Our Functional Movement Screening and Training services are designed to assess how your body moves, not just how strong or flexible you are. Our expert team uses advanced screening protocols to identify imbalances, mobility limitations, and movement dysfunctions that may lead to pain or injury
At Santa Cruz Spine and Sport, we believe every person deserves to move freely, feel strong, and live without pain. Our Functional Movement Screening (FMS) service is designed to do exactly that, by uncovering the root causes of discomfort, imbalance, and limitation before they turn into chronic issues.
Whether you’re an athlete, an active parent, or simply dealing with nagging pain, our screenings provide a complete movement assessment to identify how your body is compensating. From tight hips and poor posture to limited shoulder mobility or faulty squat patterns, we’ll help you pinpoint the areas that need attention.
Using proven protocols, we observe and score your body’s movement through seven fundamental patterns, such as lunging, squatting, and reaching. Then, our expert team develops a personalized corrective exercise plan to restore balance, alignment, and strength where it’s needed most.
Many people seek back pain relief, neck pain treatment, or massage therapy Santa Cruz, only to have the symptoms return again and again. Often, the real issue isn’t the pain point; it’s how the body moves. Our approach targets underlying dysfunction to create long-term relief and better performance.
⦁ One-on-one evaluation with a skilled Santa Cruz chiropractor or movement therapist
⦁ Identification of asymmetries, weaknesses, or imbalances
⦁ Customized corrective exercises for injury prevention and joint stabilization
⦁ Improved posture, flexibility, and coordination
⦁ Guidance on body mechanics for sports and everyday life.
This screening is ideal for those recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or optimizing athletic performance. It also complements other treatments such as deep tissue massage, shock wave therapy, or action sports massage by addressing structural and neuromuscular factors.
Better Movement Starts Here.
Don’t let poor movement patterns hold you back. Functional movement screening is the smart first step toward physical therapy Santa Cruz that gets results. Whether you’re rehabbing, training, or just want to feel better in your body, we’re here to help you move pain-free with purpose.
