Conditions We Treat

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Upper Back Pain and Low Back Pain  

chiropractic for back pain

chiropractic for back pain

We have extensive knowledge regarding the spine, the soft tissues of the back, and the relationship between them. With connectivity between structures comes dependency on their proper function. When one part is compromised, another may also pay the price. 

The spine is complex and, when healthy, provides us with balance, symmetry, support, and movement. 

Your back pain may be caused by: 

  • Disc herniations 
  • Sciatica 
  • Back sprains and strains
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Facet joint
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Myofascial trigger points

Neck Pain  

chiropractic and physical therapyNeck injuries have become more prevalent, largely due to handheld devices, poor ergonomics, and improperly set up workstations for new remote workers (your sofa can’t replace a desk). 

All of these lead to unsustainable postural habits and put undue pressure on the neck’s soft tissues and cervical spine (the portion of the spine in the neck). Neck health is vital to your movement and everyday routine; we’ll help you obtain it. 

Our chiropractors, physical therapists, massage therapists, and personal trainers have successfully worked with patients suffering from neck injuries, including:  

  • Whiplash  
  • Sports injuries 
  • Pulled muscles
  • Sprains and strains
  • Neck pain due to poor posture
  • Arthritis
  • Pinched nerve
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Herniated discs
  • Facet joints
  • Joint sprains
  • Myofascial trigger points 

Offering in-clinic and gym treatments as well as take-home exercises, stretches, and guidance, we’ll design a protocol to end your neck pain and help keep it healthy. 

Shoulder Pain

shoulder painOur shoulder joints provide an impressive and dynamic range of motion and allow us to successfully complete many everyday movements like lifting, throwing, and reaching. When in pain, even the most mundane motion can be challenging. 

From exercising to playing sports to making the bed, the shoulder needs to be healthy in order to support your movements. 

Shoulder conditions we can treat include:

  • Rotator cuff injuries
  • Frozen shoulder
  • Shoulder impingement syndrome
  • Arthritis
  • Bicipital tendinitis
  • Referred pain from the neck
  • Bursitis
  • Myofascial trigger points 

Faulty movement patterns can lead to worsening conditions, so a stable body is essential to overall health and comfort.  

Elbow Pain

shoulder painYou likely don’t give your elbow much thought, but consider your movements throughout the day and how often you bend your elbow. It’s a lot. You’re probably bending it now as you read this. When the elbow is injured, we notice, and getting it healed safely as soon as possible is the next step. 

We can deliver results through corrective exercise, flexibility solutions, soft tissue repair, and more. 

Reasons you may have elbow pain include:

  • Racquet sports such as tennis, badminton, pickleball, squash, and racquetball that lead to tennis elbow
  • Throwing sports, such as baseball
  • Golfing that leads to golfer’s elbow
  • Weightlifting
  • Mousing on a computer
  • Using a screwdriver
  • Referred pain from the neck

Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow are common reasons we’re visited; however, patients who suffer from these things don’t always play tennis or golf. We’ll find out what’s happening and why so we can give you the tools to get and stay healthy. 

Headaches

headache reliefHeadaches can be excruciating. Even the minor ones bring with them anxiety that it will soon take a turn for the worse, which is unfortunate because stress often worsens and lengthens a headache. 

Those who suffer from chronic headaches may be able to find reliable support through chiropractic. Triggers run the gamut, often including:

  • Trauma
  • Injury or imbalance to the neck, back, or spine 
  • Poor diet
  • Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Dehydration
  • Environmental factors
  • Sinuses

Our team has helped patients suffering from many kinds of headaches, reducing pain levels and frequency, including:

  • Migraine headaches 
  • Cluster headaches
  • Tension headaches
  • Sinus headaches 
  • Cervicogenic headaches

Knee Pain 

knee painThe knees carry a lot of weight; even when we’re simply standing, the knee’s soft tissues and joints are at work. For those who are more active, giving your knees extra support is vital so they stay healthy and strong. 

From downward dogging to weightlifting to skiing to high-impact exercising and everything in between, it’s important to ensure the knees can bear the weight and excessive pressures put on them. 

At Total Performance, we’ve provided care to numerous patients with knee conditions, including:

  • Knee osteoarthritis
  • Soft tissue tears
  • Ligament injuries
  • Tendinitis
  • Bursitis
  • Sprains and strains
  • Jumper’s knee
  • Runner’s knee

Sports Injuries 

sports injuryBy now, you know we’re big fans of the athletic lifestyle. And to the athletes, we know how much demand you place on your body. With increased demand comes injuries. It’s critical to seek medical care as soon as possible when you feel discomfort. By pushing through or minimizing pain with medication, you can cause further damage.

Nothing is worse than training for an event or competition and being unable to participate due to injury. Preventative and proactive care are always best, but even that won’t guarantee you don’t get hurt. 

We provide solutions that naturally and effectively heal injuries and generally need little to no downtime. The goal is to get you up and running safely, responsibly, and quickly. You’ve got goals to reach; ours is to make sure you do. 

We provide injury solutions, sports rehabilitation, and training to many kinds of athletes, including: 

  • Runners
  • Skiers
  • Triathletes
  • CrossFitters 
  • Yogis
  • Student athletes: elementary school, middle school, high school, and college
  • Professional athletes
  • Outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, cyclists, rock climbers 
  • Weekend warriors
  • And more

Do not let your pain get in the way of you and the finish line. You’ve put in the time to practice; now put in the time to heal. 

Other Conditions We Treat

  • Prenatal discomfort 
  • Postpartum discomfort and recovery
  • Extremity pain (arm, leg, foot, etc.)
  • Ergonomic and postural dysfunction 
  • TMJ
  • Sciatica
  • Hip pain and loss of range of motion
  • Ankle pain and loss of range of motion
  • Achilles tendon pain 
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Iliotibial band syndrome (IT band)
  • Shin splints
  • Spinal disc injuries
  • Joint pain and dysfunction 
  • Mobility irregularities 
  • Flexibility irregularities 
  • Soft-tissue adhesions, inflammation, and scar tissue
  • Overuse injuries
  • Repetitive use dysfunction 
  • Pinched nerves
  • Impingement syndrome
  • Piriformis syndrome
  • Auto injuries and work injuries 
  • And more

At Total Performance, we specialize in treating injuries and advancing health, movement, strength, and performance. We want our patients and clients to thrive, whatever that means to them. Whether the goal is to walk the block, finish a marathon, or compete, play, race, or win, we want to help you achieve your goal. 

Our team will encourage overall body optimization by offering safe, effective, non-invasive solutions. Getting you healed and pain-free is a priority, and we’ve seen how chiropractic treatments combined with proper physical therapy and training go hand-in-hand. 

When your body is fully functioning, supporting you correctly, and allowing you to move properly, you can focus on strengthening the spine, soft tissues, and joints, helping to prevent re-injury and enabling you to perform at your best. 

If you’re in pain, lacking focus, having difficulty prioritizing your health, need motivation, or just want to live better, our doctors and therapists are ready to build you up physically and mentally. 

We treat patients with various conditions, but the end goal is always the same: maximized health, comfort, and performance. It’s our job to get you there. 

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Common Conditions Treated in Grants Pass and Cave Junction

Patients and clients visit one of our locations for several reasons, some include:

  • A sports-related injury
  • An auto accident injury 
  • A work-related injury
  • To get a proper exercise and training program
  • Pregnancy discomfort
  • Postpartum discomfort and recovery
  • Poor posture
  • Postoperative rehabilitation and training 
  • Preoperative care to help avoid surgery 
  • Nutrition guidance 

Whatever your reasoning, we invite you to take the step and reach out. We’re always up for discussing your health and helping you reach your comfort and performance goals. 

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Patients We Work With

Because our chiropractic and physical therapy solutions and other therapies are non-invasive and safe, we can use our approach to recovery and training on just about anyone at any age, lifestyle, and ability level. 

We provide lasting, real, and consequential benefits that you can use throughout life, and we’re prepared to help you start that journey. 

Patients and clients we actively work with include: 

  • Prenatal 
  • Pediatric 
  • School-age
  • Athletic 
  • Collegiate and professional athletes
  • Overuse and repetitive use due to sports or occupation 
  • Seniors 
  • Sedentary (inactive) 
  • Rehabilitation 
  • Remote workers
  • Strengthening and training 
  • Nutritional support 
  • Performance strategy 
  • And more

Managing your pain at the source, learning how to support your body, and finding empowerment are just one easy click away. 

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Surpass Your Health and Athletic Goals With Us

Our doctors and therapists only offer the most advanced, evidence-based, comprehensive solutions, so you get better fast. We deliver effective remedies that maximize function and performance. It’s as simple as that.

Chiropractic services we provide include:

Chiropractic adjustments
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobility (IASTM)
Cupping
Taping
Physical therapy
Corrective exercises
Sports rehabilitation
Massage therapy
Training
Nutritional counseling
And more

Your confidence is our priority, so we’ll design a plan catered uniquely to you.

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING…

My original reason for coming to Total Performance was because of a severe injury to my iliopsoas during my freshman year of track in high school. I went to several other physicians and none of them even came close to figuring out what was wrong. I came to Total Performance and within one visit they found the source of my pain and a huge weight was lifted off of my shoulders, I finally found someone who could help me and reassure me that my track career wasn’t over. I’ve stayed with Total Performance after graduating high school and moving onto my college track & field career at Northwest Christian University in Eugene, OR. Their entire staff wasn’t only focused on treating me as a patient, but also treated me like family, and a part of a community that cared in every aspect to bettering my health.

In 2018, Halona broke indoor school records in the 60m (7.99/Washington) and 200m (26.69/Boise State), qualified for CCC championships in 100m and 200m distances and set a new 100m personal record (12.69) at the Southern Oregon Invitational, registering the sixth-fastest time in school history.

HALONA JACKSONHALONA JACKSON, NAIA Collegiate Sprinter

Total Performance helped me rehabilitate after Sports injuries, so I can get back out there and do the things I love. They have been flexible with my school, and athletic schedules and find time to see me when it works for me.

JAREN EMPTAGEJAREN EMPTAGE, High School Football and Track Athlete

As a Soccer Coach I am constantly dealing with injuries related to the hips, knees and backs. Scott and his staff have been working with my players to increase muscle mobility and flexibility in those key areas. After a few weeks of training, my players and coaches are noticing a difference. We also have not had players missing games because of muscle tears or pulls. I have also had individual athletes use them for treatment and the results have been positive. I would like to recommend Total Performance for your team or athlete.

lowellLOWELL ANDERSON, High School Soccer Coach

Nick, is truly one of the best in his field in Southern Oregon. Whenever I’ve had any movement dysfunctions he’s been able to help me figure out a course of action to get me back to doing what I love as quickly as possible and even better than before. He’s the only person I trust with treating my clients or myself. Knowledge & professionalism are second to none.

jamesJAMES MOONEY, BS, CSCS, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach - Gunsmith Gym

My experience with Total Performance was enjoyable and informative. The care and attention from Dr. Baker was outstanding, so much so I have recommended my fellow students and athletes to his place of business. I arrived with a possible a meniscus tear, but Dr. Baker suggested a possible muniscoid entrapment. Which had been a problem for about four months, but within six visits and some suggested workouts I am now back to 100% participation. I have gone to see Dr. Baker for multiple injuries and all of my results I am happy with. I am glad to have resources like Dr. Baker in the area.

RYLAND S. THORNHILLRYLAND S. THORNHILL, High School Football Athlete

The massage, chiropractic, and Strengthening services I have received at Total Performance have helped me immensely. Learning how to move properly and strengthen my core and back have made a difference in my life. The attention to detail and individualized services has been extremely beneficial. I highly recommend Total Performance.

SARAH EMPTAGESARAH EMPTAGE

I have been referring my patients to Total Performance in Cave Junction for years and get so much positive feedback that I went and saw Dr. Nate Baker myself when I injured my lower back gardening last spring. He had me fixed up in 3 visits and the exercises he taught me have helped me prevent further injury. Their approach is very holistic with the goal of helping people recover so they don’t need to come back for adjustments all the time. I highly recommend the Total Performance team!

margaretMARGARET PHILHOWER, ND, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

I began treatment with Total Performance in October of 2015. I had sustained a lower back injury that was only worsened by sitting in the car for 8 days driving cross-country. When I started therapy with Nick Baker my mobility was extremely limited. I was restricted only to aquatic exercises. Not only did I receive regular Chiropractic adjustments and massage, I was also given take-home exercises, detailed instruction on how to improve, and most importantly, sustain my lower back health. As a full-time personal trainer, the health and mobility of my body is extremely important. The knowledge and personal care that I have received over the last three years has been exceptional; I would highly recommend Total Performance to all of my friends and family.

treanaTreana Carrier, NASM Certified Personal Trainer