The Role of Muscle Function in Chronic Pain Relief: A New Perspective

If you’ve been dealing with chronic pain for months or even years, you’ve likely been offered drugs or physical therapy as a solution.

These conventional approaches can temporarily target symptoms. However, they often fall short in addressing what’s really causing your discomfort. Worse, relying on medications may lead to long-term dependence without any meaningful repair to damaged tissues.

At Michigan Integrative Health, we believe that one of the keys to lasting progress is understanding and improving muscle function. For over 60 years, our medical team has served patients from across Michigan and beyond who are seeking drug-free, non-surgical options for chronic pain relief. 

Why Muscle Function Matters

Many people are surprised to learn how much muscle coordination impacts joint stability and, by extension, chronic pain. When muscles surrounding a joint lose their strength or ability to contract and relax properly, the joint becomes unstable. 

Signs of joint instability or muscle weakness include:

• Frequent falls
• Difficulty standing or sitting without support
• Poor posture
• Joint pain
• Limited range of motion
• Muscles that tire quickly during everyday activities

What Muscle Work Means at Our Practice

If you’re experiencing issues related to poor muscle function, an assessment at Michigan Integrative Health can help you start getting to the bottom of them.

Our team, which includes a nurse practitioner and a medical doctor, considers your ability to activate and coordinate specific muscles in real-time. We achieve this by:

• Testing individual muscles for strength, tone, and coordination.
• Evaluating the muscles’ ability to contract, relax, and stretch under tension.
• Applying hands-on pressure to activate more efficient muscle patterns.

We don’t use needles, joint manipulation, or traditional physical therapy. Many of our patients notice a greater range of motion and less pain during the exam itself. 

When appropriate, we may also recommend natural biologic products, such as stem cells, that support the body’s ability to heal damaged tissues without the use of opioids or invasive procedures.

Improve Muscle Function and Address Chronic Pain in Shelby Township

Have you been told your only option is surgery or more medication? It may be time to explore a new perspective.

Call Michigan Integrative Health at (586) 726-9860 and schedule a visit to our Shelby Township clinic. Find out today if our approach to muscle function and joint stability is the answer you’ve been looking for.