Services Offered At Tupelo Pointe Healing Arts
Bespoke Savoir-Faire Medicine is medicine that recognizes your unique & individual needs
It utilizes tailored and customized interventions using hands-on techniques learned through tradition and mentorship - the art of knowledge using combinations of the below services tailored to your unique needs.
Some common questions:
- How do you treat fascia disorders?
- What kind of therapies are there out there?
- How do you get diagnosed with fascia based issues?
- What exercises, injections, medications, manual therapies, supplements are there to treat fascia?
- What is a fascia disorder - pain, stiffness, trouble moving, temperature sensitivity?
Read on for the answers to these questions, and more!
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Diagnosis Visit for Joint Hypermobility / Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
The evaluation for hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) is grounded in the 2017 diagnostic criteria established by the International EDS Consortium. Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) encompass a heterogeneous group of heritable connective tissue disorders, primarily characterized by joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility, and tissue fragility. This comprehensive diagnostic framework for hEDS includes not only an assessment of these hallmark features but also a thorough evaluation of related neuromuscular conditions, other connective tissue disorders with known genetic origins, and potential autoimmune conditions, which may present with overlapping symptoms.
A key component of this evaluation is the use of ultrasound elastography, a specialized imaging technique that measures both the thickness and stiffness of deep fascia. In hypermobile spectrum disorders, excess extracellular matrix deposition leads to an increase in deep fascia thickness, while the stiffness of the fascia, as assessed by elastography, is often lower than normal. This reduction in stiffness reflects underlying connective tissue changes that contribute to the clinical manifestations of hEDS. The integration of these advanced diagnostic tools aids in a more accurate diagnosis and provides insights into the structural abnormalities of the fascia and tendons, facilitating targeted therapeutic strategies.
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Prolotherapy is a non-surgical injection procedure used to treat connective tissue injuries of the musculoskeletal system that have not healed by rest or conservative therapy.
Prolotherapy is treatment method for loose or injured ligaments. It uses the body’s natural ability to heal ligaments and muscles to reform healthy tissue without scar tissue. A dextrose solution is injected directly into the ligament and causes a mild inflammatory reaction. This signals the body to lay down thicker and stronger tissue which helps to relieve chronic pain. This therapy is best suited for chronic myofascial pain seen commonly in dancers, musicians, and repetitive motion.
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Platelet Rich Plasma or PRP is the plasma portion of blood consisting of platelets and related growth factors.
Platelet Rich Plasma is injected into sites of injuries, particularly tendons.
PRP is injected directly into the injured tissue, stimulating a healing response. PRP is prepared from your own blood. A simple blood sample is taken and then transferred into a high power centrifuge and concentrating device. A PRP injection can be done in 45 minutes or less.
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Fascia Layer Specific Hydromanipulation (FLuSH) is a novel technique developed by Dr. Wang
Dr. Wang uses the saline jet to remove fascial adhesions/densificiation from specific fascial layers. Normal saline is injected into areas of fascial densification to release these areas of restrictions. This includes scar tissue from trauma or simply from exercise and overuse. This technique builds upon current interventions like Fascial Manipulation, Acupuncture, Dry needling technique, and Trigger Point Injections into areas of densification.
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About Diagnostic Fascial Sequencing
Diagnostic fascial sequencing approach uses point-of-care ultrasonography and fascial glide and layer-specific palpatory verification to diagnose fascial chain dysfuction from densifications in the deep fascia. It involves treating specific centers of coordination and fusion using specific and tailored diagnostic and treatment sequences.
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About Functional Integrative Medicine
Functional medicine is an individualized and tailored approach that addresses the underlying causes of disease using a systems-oriented approach to engage both patient and practitioner through a therapeutic partnership. It uses lifestyle interventions and dietary supplementation to address the causes of a person's symptoms. Functional Medicine shift away from the traditional disease-centered focus of medical practice to a more patient-centered approach that address the root causes rather than merely treating symptoms.
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About Dynamic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging
Ultrasound is a noninvasive medical imaging that helps to diagnose and treat medical conditions. Ultrasound is safe and painless, and uses sound waves to show in the inside of the body. Sound waves are transmitted from a probe into the body and collects the sounds that bounce back to create an image.
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About Fascial Manipulation
Fascia is the connective tissue that connects our entire body. The fascial system is a complex network of connective tissues that run the entire length of the body and connect all of its parts together. Fascia is mobile, three-dimensional, intertwined, and a continuous web.
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About Performing Arts Medicine
Performing arts medicine is a unique specialized field that treats the injuries associated in the performing arts as seen in dancers, musicians, vocalists, etc. Performance related musculoskeletal conditions and disability are remarkably high, but artists often ignore symptoms. Performing arts medicine specialist help correct mechanical technique issues that are the root cause of performance related injury.
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Expounding on the Biodynamics of Osteopathy
Integrity demands that we speak undiluted truth. We are always perfect beginners, inspired, awed, apprehensive and self-searching.” - James Jealous DO
Biodynamics is a manual therapy in the tradition of osteopathy in the cranial field. It uses the therapeutic tools of Primary, Dynamic Stillness, the Breath of Life, the tidal potency, fluids and other Natural Laws. The Tide is the primary source of diagnosis and treatment with time for rest, reflection and exercise. To learn more visit jamesjealous.com
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Fascia can be trained and strenghthened through strategic loading of fascia.
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The Role of ViniYoga and Meditation in Healing
Yoga is an ancient meditation practice using the influence of movement and body to influence the mind and spirit. Spiritual wellbeing is crucial to healing and is integral to optimal health. Viniyoga is a traditional form of yoga passed on through one-on-one mentorship.
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