We’ve Seen it All.
From auto injuries to getting you ready to return to work, our specialists are capable of treating a wide array of conditions pertaining to nearly all body regions. Some of our areas of expertise are detailed below.
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- In Network with most major insurance companies.
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No referral necessary in most cases.
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We verify all your insurance information
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Medicare Certified
The Top 5 Diagnosis We See
We see a variety of issues and problems on a daily basis, but there are a
handful of issues that we typically see often and in droves.
Stenosis/Osteoarthritis/DDD/DJD
Common findings:
- Usually 50+ years of age
- X-rays are positive for above findings
- Pain is worse when leaning backwards, including back pain, leg pain numbness or burning
- Relieved with bending forward
- Pain is worse in stand/walking and better with sitting
- L4-5 is the most common affected level in the lower spine
Herniated Lumbar Disc
Common findings:
- Age varies but typically is 35 years old or younger
- Pain in the lower back and/or down the leg reaching as far as the tip of the toes
- Pain is better with extending backwards and worse to bend over forward
- Pain is worse in sitting better in stand or while walking
- MRI is most common test for HNP
- Symptoms experienced can include: back pain, leg pain, burning, numbness, tingling, weakness and even drop foot
- Location of the leg pain depends on which of the 5 Lumbar discs is herniated
- L4-5 is the most common which goes down the leg into the shin and top of the foot ending at the Big Toe
Sacroiliac Joint Disease/Pain
Common findings:
- Age varies greatly for this issue from as young as a teenager up and in to patients upper 80’s
- Pain is greatest during transitional movements such as getting in or out of the car, rolling or getting in/out of bed
- Sitting is worse and increases pain
- Walking or standing for brief durations alleviates pain
- Pain is common into the groin as well as the hip and thigh region with occasional pain going down the leg
- No diagnostic test for this problem
- A well trained PT can diagnose and treat it rather quickly through the use of hands-on PT including mobilizations as well as strengthening and stabilization exercises for the pelvis and core
Rotator Cuff Problems/Tears
Common findings:
- Typical in patients age 50+ which are generally degenerative tears
- However they can be seen in people as young as 20 which is usually traumatic in nature.
- Common complaints include the inability to sleep long durations; unable to lay on the painful side.
- Overhead reaching is very painful and frequent substitution is noted by the neck muscles with increasing neck pain associated.
- Positive special tests including Drop Arm Sign, Lift Off Test or Lateral Jobe Test!
- Commonly, pain will onset first followed by gradual reduction in motion and strength with limited function to ensue
Knee Pain/Dysfunction
Common findings:
- This can include a plethora of issues but the most common in the population from 45-75 is meniscus or cartilage tears as well as Knee osteoarthritis.
- Common symptoms may include pain, swelling, tenderness, episodes of knee buckling or giving way.
- Clicking or popping is frequently reported.
- Typically, if there is no pain or soreness associated with the clicking then we excuse that as a problem
- However, if it is associated with pain, then that means some structure is being compressed or pinched and it needs to be addressed accordingly