Peter Bower, M.D. and Associates is a unique medical practice dealing with musculoskeletal and neurologic disorders. As a team of skilled practitioners, we offer a philosophy of medical care that stems from the belief that within each of us are resources to produce self healing. The relation of our body's structure and function are inseparable from our health.
With a combination of hands-on therapies, self awareness and exercise, and conventional medical diagnosis and treatment, we offer a full spectrum of individually tailored medical care for both straight forward and complex medical issues.
With a combination of hands-on therapies, self awareness and exercise, and conventional medical diagnosis and treatment, we offer a full spectrum of individually tailored medical care for both straight forward and complex medical issues.
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Peter Bower is an allopathic physician who has sought out and obtained additional training in Osteopathic evaluation and therapy techniques. He knows how to use medications and "standard" allopathic therapies, but prefer to use the osteopathic approach. Peter has found the osteopathic approach and techniques to be a successful way to evaluate and treat musculoskeletal and neurologic systems of the body.
There are two kinds of physicians that practice medicine in traditional medical clinics and hospitals in the United States: allopathic physicians, and osteopathic physicians. You will find both working side by side in medical settings everywhere. Osteopathic medicine is a distinctive form of medical care founded on the philosophy that all body systems are interrelated and dependent upon one another for good health.
Prolotherapy uses a dextrose (sugar water) solution, which is injected into the ligament or tendon where it attaches to the bone. This causes a localized inflammation in these weak areas which then increases the blood supply and flow of nutrients and stimulates the tissue to repair itself. This does nearly the opposite of a what a steroid injection does (blocks the immune system by decreasing blood flow).
Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation is a pain reduction technique that involves the insertion of acupuncture needles into the soft tissue. The needles are inserted to a depth of 1-2 cm at the nerve or trigger points serving the area of pain. Wire leads are attached and a small electrical current is passed through the inserted needles.
We use a Stott Pilates approach. It is a contemporary approach to the original exercise method pioneered by Joseph Pilates. It incorporates modern exercise principles, and applies proven and accepted practices in biomechanics, rehabilitation and athletic performance enhancement. Stott exercises are designed to restore the natural curves of the spine and rebalance the muscles around the joints.
Reviews (6)
Asha Arden
Jan 16, 2021
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Gracie Haines
Dec 12, 2020
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Colston Hanshaw
Oct 08, 2020
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Dr. Bower is the best! Dr. Bower has an incredible sense of humor, amazing healing hands and when I leave his office, I feel so great! I can’t say enough about Leslie, she also has a way with her healing hands that makes you feel so much better. Teresa, the receptionist, is a delight to see and talk to( her menagerie of glass pets) are awesome! I only have great reviews for the whole gang at Dr. Bower’s office!
Grant Ian Gamble
Jan 04, 2020
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Dr. Bower is an incredible physician, and person. He is highly attuned, caring and effective in his care of patients. I have seeing Peter for almost 20 years, most of my family has been treated by him, and literally dozens of people I have referred. And without exception every single person ha been wowed by his intuitive and effective treatments. I cannot recommend Dr Bower more highly!
David Shockley
Aug 08, 2019
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Rebecca Wood
Jun 08, 2015
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Dr , Peter Bower is an excellent doctor. Even better he has a wonderful personality and listens to your concerns. I have chronic back pain and he has taken care of me for many years. I saw several doctors but they were cold and listen. It is hard to rate anything 5 stars when dealing with chronic pain, but Dr. is way beyond 5 stars and worth seeing if you are in pain.
