Services Provided by Our Chiropractor in Pittsburgh, PA

At 412 Performance Chiropractic, we pride ourselves on being the best chiropractors in Pittsburgh. Located on Campbells Run Road, we are the leading Robinson chiropractic office. Many of our patients did not know how to relieve their issues ranging from neck pain, low back pain, upper back pain, auto injuries, gait problems, and headaches. Prior to visiting our office many had never had any chiropractic adjustments before meeting with Dr. Ryan Leach, the leading chiropractor in Pittsburgh, PA.

We provide free consultations for new patients, so that you can learn how we can get you moving your best at what moves you!

Active Release Technique

Dynamic Neuro-muscular Stabilization

(DNS)

ART is a patented, state of the art soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly and permanently with ART. These conditions all have one important thing in common: they are often a result of overused muscles. Whether you are suffering from low back pain to neck pain, our Pittsburgh chiropractic team can help you!

How do overuse conditions occur? 
Over-used muscles (and other soft tissues) change in three important ways: 

- acute conditions (pulls, tears, collisions, etc), 
- accumulation of small tears (micro-trauma) 
- not getting enough oxygen (hypoxia).

Each of these factors can cause your body to produce tough, dense scar tissue in the affected area. This scar tissue binds up and ties down tissues that need to move freely. As scar tissue builds up, muscles become shorter and weaker, tension on tendons causes tendonitis, and nerves can become trapped. This can cause reduced range of motion, loss of strength, and pain. If a nerve is trapped you may also feel tingling, numbness, and weakness.

DNS is a rehabilitation paradigm based on restoring and stabilizing locomotor function. It is an effective tool in recognizing functional deficits, which are usually the underlying cause of biomechanical pain. It focuses on core stability from a developmental point of view, looking at the whole core from the diaphragm and deep neck flexors, to the pelvic floor. Abdominal muscles are too often mistaken as ones “core”- DNS addresses the true and whole foundation of the human body, creating a more sound and functional mechanical system.

DNS is a fairly new rehab system, recently developed out of the Rehabilitation Prague School by Dr. Kolar. There is only 1 fully certified DNS provider in Pennsylvania, and Dr. Leach of 412 Performance Chiropractic looks to become the second.

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy specifically targets muscle tissue to break up adhesions, scar tissue, myofascial tension, and relieve trigger points. In our office, this medical service is used to support the adjustment and help us achieve results faster. This service is beneficial for everyone and aids in relaxation, stress relief, recovery from an injury, and proper lymphatic flow/drainage. While the purpose of a medical massage is to work through and resolve issues, the therapist's pressure can and should be modified to meet the patient's tolerance. We strongly encourage open communication and feedback during the service.

Nutritional and Enzyme Therapy

Muscle Testing for Organ Function

As holistic health care providers, we evaluate the body as a whole and consider all possible reasons for your pain and/or health issue. Sometimes, the cause of musculoskeletal pain may be more than simply a fixated joint, irritated nerve, or biomechanical stress. Internal stress on organ systems can often refer pain to regions of the body and prolong symptom patterns if unaddressed. Through a very specific evaluation of stress points on the body, we can determine which organ systems are affected and reverse symptoms and stress by getting to the root of the problem. As part of the analysis, we also take an in depth look at the foods you are using to fuel your body and removing the ones that may be contributing to your dis-ease.

Dr. Autumn Leach practices Applied Kinesiology, a branch of chiropractic designed to assess organ function through a series of muscle tests. Most people are exposed to so many chemicals each day that the accumulation of chemical stress over time can take it’s toll on our organs, specifically the liver whose job it is to process all of these external toxins. We offer advice on how to decrease your chemical load, and products that can replace the toxic ones in our everyday lives.