WELCOME TO THE JOSEPH METHOD

"Chiropractic for me is based on the principle that people innately aspire and strive to heal themselves completely. Guiding and freeing our natural healing abilities is my life. Being there for others and for myself has given me a deep satisfaction as both a father and as a doctor."

Dr. Michael P. Joseph

The JosephMethod began in 1980, when I was injured in an unintentional quadruple back flip on skis. I promised that if I recovered, I would create a system of treatment and education which would achieve the fastest results possible. Thus was born The JosephMethod - A Results Based Chiropractic System!

We have helped thousands of people in these areas of the body.

• Head / Headaches
  
• Neck / Shoulders
  
• Upper Middle and Lower Back
  
• Arms, Elbows, Hands, Legs, Knees, Feet and the
  
• Jaw
  
• Digestive system
  
• Sleeping system
  
• High Energy and Vitality systems
  
• Athletic performance systems

The JosephMethod Chiropractic System

The JosephMethod is a Chiropractic System for adults and children, based on the following principles:

• Subluxations also called Blockages or Misalignments cause interference with the nervous system -- essentially shutting down vital flow to important tissues of the body. This is a big deterrent to a person's innate ability to recuperate, heal or be functional.
• Nerve interferences can be progressively debilitating, painful, fatiguing, or worse - and are always associated with a restriction in motion. Nerve interference with motor or sensory nerves are experienced as pain or loss of strength, but autonomic nerve interference is more insidious and harder to experience.
• These Subluxations can be corrected and removed by Chiropractic adjustments that are precise and gentle.

The JosephMethod Support

What makes the JosephMethod unique is:

• The Special JosephMethod Precision Adjustment
  
• The Special JosephMethod Bodywork
  
• Creating solutions for health problems of all types.
  
• The comprehensive support we provide for The Adjustment to work properly.

.This support comes in the following forms:

• The Special JosephMethod Bodywork
• Stretching
  
• Massage
  
• Structural Bodywork
  
• Rolfing
  
• Exercise
  
• Nutrition
  
• Ergonomics, Body Movement and Postural Guidance
  
• Education

This leads into the another big difference. Our practice is results based.

Results based means:

1. We assess carefully your current situation.
2. Listen to what you have to say about where you would like yourself to be.
3. Create a powerful and workable road map to achieve your result.
   

The JosephMethod Examination

To identify and begin the recovery process for you, we will determine through the JosephMethod examination process what the causes are and what the best treatment is-- so you can make the fastest recovery possible! As part of this speedy recovery we divide the issue into five factors or causes of the problem.

1. The Chiropractic Subluxation Subluxations are also called misalignments or blockages. A Subluxation can cause all or any of the other factors listed below and is always associated with nerve interference and loss of motion.
2. Nerve Interference
   A nerve is pinched by the surrounding structures. It is usually swollen. Nerve interference to vital structures can cause a variety of issues.
3. Congested/ Irritated Tissue
   Tissue is swollen and usually irritated -- It hurts!
4. Muscle Weakness and Spasms
5. Fibrotic Tissue/ Aberrant Muscle Shape
   When tissue has been dysfunctional for some time, it will take an abnormal shape. In muscular tissue this will cause altered mechanics of the joint or worse.
   

The JosephMethod Treatment

After we have determined which and in what combination these 5 factors are relevant to you. We together choose the treatment and the sequence of treatment so you make the fastest recovery possible.

You have a selection here of a wide variety of treatments so all your needs are met!

1. The Special JosephMethod Precision Chiropractic Adjustment- both firm or gentle depending on the needs of your body
2. The Special JosephMethod Bodywork
3. Soft tissue manipulation for soothing tension and making the joint ready for an easy adjustment
   
4. Stretching exercises for quicker recovery
   
5. Rehab therapy to maximize the benefit of your treatment
   
6. Rehab exercises for strengthening
   
7. Dietary lifestyle coaching for performance and wellness
   
8. Cranial-sacral therapy for relaxation and full sleep function

After we have chosen the treatment sequence for fast relief and return to your sport or to your life or to well being in general, we begin the education process. Education is very important because it:

• Speeds up the healing process
• Allows you to do things to help yourself
• Always makes a great difference for you

The JosephMethod allows for a dialog between the doctor and the patient which encourages feedback.

Dr. Michael Joseph

We have helped thousands of people, we hope we can help you too!

For an appointment Call: 415-444-0700

Dr. Michael P. Joseph, Chiropractor
Neck, Back, Arm, Leg & Headache- Pain Relief Clinic of Marin and The Sports Injury Clinic of Marin
1050 Northgate Drive, Suite #130, San Rafael, Ca 94903
415-444-0700