Frequently Asked Questions “FAQs”
What is the Complete Muscle Recovery story? Why does this company exist? Why do we do what we do?
The short answer: Because everybody deserves exceptional hands-on care that leads to pain-free living
Pain is an unhappy part of life that limits our daily activities. Our healthcare system has many “solutions”... most of which bounce you around from surgery to imaging to shots to traditional physical therapy. This process leads to frustration and ultimately hopelessness.
CMR brings one-on-one hands-on care to quickly get to the source of pain. Eliminating it before frustration and hopelessness. This lets you stop worrying about pain and focus on what you love, whether that is time with your family or exercise.
CMR is here to bring you a quick solution with lasting results.
What are the benefits of seeing us?
Our patients often tell us they have less pain, increased range of motion, and better function overall, even after the first visit! At CMR, we provide specialized, hands-on manual therapy and rehab exercises that allow our patients’ excellent one-on-one care. Our providers' education allows them to examine and diagnose the root cause of the pain to get consistently fast results and rule out any major concerns.
I recently had a major surgery – how do I know if I’m still a good candidate for treatment? What type of injuries can you treat?
We work on almost all injury types, and we only refer care if there is a bone fracture or a completely torn muscle. There's a big gap between doing nothing and going to the orthopedic surgeon. We try to fill that gap and relieve your pain without having to bring inexpensive shots, imaging, or surgery. If you are unsure how CMR can help, we always recommend scheduling a FREE injury consultation. Our providers will examine your injury and help you know if CMR is the right place for you.
How is what you provide different than massage, physical therapy, or traditional chiropractic?
The general goals of massage are overall body stress relief and relaxation. Physical therapy can vary widely, but in general, it consists of a combination of stretches and exercises. Many times it will incorporate ultrasound and/or electrical stimulation. In most cases, there is minimal hands-on work done and many times you are working with lots of other patients in a combined space. Traditional chiropractic care focuses mainly on adjusting the spine and joints of the body, and many do minimal to no soft tissue work or rehab exercises.
At Complete Muscle Recovery, we implement a hands-on approach that focuses on the soft tissue – primarily the muscles and fascia of specific parts of the body. By working to get the soft tissue functioning better, our method allows the body to move better and eliminates pain.
Can I continue to see my chiropractor or physical therapist at the same time that I visit CMR?
Many of our CMR patients have tried multiple rounds of traditional physical therapy, but are still experiencing pain and choose to work with our providers. We also have patients who still see their traditional chiropractor for adjustments and report gentler, more effective adjustments. Our services can complement other methods of care, and our providers’ education allows them to examine and diagnose the root cause of the pain to get consistent fast results and rule out any major concerns.
How often will the doctor want to see me, and what does a typical treatment plan look like?
Each treatment plan is determined specifically by your case. For most injuries, your treatment plan will reach your goals between 5 to 8 visits. Once we reach your goals, many patients transition to a “maintenance plan” of once a month.
Do you treat chronic injuries? (Plantar fasciitis, disc herniation)
Yes, we have many patients who see us for chronic issues such as plantar fasciitis, low back pain, and headaches. Dealing with these long-term injuries can lead to hopelessness and frustration. CMR brings one-on-one hands-on care to quickly get to the source of pain and eliminate those feelings of frustration and hopelessness. We love restoring hope to chronic pain sufferers!
Do you accept insurance?
We do not accept insurance. Without worrying about an insurance company dictating your care, you and your provider will decide the treatment plan that is best for you, not just “what they will cover”. Because we do not accept insurance, we cannot directly work with insurance carriers.
Many of our patients choose to submit their bills to their insurance carrier for partial reimbursement. Upon request, we will provide all necessary documentation for the patient to do so. We do accept all major debit/credit cards, Flex-Spending accounts (FSA), and Health Savings accounts (HSA).
I have a question or want help setting up my appointment. How can you be reached?
You can reach us by phone call or text at 630-999-8665, by email at info@completemusclerecovery.com or you can schedule your appointment directly online.