Evidence-Based Care

Our care should be based on evidence, and it is important that the evidence we gather is the correct evidence, the evidence that most accurately reveals what is actually going on. In other words, in order to get the right answer we must ask the right questions. 

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A test is not the same thing as an examination. Imaging or a blood test can reveal pathology, but in many cases does not reveal the dynamic responsible for changes such as arthritis, disc degeneration, and other conditions. Frequently patients report that their tests revealed no detectable problem to explain their ongoing pain. 

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Because many cases of chronic, non-pathological* pain have their origin in a failure to sufficiently stabilize our body, a detailed examination of the anatomical components that stabilize the body can reveal a wealth of accurate, useful information. The Muscle Map is an ideal gateway for evaluating both acute and chronic body pain. It is efficient, effective, and cost-efficient. Further investigation is always available if a referral is needed. 

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Treatment is reliable when it is grounded in physical findings. Ongoing examination provides the basis of goal-directed treatment. At the start of each visit, examination indicates the goals of the visit, and examination verifies the results at the end of each visit, as well as at the start of the succeeding visit. In this way, progress is made possible.

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*non-pathological pain is pain that is not caused by an active disease process, nor by congenital or acquired anatomical anomaly.