What We Treat | Ascent Health & Performance
If it moves, we can help it move better.
At Ascent Health & Performance, our chiropractors, physical therapists, and performance coaches work together to help you overcome pain, rebuild strength, and move with confidence.
From acute injuries to chronic dysfunctions, our team blends evidence-based rehab, manual therapy, and intelligent training to help Alaskans get back to what they love.
The Ascent Approach
We don’t just chase pain — we restore performance.
Every service at Ascent connects: chiropractic and physical therapy restore motion and rebuild stability, training re-teaches strength, power and form. Our shockwave and group strength classes tie it all together to keep you performing at your best.
What We Help With
We treat movement, not just symptoms. Explore the categories below to see how our team helps Alaskans overcome pain and perform their best.
Spine & Nerve
- Low back pain
- Lumbar sprain or strain
- Sciatica
- Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction
- Disc bulge or herniation
- Facet joint irritation
- Whiplash injuries
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Postural stiffness or fatigue
- Degenerative disc disease
Spinal and nerve pain often stem from poor movement mechanics, posture, or accumulated micro-trauma. At Ascent Health & Performance, we focus on identifying the root cause rather than chasing symptoms.
Our chiropractors, physical therapists, and strength specialists work together to restore motion, decompress irritated joints, and rebuild postural control. Manual therapy, Active Release Techniques, and flexion-distraction improve mobility, while progressive rehab reinforces long-term stability.
Whether it’s chronic low-back pain, radiating nerve symptoms, or stiffness from years of sitting, we help retrain your body to move freely and confidently.
Shoulder & Arm
- Shoulder impingement syndrome
- Rotator cuff strain or tear
- Biceps tendinopathy
- Labrum irritation or instability
- Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
- AC joint sprain
- Upper crossed syndrome
- Elbow pain (Tennis or Golfer’s elbow)
- Forearm tightness or overuse strain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Ulnar nerve irritation
- Wrist pain or instability
- Trigger finger or hand stiffness
Shoulder and arm pain can limit everything from pressing overhead to typing on a keyboard. These problems often develop from repetitive strain, posture imbalance, or strength deficits between stabilizers and movers.
At Ascent, we assess scapular control, thoracic mobility, and grip strength to identify the weak link. Chiropractic adjustments, Active Release, and soft-tissue therapy restore joint motion, while corrective loading and stability drills rebuild resilience.
For chronic tendon issues, focused shockwave therapy accelerates healing in the rotator cuff, elbow, or wrist. Our goal: restore smooth, pain-free movement so you can lift, train, and live without restriction.
Hip & Knee
- Hip impingement (FAI)
- Hip flexor or adductor strain
- Gluteal weakness or pain
- Piriformis syndrome
- IT band syndrome
- Sacroiliac (SI) sprain
- Knee pain
- Patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee)
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome
- Meniscus irritation or early degeneration
- Quadriceps or hamstring strain
- Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome)
- Calf strain or tightness
Hip and knee dysfunction often develop together — when one joint loses mobility or stability, the other compensates. Tight hip flexors, weak glutes, or restricted ankle motion can all overload the knees and create pain that lingers after training or daily activity.
At Ascent Health & Performance, we take a kinetic-chain approach to identify where the imbalance begins. Manual therapy and soft-tissue release restore flexibility, while targeted stability work and progressive loading reestablish control and strength.
Our team utilizes focused shockwave therapy when needed for chronic tendon pain or IT band irritation, helping stimulate healing and reduce inflammation. Whether you’re squatting, skiing, running, or climbing, we help your hips and knees move as a functional unit — strong, stable, and pain-free.
Foot & Ankle
- Plantar fasciitis
- Heel spurs
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Posterior tibialis or peroneal tendinopathy
- Ankle sprain (acute or chronic)
- High ankle sprain
- Arch pain or collapse
- Morton’s neuroma
- Big toe stiffness (hallux rigidus)
- Turf toe
- Post-fracture stiffness or weakness
- Balance or stability deficits
The foot and ankle are your foundation for every lift, stride, and landing. When alignment, stability, or tissue tension is off, the effects often travel up the kinetic chain — contributing to knee, hip, or even low-back pain. Old sprains, limited dorsiflexion, or weak intrinsic foot muscles are common culprits that keep athletes and active individuals stuck in recurring pain cycles.
At Ascent Health & Performance, we assess full lower-limb function to identify what’s driving the issue. Manual therapy, joint mobilization, and soft-tissue release restore proper mechanics, while progressive strength and balance drills rebuild stability through the ankle and arch.
For stubborn plantar fasciitis, Achilles pain, or heel spurs, focused shockwave therapy stimulates deep tissue repair and helps dissolve chronic scar tissue. The goal: a stronger, more resilient foundation that supports pain-free movement on any surface.
Headaches & Posture
- Tension-type headaches
- Cervicogenic headaches
- Migraine support and management
- TMJ (jaw) dysfunction
- Forward-head posture
- Upper crossed syndrome
- Neck and shoulder tightness
- Eye strain–related neck tension
- Postural fatigue from desk or device use
Headaches and neck tension are often symptoms of muscular imbalance, postural fatigue, or restricted motion in the cervical spine. When the neck and upper back lose mobility or endurance, surrounding muscles like the traps, levator, and suboccipitals overwork to stabilize the head, leading to pain, stiffness, and headaches that build through the day.
At Ascent Health & Performance, we look beyond the pain pattern to identify its mechanical cause. Our chiropractors and physical therapists use precise manual therapy, soft-tissue release, and Active Release Techniques to improve joint motion and muscle balance. For TMJ-related tension or migraines with neck involvement, we include jaw-specific adjustments and muscle retraining to reduce irritation.
Once mobility is restored, we strengthen deep neck flexors, scapular stabilizers, and breathing patterns to support better posture and long-term relief. Whether your headaches come from stress, work posture, or muscle fatigue, our integrated care helps you move, breathe, and live without tension.
Beyond pain. Back to performance.
At Ascent Health & Performance, we don’t just treat injuries — we rebuild movement, resilience, and confidence. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, recovering from an injury, or working toward higher performance, our integrated team of chiropractors, physical therapists, and trainers will meet you where you are and help you move forward.
Every plan starts with a thorough assessment, a clear explanation of what’s happening, and a personalized roadmap for recovery. Because when you understand your body, you can take charge of it.
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