As a chiropractor, I often treat people who have already exhausted all of their insurance money from seeing other chiropractors and/or physical therapists. They come to me out-of-pocket and immediately expect me to do significantly more in one or two visits than the previous professional(s) did after the 12-20 visits that drained their insurance be...

Injuries are a part of sport and life. It is an unfortunate reality and a lesson some encounter with greater frequency than others. I have had my fair share of injuries as well. The reason why I am writing this post is because of my most recent injury. Over the past 14 weeks, I have been prepping for a strongman competition in Iowa on May 16. The t...

In our younger years, many of us likely heard the expression "Practice Makes Perfect." This usually came from a parent, coach, or teacher. Some took the saying a step further, adding "Perfect Practice Makes Perfect." Some even say, "Practice Makes Permanent". Regardless, still the message was clear – if you want to improve, you need to put in some ...

As a chiropractor that specializes in manual therapy and rehab protocols, I see patients dealing with a variety of problems. Now while the conditions can vary greatly, the common denominator that all my patients share is that they are either in pain or unable to perform a specific activity at a level they desire. Being able to provide a service to ...

Here at Gallagher Performance we not only strive to provide the best in chiropractic, rehabilitation and manual medicine treatments for our patients, but we also utilize comprehensive diagnostic methods and tools to help determine which treatment is best for you. This allows us to apply to most ideal therapeutic interventions. At GP, this could inc...

What is Fascia?The soft connective tissue, located just under the skin, is a white membrane that wraps and connects muscles, bones, nerves, organs, blood vessels of the body.This soft tissue is known as fascia. Think of fascia like the white fuzz inside an orange peel connecting and wrapping around the orange and the individual sections or slices.A...

Low back pain is not an uncommon condition among the American population. Several studies have supported data that demonstrates up to 85% of the population will experience at least one episode of low back pain during their lifetime. Low back pain is responsible for millions of dollars in healthcare costs every year.In most cases, low back pain is r...

 Hi. I'm Dr. Sean Gallagher. Welcome to Gallagher Performance. I'd like to tell you about what we have to offer and why it might be a right fit for you to come check us out.We offer chiropractic, functional rehabilitation, massage therapy, nutritional programs, as well as sports performance and personal training programs.To begin with, my appr...

 Imagine a world where patients get the advise, education, and treatment they need. Imagine doctors who: Make sense of what a patients saysKnow exactly what a patient needsConfidently provide gold standard advice and treatment interventionsThis world is obtainable, but it must first begin with better quality, order and structure to our thinkin...

 The majority of us will not get through life without sustaining some degree of injury. The joints of the back, shoulder, hips, knees and ankles are all very common injury sites for not just athletes, but the general fitness population as well.Most injuries that develop over time tend to have one thing in common, a breakdown in the human movem...

The Gallagher Performance approach will improve the way your body moves and functions. Simple yet effective changes to improperly functioning muscles and joints will allow the body to make immediate shifts toward working as a functional unit. Thus reducing pain and enabling higher levels of strength, speed, and power with greater resilience.The res...

 Lately it's hard to find time to keep up with our blog. Life and business have a way of keeping you busy. Ignoring our social platforms may happen for a period of time, but we always revisit them. If there is one thing I've always hoped is that our blog would be informative, educational, and entertaining (at times). The summer months bring on...

 Spinal manipulation, also known as Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy, is an effective and efficient way to improve joint mechanics, reduce pain, improve mobility, and facilitate the acquisition of improved movements patterns when implemented strategically into treatment plans. Yet the benefits of spinal manipulation, or chiropractic care in g...

Movement is essential to the function of our heart, lungs, and lymphatic system. Movement is critical to keeping our muscles, joints, cartilage, and connective tissue healthy. Movement aids in the delivery of oxygen and nutrients throughout our body and assists in removal of metabolic waste products.These are points that the majority of us have eit...

It seems, inevitably, we get weekly questions wanting our insights or thoughts on some training or rehabilitation method.Regardless of the whether its the fitness industry or physical medicine profession, methods come and go all the time. Some interventions have staying power as they provide lasting results. Some trends are just a flash in the pan....

 In light of recent news from the Pittsburgh Penguins regarding Sidney Crosby sustaining another concussion during practice last Friday, the hockey community is a buzz. Crosby's concussion history is well documented of recent, having sustained three in less than six years. Discussions and speculations of what this means for Crosby's season, an...

 As physical medicine becomes increasingly specialized, chiropractors and therapists must remain educated and capable of offering the highest quality in their professional services, knowledge, and examination abilities. Regardless of whether you are entrusted with the care of an athlete, chronic pain syndrome patient, or post-surgical rehabili...

 Recently, Shannon Perrine of WTAE Channel 4 News in Pittsburgh featured a story on a patient of ours, Karla White. The focus of the story being Karla's same-day hip replacement surgery. It was a short, yet informative piece on the work of her surgeon and the rehabilitative process with special attention to the factors that played a role in a ...

 Often I am asked, "What is the best exercise?" or "What is the best type of exercise?"To answer that question, let's set the stage of what exercise really is - movement.Teaching patients not only about chiropractic but how to move better all comes back to function and understanding how all the intricate parts of our body make up a highly comp...

The insurance industry has become increasingly difficult to work with as many large carriers have limited or completely closed off providers from joining their network.In such cases, we operate as a fee-for-service facility and offer affordable plans that truly increase the value of our patient's experience. But rather than take my word for it, let...