Our Practice Philosophy & Credo

As noted, CWNC's focus is on neuromusculoskeletal medicine. It is an office-based practice dedicated to the use of osteopathic principles & practice and electrodiagnostic examinations in the management of neuromusculoskeletal disorders. Those cases that may necessitate inpatient management (hospitalization) are referred out.

CWNC takes a truly wholistic approach to the patient. Many patients continue treatment with their respective health care providers and come to us for further neurodiagnostic evaluation or to receive osteopathic manipulation. The practice has many types of referring clinicians besides traditional internal or family medical physicians. We enjoy a professional working relationship with many chiropractors, acupuncturists, dentists, oral surgeons, and psychologists as well as the traditional medical & surgical subspecialties of neurosurgery, orthopedics, rheumatology, and anesthesiology. All referring clinicians receive periodic updates. The practice does not make any attempt to "steal" the patient. After testing or treatment, all patients are returned to their referring provider. CWNC maintains that honest, open communication with the patient and their referring provider is the only way to manage cases appropriately.

CWNC recognizes the fact that chronic pain related to neuromusculoskeletal disorders is a complex phenomenon. When deemed necessary, patients may be asked to have a behavioral medicine, psychological, or psychiatric evaluation. This is an important concept in treating the overall adaptive and coping mechanisms of an individual with chronic disease. If the patient cannot understand the process, they cannot help themselves. A patient must realize that their lifestyles and health habits clearly affect any disorder diagnosed. Stress, poor personal support systems, illicit drug use, obesity, tobacco and alcohol as well as many other psychosocial factors play a role in the management of how a patient deals with their disorder. CWNC believes that such management is a "two-way" street. The patient must be an active participant in their care. This participation comes first and foremost in the education of the patient about the situation they are in.