Physical Therapy | Colleen Whiteford Fascial Physical Therapy

Explore Alternatives to Medications, Tests, Multiple Specialists, & Surgery for Resolving Pain and Dysfunction

Our bodies are truly fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139) with an incredible capacity for healing! Central to this construct is respect for the connective tissues, which are defined as tissues that support, protect, and give structure to other tissues and organs in the body. Fascia is a major element of the connective tissue family that is gaining more attention in research. The Deep Fascia is the white filmy stuff that wraps around meat as well as every organ in the body. The Superficial Fascia just below the skin has a strong relationship with the autonomic nervous system which controls many vital body functions like blood pressure, perspiration, metabolism, circulation, and so much more. Fascia is continuous from head to toe, right to left, and front to back in a seamless network. The layers of fascia are meant to glide individually on each other, but problems arise when this glide is impeded. Ultimately, we are meant to move! This applies to bones, biceps, bowels, bladders, and backs.

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Struggling with Joint Pain & Mobility ?

Many joint and muscle complaints are classically attributed to aging or "wear and tear." Stretching and strengthening exercises are often employed, only to be abandoned when they don't bring about lasting improvement. Perhaps what's missing is appreciation of the powerful influence that fascia can have on movement by virtue of its relationship with the nervous system. Early recognition and proper attention to dysfunction in the fascial system can help to optimize joint biomechanics and resolve pain and dysfunction.

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Coping with Internal Organ Symptoms?

There are a multitude of specialists, tests, procedures, and medications related to the diagnosis and management of many issues collectively termed Internal Dysfunction: constipation, menstrual disorders, IBS, urinary tract, GERD/reflux, skin, metabolism, cardiac, hormonal, lymphatics, immune just to name a few. Many of these critical organs and functions are influenced by the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), which works to keep us alive and healthy. Many of the medications prescribed for these problems mask the symptoms but don't resolve the cause. Certianly diseases need to be managed. But when tests are inconclusive or symptoms are not responding as expected then it's prudent to investigate the Superficial and Deep Fascia for dysfunction disrupting normal organ and ANS function.

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Where It Hurts Often Isn't the Source

Focusing interventions at the location of pain often provides only temporary improvement. Many times the cause of a problem is somewhere else, such as the site of an older injury or past issue.

Experience Matters

For over 40 years Dr. Whiteford has been successfully caring for women, men, and children with a variety of musculoskeletal, fascial, and internal organ problems including PELVIC care.

Global, Holistic Care

Many models of care compartmentalize the body and separate problems, which has no anatomical basis. Appreciating that internal organ and musculoskeletal complaints are often interrelated through the connective tissue network leads to more successful outcomes.