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At Interstate Medical Group, we focus on the brain/body connection through holistic healing solutions like chiropractic care. Our gentle, noninvasive therapies are useful for a wide variety of patients who have conditions ranging from back pain to systemic diseases or chronic migraines, to name a few. Our team believes nearly anyone can benefit from our unique chiropractic treatments that are designed to boost your energy and immune system. Through the healing touch of our skilled chiropractors, we hope to change as many lives as possible so you can take your life back without resorting to more invasive treatments or potentially habit-forming painkiller medication.

We are here for you and look forward to helping you achieve better body alignment so you can thrive. Schedule your appointment by contacting us at (503) 339-7351.

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Treating Pain is our specialty

Treating More than Back and Neck Pain

Conditions We Treat in Salem, Oregon

More Than Back Pain. More Than Chiropractic.

Pain can change how you move.

An injury can change how you work.

Loss of mobility can change how you live.

At InterState Medical Group – Disc Centers of Salem, we specialize in helping people with musculoskeletal injuries, spine conditions, joint pain, nerve-related symptoms, and movement disorders get back to doing the things that matter to them.

We are not limited to treating the spine.

We evaluate and treat problems involving the neck, back, shoulders, arms, hands, hips, knees, legs, ankles, feet, muscles, joints, discs, nerves, and surrounding soft tissues.

Some patients come to us after an automobile accident, and often times have been in multiple auto accidents in the past. This complicates diagnosis and treatment.

Some are injured at work while driving. Workers Compensation Insurance comes into play here, so inform your supervisor you would like to make a W/C claim.

Some develop pain gradually after years of lifting, sitting, driving, working, competing, or simply living an active life.

Others have been told they may eventually need injections or surgery and want to explore conservative options first.

Different problems require different solutions.

That is why we don’t build our practice around one treatment.

We Build the Treatment Around the Patient.

Listen. Understand. Improve.

Movement is Our Medicine.

Restoring Function is Our Mission.


What Do We Treat at InterState Medical Group?  You, the whole person.

Our Salem clinic evaluates and treats a wide range of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.

Neck & Cervical Spine Conditions

The neck is one of the most mobile regions of the spine and one of the most commonly injured.

We evaluate patients experiencing:

  • Neck pain
  • Neck stiffness
  • Whiplash injuries
  • Cervical sprain and strain
  • Neck pain after a car accident
  • Reduced cervical range of motion
  • Cervical disc problems
  • Herniated or bulging discs
  • Degenerative disc conditions
  • Pain between the neck and shoulder
  • Muscle spasm
  • Arm pain associated with the neck
  • Numbness or tingling into the arm or hand
  • Cervicogenic headaches
  • Headaches associated with neck dysfunction
  • Postural and repetitive-strain problems

The goal is not simply to make your neck hurt less.

We want to understand why movement has become painful or restricted and what can be done to improve it.


Back & Spine Conditions

Back pain can range from a short-lived muscle strain to a complicated disc, joint, nerve, or degenerative condition.

We commonly evaluate:

  • Lower back pain
  • Mid-back pain
  • Upper-back pain
  • Lumbar sprain and strain
  • Herniated discs
  • Bulging discs
  • Degenerative disc conditions
  • Sciatica
  • Radiating leg pain
  • Muscle spasm
  • Restricted spinal movement
  • Facet-joint pain
  • Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
  • Mechanical back pain
  • Work-related back injuries
  • Sports-related back injuries
  • Auto accident back injuries
  • Recurrent and chronic back pain

For appropriately selected patients, care may combine chiropractic treatment, rehabilitation, spinal decompression, soft-tissue treatment, therapeutic modalities, and home exercise rather than relying on a single approach.


Disc Problems & Sciatica

A disc problem can affect much more than the back itself.

Patients may experience:

  • Lower back pain
  • Leg pain
  • Sciatica
  • Burning sensations
  • Tingling
  • Numbness
  • Weakness
  • Pain when sitting
  • Pain when bending
  • Difficulty walking or standing comfortably

Disc-related conditions require careful evaluation because similar symptoms can come from different structures.

At InterState Medical Group, we evaluate the patient’s neurological and musculoskeletal findings before determining whether conservative treatment such as spinal decompression, chiropractic care, rehabilitation, Class IV laser therapy, or other therapies may be appropriate.

Diagnosis First. Treatment Second.


Headaches Associated With the Neck

Not every headache starts in the head.

Problems involving joints, muscles, movement, and other structures of the cervical spine may contribute to certain types of headache.

We evaluate patients experiencing:

  • Headaches after a car accident
  • Whiplash-associated headaches
  • Cervicogenic headaches
  • Headaches beginning near the base of the skull
  • Neck pain accompanied by headaches
  • Headaches associated with restricted neck movement
  • Muscle-tension patterns involving the neck and upper back

Headaches can also have causes that require medical evaluation outside of chiropractic care.

Our responsibility is not simply to treat a symptom.

It Is to Determine Whether Your Condition Is Appropriate for Us to Treat.


Shoulder, Arm, Elbow, Wrist & Hand Conditions

You don’t have to have back pain to be treated at InterState Medical Group.

We evaluate many conditions affecting the upper extremities, including:

  • Shoulder pain
  • Rotator cuff–related pain
  • Shoulder mobility problems
  • Shoulder injuries after an auto accident
  • Sports-related shoulder injuries
  • Elbow pain
  • Overuse injuries
  • Tennis elbow
  • Golfer’s elbow
  • Arm pain
  • Wrist pain
  • Hand pain
  • Carpal tunnel–type symptoms
  • Thoracic outlet–type symptoms
  • Soft-tissue injuries
  • Tendon and muscle injuries
  • Joint restriction
  • Repetitive-use injuries

Treatment may involve the joint itself, surrounding muscles and fascia, rehabilitation, movement mechanics, or even another region contributing to the problem.

The Painful Area Is Not Always the Entire Problem.


Hip, Knee, Leg, Ankle & Foot Conditions

Movement depends on the entire kinetic chain.

A painful knee may change the way you walk.

A hip problem may affect the lower back.

An ankle injury can alter mechanics throughout the leg.

We evaluate:

  • Hip pain
  • Knee pain
  • Knee stiffness
  • Reduced knee mobility
  • Sports-related knee injuries
  • Overuse injuries
  • Muscle and tendon injuries
  • Leg pain
  • Ankle pain
  • Foot pain
  • Joint stiffness
  • Soft-tissue injuries
  • Movement dysfunction
  • Repetitive-strain conditions
  • Certain chronic and degenerative musculoskeletal complaints

Depending on the condition, treatment may combine joint care, soft-tissue techniques, rehabilitation, therapeutic exercise, laser, shockwave, and other conservative therapies.


Auto Accident Injuries

InterState Medical Group has extensive experience evaluating and treating people injured in motor-vehicle collisions.

Common auto accident conditions include:

  • Whiplash
  • Neck pain
  • Back pain
  • Headaches
  • Cervical sprain and strain
  • Lumbar sprain and strain
  • Shoulder injuries
  • Muscle and ligament injuries
  • Disc injuries
  • Sciatica
  • Joint pain
  • Restricted movement
  • Numbness and tingling
  • Soft-tissue injuries

Our approach extends beyond simply treating pain.

We document examination findings, monitor functional limitations, reassess progress, and modify treatment as the patient moves from the acute stage of an injury into rehabilitation.

We also work with patients utilizing Oregon Personal Injury Protection — PIP — benefits following automobile accidents and can help with the clinic-related documentation and information required during the treatment process.

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Get Evaluated.
Understand Your Injury.
Start Moving Forward.


Work Injuries

Work-related injuries aren’t limited to dramatic accidents.

Hours of lifting, reaching, sitting, standing, driving, repetitive movement, or physically demanding work can place significant stress on the musculoskeletal system.

We evaluate conditions involving:

  • Neck pain
  • Back pain
  • Shoulder injuries
  • Repetitive-strain injuries
  • Lifting injuries
  • Muscle strains
  • Joint pain
  • Sciatica
  • Work-related sprains
  • Overuse injuries
  • Reduced movement and function

Our objective is not simply to decrease symptoms.

We Want to Help You Function Again.


Sports & Active-Lifestyle Injuries

You don’t have to be a professional athlete to have a sports injury.

Runners, lifters, golfers, hikers, cyclists, student athletes, weekend athletes, and active adults can all develop painful movement problems.

We evaluate:

  • Muscle strains
  • Joint sprains
  • Shoulder injuries
  • Knee injuries
  • Back pain
  • Neck pain
  • Hip pain
  • Tendon problems
  • Overuse injuries
  • Mobility restrictions
  • Soft-tissue injuries
  • Movement and biomechanical problems

Treatment can progress from controlling pain and restoring movement toward strength, stability, and return to activity.

Recover Motion.
Restore Function.
Return Stronger.


Muscle, Fascia & Soft-Tissue Pain

Sometimes the primary problem is not simply a joint.

Muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues can become painful following trauma, overuse, repetitive work, athletics, or prolonged compensation.

Patients may experience:

  • Trigger points
  • Muscle tightness
  • Myofascial pain
  • Persistent muscle tenderness
  • Restricted movement
  • Scar-tissue-related restriction
  • Muscle spasm
  • Soft-tissue injuries after an accident
  • Chronic areas of muscular pain

Our multimodal approach allows us to combine manual treatment, massage therapy, instrument-assisted techniques, rehabilitation, laser, shockwave, and other therapies when clinically appropriate.


Numbness, Tingling & Nerve-Related Symptoms

Numbness and tingling can have many causes.

Symptoms may originate from the spine, peripheral nerves, muscular compression, injury, or medical conditions requiring additional evaluation.

Patients frequently come to us with:

  • Sciatica
  • Radiating arm pain
  • Radiating leg pain
  • Numbness
  • Tingling
  • Burning sensations
  • Certain nerve-compression symptoms
  • Carpal tunnel–type complaints
  • Thoracic outlet–type complaints

Because nerve-related symptoms can sometimes indicate a more serious condition, proper evaluation is especially important.

If your findings suggest that another healthcare provider, advanced imaging, laboratory testing, or specialist evaluation is appropriate, we believe the right thing to do is make that referral.

Knowing When Not to Treat Is Part of Good Healthcare.


Chronic & Degenerative Musculoskeletal Conditions

Not every patient comes to us because of a recent injury.

We also work with patients whose pain or mobility problems have developed gradually over months or years.

These may include:

  • Chronic back pain
  • Chronic neck pain
  • Degenerative spinal conditions
  • Degenerative disc problems
  • Chronic joint stiffness
  • Recurrent muscle pain
  • Long-standing movement restrictions
  • Chronic sciatica
  • Persistent mobility limitations

Our objective is realistic:

Improve what can be improved.

Restore the motion that can be restored.

Increase function.

Build independence.

Better Movement Can Mean a Better Life.


One Condition. Multiple Treatment Options.

This Is Where InterState Medical Group Is Different.

Many healthcare offices are built around one primary service.

InterState Medical Group is built around the patient’s problem.

Our Salem facility brings multiple conservative treatment technologies and disciplines together so your care can evolve as your condition changes.

Depending upon your diagnosis and clinical needs, treatment may include:

  • Chiropractic care
  • Spinal and joint mobilization
  • Physical rehabilitation
  • Therapeutic exercise
  • Therapeutic massage
  • Myofascial treatment
  • Instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization
  • Spinal decompression
  • Class IV laser therapy
  • Shockwave therapy
  • Electrical stimulation
  • Therapeutic ultrasound
  • Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy
  • Specialized physiotherapy
  • On-site digital X-ray
  • Home mobility and strengthening programs
  • Referral for additional imaging or specialist evaluation when appropriate

Not every patient needs every treatment.

And more treatment is not always better treatment.

The Right Treatment.

At the Right Time.

For the Right Patient.


Our Approach: Find What Is Limiting You

When someone tells us:

“My back hurts.”

That is the beginning of the conversation.

Not the diagnosis.

We want to understand:

What happened?

What structure may be involved?

What movement has been lost?

What activities can you no longer perform?

What makes the condition better or worse?

Are there neurological findings?

Is imaging appropriate?

Is this condition appropriate for conservative care?

What needs to change for you to regain function?

That information helps us build an individualized treatment plan rather than simply treating a body part.


Pain Is Important. Function Is the Goal.

We care about your pain level.

But we also care whether you can:

  • Work
  • Sleep
  • Walk
  • Lift
  • Turn your head
  • Sit comfortably
  • Drive
  • Exercise
  • Play with your children or grandchildren
  • Participate in sports
  • Return to hobbies
  • Live independently

Those are the outcomes that matter.

Movement Restores Function.

Function Creates Freedom.


Conservative Care First

When clinically appropriate, InterState Medical Group believes in beginning with conservative approaches before progressing to more invasive options.

Our role is to help determine what level of care is appropriate for your condition.

Sometimes that means treatment in our office.

Sometimes it means diagnostic imaging.

Sometimes it means co-management.

And sometimes it means referring a patient to another provider because their condition requires something we do not provide.

The goal is not to keep every patient.

The Goal Is to Help Every Patient Move Forward.


You Should Understand Your Care

Healthcare should not feel mysterious.

We want our patients to understand:

  • What we believe is causing their symptoms
  • What treatment we recommend
  • Why we recommend it
  • What progress should look like
  • When treatment should change
  • What they can do at home
  • When additional evaluation may be necessary

You participate in the decision.

You participate in the recovery.

And ultimately, we want you to need us less, not more.

Independence Over Dependence.


Conditions We Treat at Our Salem, Oregon Clinic

If pain, injury, stiffness, numbness, weakness, or loss of mobility is keeping you from doing what matters, let us determine whether InterState Medical Group is the right place to start.

You don’t have to know exactly what’s wrong before calling us.

That’s what the evaluation is for.

Listen. Understand. Improve.

Restore Motion. Rebuild Function. Encourage Independence.

Ready to Start Moving Again?

Call 503-339-7351 to schedule an evaluation.

InterState Medical Group – Disc Centers of Salem
1410 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, Oregon 97301

Movement is Our Medicine.
Restoring Function is Our Mission.
We Keep Salem Moving.

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    What Our Clients Say
    I came to this clinic after a car accident, and from my very first visit, Dr. Michael helped me with my neck and back pain. I also saw Dr. Emilia and received a TPI treatment, which provided immediate relief. I started feeling much better within the first week. I would like to thank both doctors for their professionalism, care, and excellent treatment. I also want to mention that the entire staff is very friendly, welcoming, and always willing to help. I highly recommend this clinic to anyone looking for quality care and effective treatment.
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    Abraham
    4 months ago
    Dr. Michael is absolutely amazing at what he does. He always figures out exactly what's wrong and gets me back to feeling 100%. The team at Interstate Medical Group is great and they don't waste your time. Definitely the best chiropractor in Oregon.
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    Carol Davidson
    4 months ago
    I was struggling with severe back pain that had taken away from work. They were able to get me in same day. The office and staff are phenomenal. The salt room was amazing. The doctor was kind, informative, and thorough. I left feeling so much better and was able to walk and sit comfortably immediately. The best chiropractor I've seen hands down.
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    Ef93
    5 months ago
    I'd always been afraid to visit a chiropractor's office, but I'm so glad I did because I've felt so much better since my visit. Dr. Michael and Dr. Cohn have helped me feel so much better. I have less and less pain with each visit. I love getting regular adjustments, and even the TPI injections have helped me tremendously in managing my muscle pain. The massages are a really nice and relaxing bonus; the staff knows what they're doing and is always super friendly and helpful. A 10/10 experience!
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    Nanci Carrasco
    6 months ago
    Dr. Michael is absolutely amazing! He really knows his stuff. My husband wasted years of time and money on other chiropractors who did very little to relieve his pain. We were becoming concerned for his future and his ability to run his business. After just 2 visits he feels like new. Dr. Michael is truly a blessing from God!
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    Cool Dude
    8 years ago
    Dr. Michael is a life-saver!!! I consistently get pain relief following an adjustment from him. His method of treatment is pretty good. The office staff are very friendly and the wait is always super short. Love it! Office is cozy. Thank you all!