Dr. Fernando Barrese, a licensed chiropractor with over 20 years of experience, recently opened a new practice, ICC Medical Group, LLC, in New Jersey Dr Barrese specializes in treating patients with injuries resulting from auto accidents, sports, work-related incidents, and slip-and-fall accidents ICC has four locations in the North New Jersey area.
Dr. Barrese at ICC offers a range of services designed to meet a patient’s healthcare needs under one roof – from chiropractic care to physical therapy, orthopedic care, physiatry, and pain management. ICC’s approach to healthcare involves focusing on treating the whole person rather than just their symptoms. This integrated approach enables Dr Fernando Barrese and the other ICC team members to address a wide range of conditions, providing a seamless continuum of care Whether a patient is dealing with chronic pain, recovering from an injury, or seeking to enhance their overall wellness, Dr Barrese and ICC are committed to supporting their patients throughout the process.
The ICC team consists of highly trained and experienced practitioners, including chiropractors, physical therapists, orthopedic specialists, physiatrists, and pain management experts Dr Fernando Barrese and each team member are dedicated to staying at the forefront of medical advancements and continually improving their skills to provide patients with the highest standard of care
His work involves collaborating with specialists to evaluate medical cases or treatment plans developed by other licensed professionals, assessing their appropriateness, necessity, and compliance with standards of care.
Dr Barrese offers chiropractic care services designed to help patients achieve relief from pain, enhance mobility, and improve their overall well-being He employs safe and effective techniques to address a wide range of musculoskeletal issues, with a focus on spinal health and overall physical function. By utilizing manual adjustments and other non-invasive techniques, Dr. Barrese seeks to enhance spinal alignment, alleviate pain, and foster the body's natural healing capacity.
Some of the techniques Dr. Barrese incorporates to achieve healthcare success with patients include flexion-distraction This gentle, non-force chiropractic technique utilizes a specialized table to stretch and decompress the spine It’s commonly used to treat herniated discs, sciatica, and lower back pain by relieving pressure on spinal nerves and improving spinal mobility.
He also employs a Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), a holistic chiropractic method that focuses on the relationship between the sacrum (the base of the spine) and the occiput (the base of the skull). It uses precise assessments and low-force adjustments. Trigger point therapy is used to target tight, painful muscle knots and restore mobility. Dr. Barrese also employs rehabilitation exercises and physical therapy, customized routines focused on building strength, increasing flexibility, and supporting long-term recovery
Dr Barrese treats a variety of conditions, including lower back pain, upper back pain, and pain related to herniated discs and sciatica. He also treats neck pain caused by whiplash, muscle strain, or poor posture. Patients come to Dr. Barrese to help alleviate tension headaches and migraines, which are often linked to spinal issues.
He also provides treatment for rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder, and shoulder impingement
Many of Dr Barrese's patients also seek treatment for sports injuries that can include strains, sprains, and joint pain. Additionally, he provides treatment solutions for knee, elbow, hip, and other joint pains associated with injuries or arthritis.
His goal is to provide effective management of acute and chronic pain, improve mobility and flexibility, correct postural imbalances and habits, and enhance physical function and overall quality of life All of his approaches involve drug-free treatment
After receiving treatment, one ICC patient said: “After struggling with chronic back pain for years, I finally found relief with the chiropractic care at ICC Medical Group…I can now enjoy my daily activities pain-free.”
Before forming ICC, Dr. Barrese owned various other multi-disciplined chiropractic facilities focused on family care, personal injury, rehabilitation, and physical therapy. These facilities include the Wallington Chiropractic Center, the Chiropractic Center of Jersey City, the Chiropractic Center of Newark, and the Chiropractic Center of Elisabeth, where he began his career He conducted physical examinations, ordered
and interpreted diagnostic tests and X-rays, and developed treatment plans while managing each patient's case throughout their care.
Dr. Barrese also prepared narrative reports, appeal letters, and letters of medical necessity to support patient care, insurance claims, and treatment approvals.
Dr. Fernando Barrese attended the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, where he majored in engineering He later attended Rutgers University in Newark from 1992 to 1996, where he majored in biology
He received his Doctor of Chiropractic from Life University, a private school in Marietta, Georgia. He was also trained in the Cox Distraction Technique at the National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, Illinois. The Cox Distraction Technique is a specialized, non-surgical chiropractic method designed to relieve spinal pain through gentle decompression of the spine.