What is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (NMSM) Specialist?

While all chiropractors receive training in spinal adjustments, an NMSM specialist is a doctor who has completed extensive postgraduate training leading to board certification. This advanced training focuses on the “complete neurological components” of the human body—how your nerves, bones, joints, discs, and muscles interact to create (or relieve) pain.

As a specialist, I function as a “medical detective” for your pain. My goal is to deliver expert clinical knowledge to patients who need and desire a higher level of service, working toward remission even when a simple “cure” has been elusive in the past.

The “Lost Hope” Patient: Why We Are Different

Chronic pain is a tragically overlooked public health problem. Many patients “bounce from doctor to doctor” receiving inadequate care because the standard healthcare system often lacks the specific training required to assess complex chronic pain conditions.

For Those Who Have Lost Hope:

• Diagnosis is the Key: Successful treatment cannot happen without an accurate diagnosis. I utilize a rigorous specialized protocol—including advanced patient history, orthopedic testing, and neurological evaluation—to identify the specific tissues causing your pain.

• A Neuroscience Approach: I move away from the frightening idea of “damaged parts” and “bones out of place.” Instead, we use the latest pain neuroscience to understand how your nervous system has become sensitized. We work to “re-educate” your nervous system to reduce pain and disability.

• Patient-Centered Care: You are not just a collection of symptoms. My care focuses on fostering a healing relationship, managing your uncertainty, and enabling you to self-manage your condition.