"Back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point during their lives," accoring to MedLine Plus. "Low back pain is second only to the common cold as a cause of lost days at work. It is also one of the most common reasons to visit a doctor's office or a hospital's emergency department," according to eMedicineHealth.com.
“AIS is like oil in the motor of a car. Musculoskeletal complaints are the primary reason people go to the doctor," according to Jeffrey Haggquist, DO, chief medical officer of the Flexibility, Sports, and Rehabilitation Clinic in Washington DC. "AIS is a principled approach to health that utilizes the laws of medicine and the principles of musculoskeletal rehabilitation in a wonderfully simple yet profound way to restore range of motion, stimulate neuromuscular re-education and train strength.”
Principles of Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
- Treat pain
- Restore joint range of motion
- Reconnect muscles to the brain
- Restore muscles for strength and endurance
- Train function
"I was born with a congential spinal fusion (L5 to the pelvis) and have had problems with my back for most of my life ranging from nagging to debilitating pain. I had tried back plasters and pain rubs with limited relief. Muscle relaxants and pain meds also only gave limited relief. The first real relief I have had came when you worked with me about two years ago. During two sessions with you, I experienced a lot of relief. You taught me some AIS exercises which I have been doing on my own for over 1-1/2 years and my back has never been better." Skip