Dr. Mathews is a muscle specialized chiropractor, who focuses on the treatment, the prevention of, and rehabilitation of soft tissue injuries.
Located in West Chester and Aston, Pennsylvania, Dr. Mathews is a muscle specialized chiropractor. His quality of care is unmatched. Dr. Mathew's attention to detail combined with his unique treatment techniques ensures that each patient receives individualized care. "Doc Steve" is not your ordinary chiropractor. It is no wonder that his treatment is sought out by top professional athletes. He is one of a kind and you will get results faster than you ever imagined possible.
Treatment Methods:
Motion Palpation Assessment and Adjusting
When a door is not working properly, you would not just examine the door closed but also swing the door to determine if the hinge is freely moving or if the door is out of level. That is what a skilled Motion Palpation Doctor does when examining a patient. This often includes examining patients’ movements as they walk, squat, run or throw and then feeling the specific joint’s movement by hand. Once a restricted joint is identified, this technique offers effective and bio-mechanically correct ways to mobilize the fixated joints, restoring proper function to these areas.
For more information on Motion Palpation please visit: www.motionpalpation.org
Active Release Technique (ART®)
Dr. Mathews treat a multitude of musculoskeletal conditions with a specific form of myofascial release, called Active Release Technique. These conditions range from sciatica, rotator cuff tendonitis and carpal tunnel to tennis elbow, strains or plantar fasciitis. This hands on technique releases the soft tissue, resulting in increased range of motion, enhanced strength, and improved circulation optimizing the healing process. Commonly muscles can compress nerves and Active Release Technique (ART) with specific nerve stretches can help reduce or completely resolve many nerve symptoms down the arm or leg.
For more information on ART please visit:www.activereleasetechnique.com
Graston Technique®
With Graston Technique®, Dr. Mathews uses stainless steel instruments to detect and treat areas of scar tissue or adhesion in muscles, tendons, fascia, and ligaments. These instruments act like “scar tissue” stethoscopes to find tissue problems with amazing sensitivity. Graston has proven itself in the current research as a leader in initiating the healing process, regenerating stronger tissue, and managing many musculoskeletal cases. It has proven itself at Innovative Muscle Therapy and Pain Center as a great asset to our manual therapy model.
For more information on Graston please visit: www.grastontechnique.com
At Innovative, we focus on personal performance care specializing in:
-Sport Related Soft Tissue Injuries
-Gait Analysis
-Biomechanical Screenings (SFMA and FMS)
-Corrective Exercise Programs
-Nutrition by ADVOCARE
