Corrective Exercise in Kingsport, TN
What it involves
- 1.Assessment. Dr. Douglas looks at how you move: squatting, bending, reaching, balancing, and the movements tied to your work or sport.
- 2.A short list. Usually three to five exercises, not a 40-minute routine you won't do.
- 3.Teaching. You learn each one in the office until you're confident doing it right.
- 4.Progression. As you get stronger, the exercises get harder or more specific, until you're back to what you want to do.
Two ways to do it
| Home program | Supervised Performance Care | |
|---|---|---|
| Where | At home, with check-ins at your visits | In the office, 30-minute sessions |
| Best for | Most patients with back, neck or joint pain | Athletes, post-injury rehab, people who want more guidance |
| What's included | Exercises taught and progressed at your regular visits | Supervised exercise plus any services in the office (adjustments, soft tissue, dry needling, StemWave and more) at one package price |
| Packages | Not needed | 8, 12, 16 or 24 visits; call for current pricing |
Two examples
A desk worker with neck pain and headaches. The exam shows stiffness in the upper back and weak deep neck muscles. The program starts with chin tucks and upper back mobility, adds shoulder blade strengthening, then builds endurance for long workdays. Adjustments ease the pain early; the exercises keep it from coming back. Neck pain, Headaches.
A runner with knee pain. The exam shows weak hip muscles and the knee drifting inward on a single-leg squat. The program starts with hip strengthening and step-downs, adds single-leg balance and landing work, then a graded return to mileage. Knee pain.
Who it's for
- •People with recurring back pain or neck pain
- •Athletes returning from injury (sports medicine)
- •Desk workers who sit most of the day
- •Older adults who want better strength and balance
- •Anyone who wants to stop treating the same problem over and over
Common Questions
Ready to be seen?
Call 423-239-9122 or book online. We don't take walk-ins, but most new patients are seen within a week, and we check your insurance benefits before your first visit.