HUMAN NERVOUS SYSTEM
The Brain and
Muscle Relationship
Electrical impulses travel across billions of neurons to help the brain coordinate all bodily functions.
Coordinated movement is planned in the cerebral cortex, and staged signals are sent down to the spinal cord and out to the motor neurons.
When staged signals fire in the correct order and reach their intended muscles, the body moves with an efficient motor pattern.
After an injury or feeling pain, the pattern of these staged signals can become distorted or changed; resulting in compensation, which can lead to weakness and further injury.
Pain signals from the brain can last long after the acute tissue is healed.
METHOD
THE MATTERHORN METHOD
STEP 1
DIAGNOSE
Our proprietary brain-based process scans your body to identify where the root cause of pain and compensation is in your system.
STEP 2
RECONNECT
We unlock the compensation in your body by reconnecting the neuromuscular pathways that have been “shut down” as a result of your brain trying to protect the injured area.
STEP 3
REINFORCE
We implement our unique movement protocols that are designed to strengthen and reinforce your neurological patterns so that your problem is eliminated. This creates a pain-free foundation to build on.
STEP 4
STRENGTHEN
We design a custom movement program to capture the correct motor patterns addressed in rehabilitation and strengthen your body to prevent future injury or pain.
Services
NECK, BACK, PELVIS
Sciatica
Sciatica treatment
starts with your initial evaluation.
Herniated Discs
lower back pain left
or
lower back pain right
If the disc protrudes enough to press on the nerve root associated with the disc (L3/L4/L5, etc) it may lead to symptoms that radiate down the leg, such as pain, burning, numbness, tingling. In severe cases, foot drop may occur. Symptoms typically increase with forward flexion, prolonged sitting, and long walks. Lower back pain right or left starts with your initial evaluation.
Spinal Stenosis
Narrowing of the spinal canal which can lead to compression of the spinal cord and surrounding nerves. Caused by the gradual wear and tear of the spinal column. May lead to pain, numbness, and tingling in the legs depending on the degree of narrowing and compression. There is no way to reverse spinal stenosis but strengthening and improving flexibility may slow its progression.
Piriformis Syndrome
Occurs when the piriformis muscle compresses the sciatic nerve. Typically presents with pain/tenderness in the buttock and possible radiating symptoms down the back of the leg and calf. Symptoms usually increase with prolonged sitting or physical activity. This syndrome is not associated with low back pain.
Thoracic Pain
May have a number of causes including bony spurs, bulging discs, disc degeneration, nerve compression, and arthritis. Rehab focus is generally on restoring mobility and releasing soft tissue tightness.
Cervical Pain
May have a number of causes including bony spurs, bulging discs, disc degeneration, nerve compression, and arthritis. Rehab focus is generally on restoring mobility, releasing soft tissue tightness, and maintaining normal lordotic curve of the cervical region.
Sports Hernia Recovery
Injury to the fascia, tendons, or muscles of the abdomen and/or pelvis. Most common with high speed turning, twisting, or repetitive kicking movements. Surgical and non-surgical interventions (rehab) are both highly effective. Strengthening of the hip adductors and abdominal muscles along with core stabilization is the focus of rehabilitation. Building endurance and balance between the hip and abdominal muscles is also important.
Cervicogenic Headache
Pain that starts in the neck and soft tissues around the neck. Pain is referred up into the head. This chronic and recurring headache can start after twisting the neck and often results in reduced range of motion (ROM) of the neck.
Services
Upper Extremities
Rotator Cuff Tears
The RTC is a group of four muscles that stabilize the head of the humerus in the shoulder joint and help to lift and rotate the arm. Most tears occur in the Supraspinatus, but damage to any of these muscles or tendons can lead to pain, loss of range of motion, and decreased strength. Damage can occur from a specific injury or from degeneration over time. Surgery may be recommended depending on the individual situation. However, rehab can also be highly effective and focuses on improving range of motion and strengthening the muscles around the shoulder to support function and decrease pain.
Shoulder Impingement
Occurs when the rotator cuff muscles are pinched or “impinged” between the bones in the shoulder joint (acromion and head of the humerus). When the muscles swell the small space is narrowed even more, leading to a cycle of inflammation and pain. Often occurs from overuse, particularly with overhead activities and especially when the mechanics of the shoulder are incorrect due to weakness and tightness. Bone spurs or a direct fall on the shoulder may also cause this inflammatory response. Rehab should focus on restoring normal motion to the shoulder joint with specific stretching, strengthening and soft tissue mobilization.
Frozen Shoulder
eliminate frozen shoulder pain
. Frozen shoulder treatment therapy can prevent further progression and speed up recovery time. The first phase of rehab addresses stretching of the shoulder capsule and surrounding soft tissue while restoring passive and active range of motion. The second phase focuses on strengthening of the rotator cuff and mid back musculature.
Frozen shoulder treatment
begins with your initial evaluation.
Tennis Elbow
relieve tennis elbow pain
quickly.
Tennis elbow treatment
begins with your initial evaluation.
Golf Elbow
Also known as medial epicondylitis is pain that often starts on the inside of the elbow and runs down the forearm to the wrist. Typically caused by overuse of the wrist flexor muscle group. Acute tendonitis can lead to a chronic tendonosis (breakdown of the tendon tissue). You can eliminate golf elbow pain.
Golfer’s elbow treatment
begins with your initial evaluation. Golf elbow treatments generally focuses on soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), stretching, and strengthening of the wrist flexors. It is also important to include the shoulder in the rehab process as weakness in that area often contributes to excessive force being displaced to the elbow and forearm.
Bicep Tendonitis
Occurs with micro-tears and inflammation of the long head of the biceps tendon and it moves through the bicipital groove. Most commonly an overuse injury, especially with repetitive overhead movements, but may occur from a fall or direct blow to the shoulder.
Bicep / Tricep Strain
Microtears in the muscle belly from overstretch or overload on the tissue which lead to the inflammatory response. Bruising may or may not be present. During the healing phase it is important to not over-stress the tissue with load or stretching.
Carpal Tunnel
Compression of the median nerve as it passes through the tunnel on the palmar side of the wrist and hand. Symptoms include pain, numbness, tingling and/or burning. Some people may feel “shock-like” sensations that travel to the thumb or fingers. Weakness in grip strength or clumsiness with the hand may also be noted.
Services
Lower Extremities
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Refers to pain under or around the kneecap (patella). Commonly seen in runners and jumpers but can affect anyone. It is often related to biomechanical issues with how the kneecap tracks through the patellar groove. Therefore, rehab is heavily focused on stretching the quadriceps and strengthening the glute muscles to control movement of the femur.
Knee Replacement
A replacement involves removing portions of bone damaged by arthritis and resurfacing the area with artificial implants. Rehab focuses on restoring joint range of motion and strengthening of the musculature around the knee as well as the hip and core.
Neuropathy
Neuropathy treatment
begins with your initial evaluation.
Plantar Fasciopathy
Characterized by the thickening and degeneration of the plantar fascia, a thick band of connective tissue that attaches to the plantar side of the heel and runs through the arch of the foot. The most common symptom is a stabbing pain in the plantar part of the heel that may extend into the arch. The worst pain is typically felt when stepping down out of bed in the morning and may lessen throughout the day.
Hip Replacement
A surgical procedure in which the ball and socket of the hip joint are replaced with artificial implants. The surgery is typically done to address severe osteoarthritis and pain in the joint. Rehab is focused on regaining a normal gait with strengthening to the hip/glute and core.
Hip Impingement
Also known as Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI). It is thought to be caused by changes in the shape of the hip surfaces leading to unusual contact between the bones. This may lead to extra bony growth along the surfaces and causes an “impingement syndrome” resulting in pain in the hip or groin area and deficits in hip range of motion.
Hamstring Strain
Microtears in the muscle fibers from overstretch or overload on the tissue which lead to the inflammatory response. Bruising may or may not be present. During the healing phase it is important to not over-stress the tissue with load or stretching.
Calf Strain
Microtears in the muscle fibers from overstretch or overload on the tissue which lead to the inflammatory response. Bruising may or may not be present. During the healing phase it is important to not over-stress the tissue with load or stretching.
Achilles Tendinosis
Refers to degeneration of the Achilles Tendon, typically starts with an inflammatory condition (tendonitis) that eventually causes tissue changes and breaks down the tendon. Common symptoms are pain and tightness in the area of the Achilles Tendon. Some people may notice a deformity, or a bump, in the tendon. IASTM, calf stretching, and eccentric loading of the tendon have shown to be the most effective forms of treatment.
Quad Strain
Microtears in the muscle fibers from overstretch or overload on the tissue which lead to the inflammatory response. Bruising may or may not be present. During the healing phase it is important to not over-stress the tissue with load or stretching.
Groin Pain
May have a number of causes: adductor strain, lower abdominal strain, muscle weakness, inflamed lymph nodes, neurological referred pain, and conditions or disorders of the hip joint.
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia treatment
begins with your initial evaluation.
Balance Issues
Many possible causes such as neurological disorders, medications, head injury, inner ear problems, ocular(eye) disorders, high/low blood pressure, muscle weakness, loss of proprioception, and aging.
Lack of Mobility
May refer to a single joint or movement as a whole. Can be caused by damage to the joint or tightness of the surrounding soft tissue. Muscle weakness or compensation in the neurological system may also contribute to lack of mobility.
Muscle Strains
Microtears in the muscle fibers from overstretch or overload on the tissue which lead to the inflammatory response. Bruising may or may not be present. During the healing phase it is important to not over-stress the tissue with load or stretching.
Outside ankle pain
Outside ankle pain
could be peroneal tendinitis, a condition in which the tendons that run behind the ankle bone become inflamed. These tendons, called the peroneal tendons, are responsible for lifting the foot and keeping the ankle stable. Symptoms of peroneal tendinitis include pain and swelling behind the ankle, difficulty lifting the foot, and pain when walking or standing for long periods of time. Matterhorn Fit can find the root cause of outside ankle pain and treatment begins with your initial evaluation.