Therapeutic Exercise

As part of chiropractic treatment plans, Dr. Jaffer Barlas often teaches and recommends a specific, short set of exercises that will complement other procedures in your treatment plan and improve your outcome.

Prior to becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic and attaining his Master of Science in Exercise and Sports Science degree, Dr. Jaffer Barlas spent seven years working with numerous clients as a full-time personal trainer. He understands the importance that properly prescribed therapeutic exercise plays in the rehabilitation process.

One important aspect of recovery is maintaining core strength.

Correct positioning of the low back and pelvis and activation of deep core musculature is essential the rehabilitation process.  If you sit at a desk for work or spend long hours sitting at home, it is likely that your intrinsic core musculature is not firing properly.  Even people involved in fitness programs often have sufficient strength of their more superficial paraspinal muscles or rectus abdominus (6-pack abs muscles), but the deep stabilizer muscles of their core, such as the transversus abdominus and multifidus are not recruited properly by their bodies.

Activating and strengthening these muscles, along with adjusting of the spine and appropriately applied soft tissue therapy will make a difference for you whether you suffer from chronic, ongoing pain, or whether you are recovering from an acute injury.

Whether prescribing therapeutic exercises or a flexibility program that may include self-myofascial release or static stretching, Dr. Jaffer Barlas aims to keep things simple but effective such that you are easily able to perform necessary movements at home or your fitness facility.  When prescribing exercise or stretching, Dr. Barlas will work with you so you learn the correct positioning and important nuances such that you can feel confident doing them on your own any time you choose.

Helpful Lifestyle Modifications

Way too frequently overlooked by some practitioners, this is often a very simple, yet very important part of a treatment plan.  Improper movement, posture, and nutrition can contribute to dysfunction, immobility, and pain.

Dr. Jaffer Barlas will help you identify factors in your life that might contribute to your neuro-musculoskeletal health problems and help you eliminate or alter your activities in ways that will allow your body to heal and allow you to function optimally.