Pain management is rarely a one-size-fits-all proposition. Depending on the source and severity of discomfort, treatment can range from medical interventions and rehabilitation to chiropractic care, acupuncture and therapeutic bodywork. Represented in this year’s Best of Grand contest are practitioners whose different approaches give Grand County residents options for addressing chronic pain, sports injuries, mobility concerns and muscular discomfort closer to home.
Katie Hornbaker brings specialized interventional pain management to Granby through Grand Pain Specialists, operating out of Aesthetique Spa and Wellness. An advanced practice registered nurse, certified registered nurse anesthetist and non-surgical pain management specialist, she provides targeted nerve blocks, joint injections and other non-surgical interventions for acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain. Her practice offers patients a local option for specialized pain care that might otherwise require travel outside Grand County.
Sports and movement are central to Dr. Jill Hutter’s approach at Fraser Valley Chiropractic. A doctor of chiropractic and certified chiropractic sports physician, she provides spinal adjustments, sports injury rehabilitation, soft tissue therapy and postural correction. Her additional certifications include extremity practitioner methods and veterinary chiropractic care, while her work with human patients emphasizes alignment, injury prevention and physical recovery.
Dr. Matthew Eckermann provides medical care through Middle Park Health, a health care organization serving Grand County and surrounding Colorado communities. Pain management often requires an individualized approach that considers a patient's medical history, symptoms and daily activities. For people experiencing persistent discomfort or limitations following an injury, working with a medical professional can be an important step toward identifying appropriate treatment options. Middle Park Health's local presence helps connect mountain residents with medical services closer to home.
For clients interested in a holistic approach, Celaine Decker offers bodywork and wellness services through Silvan Wellness in Granby. Sessions can incorporate targeted myofascial therapy, stress-reduction techniques, energetic alignment and other integrative bodywork methods. Her practice focuses on relieving muscular tension and physical discomfort while also addressing stress, fatigue and body awareness.
Acupuncture and traditional East Asian medicine shape Reannon Untch’s approach to pain management at Mana Acupuncture LLC in Granby. The licensed acupuncturist offers classical acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, dry needling and cupping for concerns that include musculoskeletal pain, inflammation and joint stiffness. Her services provide a non-pharmacological option for residents and outdoor enthusiasts managing sports injuries, stress-related physical symptoms and other sources of discomfort.
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