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Dr. Christopher Rago

Dr. Dustin DebRoy is a treating physician at Greenwich Sports Medicine. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in dietetics from Central Michigan University and obtained his Doctorate of Chiropractic from National University of Health Sciences in Illinois. Dr. DebRoy has completed over 300 hours of continuing education in the area of injury treatment and prevention. He is certified through National University of Health Sciences in musculoskeletal acupuncture and has participated in numerous rehabilitation seminars focused on injury prevention and improving athletic performance. Currently, Dr. DebRoy is studying to become credentialed in the McKenzie Method, which focuses on conservative care for intervertebral disc pathologies. As a physician, Dr. DebRoy’s goal is to educate and empower each person so they can live an active pain-free life at any age. Dr. DebRoy’s background in dietetics allows him to take a functional approach to treatment by using manual medicine and nutrition to optimize and reduce patient recovery time. Furthermore, by utilizing functional and corrective exercise to restore healthy movement patterns, his patients can better prevent recurrence of an injury. Dr. DebRoy lives the lifestyle he advocates to patients. In his free time, he enjoys participating in various physical activities such as weightlifting, hiking, and competing in organized sports. In addition, he reads as much as possible and tests out new recipes that he can pass on to his patients. As a Michigan native, he is also a loyal Detroit sports fan and enjoys watching games when time permits.

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Turmeric

Turmeric, Not Just a Supplement You’ve probably heard of Turmeric. The golden spice that has been used to treat inflammation, bacterial infections and digestive issues. This all around miracle supplement has more benefits than just making food taste great! In turmeric, you will find Curcumin. Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric and has […]

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Brain Injury Awareness Month!

Brain Health Awareness Starts Here! March is Brain Injury Awareness month! There are so many treatment options for minor head injuries, including concussions. In today’s active and highly athletic population, the incidence of traumatic brain injuries like concussions have become a common and prevalent injury. A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that can […]

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Scar Needling

Scar Needling with Dr. Chris Rago What are we needling and why? “We treat the scars of post surgical injuries in order to create hydration as well as create elasticity. We do this by needling around the area. The acupuncture around the scar helps bring stem cells to the area. This helps produce healthy and […]

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Concussion – Why You Need To Be Baselined

Concussions Are They  Being Treated Properly? Has the term “Concussion” become a buzzword in today’s society? Are athletes suffering from more head injuries than they were in the past? How can we eradicate this athletic epidemic? A few things you should know about concussive brain injuries. Concussions fall into the LEAST severe type of brain […]

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Treatment for Achilles Tendinopathy

Treatment for Achilles Tendinopathy Treating the Flexor Hallicus Longus and Tibialis Posterior Muscle for Achilles Tendinopathy Achilles Tendinopathy is produced by an overload of the calf musculature and the Achilles tendon. It’s been found that with runners who have a mid and forefoot striking patterns, the foot loses its dynamic patterns. The foot fails to […]

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Recovery Techniques

Recovery Techniques People now are more active and taking control of their lives and health. Above all, focus on diet and exercise is the most noteworthy change. With the increase in activity, it seems like there is a need for increase in recovery, too. There are many tools and techniques for recovery. The three I […]

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Insulin Resistance & It’s Effects on Weight Loss

Insulin Resistance and It’s Effects on Weight Loss Today, the idea of fat loss and fat burning style workouts are all the craze. It is crucial to keep in mind the quality and quantity of food we are eating. This has effects on our body composition and weight loss potential. I am not talking about struggling […]

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