Services / Techniques

Chiropractic and Extremity Care

Dr. Frieder offers many chiropractic techniques in his practice. His traditional type of adjustments are often described by patients as gentle and comfortable. However, for patients that prefer adjustments without the ‘crack’ associated with this type of adjustment, many effective low force techniques are available. One of these techniques utilizes the Impulse Adjusting Instrument. This is a precise scientific instrument whose research and effectiveness have been published in the prestigious medical journal Spine. The Impulse instrument gives a gentle thrust which adjusts the involved spinal or extremity joint without the typical cracking sound.

In addition to his certification as a Chiropractic Sports Physician, Dr. Frieder is a specialist in extremity adjusting and has completed post-doctorate extremity practitioner training. He practices an integrated approach to chiropractic care. This approach recognizes the importance of evaluating and treating imbalances of the extremities whenever a spinal problem is present. For example, wrist, elbow and shoulder misalignments are often present in a patient with neck pain, whereas ankle, knee and hip misalignments may be seen in a patient with low back pain. Often, patients will seek treatment with Dr. Frieder for a sprained ankle, knee pain, a shoulder injury, and other sports related injuries. Dr. Frieder will make the appropriate referrals to specialists such as Orthopedists and Neurologists when indicated.

Acupuncture and Dry Needling

Dr. Frieder practices Bio-Medical Acupuncture and Dry Needling as taught by Dr. Yun-Tao Ma. Through the University of Illinois Medical School and Beijing University, Dr. Ma researched, developed and published this style of acupucnture. Bio-Medical Acupuncture focuses on the treatment of pain disorders and is based on a scientific approach to balancing the nervous system through acupuncture stimulation. It is a comfortable and pain free technique that is proven to be effective for both acute and chronic neuromuscular pain and dysfunction.

Cupping and Soft Tissue Techniques

Dr. Frieder is experienced in a variety of soft tissue therapies including myofascial release, active release, trigger point therapy, cross friction massage and assisted stretching. He utilizes the ancient Chinese therapy of cupping as a modern tool for treating scar tissue and adhesions of the muscle and fascia. Traditional physical therapy modalities such as interferential muscle stimulation and ultrasound are also available to aid in soft tissue healing. These soft tissue techniques along with chiropractic adjustments and acupuncture are often integrated depending on your needs and goals.