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REDUCING PAIN. RESTORING FUNCTION. ACHIEVING GOALS. THE MOST COST EFFECTIVE TREATMENT “Do You Suffer From Painful Sciatica?”
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Many experience chronic back or radiating leg pain that interferes with their ability to enjoy life fully. Do you find yourself watching how you bend down, stand up, or lift objects, because of potential pain? It’s time to have a physical therapist examine your back. A study in the medical journal SPINE shows that referrals by doctors to physical therapy early for the treatment of back pain, significantly improved results and lowered costs. In the study, patients SAVED on average $2736.36 for their low back pain treatment, by having physical therapy treatment first. If you are suffering with back pain or sciatica, ask your doctor to send you to our expert physical therapists first, or give us a call to learn more how we can help you. Fast, complete, and low cost results are what you deserve. If you or someone you know may be suffering from sciatica, schedule an appointment by calling our office at 732-780-6230. PrimaryCareReferralofPatientsWithLowBackPain toPhysicalTherapy: ImpactonFutureHealthCareUtilization and Costs Fritz, Julie M. PT, PhD, ATC*; Childs, John D. PT, PhD†; Wainner, Robert S. PT, PhD‡; Flynn,Timothy W. PT, PhD§ Spine: 01 December 2012 - Volume 37 - Issue 25 - p 2114–2121
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