation and strengthen muscle mass without stressing joints. Corrective Care offers a variety of treatment procedures that successfully link physical medicine and physical rehabilitation for consistent, positive results. Patients receive individual attention every visit. Physical Therapy Center Services The Physical Therapy Center at Corrective Care provides treatment procedures that successfully link physical medicine and rehabilitation for consistent, positive results. With a variety of innovative rehabilitation services and equipment available, a strong emphasis is placed on the role of the bones, muscles and joints. Individualized therapy programs are designed to: Our protocol emphasizes restoring normal movement patterns first, regaining normal flexibility and finally building strength and endurance. Corrective Care provides one-on-one attention for every patient at every visit. We offer a comprehensive range of physical and manual therapy services to help relieve pain and restore proper function for conditions such as: •Build strength and endurance •Arthritis •Decrease pain •Chronic headache, neck and shoulder stiffness •Educate the patient on body mechanics of injury •Fibromyalgia and chronic pain condition •Establish postural awareness •General pain and fatigue •Improve motor control •Imbalance and falls •Increase range of motion and flexibility •Joint and soft tissue injuries •Increase soft tissue strength •Orthopedic issues •Increase work capacity of the spine •Personal injury or accident •Integrate proper muscle firing patterns •Pre- and post-surgical conditions •Regain mobility and normal function •Pregnancy and post-pregnancy issues •Restore and re-educate proper movement and balance •Sports-related injuries •Restore functional muscle and joint systems •Workplace injuries For Additional Information For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact us at (574) 271-8646 Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to noon. We accept most insurance. Dr. Mark Cantieri, D.O., F.A.A.O. Dr. Cantieri received a bachelor of arts in Psychology from Creighton University, and completed his medical school training at the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. He is board certified in osteopathic manipulative medicine. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO), Indiana Osteopathic Association (IOA) and American Association of Osteopathic Medicine (AAOM). For over 27 years, Dr. Cantieri has served on numerous local and national medical association committees as a member, officer or chair and has participated on task forces related to education and osteopathic practice guidelines. He has acted as a consultant to hospitals in Michigan, Ohio, Iowa and New Jersey, and has lectured nationally and internationally teaching medical students, residents and physicians non-surgical pain management for over 20 years, and injection therapy techniques for over 10 years. He has written several articles and co-authored Principles of Prolotherapy, the authoritative textbook on prolotherapy used throughout the medical world. Dr. Cantieri has received the George Northrop Writing Award (AOA), the T.L. Northrop Lecturer Award (AAO) and the Dr. J.B. Kinsinger Award (IOA) for outstanding service to the profession. NEW LOCATIONS Corrective Care chronic pain services now available at: 660-A South Van Buren St. Shipshewana, IN 46565 3555 Park Place West Suite 200 Mishawaka, Indiana 46545 (574) 271-8646 Fax: (574) 271-8624 Corrective Care physical therapy services now available at: 2746 Old US 20 West, #A Elkhart, IN 46514 www.correctivecare.com ©2010 Google Map data