Back & Neck Pain Programs

According to most estimates, up to 80 percent of all Americans will experience some form of back pain sometime during their lives. This makes back problems one of our most costly national health problems. Direct medical costs and indirect costs (from lost work and Workers’ Compensation) add up to $60 billion each year.

ReQuest Physical Therapy offers an exceptional back/spine care program that was founded in 1988. Researched at the University of Florida, the MedX Cervical and Lumbar Spine Therapy System, the program has enjoyed exceptional results for back pain sufferers. It has allowed many patients to avoid spinal surgery. In addition, several members of our physical therapy staff have special training and certification in the use of the MedX system. With an average of over 11 years experience each; our therapists have worked with many thousands of acute, subacute and chronic back pain sufferers over the years. We also use exercise, massage therapy and manual manipulation techniques. There are many causes of back pain. These include:

• Injury or strain (from overwork or deconditioning)
• Osteoarthritis (excess wear & tear on discs from aging)
• Ruptured disc (herniation of spinal disc)
• Spinal stenosis (narrowing of spinal canal)
• Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (stiffening of ligaments)
• Ankylosing spondylitis (inflammation leading to spinal fusion)

Clinical research studies show that intensive rehabilitation for serious back problems may be just as effective as invasive surgery. Another advantage is that rehab costs half as much as surgery. We give back patients the personal attention and compassionate care that can make it easier for them to benefit from treatment. As a result, we are able to get patients back to living their daily lives, with less chance of surgical intervention and reinjury. For more information on our comprehensive, personalized care for back and spine injuries or to schedule an appointment, call us today.