ChiropracticCare

The main stay of chiropractic care is the chiropracticmanipulation. Dr. Lawson provides manipulation in a clinicalsetting to restore range of motion, decrease pain, easenerve tension and re-establish function of the individualjoint.

PhysicalTherapy & Rehabilitation

Physical modalities are varied and each patient is evaluatedto determine what modalities are needed and in what combinationthey should be applied for best effect. Our physical departmentis staffed with licensed physical therapists and licensedphysical therapy assistants.

SpinalDecompression

Decompression traction refers to a decrease in intradiscalpressure and the resultant circulatory improvement andphasic healing concomitant with the decrease in pressure.This type of traction assists in increasing the blood supplyand subsequent nutrition to the discs, which also assistsin healing of the disc. Decompression reduces the pressurein the facet joints allowing for synovial fluid movementand increased mobility of the joint itself.

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Massage

Our massage therapy is performed by registered massagetherapists, physical therapists, and Dr. Lawson.

ManipulationUnder Anesthesia (MUA)

This is a specialized procedure performed in an out-patientsetting that in the past has been the primary domain oforthopedic surgeons. Currently, Dr. Lawson performs thisprocedure in Houston and San Antonio. This procedure requiresthe use of anesthetic medications as provided by an anesthesiologist.The procedure is used to alleviate chronic pain, establishmotion to "frozen joints" or joints with significantlyreduced motion, breaking of scar tissue or adhesion formationwithin joints and muscles that are commonly produced bymultiple injuries or failed back surgery. Manipulationunder anesthesia (MUA) is also useful in decreasing chronicmuscle spasms by stretching persitent shortened muscles,ligaments and tendons. MUA is often times helpful in relievingpain and radiating sypmtoms from damaged intervertebraldiscs.

There are several studies available that demonstratethe effectiveness of MUA.

A study by Robert Mensor, MD shows 83% of 600 patientswith positive EMG findings reported significant improvementfrom lower back and leg pain following the MUA series.

Ongly et. Al. demonstrated an 87% recovery rate of patientswith back pain for more than 10 years in duration followingMUA.

Medical literature demonstrates that for over fourty yearschronic neuromuscular skeletal conditions that have failedthe conservative protocol may respond well to MUA.
Some common conditions treated by MUA are:

- Neck, mid-back, and low-back pain

- Chronic muscle pain and inflammation

- Acute an chronic muscle spasms

- Decreased spinal or extremity range of motion

- Chronic fibrositis

- Nerve entrapment

- Pseudo sciatic

- Sciatic

- Failed back surgery

- Chronic occipital or tension headache

- Torticollis

- Chronic pain


Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) is typically followedby 4-8 weeks of physical therapy for best results. Of course,this procedure is for a very selective patient base andcareful patient selection is needed for best results.

AncillaryServices

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  ChiropracticCare

We offer a wide range of chiropractic care at our facilitiesthat includes manipulation, active and passive physicalcare. Hot/cold treatments, electrical muscle stimulation,ultrasound and mechanical traction are just a few of thetreatments we offer. Our chiropractors are trained in manydifferent chiropractic techniques. This enables are chiropractorsto address many injuries that come through our office.

MedicalCare

Our approach to Physical Medicine and Pharmaceutical Managementis to relive pain as well as promote healing. The medicaldoctors and chiropractors work together on managing patientcare and treatment plans according to each patient's needs.Each and every patient that will fall under this care hasa week-to-week plan that aims to restore and maintain fullfunction, reduce the likelihood of re-injury, and preventaccelerated degeneration. This is especially valuable forpatients entering the work conditioning and work hardeningprograms.

PhysicalTherapy & Rehabilitation

Our Physical Therapy facility offers unique, individuallydesigned programs for each patient's diagnosis in orderto facilitate the most effective and successful recovery.Each patient will take part in extensive, one-on-one treatmentsessions with a Texas Board Licensed Physical Therapistand Physical Therapy Assistant. Treatment sessions willconsist of a variety of modalities including the following:

Phonophoresis
Ultrasound
Moist Heat
Ice

ElectricStimulation

We also provide manual therapy including myofascial release,soft tissue massage and traction. All patients are instructedon home programs that include activities such as stretching,strengthening, ROM activities and McKenzie Protocol. Inaddition, we also offer Work Hardening and Work ConditioningPrograms for Workers' Compensation patients.

Networkof Specialists & Diagnostic Centers

We have created and maintained a broad referral base withmany specialists and diagnostic centers to serve all patientneeds. Referrals are given for MRI's, Cat scans, chronicpain management, therapeutic injections(cortisone, triggerpoint, and facet), Doppler Studies, comparative musclestudies, nerve conduction testing, range of motion testing,SEP's, NCV's, EMG's, FCE's, psychoanalysis and carpal tunnelrelease.

Reports

Dr. Lawson gives the utmost attention to detail and careto each patient. All initial, narrative and patient statusreports, critique letters and impairment rating reportsare personally written and dictated by the doctor to ensurethat all pertinent information is included.

CourtExpert Witness

Dr. Lawson has testified numerous times in civil hearingsin order to fight for and legitimize care given to patients.He has been extremely successful in establishing the needfor patient care and has counter testified against insurancecompanies.

InHouse Billing Team

In house billing allows for quick and accurate billing.Charges for each patient are recorded at each patient visitand entered by the next day. If additional documentationis required by insurance companies before they pay out,they are able to contact us directly.

MUA's

Dr. Lawson is certified in Manipulation Under Anesthesia.This procedure allows for treatment of more complex problemssuch as "frozen shoulder", "locked up spine" and treatment of chronic pain patients. This procedureis performed at Vista Healthcare Center in Pasadena, Texas.Care is provided by board certified pain management anesthesiologists,RN's and LVN's. Dr. Lawson performs all of the manipulations.

PaymentOptions

Treatment can often be limited by offices that only acceptpayment before and at treatment rendered. Our offices believein treatment for all to improve their overall quality oflife. We accept a wide range of payment options, whichinclude letters of protection, Personal Injury Protection(PIP) and most general insurances. We also accept all majorcredit cards and are willing to set up payment plans.

SecondOpinions

Patients will benefit from the expertise of an orthopedicspecialist and a medical physician when obtaining a secondopinion from our office. Dr. Lawson and Dr. Thompson workjointly to ensure a thorough evaluation. Dr. Lawson useshis knowledge of orthopedics and pain management to determinethe diagnosis and an appropriate treatment plan. Dr. Thompsonascertains which medical procedures and/or medication arenecessary for the given diagnosis.