Spine & Sport Annapolis is Your Home for Improved Comfort & Enhanced Performance
Getting lasting solutions for pain can be challenging, especially when treating symptoms rather than the cause of your symptoms. Unfortunately, many fall into this trap when trying to manage joint, soft tissue, and spine discomfort and imbalances.
In our Annapolis chiropractic clinic, we want to help you stop the cycle.
Using numerous highly effective services and treatments, we can determine the root cause of your pain and initiate a tailored plan using chiropractic care, physical therapy, and corrective massage. These three healthcare practices work together to provide a level of treatment and guidance unlike the usual.
Our healing strategies help promote a strong, resilient, well-functioning, and supportive body so you can establish peak efficiency, improved movement patterns and posture, balance, and comfort.
Our proven, evidence-based approach has helped many in the community reach their desired objectives, reducing pain that includes:
- Back pain and lower back pain or lumbar pain
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Shoulder pain and stiffness
- Sports-related pain
- Hip pain and stiffness
- Knee pain and injuries
- Elbow pain
- Foot pain
- Ankle pain
- Nerve pain
- Tingling, numbing, and burning sensations
- Dull, radiating, shooting, or sharp pains
- Joint pain and stiffness
- Chronic pain and acute pain
- Loss of range of motion, mobility, or flexibility
- Athletic performance improvement
- Body maintenance before and after a sporting event
- Proactive or preventative care plans
- Mental stress
The methods we utilize will restore the spine and musculoskeletal system so the body can move as it’s meant to, re-educating if needed to correct poor habitual patterns and injuries related to trauma.
Some common reasons for spine, soft tissue, and joint pain include:
- Habitual poor movement patterns
- Improper lifting technique
- Poor posture, ergonomics, and workstation setup
- Frequent involvement in sports, athletics, and physical activities
- Repetitive activity, often due to occupation, exercise, or sports
- Overuse of targeted tissues, joints, and spine
- Sedentary behavior
- Auto injury
- Slip-and-fall accident or other personal injury
- A surgery
- An underlying condition
- Pregnancy or carrying too much weight
- Wearing improper shoes for your activities
- Aging or regular wear and tear
Regularly adhering to these lifestyle choices, habits, or patterns can create injuries and chronic conditions that include, but aren’t limited to:
- Herniated discs and degenerative disc disease
- Sciatica
- TMJ
- Headaches, including migraines
- Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
- Plantar fasciitis
- Sprains, strains, and inflammation
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Shin splints
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Arthritis
- Tech neck and whiplash
- Adhesions
- Bursitis
- Tendinitis
- Nerve impingement
When experiencing pain, seeking medical treatment as quickly as possible is always a good idea. Our comprehensive programs can mitigate discomfort using techniques that enable the body’s natural healing process. This reduces the need for surgery, downtime, and medication, allowing you to return to your activities quicker and safer.
Services Offered at Our Annapolis Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, & Massage Therapy Clinic
Spine & Sport Annapolis is a multiple-disciplinary neuromuscular health center.
Our chiropractic care is customized to your unique goals and needs. We reject generic approaches, instead developing personalized wellness plans for each patient. Our team will optimize your body’s natural healing processes using manual and instrument-assisted techniques.
This integrated treatment approach maximizes benefits and efficiency, ensuring you get the most value from each visit. We’ll incorporate only the necessary techniques so you aren’t with us any longer than needed.
We know you have a life to return to. By synergizing various noninvasive methods, we deliver comprehensive care that promotes responsible and effective recovery.
Services and techniques we offer include:
Chiropractic Services
Dr. Raymond Infanti utilizes manual and instrument-assisted chiropractic care techniques that deliver small but focused force to spinal components and affected joints. Shifting these impaired areas back to proper placement eases neurological symptoms, reduces muscular strain, and helps you move without pain and restriction-free.
We understand that spine and joint dysfunction are often due to impacted tissues surrounding the area of concern. Our team will acknowledge and treat the body as a whole to ensure you get the best results.
We frequently use manipulation modalities on our athletic patients to help them quickly and safely find comfort, balance, function, and range of motion; however, many kinds of people with many kinds of lifestyles can benefit from chiropractic adjustments, spinal manipulations, and other chiropractic services.
Techniques that may be used during a chiropractic appointment include:
Chiropractic adjustment and spinal manipulation
Precise, targeted pressure applied to specific spinal regions or joints realigns the body, restoring optimal function and balance.
We use adjustments to treat many pains and conditions, including:
- Headaches
- Sciatica
- Whiplash
- Plantar fasciitis
- Back pain
- Shin splints
- Knee pain
- Arthritis
- Bursitis
- Shoulder pain
Active Release Technique (ART)
ART is a soft tissue treatment that employs focused pressure combined with precise movements to dissolve adhesions and heal damaged tissues that cause pain and limit mobility.
We use ART to treat many pains and conditions, including:
- Shoulder pain
- Tennis elbow
- Sciatica
- Plantar fasciitis
- Headaches
- Back pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Shin splints
- Knee problems
Dry needling
When thin microneedles are inserted into the skin at trigger points or areas of muscle pain, superficial lesions promote fast-acting oxygen, blood, and nutrients to the affected tissue, initiating quicker healing and comfort.
We use dry needling to treat pains and conditions that include:
- Low back pain
- Headaches and migraines
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Disc issues
- Plantar fasciitis
- Sciatica
- Joint pain
- Shoulder pain
- Tennis elbow
Fascial stretch therapy
This therapy consists of assisted stretching for highly targeted areas of the body, improving the health and function of soft tissues and joints. Flexibility is vital to correct movement patterns, making stretching a key benefit in injury management and proactive care.
The Graston Technique
This technique uses a special tool to re-establish proper tissue function. Instrument-assisted tissue treatments are an excellent resource for finding dysfunction and getting deep into the affected tissues, nurturing efficient and effective healing.
The Graston Technique will:
- Identify areas of concern
- Reduce and break down scar tissue
- Encourage blood flow
- Simulate healing
- Restore mobility and comfort
McKenzie Method
The McKenzie Method is often used to effectively treat back, neck, and extremity problems. It utilizes meticulous and conscientious movement rather than rest to encourage healing and strengthening without reliance on pain medication and more aggressive healthcare treatments that can negatively impact the body and cause further trauma.
Physical Therapy Services
Physical therapy is provided by Jeremy W. Cugle, PT, MPT with the support of Christina Marcus, PTA.
Physical therapy is treatment provided by a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant that helps individuals improve their movement and physical function, manage pain and other chronic conditions, and recover from and prevent injury and chronic disease.
Focusing on optimizing function, we aim to improve mobility, strength, awareness, and comfort so patients can move with greater ease and intention to perform at their peak potential.
The physical therapy techniques we offer include the following:
Mulligan concept physical therapy and Mulligan mobilization with movement
Our Annapolis physical therapist utilizes Mulligan concept physical therapy and Mulligan mobilization with movement. This proven approach consists of manual treatments delivered by our therapist with intentional patient movement to improve the body’s overall health, balance, and mobility.
McKenzie Method
The McKenzie Method is a proven approach for addressing back, neck, and extremity issues. This technique emphasizes intentional, guided movements to promote healing and build strength, avoiding the need for pain medications or invasive treatments that can strain the body or lead to additional complications.
Kinesio taping
Kinesio tape is a therapeutic, flexible tape that supports muscles, joints, and ligaments while in use. This allows patients to continue activities safely without the need for downtime that can cause further damage.
Taping is often used on our athletic patients to help with various conditions; some include:
- Inflammation and adhesions
- Improved athletic performance
- Reduced downtime and need for pain medication
- Injury prevention
- Relaxation for overused muscles
- Improved circulation
Dry needling
The insertion of thin needles into trigger points (sore muscle areas). These needles are “dry” without medication or other injectable agent. Dry needling can inactivate trigger points to encourage pain reduction, increase circulation, and improve muscular activation and range of motion (ROM) leading to heightened activity tolerance. Research supports dry needling as a valid interventional technique for reduction of pain and muscle tension.
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)
A form of myofascial mobilization similar to deep tissue massage. This technique targets fascial restrictions and tissue adhesions. Application of IASTM helps to reduce pain, improve tissue mobility, impact circulatory dynamics, and promote tissue recovery to aid in return to function.
Myofascial Cupping Therapy
Myofascial cups use decompressive technology to loosen and lift connective tissue and improve circulation of blood and lymph to soft tissues, stimulating the body’s natural healing process We use this technique to treat pain, reduce tension, and calm the nervous system.
Massage Therapy
Edrrick Neric, LMT, and Athena Boyd are Spine & Sport Annapolis licensed massage therapists. They are skilled in determining the best therapeutic massage using a patient-centered approach. From relaxation strategies to targeted injury management, the massage therapy techniques offered play an integral in repairing and restoring the body and mind.
Some of the massage therapies we use include:
Deep tissue massage
This type of targeted massage uses slow, deliberate strokes and firm, direct pressure to address chronic muscle tension, injuries, and pain points.
We can effectively alleviate several conditions with deep tissue massage, including:
- Chronic pain
- Mental stress
- Poor posture
- Adhesions or scar tissue
- Inflammation
- Muscle tension
Deep tissue massage can control pain and induce relaxation by boosting blood flow, nutrients, and oxygen to compromised areas.
Medical massage
Medical massage is a therapeutic approach targeting specific health issues delineated by a patient’s physician. These massages promote healing and enhance circulation to affected tissues.
Some injuries we can treat with medical massage include:
- Overuse injuries
- Strains and sprains
- Tennis elbow
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Sciatica
- Arthritis
- Rotator cuff injuries
Tailored to individual needs, medical massage can significantly improve overall well-being and support quicker recovery processes.
Myofascial release
Myofascial release is a manual therapy technique that focuses on relieving tension in the fascia, the connective tissue surrounding muscles.
By applying gentle sustained pressure, it helps restore movement, reduce pain, and improve flexibility. This therapy is beneficial for treating injuries, chronic pain, and postural issues, as it promotes relaxation and healing circulation.
Swedish massage
Swedish massage offers numerous benefits, including relaxation, reduced muscle tension, and improved circulation.
Our gentle technique uses long, fluid strokes to promote well-being and alleviate stress. It also enhances flexibility, aids injury recovery, and fosters better sleep quality, contributing to overall health and restoration.
Sports Chiropractic & Athletic Performance Enhancement
At Spine & Sport Annapolis, we are proud to partner with athletes of all ages and levels. Our sports chiropractic, physical therapy, and sports massage focus on healing the body, optimizing athletic performance, and preventing injuries through specialized care.
Our team will assess and treat musculoskeletal issues, ensuring proper alignment and function of the spine, tissues, and joints. This approach enhances flexibility, strength, and balance, allowing athletes to perform at their best.
Evidence supports that regular chiropractic adjustments, PT services, and massage can improve recovery times, reduce muscle tension and mental stress, and enhance overall mobility, enabling athletes to train more effectively and be quick to remedy dysfunctions.
Our doctors and therapists will also coordinate to provide personalized exercise recommendations and lifestyle advice tailored to individual needs.
By addressing biomechanical imbalances and promoting optimal body mechanics, our sports chiropractic strategies help athletes maximize their potential while minimizing the risk of injury during competition and training.
Optimized Natural Solutions for Your Health & Wellness
We offer safe, integrated care, combining best practices in chiropractic, physical therapy, and massage as an effective alternative to pain medication and surgery. Our approach focuses on managing pain, preventing injury, and improving performance through evidence-based treatments and patient education.
Our goal is to keep you active and living life to the fullest. Let us provide comprehensive support, including at-home exercises, lifestyle guidance, and movement tips for long-term health, so you can reclaim your daily activities and passions starting now.
Your well-being is our priority—let’s achieve it together.