Business Spotlight: Milwaukie Spine & Sport

About the Clinic
Milwaukie Spine and Sport is an evidence-based chiropractic, rehab and massage facility in South Downtown Milwaukie. We are a woman-owned business established in 2011 by Dr. Karen Baranick. She has worked to grow Milwaukie Spine and Sport from a single doctor office to the current office of three chiropractors and three massage therapists. 

Our Philosophy
Our philosophy is simple, get you out of pain and on the way to recovery as fast as possible. Everybody is different and the same injury can affect different people in different ways. We individualize each treatment plan for optimal effectiveness tailoring it to the needs and abilities of the patient. By utilizing an extensive variety of techniques, modalities, treatments and home care exercises our doctors are able to expedite the healing process saving our patients time and money. We believe that chiropractic and massage are complementary to western medicine and integrate our care with other disciplines to effectively treat both symptoms and core issues. This makes the road to injury recovery faster and more comfortable. At maximum recovery, we release our patients from care to come back as they need us.

Our Doctors
Our doctors have extensive experience in injury treatment, recovery and prevention. Many of our doctors have pursued additional training opportunities to expand their knowledge and offer the highest level of care possible to our patients.

Dr. Karen Baranick is one of only two chiropractors in the State of Oregon that is certified in McKenzie Technique, a method of mechanical diagnosis and treatment of joint and nerve issues.  She is also certified in Webster Technique, previously taught in the Chiropractic Science department at the University of Western States chiropractic college and currently teaches with Tulip Seminars chiropractic continuing education series.  

Dr. Jordan Wilde has received advanced training in athletic injury treatment techniques such as active release technique and instrument assisted manual therapy.  His personal experience with sports injuries, having been through many himself, uniquely qualifies him as an expert in athletic injury treatment, rehabilitation and prevention. 

Dr. David Rief is an experienced Olympic-Style Weightlifter and also a Level 1 Olympic Weightlifting Coach.  His extensive experience in the lifting community has contributed to his expert knowledge of lifting injury treatment and rehabilitation. 

Conditions Treated
We treat many different types of injuries and conditions at Milwaukie Spine and Sport.  While this is by no means an exhaustive list, here are some of the most common conditions and injuries that we see and treat.

• Whiplash
• Back Pain/Injuries
• Joint Stiffness, Disorders and Dysfunctions
• Sports/Athletic Injuries
• Car Accident Injuries
• Workplace Injuries
• Headaches/Neck Pain and Stiffness
• Athletic Injury Surgery Rehabilitation
• Muscular Pain/Tightness
• Nerve Impingement(Sciatica, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel)

Treatment and Services
Our treatments all focus around the same core principles.  Manage the pain, correct the problem and prevent future re-injury.  We use a variety of techniques and modalities including adjusting, massage, tissue work, mobilization, physical therapy modalities, home exercise and many others to help our patients feel better, get better and stay better.  We want to help you “love the way you move!”

For more information, visit www.milwaukiespineandsport.com.